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12/18/02 - 10 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Meal
With just a week to go until the big day, here's our latest round-up of waist-watching tips. Just in time to trim some fat and calories from your holiday spread!

12/11/02 - Obesity FAQs: BMI
Our newest feature covering the topic of obesity, this installment of "Just the FAQs!" answers your most common questions related to Body Mass Index, its measurement, and its indications.

11/22/02 - PCRM Sizes Up Airport Restaurants
The PCRM recently reviewed the nation's top 10 busiest airports' restaurants in search of healthier dining options. Find out how your holiday stop's fare ranks.

11/15/02 - Peanut Butter Packs a Punch!
Research shows that eating peanuts or peanut butter as part of snacks and meals may curb your appetite and help prevent you from overeating.

11/1/02 - Men: Do Your Heart a Favor!
Recent research has shown that men who begin exercising and switch to a reduced-fat diet can see a decrease in their heart disease risk in as few as three weeks.

10/29/02 - A Fresh Start
I blew it this weekend. I knew those almond-filled chocolate bars were not going to make their way into the local ghosts' and goblins' hands. Join me as we take a look at some ways to ease back into weight loss after a slip-up.

10/22/02 - Gastric Bypass May Lengthen Lifespan
Recent research shows that having this surgical weight loss procedure may actually add years to the life of an obese individual.

9/24/02 - Time to Double Up!
Still just getting in a half hour of exercise a day? Research shows it’s time to double up on your exercise quota.

9/10/02 - New Food-Addiction Link Found
A recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory found that the mere sight or smell of food spikes levels of the brain "pleasure" chemical, dopamine.

8/26/02 - Hormone May Prevent Overeating
A new study shows that a hormone may help prevent you from overeating.

8/4/02 - "Just the FAQs!": Water
Answering questions our site's most popular topics, this installment of "Just the FAQs!" addresses how much water is too much.

7/21/02 - Introducing Kidnetic.com
A new educational, interactive Web site was unveiled recently to teach kids between 9 and 12 about wellness and maintaining a healthy weight.

7/7/02 - "How Low Can You Go?"
Sure, cutting calories is a great way to lose weight... unless you cut too many. Learn how going too low on your caloric intake can cause your weight loss efforts to backfire.

6/30/02 - "Quick Tips" #6
Our "Quick Tips" series brings you effective and easy-to-use weight loss tips you can begin putting to use right now! This installment covers portion control, how to drink fewer calories, healthy snacking, the importance of planning and more.

6/23/02 - "Just the FAQs!": What is BMI?
Our "Just the FAQs!" series answers our visitors' most popular questions. This week we cover what you need to know about BMI.

6/16/02 - The Friends and Family Plan
Learn how to work towards obtaining the support of those around you as you become truly committed to your weight loss journey.

6/2/02 - "Quick Tips" #5
Our "Quick Tips" series brings you effective and easy-to-use weight loss tips you can begin putting to use right now! In this installment, we cover healthier fast food, portion control, low-fat and sugar-free product pitfalls and more.

5/29/02 - Put One Foot in Front of the Other
We take a look at some basic pointers for those of you who haven't had much experience with walking as exercise before, or, you newbies out there who are always on the lookout for some good tips.

4/30/02 - "Just the FAQs!": What is CAD?
Just what does that popular anagram CAD stand for and what kind of eating plan does it involve? Part of our "Just the FAQs!" question and answer series.

3/18/02 - Small Changes, Big Rewards: Part Two
We asked for your suggestions for small diet and fitness habit changes and you came up with some great advice for your fellow About.com visitors!

3/2/02 - Small Changes, Big Rewards
Part one of our "Small Changes" series takes a look at some ways to make high-fat fare a little more diet-friendly.

2/14/02 - Banish "All or Nothing" Thinking
Many people suffer from "all or nothing" thinking at some point along their weight loss journey. Find out why it's harmful and what you can do to combat it.

2/10/02 - Calorie-Free Valentine's Day Treats!
Spoil your sweetie with these fat- and calorie-free Valentine's day goodies! Some of them are even free for your wallet, too!

1/2/02 - Keep a Food Diary
New year, new tool. Here is a simple food diary page you can use to track what you eat, when and why.

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