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The NYC Marathon is This Weekend, Feel Like Running?

Mr. Cheeseburger The NYC Marathon is this weekend. I completely forgot about it until last night when one of the news networks did a special on a 70 something year old from The Bronx, running in his 22nd st…

Late Night Snacking in the Bedroom

This is a guest blog submitted by wherethefishlives@xanga I've developed an odd habit lately, and I think it deserves a little attention before it grows into something that has the potential to be fatal - or even wo…

People With Road Rage and Phillies Traffic

Mr. Cheeseburger The traffic in Philadelphia had been ridiculous today. Of course those of you that follow baseball know the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series a few days ago and celebrated today with th…

Healthkicker: Enjoy Working Out?

Healthkicker Do you enjoy working out? Or do you do it just to burn calories and to look better?

He's Eating Healthier but Farting All The Time

Mr. Cheeseburger My friend has been eating healthy for the past few weeks. He completely stopped eating fast food and late night junk food. The problem now is, he farts all the time. He keeps complaining about gas…

Meet Ms. Pizza

Ms. Pizza Age: 20 Location: Manhattan, NY Occupation: Journalism/Publishing student About me: Moved to Manhattan from Albany, NY (yes, it was a big change) to pursue my childhood dream of writing about music and en…

A Balanced Diet: From A Vegan to Eating Meat

This is a guest blog submitted by TakingxOverxMe@xanga It all started when I was a sophomore in high school. One of my goodfriends was a vegetarian and I sat with her at lunch everyday.Sometimes we would discus…

Desperatley in Need of Some Healthy Motivational Tips

This is a guest blog submitted by Blonde_Nightmare@xanga I'm having a very hard time with food lately. I always want to eat something. A big problem is, I'm either starving or so full I don't want to move. I cannot fi…

I'm Still Trick-Or-Treating For My Favorite Candy, Are You?

Mr. Cheeseburger This Halloween I’ll be going trick-or-treating with my siblings for the first time in 4 years (College). I’m really looking forward to it even though I’m 23 now. I miss walking around while the lit…

Healthkicker: Eight Glasses of Water Per Day?

Healthkicker Nutritionists recommend drinking 8 glasses of water per day? Do you drink 8 glasses? How many glasses a day do you drink?

Submit Posts To Be On The Healthkicker Front Page

Healthkicker Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Whether you or a friend wrote it, we want to publish great posts on the Healthkicker front page. Now you can submit posts easily using our submission f…

Healthkicker: Would You Like Some Dessert?

Healthkicker Do always want dessert after a meal? How often do you have dessert?

Why The Thoughts Of Suicide?

Mr. Cheeseburger U.S. suicides rates are up. I got the news through an email at work. It’s just sad to see that people would end their lives when times are tough or if things don’t go as planned. I can’t say I know…

It's a Drug and I'm Looking For The Next Hit

This post was submitted by rhapsodymuse@xanga This particular morning I was having trouble tearing open the Splenda packets because they were stacked six high. I was taking the last of the Splenda in our cupboard an…

Healthkicker: How Many Meals Per Day?

Healthkicker They say you should eat five meals a day. How many separate meals do you actually eat every day?

Diet Soda Linked to Increase Weight and Appetite?

This is a guest blog submitted by Eugenia@xanga Hi my name is Eugenia and I'm an addict...a diet soda addict! I've been drinking diet soda since high school. I love Coke Zero and Diet Pepsi so much that I probably dr…

Healthkicker: Is Subways a Fast Food Restaurant?

Healthkicker On one of our previous posts, a few Healthkicker readers were not sure if Subways was considered a fast food restaurant. What do you think, is Subways a fast food restaurant? Why or why not?

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Getting Placebo Instead of The Actual Drug

Mr. Cheeseburger I hate going to the doctors for a couple of reasons, the wait, although its been better and then filling out prescriptions. Well today I found out that about half of the doctors in the United Sta…

In Need of Healthy Comfort Food!

This is a guest blog submitted by prettymama@xanga I staunchly follow the "when in angst, eat" philosophy; that is, food (and not good food, bad food, like icing out of a jar) distracts me from whatever threatens to…

Jenny McCarthy Says She's Cured Her Son Of Autism, Is That Posssible?

