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The Zone Diet Works, It Can Help You
This is a guest blog submitted by Exhorter**Healtherkick does not promote any diet or its effectiveness. The posts are readers who have used them and are sharing their stories.** Each year's top 10 New Year's resoluti… -
Why Mayonnaise Is Evil
Guest post by cool dad I don't like mayonnaise. It's helpful in holding a Chick Fil-A chicken salad sandwich together or making a chocolate cake moist and rich, but on its own, I'm not a fan. Kind of like a Jonas Brot… -
Is It Ok To Eat On Public Transportation?
Mr. Cheeseburger Been on public transportation lately? I have and I hate when people get on the trains with full meals and are eating like it’s their kitchen or living room. I’ve seen it about three times the past… -
Which One Would You Pick, Cotton Candy or Candy Apples? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: If you’re at a theme/amusement park, which one would you pick, cotton candy or candy apples? Why? -
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How To Eat Healthy On Weekends
This is a guest blog submitted by Brook Oddly enough weekends aren't hard for me to keep on track with my eating/exercise plan. For those of you who work in an office, the biggest temptations seem to occur there,… -
Becoming a Vegetarian Equals Weight Loss
Ms. Pizza At my school there is a lot of vegetarians. I started to think there were just a lot of animal-activists or people who just didn't like meat, but I was wrong. Turns out over half of the people I asked s… -
Why Should You Eat Healthy?
This is a guest blog submitted by christine When I started this Healthkicker blog, I wanted some interaction with online bloggers so I typed in 'healthy' into Xanga's blogring search. I came across quite a few that… -
What Do You Get At The Movies? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: Do you buy food at the movie concession stands? What do you get? -
The Do's and Dont's of Holiday Snacking
This is a guest blog submitted by justinimal@xanga Everyone has their traditional holiday foods that they MUST eat. For me, it's my mother's ANYTHING. Thanksgiving's chocolate pudding pie... Christmas's chocolate chi… -
Foods That Improve Beauty and Health
This is a response to a previous post we had. The post was submitted by Nataly Cell damage from free radicals and the sun is a major cause of aging. Your diet can be the front line for preventing unnecessary damag… -
Overweight People Need Stop Complaining & Shut Up
This is a guest blog submitted by a Healthkicker Reader **Healthkicker does not promote Anorexia or any other eating disorder.** I’ve been reading Healthkicker for some time now and I’ve noticed that a lot of “overwei… -
Have You Ever Taken Diet Pills? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: Have you ever taken diet pills? How much weight did you lose? -
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Lose Weight With Funny Diets
Ms. Cappuccino My friend, Maggie, was complaining about what an animal she is when it comes to snacking at weddings. She won't let a plate of hor d'oeuvres go by her. I personally think that weddings are depressing g… -
Is The Acai Berry Diet Really Healthy or A Waste of Time?
This is a guest blog submitted by thindependence While trying to get in shape for Swim Season (We still have no idea if we have a swim team or not) I've found more and more advertisements for the Acai Berry Diet. I… -
Was There Ever A "First Thanksgiving"
Mr. Cheeseburger Today is Thanksgiving YAY! The day doesn’t mean anything to me except a day off from work. While many will gather tonight to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner and say their thanks for everything the… -
If You Were a Superhero, Would You Still Eat Food? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: If you were a superhero and didn’t need to eat to survive, would you still eat food? Why or why not? -
How Much Are You Going to Gain After Thanksgiving?
This is a guest post submitted by thelegit Did you know that the average person gains eight pounds over the holiday season? For me, that upwards trend in weight begins with the biggest feast of all, Thanksgiving.… -
Stress Makes Me Want to Be A Kid Again
This is a guest blog submitted by twntyfivecents If I were to write a dictionary, I would define stress like this: Stress [stres], noun 1.The overwhelming desire to be seven years old again. What seven year old… -
Can A Doctor Talk Too Much About A Patient's History?
This is was a guest blog submitted by manishmathur As I was reading the New York Times, I came across this article that intrigued me. The article was about a medical student who was turned off by her current doctor si… -
Why Don't Girls Do Number 2 All The Time?
