Giving up alcohol is a New Year’s resolution that many people pledge. In recent years, those who don’t necessarily want to give it up permanently have opted to take part in Dry January. It was created in Great Britain only a decade ago. And nearly one-third of Americans who consume alcohol have started participating on…
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There’s been a lot of talk recently about medications targeted for type 2 diabetes finding use as weight loss drugs. You can’t miss the ads for products like Ozempic and Wegovy. And if you’re plus-sized like me, you pay attention to these ads. I’ve been doing a lot of research about them, wondering if they’re…
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans, like me, who struggles with your weight, you may have new options. For some, diet and exercise can help but won’t cure the problem. But now, there’s a new drug introduced last year that many doctors think is a game changer. Many, including me, are skeptical, but…
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Oatmeal and popcorn aren’t foods you’d likely eat in the same meal, but they often are mentioned together. Both foods, when prepared without extras, can help with weight loss. They have lots of fiber, but that can be good and bad…
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Growing up, were you conditioned to clean your plate? I was. I’ve long been a member of the clean plate club. But for many, that causes weight issues in adulthood. That fact is something I understand. And I know who to blame, me…
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I’ve never considered myself a lucky person. Like many, I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve got. But recently, I’ve had a few friends tell me that I’m one of the lucky ones. And it’s not for a reason you’d expect…
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Dieting trends come and go. The South Beach Diet and Atkins are hugely popular then basically fade away. The latest dieting trend is intermittent fasting. And right now, it’s all that people are talking about when they’re trying to find a quick dietary fix…
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I was reading an article the other day and learned that I might be drinking too much! Too much water that is…
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I’ve never liked the taste of water. And that makes things tough as I try to lose weight. I try to stay hydrated, but sometimes I just don’t have the time to drink all that I need…
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