This is a guest blog submitted by baranorewen@xanga I work at Wal-Mart, which means I see all the celebrity gossip magazines whether I want to or not. Sometimes they're hysterical. For instance, the last issue of…

I Love Food Now and Need to Stop But How?

This is a guest blog submitted by panda_smiles08@healthkicker I am in serious need of some help with getting healthy. I'm 17 and I'm somewhere around 5'2 or 5'3 (not totally sure). I was anorexic when I was betwee…

Isn't Breakfast The Most Important Meal of The Day?

Mr. Cheeseburger I just overheard one of the guys in our office say he doesn't eat breakfast. He seems to be in good shape so I don't know if skipping out on breakfast is affecting him much. I know I can't start…

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Sex For The Mind And Body

This is an anonymous guest blog submitted by a Healthkicker reader I love sex. When I say this to people, they can’t believe that a woman could want sex, so they label me a slut. I won’t get into the men vs. women ar…

Making Your Own Organic Food

This post was submitted by Earthboundgrowth@healthkicker While it's no secret that organic things are the best for you, and the environment, it's not really well known that organic methods are the main centerpiece…

Healthkicker: Ideas For Healthy Snacks?

Healthkicker A Healthkicker reader wanted to know if we had any ideas for a healthy snack. What are some ways you can create a healthy snack?

After Losing 500 Lbs, World's Heaviest Man Gets Married.

Mr. Cheeseburger Yesterday the world's heaviest man got married. I heard about this story before, but was reminded again of the amount of weight the man gained and lost over the years. Manuel Uribe was declared t…

Favorite Form Of Caffeine?

Healthkicker What's your favorite form of caffeine to get you up or keep you awake? Do you have it regularly? And does it work?

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Healthkicker Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Whether you or a friend wrote it, we want to publish great posts on the Healthkicker front page. Now you can submit posts easily using our submission f…

Healthkicker: How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Get?

Healthkicker How many hours of sleep do you get? Is it the same everyday?

My Personal Trainer is Pushing Me Harder Than I Want to

This post was submitted by beli_grrl@xanga I would have preferred a female personal trainer, but was assigned to Body Bugg expert Jake. The first guy I ever had a serious crush on in junior high was named Jake, so…

Woman Arrested After Killing Virtual Ex-Husband. Mental Health Problem?

Mr. Cheeseburger Yesterday I was browsing online and came across a very odd story. A women in Japan had been arrested for killing her virtual ex-husband in the game, Maple Story. She was angry that he had "divo…

Healthkicker: Favorite Fast Food Restaurant?

Healthkicker Occasionally we all like to go to a fast food joint for a quick meal or some late night food. What's your favorite fast food joint? What do you get?

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Are You The Target? Wii Fit on Track to Outsell Grand Theft Auto IV

Mr. Cheeseburger I got an email from Dan a couple of days ago claiming Wii Fit (marketed to women) is on track to outsell Grand Theft Auto (GTA): IV (marketed to men) this year. Chris jokingly responded to the…

Fight Colds Using Naturopathic Method

This post was submitted by WinsomeONE@xanga I had a terrible cold once that had me sick in bed for days with an aching body, pounding headache, and a sore, sore throat. I was sure I was dying so I dragged myself t…

With The Help of My Bodybugg

This post was submitted by beli_grrl@xanga Mike has embarked on a new weight loss project recently, and it seemed like now is the time for me to give it another go, partially to be as supportive but also to lose my…

Truth Got Me Started, Ad Got Me Interested, The Coast Guard Kept Me Motivated

This post was submitted by LydJaGillers@xanga Moving north really took a toll on me. The stress of not having a job, of possibly becoming homeless, and having no one I knew within a 1000-mile radius is more than en…

Stuck in Vicious Health Cycle

This post was submitted by She_Sings88@xanga Lately, I have been fighting the same battle that I have been fighting for years. I will be on track being healthy and losing weight, but then I get tired of working…

Healthkicker: Do You Count Calories Throughout The Day?

