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Guess Who Said It?
Can you guess which breast cancer survivor said this when she first heard the news of her diagnosis?
"Even though it ran in my family, I never in a million years thought it would happen to me. I was scared sh**less."
Guess Who Said It?
One of these lucky ladies has a supportive honey, and he said this about her shape and weight fluctuations. Can you guess who?
"It's something that everyone deals with.
Lindsay Lohan Is Not Trying to Lose Weight
It seems like you can't win for losing, and in this case I literally mean losing weight. Some celebs get scrutinized for gaining pounds, like poor Jessica Simpson, while others reap negative attention for dropping pounds. The Hollywood weight issue du jour is — Lindsay Lohan.
Oprah Gained Weight — Are You Surprised?
Oprah has always been very open about her battles with her weight. In 1990 she hit her heaviest at 237, but Bob Greene came to her rescue with The Best Life Diet, and she dropped to 160 by 2006. By 2007, she was fit and healthy and even ran a marathon.
Speak Up: Rude Comments About Your Weight?
I have a close friend who has gradually put on weight over the past year. It's not a huge deal, but pretty out of character since she's always been an active and fit person. With a crazy work schedule and stress, she's been eating more and hardly exercising, so she's gained about 30 pounds.
Speak Up: Has Your Family Ever Pressured You to Diet or Be Thin?
We learn a lot about relationships from our immediate family. Not only do we learn how to relate to other people, but also things like money and food. If fact, researchers have found that sitting down to regular family meals can help prevent eating disorders.
5 Things: Helping Someone With Weight Issues
Since I'm involved in the health and fitness world, I meet a lot of women who are quite open with me about their weight issues. Most want to lose pounds because they're self-conscious about their appearance. I feel uncomfortable when they look in the mirror and make comments about how much weight they've gained, or what parts of their body they wished were smaller.
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DrSugar: Tips For Healthy Weight Gain?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear Dr. Sugar,
I'd like some advice on how to gain weight the healthy way.
You Asked: Energy Bar For a Meal?
Dear Fit,
I just got off the phone with a friend and I need some advice. She says for breakfast, she eats one Balance Bar. I know some bars are fortified with vitamins, but this doesn't seem like enough to me — calorie- or nutrition-wise.
It's True! We Really Do Crave Fatty Foods When We're Stressed
If your chocolate cravings are any indication, you may have already suspected that high-fat foods are a woman's go-to snack when stressed. Now there's evidence to confirm your suspicions — UCSF recently conducted a study to examine the relationship between eating habits and chronic stress.
Researchers surveyed 600 overweight or obese women regarding their diet and stress.
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