This is a guest blog submitted by a Healthkicker reader When my girlfriend first moved in, I marveled at how she never seemed to use the bathroom when I was around. When she did, the shower water always seemed to… -
What are Antioxidants? Are They Good For You? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: A Healthkicker reader wanted to know, what antioxidants were and why are they supposed to be good for you? -
China's Melamine Scandal, Should The World Be Concerned?
This is a guest blog submitted by supersafe68 I'm surprised that there aren't that many posts being made in the US about this, though this is more of a foreign affair. There have been issues lately with the Chinese… -
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A Japanese Island Holds The Fountain of Youth
This is a guest blog submitted by AmberBelen I read an article recently about the islands of Okinawa, Japan. Apparently the majority of the world’s centenarians, estimated in 2006 to be about 740, 90% of which are w… -
Why is Michael Phelps' Endorsing A.D.H.D.?
Mr. Cheeseburger Doctors and researchers are trying to use Michael Phelps as the new face for A.D.H.D., the same way Lance Armstrong became the face for cancer after a string of Tour De France victories. What a way… -
Still Fat and Unhealthy Even With A Healthy BMI (Body Mass Index)
This is a guest blog submitted by peacelove__callie This title does not refer to the author. It's just an example Many bloggers and dieters discuss the importance of losing weight, calories, BMI (Body Mass Index),… -
How Do You Hide The Muffin Top?
Mr. Marshmallow I hate wearing clothes. This has nothing to do with any fetish I might have for running around naked. Quite the contrary, fashion and style for me have never been all that important, so I have never f… -
What's Your Favorite Comfort Food?
This is was a guest blog submitted by manishmathur For me, I actually have a comfort restaurant. There's diner one block west from my apartment on the Upper West Side. They have the best chicken fingers, the best fries… -
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Heart Healthy Holiday Tips
This was a guest blog submitted Heartstrong21 The holiday season officially begins with Thanksgiving and ends after the New Year’s celebrations leftovers are gone. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or… -
Wafer Thin Girls Are Not Appealing
This was a guest blog submitted by venice@xanga If I see, hear or read one more article about another withered away waif wanting to detox or lose another pound because "ohhhh (boo hoo) I'm so fat and then I’ll be perf… -
How Do You Lose Fat On Certain Parts of The Body?
This is a guest blog submitted by queenmz How do you lose the fat in the places of the body listed below? ARMS The first unusual place is the arms, upper especially. I know there are things such as just lifting… -
Are Calorie Displays Supposed to Make Me Health Conscious?
Ms. Pizza This is something that has been bothering me for a while: the sudden outburst of calorie displays everywhere. I see it as a double-edged sword. On one hand it's good to see what exactly you're putting… -
Do You Prefer To Workout At Home or At The Gym? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: Do you prefer to workout at home or in the gym? Why? -
Medical Mystery (with Video): Eye Makes Gas Noises, Doctors Can't Figure It Out
Mr. Fish For several years now, I've had the exquisite talent of making wet farting noises with my eye. I've asked a couple of doctors about it, and they acted like it wasn't a big deal. One even said it must be fun to… -
Can Insults Motivate to Live Healthier?
This is a guest blog submitted by FrosteChic After much anticipation and several failed attempts to have a nice dinner out, the boyfriend finally took me out to a nice Italian place down in uxbridge for dinner last n… -
Are There Foods That Can Lift A Person's Mood? - Healthkicker QOTD
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: Are there any foods that can lift a person's mood? What are they? -
Sunday Exercise: Get Healthy and In Shape With Kelly Ripa's ABC/Alphabet Workout
Healthkicker We are going to try something this Sunday, workout videos that can help our readers stay fit and in shape for the upcoming holiday season. This one is a very simple exercise that can be done at home witho… -
How To Make Healthy Food Tolerable
Ms. Pizza I think it all started with my mom making me eat "ants on a log" when I was a kid. Peanut butter slathered onto celery with raisins on top, making the ants. (I know, my mom was so clever). I wouldn't… -
The Battle Within: Skinny and Fit Vs. Overweight and Content
This is a guest blog submitted by Brook So there's two people in me, one is the skinny girl who loves bike rides, salads, sit ups, nature walks, waking up early, productivity and success that comes with discipline.… -
Healthy Snacks Are Suppressing My Appettite
Mr. Cheeseburger I hate snacks, they mess up the routine of an entire day. As I sit and type this, I’m munching on a box of health mix from Whole Foods and I hate it but can’t stop. Yesterday I didn’t have lunch… -
When Life Throws A Surprise, Kick It In The Behind!