Healthkicker Do you count calories throughout the day? If so, how many calories do you eat in a day?

Help! How Do I Get Through Gall Bladder Pain?

Healthkicker A Healthkicker reader wanted to know what they can do about Gall Bladder pain. They have a doctors appointment on Monday but was looking for a way to get through the weekend. Anyone have any suggestio…

Fast Eaters Will Become Obese. Is it true?

Mr. Cheeseburger Yesterday for lunch, instead of buying the usual Subway sub or Chinese, I bought two slices of pizza. While eating the slices, I told a coworker I’m still hungry but I’m trying portion control t…

Featured Comment: How Do I Start Losing Weight?

Healthkicker Featured Comment:On a recent post, a healthkicker reader commented: "sigh* I need to lose weight BADDD.. but i don't know where to sta…

Get Off The Elevator & Take The Stairs, You Need The Exercise!

Mr. Cheeseburger One of the most annoying things in our building is when the elevator goes down and has to make stops for people on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors (1st floor is the ground floor). Every time I see so…

What Obstacles Stand In The Way Of Your Weight Loss Goals?

This post was submitted by EilisAngelos@xanga On my last post, I wrote about my goal to lose 50 lbs and get healthier. But I’ve been facing some roadblocks that have been slowing my progress: • I can't seem to…

Trying to Look Thin, Is it Healthy?

This post was submitted by thedearpirates@xanga Since graduating to secondary school, I’ve noticed a group of my friends obsessing over their looks. By the second year, two girls embraced bulimia and anorexia. The…

Wii Fit Demotivation, Does it Motivate You?

This post was submitted by chrischoi@revelife Somehow I was Jedi mind tricked into agreeing to get healthy. So when asked what I wanted to do to get healthy, I tried to think of something that would be low key a…

We Loved It But Sugar Stood In Our Way

This post was submitted by nanalana@xanga My last husband and I were in need of losing weight. We identified sugar as our problem so we started to decrease the amount of sugar we consumed and it started with our te…

Healthkicker: Do Health Ads Make You Eat Healthier?

Healthkicker Do healthy food advertisements make you eat healthier? What's your favorite healthy food?

Drinking Helped Me, What Helps You Forget About Life Problems?

Mr. Cheeseburger After graduating from college and moving back home, I turned to drinking to forget all the problems that were arising. I was preparing to start teaching and was in the process of getting accepte…

Have You Come to Accept Yourself? Or Still Battling?

This post was submitted by beli_grrl@xanga I'm an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) certified group exercise instructor. Took health and nutrition in college and got A's. I know exactly what mus…

I'm Battling The "100 Calorie" Snack Packs and Losing

This post was submitted by Eugenia@xanga When I first started working at Xanga, I noticed most of the snacks in the office were high calorie, high in fat chips and cookies. Since I'm the "office mom" I order food a…

Healthkicker: What's The First Thing You Grab In The Grocery Store?

Healthkicker What's the first thing you grab when you go into a grocery store or supermarket? Is it healthy?

Start Browsing! The Internet Can Now Help Your Brain

Mr. Cheeseburger I’m never going to stop using the internet. Why? Well according to a UCLA study, browsing the internet is actually good for the brain. The study shows, people who browse the internet regularly…

The 10 Things I Love About Losing Weight!

This post was submitted by BarelyJen@xanga Top ten things I LOVE about losing weight My skin is clearer.My arms are smaller.I have a collarbone again.My ankles aren't swollen.My thighs are shrinking.What’s this?…

Does Sex Count As Exercise?

Healthkicker This past weekend on one of our posts, a Healthkicker reader asked if sex counts as exercise. What do you think? Does sex count as exercise? Why or why not? ***If you have a question for HealthKicker…

Should Prescribed Drugs Be Given To Others for Use?

This post was submitted by haloed@xanga My sister is a healthy, 18 year old girl. She works at McDonalds and her job is to refill the fries from huge frozen bags. Lately she’s been complaining about intense shou…

Protein Drinks Make Me Gain Weight and Feel Sluggish

Mr. Cheeseburger I only became interested in protein drinks after a friend suggested it. I was looking to get stronger and tone up, and since I was rehabbing my knee; thought the protein drinks would help. Sadl…

I Don't Get Enough Calcium, How Do You Get Yours?

