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FriendsThe Blog N Chat section gives you the opportunity to read about the latest findings and information related to weight control.  Rather than a discussion forum, you can use the commenting to chat back and forth about the topics that interest you.  You should think of this as a community where you can share ideas with your fellow weight controllers!

 

High-Sugar Diet Raises Risk of Cholesterol Problems

Eating a diet high in sugar can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on December 10, 2010 | 34 Comments

Using Your Freezer to Avoid Fast Food

Freezing your meals will require pre-planning, but it will help you and your family control portion sizes, calories and the nutritional value of your food. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on December 08, 2010 | 214 Comments

Snacks Without the Guilt

A fast-growing vending machine company is promoting healthy eating. Healthy U machines are stocked with healthy snacks and have already been bought by health clubs, high schools and even the Hyatt Regency hotel in Chicago. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on December 06, 2010 | 201 Comments

Changes at School Help Students Lose Weight

Results of a recently released government study found that positive changes in school food, curriculum and physical education helped some kids lose weight. More...

Posted By Stefanie Hamilton on December 03, 2010 | 201 Comments

Regular Monitoring Promotes Weight Maintenance

People who keep monitoring themselves through weight maintenance programs are more likely to maintain weight losses, according to a new study from Kaiser Permanente healthcare system. More...

Posted By WLC on December 01, 2010 | 195 Comments

Walkable Neighborhoods Help Promote Weight Loss

People who live in areas that make it easy to walk to stores, schools, and work are more likely to maintain healthy weights, according to a new study from the University of Alberta. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on November 29, 2010 | 195 Comments

Study Suggests Teen Weight Loss Surgery May Raise Risk of Birth Defects

A new study indicates that weight loss surgery during the teen years may increase the likelihood that a woman will give birth to children with birth defects. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on November 15, 2010 | 251 Comments

Larger Waists Associated with Increased Risk of Bowel Cancer

Carrying fat around your waist may increase your risk for bowel cancer even if you are at a healthy weight, according to a new study from Imperial College London and the University of Leeds. More...

Posted By WLC on November 12, 2010 | 210 Comments

Are 3 Big Meals Better than 6 Smaller Ones?

To the surprise of researchers, overweight men on high-protein diets who ate three meals a day felt less hunger than those who ate six small meals a day. More...

Posted By Jane St. Clair on November 11, 2010 | 196 Comments

Heightened Suicide Risk After Weight-Loss Surgery

According to a new study that was published in the American Journal of Medicine, weight-loss surgery patients have a higher suicide risk than average. More...

Posted By WLC on November 10, 2010 | 195 Comments