This is a guest blog submitted by JustAnotherStory11_05 The doctor was supposed to call and tell my mom what the verdict on my biopsy was. I had been having some severe pains in my knee. It was from gymnastics wher… -
They Told Me I Had to be Thin to be Beautiful, Why?
This is a guest blog submitted by ixoye_ad I have figured out one thing through the many years I've spent on this earth, you aren't “cool” unless you are thin. The media has tried to conform people into their 'per… -
Healthkicker QOTD: How Often Do You Check Your Weight?
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: How often do you check your weight? Where do you check it? -
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Movies To Watch After Thanksgiving Dinner
Mr. Cheeseburger There’s five days left until Thanksgiving Day, and Thanksgiving movies are hard to come by, compared to Christmas and Halloween. So I decided to list some movies that I’ve seen and others recomm… -
College Will Make You Obese... Maybe.
Guest blog submitted by Cathy@Healthkicker Being a college student, it seems impossible to live a healthy life at times. When I was a freshman, I looked at the crispy chicken and pizza in the cafeteria and thought to my… -
Attention Defecit Disorder (ADD) is Over Diagnosed and That's a Problem
Ms. Cappuccino I was talking to my cousin the other day, and she was telling me how difficult it was to do her Economics problem set. She mentioned her "focusing" problem to her therapist, and he said that she h… -
Healthkicker QOTD: What's Your Work Out Preference?
Healthkicker Question Of The Day: Do you prefer to exercise for 1-2 hours a day for a few days or 30 minutes a day everyday? Which one do you think is more effective? Why? -
Free SELF Magazine for A Year, Hurry First 1,000 Only
This was submitted by the_prestigiator Do you enjoy leafing through Self magazine? How would you like a free year-long subscription? All you have to do is taken a quiz at condenet.com (click here for the quiz).… -
Get Your Free Dr. Pepper For The Release of Guns N' Roses Album This Sunday
Healthkicker For those of you that drink and absolutely love soda to the point you will do anything for a soda high, Dr. Pepper is giving out a free 20 ounce bottle for the release of the Guns N' Roses album (Sunda… -
Don't Want to Wait At The Doctor's Office? Just IM Them
This is a submitted guest blog I guess everything can be found online now. New York Times ran an article this morning about a new start up company created to serve house calls through an Internet connection and a w… -
Does Emotion and Food Go Hand in Hand?
This is a guest blog submitted by brooke I find my moods becoming more erratic and unpredictable the older I get, but I've been eating healthier going on 2 years now, so I cannot let my mood dictate my diet. This is… -
Bloodshot Eyes are Making Me Look Like a Druggie
This is a guest blog submitted by Denise I've been afflicted with a stubbornly bloodshot right eye for the past month and I'm running out of ways to get rid of it. When I first woke up with the bloodshot eye, I got i… -
Best Way To Beat A Cold and Illness? Eat Onions!
Ms. Pizza While on the subway the other day I was sitting next to a lady who was reading some sort of newspaper. I happened to scan what she was reading and the title had something to do with ways to beat the common… -
Healthkicker QOTD: What Weight Range Are You In?
Healthkicker Healthkicker Question Of The Day: What weight range do you think you're in, overweight, average or below average? -
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Ronald McDonald Brainwashes Kids Into Unhealthy Diets With Catchy Tunes
Mr. Cheeseburger Yesterday while browsing through YouTube for some quick workout videos, I came across a video that quickly reminded me of my childhood and possibly a reason why obesity runs rampant among children.… -
Non-FDA Approved Drugs Have Side Effects But Get the Job Done
Mr. Fish For over a year now, I've been taking a weight-training supplement called N.O. Xplode. I can definitely tell a difference when I work out; I have more energy and can lift heavier weights. The problem is… -
When Caffeine And Soda Aren't Enough, Take Adderall?
