Tag Archives: losing-weight

How to lose weight Weight-Watchers style for free [Beat the System]

Weight Watchers ads this year are particularly masterful – they speak truths like “dieting doesn’t work” and show people eating in restaurants and lounging in coffee shops. Their message is eat what you want and still lose weight – and … Continue reading

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Subway modifies ingredients listing – is wheat bread any healthier?

In March of last year, I wrote an article about Subway’s white and wheat breads, and whether the wheat bread actually is the healthy alternative. It turned out white was healthier. I noticed Subway modified their ingredients listing this month … Continue reading

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7 lies that prevent results – the weight loss edition

I read a great article this morning written by Kathy Gates for Ian’s Messy Desk (found via Lifehack.org). Kathy lists 7 lies we tell ourselves that prevent success in achieving our goals or living our perfect lives. As I read … Continue reading

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5 Tips: How I battle emotional eating – and win

I graduated from my Optifast program and I thought I was hard-core. I didn’t crave sweets, chocolate, chips, any of that crap I used to unconsciously stuff my face with. I identified my trigger foods (like Chex Mix) and removed … Continue reading

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Threads and Thoughts Roundup – Bars, Sex and Too Much Running

Ask MetaFilter: Is it really impossible to lose weight (in a healthy manner) by substituting two meals a day with some sort of bar? Ask MetaFilter: High frequency of sex, can this cause any issues? Ask MetaFilter: Why aren’t I … Continue reading

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