Ms. Cupcake "Your teeth are really easy to cut through," my dentist told me the last time she was filling cavities for me....gee, thanks! What she told me that day was a wake-up call - maybe the calcium I'm gettin…

When You Exercise, Do You Have a Goal In Mind?

This post was submitted by EilisAngelos@xanga Since I'm a touch squeamish about posting my actual weight, I'll just post my progress in an easy to understand format. I want to lose approximately 50 lbs. I have a…

Alcohol Is Now On A HealthKick Too!!!

Mr. Cheeseburger I didn’t think it was possible, a healthy alcoholic beverage, but apparently it’s already in the market. A friend of mine told me some bars in New York City were serving alcoholic beverages m…

What Do You Feel When You See Yourself?

This post was submitted by BarelyJen@xanga MVMis a nifty site that allows you to build your virtual self, and try onactual clothing. (Above is a little something I put together). It’ssupposed to help you shop…

Submit A Post For Healthkicker

Healthkicker Healthkicker is looking for new and interesting stories about everyday people trying to live healthier. If you have a post or know someone who has one, feel free to drop us a line here. If you would…

HealthKicker Weekend Question: How Often Do You Exercise?

Healthkicker HealthKicker Weekend Question: How often do you exercise/workout in a week? Do you plan it ahead of time?

Do You Take Food Seriously?

Mr. Cheeseburger For the past 2 months, I’ve been eating dinner at home, cooking for myself, (I’m not great but learning). The only exception is when I’m having dinner with friends. When I cook, the food tends…

Hospitals Handing Out Prescriptions for Common Viruses, Why?

This post was submitted by RamblingAngels@xanga My brother went to the emergency room the other day. We had him in the hospital for 7 hours and he was given morphine, then left with three prescriptions including a…

I'm an Emotional Eater and Still Combating It

This post was submitted by BarelyJen@xanga My name is Jen, and I’m an emotional eater. I’ve been dealing with emotional eating for almost ten years. Life transitions such as moving, parent’s divorce (hi mom and dad,…

The Treadmill Desk, Helping to Fight Obesity in the Workplace

Mr. Cheeseburger Ever think about working out, while at work, but then the day ends and you’re no longer interested? Well that might change. A study by Dr. James Levine, an endocrinologist, showed people burn more c…

Health Care: Whose plan fits you Best? Obama or McCain?

Healthkicker Last night’s final Presidential Debate dedicated a significant amount of time to health care. Based on the candidate’s stances, whose health care plan better fits you?

I Can't Live Without Cupcakes, Can You?

Ms. Cupcake I have a bona fide sweet tooth. I grew up putting sugar on my pre-sugared cereal, eating a tiny dinner and eating dessert instead, and making cookies every week (then eating most of them myself). My c…

Submit A Post For Healthkicker

Healthkicker Healthkicker is looking for new and interesting stories about everyday people trying to live healthier. If you have a post or know someone who does, feel free to drop us a line here. If you would like…

Let's Stop Calling Eachother Fat! At least for a week?

Mr. Cheeseburger I received a message a few days ago from hopelessromantic@datingish about a website that is having a week long awareness dealing with “fat talk”. It's very interesting. This is from their websit…

CDC: Get a Flu Shot Before You Get The Flu

Healthkicker The CDC today reiterated its recommendation that more Americans should get a flu shot before the upcoming flu season. The Center for Disease Control has added another group to the growing list of people…

Grunting in The Weight Room, Is it too Much?

Mr. Cheeseburger I like going to the gym on a regular basis and every so often, talk to fellow gym members. But there is a group I avoid, “the grunters”. You know the guys who grunt nonstop when they’re working ou…

The Xanga Team is on a Health Kick, Join Us!