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator Last semester, I fell into the "last-minute scholarly" ambition category, I was sleep-deprived for three straight days and somehow managed to tap out four 12-15-page… -
Diet, Weight Loss and Thin is In but When Will Happiness Catch Up?
Mr. Marshmallow I have been thin and I have been happy, but to quote the inimitable Harvey Fierstein, never the twain have met. At my thinnest, when I was wearing my sassy size 32 jeans, I was a hot little number.… -
Healthkicker: Do You Buy Any Fat Free or Reduced Fat Products?
Healthkicker Do you buy any fat free or reduced fat products? If so, what are they? If not, why? -
Healthy Living Tip: Adults Need to Laugh More
This is a guest blog submitted by AmberBelen@xanga I placed an order today from Aromafloria.com for my boyfriend who works at a railroad contracting company all day and usually comes home feeling exhausted and sore… -
Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements (Not Steroids) Help Lead A Healthy Life
This is a guest blog submitted by Brooke My mom owned a health food store for several years and because of that, even as an adult, I've pretty much always taken vitamins. I mean I have a pillbox in my desk drawer he… -
Drinking Urine is A Fairly Common Health Practice
This is a guest blog submitted by HumbleWalk I have a co-worker that long ago was trying to advocate all the wonders of drinking one's own urine. We were working mid shift, so these types of conversations were not… -
The Biggest Loser: Counting Calories and Handing Out Healthy Eating Tips
Mr. Cheeseburger Two Weeks ago, I saw an episode of the Biggest Loser, a show that I have never been able to sit through. Like all reality TV shows, there’s a competition involving the cast members. The show is… -
Healthkicker: Do You Eat What You Want or Eat What You Should?
Healthkicker Do you eat what you want or eat what you should? Why? -
FitTv Inspires Me to Get in Shape and Cook. Who's Your Inspiration?
This is a guest blog submitted by consciouscee Lately, I’ve been obsessed with getting on the healthy track. I think it has a lot to with constantly watching FitTv. I love that channel. Back in college, I'd go to… -
Health Care is Important, Make Doctors and the System Work For You.
This is a guest blog submitted by consciouscee For most of my childhood, I was fairly healthy child. I only went to the doctor for regular checkups. So when I was diagnosed with lupus in 2004, I wasn't totally sure… -
Advertising and Marketing The Wrong Image About Health and Lifestyle
This is a guest blog submitted by AngelDeAmorx82Advertisers target our most basic needs; our need for affiliation, our physiological needs, our need to achieve and desire to be successful, in order to lure us into buying… -
Why Do Women Feel Colder than Men all The Time?
Mr. Cheeseburger I read a very interesting article this morning on the reasons why women always feel colder than men, especially during the winter days. To break it down, women don’t have blood flowing to their o… -
Healthkicker: Are you a Seasonal Exerciser?
Healthkicker Are you a seasonal exerciser? What season do you exercise the most? -
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Who Do You Tell About Weight Loss and Your Diet?
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate Yesterday I saw a commercial for (another) documentary. This one was on a woman named Ruby Gettinger, who at one time tipped the scales at 700 pounds. Now she… -
Love to Exercise But Body and Muscles Get Sore, What Can I Do?
This is a guest blog submitted by She_Sings88 In my efforts to be fit and healthy, I go to work-out classes where a trainer guides everyone and pushes us to our limits. It's really a great motivator, and I have learne… -
Stop Looking At Calories, Look at Your Clothes!
This is a guest blog submitted by Christine When it comes to dieting and the ways to track my progress, I look at grams of fat rather than calories. This way, I eat low fat foods, but a lot of it. It works for m… -
Excuse to Gorge on Thanksgiving Dinner?
Mr. Marshmallow I have been planning my Thanksgiving meal and, as is usual in our family, I am responsible for the side dishes. I am aiming to make several sides that are tasty, but healthful in terms of calories… -
Chubby Cuppy Cake Boy: Childhood Obesity Out of Hand
This is a guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator I've seen it. You've all probably seen it. Most of us probably couldn't stop watching. A few weeks ago this video was copied from ebaumsworld.com and posted on YouT… -
Waiting In The Emergency Room Sucks
Ms. Pizza My friend Emily came down with a case of (what she thought was) pink eye last week and decided to go to the ER for medication - a decision my friend Laura and I, who trucked along with her, weren't very… -
"Why Do You Have To Eat So Healthy?" What?!
