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• Commented on Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of First Heart Attack
  I believe this type of eating is probably one of the healthiest options. I don't think excluding whole food groups from our diet is good, such as "no carbs," so the Mediterranean-style eating seems very rounded and healthy to me....
• Commented on Why Do YOU Want to Lose Weight?
  Hi Lisa, Great motivating factors there. I hope you are successful. You could maybe trying writing these points out, and then stick a copy somewhere in your home to remind yourself often what you've committed to. That should really help...
• Commented on When the Scales Lie: "Normal Weight Obesity"
  Thanks for all your comments guys. There's definitely a lot of misinformation out there, which gets confusing....
• Posted When the Scales Lie: "Normal Weight Obesity" to Diet Blog
  sxc.hu: arinas74 Just when you started feeling good in your skinny jeans, a new study reveals people of average weight may actually be "normal weight obese." Apparently, as many as 30 million Americans could be categorized in this way, meaning they're at a higher risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease....
• Commented on Poll: Taco Bell Drive-thru Diet
  I think it can be a good idea, but only if they make us aware of the calorie contents and ingredients, and we exercise portion control. i.e. a salad may not be as healthy as you thought, if you could...
• Commented on What If Advertisers Couldn't Lie?
  Mike, great post. Thanks for making me laugh!!! :-)...
• Commented on Unusual Fruits and Vegetables Hitting UK Shelves
  Sounds wonderful, Spectra! What a lovely heirloom to have in the family....
• Commented on Unusual Fruits and Vegetables Hitting UK Shelves
  I think this is a great idea too. I'm particularly intrigued by the purple striped potatoes!...
• Commented on Can a Beer Company Tell Us How to Get Healthy?
  It's a bit like the advert we had here in the UK, suggesting Nutella is a healthy breakfast option for kids. It makes me so mad! Thankfully it's since been banned due to complaints. I believe in all things in...
• Commented on Healthy Eating When Cooking for One
  Hi Paolo, Simplifying things is an excellent idea. That makes cooking for one so much less daunting. Good point! Although, I'd say choose either pasta OR potatoes for one meal, not to have both together....
• Commented on Healthy Eating When Cooking for One
  To be honest, I don't know much about Amy's -- US brand I presume? But, most frozen packaged meals are a bit too high in salt, fat and also low in fibre, and the portions are often too small, so...
• Commented on Healthy Eating When Cooking for One
  Kelly, Good idea to put a different veg in there. I love having meals like this just ready to heat and serve, otherwise it's so tempting to just get a takeout, or have pizza, when you've had a busy day...
• Commented on Healthy Eating When Cooking for One
  Hi Spectra, Yes, that's a really good point. knowing how much produce you'll need for the week is important. I find menu planning so helpful for this, and it also saves me money since I'm not making repeated trips to...
• Commented on Why Do YOU Want to Lose Weight?
  Rae, I know what you mean, I now have a new-found sympathy for people who struggle with their weight and motivation to change. Somedays I am seriously lacking in energy, I assure you!! lol But, you have to take the...
• Commented on Why Do YOU Want to Lose Weight?
  Hi Rae, Thanks so much for your comment. I know it's not easy finding motivation to get in shape after having a baby--I've just had my first 4 months ago--it's a challenge. Good for you on getting started with exercise...
• Posted Healthy Eating When Cooking for One to Diet Blog
  sxc.hu: trinamole Most of us have faced cooking for one at some time or another. Problem is, when you work long hours, you may be in no mood to come home and whip up a storm in the kitchen--for one person. But, you probably want to eat well and feel healthy too. It's a bit of a catch-22! If you...
• Commented on Fake Alli Pills Putting Dieters in Danger
  I think people would mostly buy online because they're so much cheaper. But, I agree with you, Ali, for some it may also be the embarrassment factor....
• Commented on How a 17-Year-Old Video Gamer Cut His Weight in Half
  No, the idea doesn't appeal to me either, Spectra. I didn't have video games as a child, and had no desire to have either. Makes me think when my own child is older, perhaps she shouldn't have one either, I'm...
• Commented on 3 Goofy Fitness Gadgets Every Woman Needs?
  Oh... I've written about using housework as a form of exercise on my own blog in the past, but seeing the clean momma video made me laugh!! :-) Kudos to Carolyn though, for being a bit out-there with her ideas,...
• Commented on Poll: Coffee Lowers Brain Cancer Risk
  Spectra, lol, that makes complete sense, doesn't it? Apparently, bear soup was replaced by morning coffee at this time....
• Commented on Eating Junk Food Will Spoil Your Mood
  For me comfort food equals potatoes and some kind of hearty stew!...
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Dan, Good point. I really does make a difference, doesn't it? Mindful eating, I think they call it!...
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Carolyn, I think counting calories works for some people, but it's definitely not for everyone. Watching your plate portions is a good option if you can't be bothered doing much else! :-)...
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Hi Spectra, I agree. I don't think you need to be weighing out veggies either, the more the better. Like I mentioned above, I do think dividing the plate into 3 helps remind you to eat some vegetables or fruit...
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Hi Molly, I like the Zimbabwe hand trick too. I'd heard of something similar before, but I think this one's really simple and easy to remember....
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Bijou, It's really interesting you say you feel fuller when using smaller plates, there certainly must be some kind of mind-reality trick going on. I'm glad it works for you....
• Commented on Why Do YOU Want to Lose Weight?
  Hi Laural, Do you have a plan of action for losing weight?...
• Commented on 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions
  Hey Cari, Yes, I think this is a problem many people notice when they move to, or visit, the US. When I visited a few years back, my hubby ordered a salad starter at lunchtime, as we were going out...
• Commented on Ban Butter for Greater Health?
  Thanks for signposting to the study, that's helpful....
• Posted 3 Simple Tips to Help Control Your Portions to Diet Blog
  sxc.hu: ppreacher It would be pretty hard to deny the massive increase in our portions over the past few decades. It seems everything from muffins to coffee have grown considerably. And unfortunately, so too have our waistlines. Surveys have confirmed fast food chains are serving portions which are two to five times larger than their original size....