This post was submitted by Eugenia@xanga I love The Office! The show gives me the giggles and without fail, I think about scenarios from the show throughout the week while at work (not that the Xanga Team has…

Christopher Columbus' Journey to Creating a Healthier & Better World

Mr. Cheeseburger Tomorrow is Columbus Day. Most of us will be glad to have the day off in the name of the man who first recorded findings of a “new world”. What many do not know is the impact Columbus had on the…

Health Steps for A Healthy Life

This post was submitted by alynn89@xanga Everyone dreams of being able to drop pounds without having to scour food labels, follow a meticulous food plan, and count each and every calorie, fat gram, carb etc. So-cal…

Weekend Question: What do you eat for breakfast?

Healthkicker Weekend Question: What's do you typically eat during breakfast? Is it the same everyday or do you like to mix it up?

Help! I Need Motivation to stay healthy and manage my weight!

Mr. Cheeseburger I started to take notice of my weight and manage it better only after a speaker came in and spoke to my health class about his rapid weight gain and declining health. Honestly it scared me because…

"I'm fat, How Could I possibly be healthy?"

Mr. Cheeseburger A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend about the effect genes have on health and body composition. Since he had a background in genetics, I believed him when when he said it’s still p…

My Cinnabon Search and sharing it with the Xanga Team

Mr. Cheeseburger The past few days I’ve been going crazy for Cinnabon. I’m a very health conscious person but I haven’t had one in a while and was in the mood for one on Monday. I figured I would indulge myself just…

Advertisements say it's better for me, Is it really?

Mr. Cheeseburger At lunch today one of the guys in the office asked me “Subways again?” followed by “After eating Subways, I feel healthier”. Subway subs aren’t always filling but I do get a sense of healthiness…

Drinking Orange Juice with Fish: Delicious!

Mr. Cheeseburger I love fishing, it’s something that I grew up doing with my brother, but I’m not a fan of eating fish. My parent’s couldn’t understand why I don’t eat fish. Recently I’ve been reading articles o…

Pandas Eat Chicken Soup too

Mr. Cheeseburger Chicken Soup is no longer for human consumption. You know that great tasting soup that your mother made when you were sick as a child, well a Chinese zoo decided it would have the same effect on…

Are People Healthier in an Economic Downturn?

Mr. Cheeseburger The economy is in a horrible state right now, but does that affect the overall health of the people within the nation? That’s a study being conducted by a Stanford Medical Team, helped led by Ass…

Does Eating in the Dining Hall = Freshmen 15?

Mr. Cheeseburger Reminiscing about college lately (kids back to school) made me realize how much I hated the food in the dining halls. The same company serving the city prisons ran my school’s dining hall. So I…

Dealing with new lifestyle and adjusting accodingly

Post Submitted by mexicanarose I've been pretty well fit and toned all my life. Haven’t had to worry about my size except after childbirth. Even with that I’ve was blessed because I've been quick to bounce back to…

Heart Attack and Odd Behaviors from Energy Drinks

This post was submitted by AxConfusionxLovexStory Energy Drinks… Those things are INSANE!  They have so much caffeine in them. It’s extremely dangerous. I say this because my friend’s 12-year-old brother had a heart…

Healthy Alternatives to Junk Food...

Healthkicker Weekend Question: What are some healthy alternatives to popcorn and potato chips, while watching TV or a movie?

Dealing with family pressure when on a diet...

This posted was submitted by sparkle1202 It's become an expected, almost ritualistic occurrence when I see my parents. Hug, hug, kiss, kiss... "my goodness, I can feel your ribs! You need to eat more!" After losing…

Government forcing weight loss...Is it a good idea?

Mr. Cheeseburger A few months ago I read a NY Times article about Japanese citizens being forced to have their waistlines measured to help prevent rising health care costs. The idea behind this plan is to have loc…

What's With this Weight Obsession?

This is a post submitted by skylar_rose@xanga Lately I've noticed an increase in the number of girls on this site who have an over-developed obsession with their weight. They count calories, they document every minu…

What's more important relationship or working out?

Mr. Cheeseburger I love being in a relationship, but there’s a few things that annoy me about them. One of them is the amount of time it takes away from my workout schedule. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in this…

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