This is a guest blog submitted by Bella This past weekend my mother in law stayed with us. My mother in law views all social situations as revolving around food, high fatty foods at that. This is the kind of h… -
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Pole Dancing on Home Exercise Video
Mr. Cheeseburger Remember all the Billy Blanks commercials about his work out videos? They were all over TV. I never once thought a video could make me want to work out. But now celebrities have jumped on th… -
Finally Broke Up with Soda Drinks and Caffeine, It's Tough
Ms. Cookie Dear Caffeine, I'm breaking up with you. Sorry to do it so suddenly, but it's for our own good. Please believe me when I say this: it's not you it's me. I just couldn't handle your yummy-ness for an… -
Panera Bread: A Rude and Fat Awakening
Mr. Fish I'm a big Panera Bread fan. I usually go there about twice a week during my lunch break and get a sandwich or a salad. My sandwich of choice is the Sierra Turkey, but sometimes I opt for the Greek salad. (Asi… -
"Don't Eat Chinese Delivery Food, It Has Cat and Rat Meat In it" Really?
Mr. Cheeseburger “Chinese food doesn’t have real chicken it’s cat meat” “The noodles aren’t real, they’re rubber bands” I’m sure many of you have heard at least one of those lines describing Chinese take out… -
Healthy Snack Ideas. Here's a Few...
This is a guest blog submitted by brooke Here are a couple tips, especially for those of you that work in a busy office. Fast food is a grease-filled pit of weight gain, preservatives and malnourishment. So let's av… -
Help! What Health Foods Have the Most Antioxidants? I Need It!
This is a guest blog submitted by quiet_strength I have been struggling with my health for the greater part of 5 years or so, the latter half being the worst, and the last year has been dramatically the worst of them… -
Ways to Lose Weight: The Alternative Way
This is a guest blog submitted by Drakonskyr I'm working on a replacement system for my health regimen when I'm kicking the pounds so here goes. For an example, we'll simply use generalized fast food, since that's wh… -
Do Sport Athletes Over-Work Their Bodies At a Young Age?
This is a guest blog submitted by msullan@xanga As I was walking through the metro yesterday, looking at all of the Puma ads with Usain Bolt kissing his beloved golden shoes that skyrocketed him into the world reco… -
Going to The Beach With a Nudist, Are You Comfortable With How Your Body Looks?
Ms. Cappuccino My friend and I were on vacation recently, and she suggested that we go to a nudist beach. My initial reaction was, "Help! I've traveled halfway around the world with a closet exhibitionist, and I… -
Healthkicker: Do You Sweat Excessively When Working Out?
Healthkicker Do you need to sweat in order to have a good work out? Are you a heavy sweater? -
The Aches and Pains of Sugar Detox
This is a guest blog submitted by andilee1976 November 6th was my first day of sugar detox. I have the biggest headache right now. Waiting for my 2 1/2 month old son to decide it is bedtime! Finally had enough of m… -
Healthkicker: Are there Foods to Make the Skin Look Better?
Healthkicker A Healthkicker reader asked if there were foods to make the skin look better? What are some you use or eat to make your skin look better? -
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Meet Ms. Cookie
Ms. Cookie Age: 26 Location: Texas Occupation: Creative Marketing Writer About Me: Howdy, y'all, it's BarelyJen from Xanga! I am working on putting myself on a more healthy path — come join me on my journey! I'll d… -
Women in Need of Libido Enhancements, Should it Be a Health Concern?
This is a guest blog submitted by Hopelessromantic I read this article on CNN a while back about various therapies women with low sex drives are trying. This article made me happy because it often seems to like so… -
Can A Weight Journal Help Lose Weight Or Will it Become a Reminder of the Past?
Mr. Marshmallow According to WebMD, it's been scientifically proven that keeping a food journal is the key to successful weight loss. I would rather chew the pages of my journal than write my food consumption in… -
Top Chef Season Premiere in NY Tonight, Get Ready for Some Drama and Good Food!
