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    Johnson & Johnson Sued, Because Duh: Splenda Doesn’t Cause Weight Loss

    Artificial sweeteners are bad for you. This is not news. But companies just keep on touting the (nonexistent) health benefits of articicial sweeteners, trying to convince consumers that not only are they better than sugar, but that they're actually good for you. The latest culprit? Johnson &...
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    Don't Let A History Of Unsuccessful Weight Loss Deter You From Future Attempts To Los

    Yo-yo dieting - the repetitive loss and regain of body weight, also called weight cycling - is prevalent in the Western world, affecting an estimated 10 percent to 40 percent of the population. The degree to which weight cycling may impact metabolism or thwart a person's ability to lose weight...
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    Jordin Sparks’ 50-Pound Weight Loss Sends All The Right Messages To Fans

    Seems like everyone is quick to critique celebrity weight loss these days--and rightly so, some (like Jennie Garth and**Miley Cyrus)*are definitely concerning, but in the case of Jordin Sparks and her 50-pound weight loss, no one could possibly have anything but accolades--especially when you...
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    I'm 17, how can I loose weight? I can't afford a gym or extremely healthy...

    ...food, what else can I do? ? What excersised can I do in my room to get healthier and fitter? Just small ones to start, I'm very out of shape. An what can I eat / not eat? Again I don't have much money so cheaper options please! Thank you!! :)
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    my friend weights 250lbs could she buy insanity dvd and lose weight not tone?

    she wants to get firm but not have abs or very ripped muscles.. I just see that everyone that uses insanity workouts are kind of skinny and get very toned out... soo could she just lose the weight and not tone? ohh and what diet could she use to lose fast?
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    Any good weight loss supplements from GNC?

    For a while now I've been struggling with my weight. I'm not obese or extremely overweight, but it would be nice to lose 20-30 lbs. I've always kept up with my workouts...maybe spend an hour on the elliptical or doing laps in the pool. And I've seen results from both, especially by keeping up...
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    Study Suggests Health Coaches Could Be Key To Successful Weight Loss

    Coaches can help athletes score touchdowns and perfect their golf swing, but can they also influence weight loss? Researchers from The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center say health coaches could play an important role in the battle of the bulge, according to the...
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    New Drug May Promote Weight Loss, But Also Help Maintain It

    A new drug could aid in losing weight and keeping it off. The drug, described in the journal Cell Metabolism, increases sensitivity to the hormone leptin, a natural appetite suppressant found in the body. Although so far the new drug has only been tested on mice, the findings have implications...
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    Kirstie Alley Sued For Claiming Organic Liaison Helped Her Weight Loss

    Kirstie Alley has long struggled with her weight, but she's turned her plight into a cash cow in recent years with her new company, Organic Liaison, a weight-loss program designed to "liaise" consumers from a junky diet to a healthy one with supplements, diet and lifestyle tips, and online...
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    Afternoon Links: When Weight Loss Doesn’t Make You Happier

    • What happens when weight loss doesn't make you as happy as you thought it would? (YourTango) • How to clean your makeup brushes--naturally! (Divine Caroline) • Now's the time to starting thinking about what you want to plant for fall (Organic Authority) • Don't fear the treadmill, embrace...
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    Giuliana Rancic Has The Perfect Solution To Post-Baby Weight Loss: A Surrogate

    Ladies, I don't know why you're all worrying your pretty little heads about how you're going to immediately drop that baby weight so you can dance like Beyonce just months after giving birth. Because, according to an absolutely ludicrous article by Radar Online, Giuliana Rancic has already...
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    Matthew McConaughey: Losing Weight To Look Unhealthy, Not Because It’s Awesome

    If you've noticed the perpetually-shirtless Matthew McConaughey looking startlingly gaunt these days, that's the point. The celeb told Larry King that he's in the middle of a 30 pound weight loss for an upcoming role, where he plays a person with HIV. And while he's calling it a "cleanse"...
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    Weight Watchers Assures Us That They Aren’t Cracking A Whip Behind Jessica Simpson’s

    Jessica Simpson may be reportedly hitting the gym regularly in the months following Maxwell Drew‘s birth, but Weight Watchers wants you to know that they aren’t cracking a contractual whip behind those treadmills. In an attempt to quell reports that the new mommy is feeling the massive corporate...
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    Apparently, Denise Richards Wears Fluorescent ‘Hot Pants’ To Lose Weight

    What's harder to believe: That a pair of "hot pants" could make you lose weight four times faster by overheating your body, or that Denise Richards uses them to stay in shape? According to Zaggora Viva HotPants, it's all true. More »Post from: Blisstree
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    Let’s Stop Talking About Anna Gunn’s Weight, And Watch Her Play Skyler On Breaking Ba

    Blisstree isn't Entertainment Weekly, so we're not posting recaps of Breaking Bad, or really anything about the show at all (don't worry; this post doesn't require a spoiler alert). But as chatter about the show's characters and actors ignites, there's one discussion thread I do want to address...
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    Teeny-Tiny Pieces Of Food Are Scientifically Proven To Help Weight Loss

    Research suggests that cutting up food into smaller pieces may help with weight control, because people are more satisfied by eating lots of little portions rather than one big portion. Well...yeah. Devina Wadhera, from the psychology department at Arizona State University, said: Cutting up...
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    Yay! Mark Bittman Is Finally Writing The Partially-Vegan Weight Loss Book Of My Dream

    One of the things I love most about New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman (and there are many things I love about him) is how open he's been about his own weight and weight loss--particularly, the "vegan before 6pm" diet that he came up with for himself. *Now, New York*magazine says, he's...
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    How Much Weight Will You Gain If You Quit Smoking? 10 Pounds, On Average

    "How much weight will I gain if I quit smoking?" is a question many women ask when they're contemplating their last cigarette, and according to French and British researchers, quitters who don't use any supplements or quitting aids gain an average of ten pounds in the first 12 months after they...
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    Who Is Surprised? The Katie Holmes ‘Stress Weight Loss’ Rumors Have Started Already

    We shouldn't be surprised that tabloids are already claiming Katie Holmes's divorce is leading to stress weight loss. Let's dissect the predictably outrageous stories. More »Post from: Blisstree
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    Kate Beckinsale: The Media’s Expectation Of Post-Baby Weight Loss Is “Not Normal”

    Yet another celebrity mom has come out swinging against the media's ludicrous treatment of post-baby bodies. Joining the ranks of Hilary Duff and Jenna Fischer, Kate Beckinsale has some choice words about the female body and the pressure to lose weight in the August edition of Glamour UK. More...
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