Mr. Cheeseburger Tonight is the season premiere of Top Chef in New York on Bravo. I’ve seen other reality cooking shows like Hell’s Kitchen, but never sat through an entire episode of Top Chef. Since it’s in… -
Collaboration: Lite FM is Not Workout Music, What Are Some of Your Favorite Workout Songs?
Mr. Cheeseburger & Ms. Cappuccino The one day I leave my music in the locker room, I get into an argument. This weekend in the weight room the music playing was from an R&B and Hip Hop station (Hot 97)… -
Learn to Manage Your Carbohydate Intake
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate I love sandwiches. They're easy, quick, easy to handle, and the options are literally endless! But when trying to watch your carbs it's usually not the best ide… -
Join The Challenge on Xanga to Get in Shape and Become a Better Person
This is a guest blog submitted by suggestivetongue@xanga Deadline for Entry: Tomorrow, Wednesday the 12th Beginning of Challenge: Tomorrow, Wednesday the 12th, 12:00AM End of Challenge: January 1st, 2009 Objective: Ge… -
Woman and Eating Salad: The Stigma of a First Date
Ms. Pizza There's a stigma that girls will not eat on the first date if the entree being served is more than a salad. I may be proving this stereotype true right now. I got asked to lunch this weekend by a boy… -
Why Do You Exercise, to Look Good or Feel Good?
Mr. Fish Looking good is important these days, isn’t it? But good health is even more important right? At least it should be. It’s a superficial world out there, so it’s sometimes hard to balance out the reasons why w… -
Smoking A Hookah, Is It Like Smoking a Cigarette?
This is a guest blog submitted by iStephanieMarie I was first introduced to hookah smoking about a year ago. Now, let me back up a bit before I go into this. I'm not for smoking cigarettes. I'm strongly against it due… -
Looking to Stay Fit and in Shape During Winter and the Holidays?
Ms. Cappuccino I automatically lose weight in the summer. There's a million things to do. It's really easy to go for a walk in the park or jog with a friend when the weather is lovely and everyone is out and about.… -
Reused Plastic Bottles Doesn't Cause Cancer. It's a Lie!
Mr. Fish In my last post about caffeine, I happened to mention the water bottle I've been reusing for the past month. I think it's wasteful to open a new bottled water every time, so instead I just refilled Arnold… -
Sedentary Lifestyle Can Lead to Suicide
Mr. Marshmallow When I was 18 years old, I swallowed a near-full bottle of aspirin in an attempt to kill myself. I have the rest of that afternoon blocked from memory. It isn't that I don't remember, it's that I… -
Meet Mr. Fish
Mr. Fish Location: Bootheel of Missouri Age: 22 Occupation: Write for the marketing department of a hospital. About Me: Hey, everyone – it's me Sam, aka wherethefishlives on Xanga! Join me over here on my new Healt… -
Can Styles and Clothes Affect Your Weight?
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate I wear fairly conservative clothes. I don't like showing a lot of skin and my style reflects that. I also am not extremely thin. Not overweight by any means, just… -
The Truth About Eating Disorders and Why Many Misunderstand
This is guest blog submitted by kacyy This is a response entry to the one made about how the author was afraid of unhealthy-skinny girls, and the stigma of eating disorder related Xanga sites. After seeing the natu… -
Healthkicker: Which Foods are Healthier, Raw or Vegetarian?
Healthkicker Which one is healthier, a vegetarian or raw (uncooked) food diet? Are both of them safe? -
Has Your Metabolism Slowed Yet?
This is a guest blog submitted by joeysmore@xanga Can someone tell me why I am always hungry at 10:00 at night? And why do I crave cheesecake, Buffalo wings, chocolate or nachos at that hour? It has to be hormonal. P… -
The Thanksgiving Turkey, Is it The Safe and Healthy Kind?
This is a guest blog submitted by justinimal@xanga I decided to go on a hunt to find out the truth behind my favorite holiday meal Thanksgiving. I love everything about it: the mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, co… -
If Fast Food Advertisements were Only Like Political Ones...
This is guest blog submitted by Nathon@xanga I truly hate watching TV or listening to the radio the month prior to a major election. The negative campaign ads are not just ludicrously misleading but they also prey on… -
Meet Ms. Cappuccino
Ms. Cappuccino Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 22 Occupation: I am currently working on several projects, including a soon-to-be best-selling femoir. I also think it would be cool to write fairy tales with alternat… -
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Caffeine Gets My Motor Running And Keeps It Going
This is a guest blog submitted by Sam@healthkicker I've never understood the people who drink decaf coffee, and from my observations, I would say that it's mainly old people that do this. Apparently they drink it f… -
The Health Benefits of Chocolate, The Dark Kind That Is
This is a guest blog submitted by WayoftheWolf@xanga “It’s not that chocolates are a substitute for love. Love is a substitute for chocolate. Chocolate is, let’s face it, far more reliable than man.” - Miranda Ingr… -
How Do You Eat on Campus Without Breaking the Budget?
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate I went back to my campus today after a long break. Rehearsals during the day and a performance at night, so I just decided to stay the whole day. While getting re… -
Healthkicker: How do You Get Others to Eat and Live a Healthy Lifestyle?
Healthkicker A concerned Healthkicker reader asked if there was a way to get across to people who are anorexic? What can you say or do to help an anorexic understand they are hurting themselves by not living a he… -
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What Are The Pros and Cons to Being a Vegetarian?
This is a guest blog submitted by CheyenneWeasley_HC@xanga A diet can be healthy or dangerous. It can help the environment, it can be detrimental. It can even be controversial. So I'm a vegetarian. My family and I… -
Is Weight A Problem At Your Workplace?
This is a guest blog submitted by IrisLily22@xanga I read the most surreal article in the New York Times about the Japanese government mandating companies to monitor the weight of their employees. Basically, Japanese… -
I'm Don't Support A Thin Unhealthy Lifestyle, Do You?
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Is There a Difference Between Tap and Bottled Water?
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Does Having Less Money = A Less Healthy Lifestyle?
Ms. Pizza I came across this article today claiming that scientists are worried the troubled economy will result in obesity rates increasing. The less money people have to spend on food could lead to them purchasing c… -
Teaching Kids To Eat Vegetables and The Veggie Dance
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Does A Good Chair Prevent Back Problems and Injuries?
Mr. Cheeseburger I just finished reading a review about a chair on Gizmodo. That chair looks crazy. I don’t know if I could ever sit on a chair like that, but based on the review it seems like it’s a really… -
Healthkicker: How Late Do You Eat Dinner?
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How Do You Relieve Stress?
Mr. Cheeseburger We all have days when we’re super stressed out and just want to be left alone. Our bodies ache, and our minds are either blank or at two hundred different places. Yesterday was that day for me.… -
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Not Staying Fit = Goodbye Relationship?
This is a guest blog submitted by Licensedinchocolate@healthkicker "I just couldn't be with anyone who doesn't care of their body and is overweight. That just...disturbs me." I sat looking at him trying to keep a… -
Avoiding The Overweight Monster in The Mirror
Mr. Marshmallow Some friends have recently asked me if I have truly left the past behind. Do I still see myself the same way I did at the lowest times in my life - fat, ugly, worthless? These are interesting questi… -
Efficient Cooking Tip for Dummies
Mr. Cheeseburger One of my former college professors gave us a tip the first week of class, when you cook something make more than you’re going to eat. Puzzled at why a history teacher would suggest that, I asked… -
Eating Good Carbs, Feeling Great
This is a guest blog submitted by exquisite_christine@xanga On my weight loss journey I have had many ups and downs but I have learned a bunch about what makes me feel healthier along the way. My favorite discovery… -
Are There Bugs In Our Food?
This was a message submitted by a Healthkicker Reader: Dear Healthkicker, I've heard that bugs are often used in ingredients for processed foods, and sometimes organic foods as well. So here are my questions: 1) Is i… -
Healthkicker: Can Sleep Increase Weight Gain?
Healthkicker Can too much sleep lead to increased chance of obesity? What about lack of sleep? Do you notice a change in weight when sleeping too much or not enough? -
Barack Obama Is The New President, Please Celebrate Safely!
Healthkicker Barack Obama is the new President, Please celebrate Safely! People outside are already breaking things and getting drunk. I hear it right now. Please Celebrate Safely. -
I'm Not Over Exercising, But They Keep Telling Me I Am
This is a guest blog submitted by deprivation_now@xanga I work out Monday-Friday for a minimum of two hours a day. Sometimes I go for three or more. My mom and sister try telling me that I overdo my exercise and that… -
Eating in Moderation Anyone?
This is a guest blog submitted by panda_smiles08@healthkicker So my biggest problem, I've found, is moderation. I'm an "all or nothing" kind of person, which so far, isn't helping me at all in my journey to optimum w… -
Who Defines Your Body Image?
This is a guest blog submitted by missskimlattee@xanga Women all over the world have skewed views of their body image. Women in America ache to be thin, women in Latin American countries go through hundreds of cosm… -
Food Coma After a Delicious Meal?
Mr. Cheeseburger I love food, especially stuff I haven’t tried before. The one problem I have with that is, after eating I get food coma. As I type this, I’m almost falling asleep because I just got back from lun… -
Healthkicker: Does Your Weight ever Yo-Yo?
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Americans and Instant Gratification
Mr. Cheeseburger I went out for lunch today and while waiting on line to buy coffee, a man got angry the line wasn’t moving and so left the coffee shop. Instant gratification. It seems likes it’s a characteris… -
Healthkicker: Humans are Omnivores, What Are You?
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Acai Berry Diet, Is It Magic?
Ms. Pizza I can't open a website without a banner begging me to try the "New Acai Diet!". Supposedly Oprah is endorsing it as well and quite frankly, they're starting to make me curious. I decided to google the life o… -
Almost Became Anorexic Without Realizing
This is a guest blog by iCupcake@healthkicker Every Wednesday in eight grade, I had Quiz Bowl meetings during lunch. Since the Quiz Bowl room was far from the cafeteria, I spent my time practicing instead of eating. S… -
Healthkicker: Is Swimming A Good Way to Lose Weight?
Healthkicker A Healthkicker reader wanted to know, is swimming a good way to lose weight? How often do you swim? -
Top 10 Posts From The Past Week
Top Posts From This Past Week: Healthkicker: Favorite Fast Food Restaurant?A Balanced Diet: From A Vegan to Eating MeatHealthkicker: Eight Glasses of Water Per Day?Woman Arrested After Killing Virtual Ex-Husband. Mental… -
What's The Ideal Weight?
This post was submitted by TheThinCafe@xanga I think everyone has an ideal weight, or a "perfect" weight. What's y… -
How Do You Improve Yourself?
This is a guest blog submitted by IrisLily22@xanga Recently I stayed over at a friend's house, and was pleasantly surprised by her evening routine. I was hugging the nearest pillow and drifting off to sleep when Ma… -
Keep Sipping, Coffee is Healthy For You
Mr. Cheeseburger When I was younger, I was led to believe coffee had a negative effect on the body. I also hated the tasted, so I didn’t drink it. That was until college, when I bought a coffee machine for my roo… -
Do You Feel Hunger?
This post was submitted by a Healthkicker reader A friend of mine went on a diet for the first time in his life, and told me that he felt really sick on the first day. I asked him to describe his symptoms - he sai… -
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Meet Mr. Marshmallow
Mr. Marshmallow Age: 37 Location: Bay Area of California, just outside of San Francisco Occupation: Human Resources About me: I went to school to be a writer and even completed a culinary arts program many years a… -
Superman Has Another Weakness: Diabetes
Mr. Cheeseburger My dad’s been diagnosed with diabetes for over 5 years now, and it’s hard watching the greatest man in the world get crippled by it. Every time I look at him, I see the disease eating away at him… -
Smokers Are Drug Addicts?
This is a guest blog submitted by Jonathan@xanga She got off the bus from school on a Tuesday afternoon obviously upset and looking for her mother. She found her and exclaimed loudly with tears in her eyes and fist… -
Fad Diets, Will People Ever Stop?
Ms. Pizza I go to fashion school and yes, it is the Mecca of eating disorders. The idea that there's even a kitchen on my floor holds so much irony that it's unbearable. What else is unbearable is that every… -
Cannot Afford Health Insurance, So I Shut Myself Down
Mr. Cheeseburger Last year I lost my health insurance after turning 21. I no longer qualified for health insurance under my parents and had to apply myself. After doing so, I received partial insurance. I didn’t… -
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