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Ab Workout Anyone?
Having a nice 6-pack is always nice, but its a slow and grueling process if you're not already in great shape. Obviously your abs will never show through layers of fat, so for it to happen the first thing to do is get r… -
A Life Without Regret?
{Disclaimer: The following post discusses my sexual assault. No graphic details are mentioned.} Regret. They say it is the saddest word in the English language. In fact, I've heard many a person say their goal is to… -
The Diet for Teenagers Only: The Diet (Ch. 3 and 4)
This is a continuation of my last post which covered chapters 1 and 2 of the book The Diet for Teenagers Only by Carrie Wiatt and Barbara Schroeder. This book is designed for teenage girls, but don't be fooled by the… -
Cancer, and Why I Don't Read About it
It was summertime with my grandparents, I was 7 and I was really really sick. White as a ghost, kind of queasy, weird bruises, excessively tired, and thus they took me to the doctor. I quite frankly can't remember anythi… -
Health Insurance Makes People Fat? FOX Thinks So
I just saw this on FOX. Some people did a study which determined that, among Americans who own health insurance right now, they are fatter than people who don't. I don't remember who did the study, it's probably e… -
The Diet For Teenagers Only- Ch. 1 and 2: A Review
The Diet for Teenagers Only by Carrie Wiatt and Barbara Schroeder Now, first of all, don't be scared off by the name if you are over 19. This book has good information of all ages. It is a lifestyle book about how to… -
Waaay Too Much Farting
I have a friend whom I think has waaay too much gas. I know it's a natural thing, but the problem is, he literally passes gas anywhere and all the time, and the worst part? It REALLY stinks! He does it in enclosed space… -
The Diet Wars: Girl-On-Girl Sabotage
In one of the funniest stories to come out of Hollywood recently, Heidi Klum reportedly sent Victoria "Skeleton" Beckham a dozen of the decadent Sprinkles cupcakes for her birthday. It gets better: The attached not… -
Adjusting to Life With Gestational Diabetes
Image SourceI remember my heart sinking when I heard the message on the answering machine from the maternity clinic. I was 7 months pregnant with my first child and had just got back from an amazing vacation down the Or… -
Can Birth Control Pills Cause Depression?
I've been taking Mononessa (a birth control pill) for about 3 months to help regulate my hormones but I think they are making them worse. Ever since I started taking them I've been moody, irritable and really get angr… -
Shisha vs Cigarettes: Which one is worse?
It goes by many names - Hookah, Shisha, Goza and Narghile. Yes, the "trendy" popular water pipe for smoking flavored herbal fruits and tobacco is not new to most of us. I got my own water pipe from Camden Market for… -
Do You Snack More At Home or At Work?
When you’re on a diet, it’s hard to resist all those snack attacks that are constantly stalking you. They just seem to literally follow you anywhere you go—your home, office, the grocery store (Oh gosh), and so on.… -
Are You Sick of People Making You Feel Fat? Don't Be
Some people start fuming when they hear "I am so fat" or "I feel so fat" from not so 'fat' people. It's become an almost automatic response to: A) reply "You're not fat!" B) hate them for making you feel fat. C) I… -
Captain Obvious Says: Sleep Deprivation Causes Sugar Cravings
This comic is the first in a series drawn by professional comic and GFE reader N8 (sound it out) especially for The Great Fitness Experiment! I can't tell you how excited it makes me that I have my own illustrator -… -
Is There a Healthy Way to Deal With a Tragedy?
Yesterday morning, a friend of mine was involved in a car accident. He swerved to avoid another driver and hit a transformer and as he got out to check the damage done to his car stepped on the live wire and was elect… -
What Are The Benefits of Healthy Snacks & What Are The Best Foods To Eat?
The truth about healthy snacks for weight loss is that they are vital to eat during the day. Research has discovered that people who do not snack consume more food at mealtimes. People who do not snack end up consumi… -
"Model Thinness" Dieting Can Lead To Low Sex Drive!
I bet a lot of women prefer to be skinny (I'm not talking about sickly skinny, but more like Victoria Secret model skinny) if they had a choice (well, at least I do) because that's how the society tends to define bea… -
Reasons Why You Should NEVER go to a Buffet
Buffets seem to be an American thing, they are all over the place, relatively cheap, and come in different food types, such as Chinese buffets, American food buffets, country style food, and pizza buffets. Most lure y… -
Does Being Overweight Set Up a Child for Abuse?
(Image unavailable to do extreme prejudice. I searched for an hour and couldn't find any unoffensive pictures to appropriately illustrate this story. Which is a story in and of itself.) In one of the saddest examples th… -
The Cheeseburger Bill - another debate!
(No you can't sue) In 2004, the US House of Representatives passed a bill banning lawsuits directed at fast food restaurants for making food that was "too fattening" or "the reason for obesity." The bill came about wh… -
"Skippy" Diet
Like sex, coffee, and beer, peanut butter is one of the "bad" things in life that are actually good for you. Sure, it's high in calories, but that's because it's packed with the same healthy monounsaturated fats as o… -
Why Health Foods are a Scam
As much as unhealthy foods are a rip off ($3 for empty calories, REALLY?), health foods can be a total scam as well. I was thinking of this just now, while eating my very delicious Campbells Select Harvest Southwester… -
Should child obesity be considered a crime.
Today I read about a lady named Jerri Gray from South Carolina who was arrested and charged with criminal neglect because her son, age 14, weighed 555 pounds. If you are interested in the story you can read here. It… -
Weight Battle
I take my clothes off, preparing for shower. I step forward, looking at myself in the full-length mirror. I gaze into the eyes of the image I see staring back at me. I am disgusted with the appearance of this figure.… -
Jotting Down Workout Efficiency
(charts and graphs makes my head hurt) Ask yourself this question next time you're at a gym: Am I working hard? Most of you will answer "yes," but how do you guys know? Do you go off of memory? Do you base it on how… -
An Apple a Day
Hippocrates (circa 400 BCE), the Greek physician considered the father of medicine, was a proponent of nutritional healing. His favorite remedies were apples, dates, and barley mush. One of the most popular quotatio… -
Which workout DVD do you like best?
It is day 33 for me and my husband's makeover--so far, we've each lost about 12 pounds, have learned to snack healthy (thanks for everyone's advice on that!), are eating good meals, and have been working out 5-6 days a w… -
Everything You Know About Stretching is Wrong
It's inevitable - go to any starting line, fitness class or gym and you'll find people in various stages of stretching. Almost always, people are stretching before their exercise. It's what we were all taught by our ele… -
Smoking Ban in Colleges
For a few years at my college, there was a rule that was never followed: smokers must be at least 25 feet away from an entrance. Well, you were supposed to be given a $25 ticket if you violated this rule. Was it enf… -
Supplements: Do you take them?
I went to a meditation retreat for a week awhile ago and besides looking fantastic from all the hiking and meditating I was doing, I noticed my skin and hair looked much better from the fabulous food they were serving… -
Addicted to Diet Soda...Correction: Diet Mountain Dew
I love the Abs Diet and I will gladly tell anyone who will listen that it’s the greatest thing ever. But my abs, the outline of which is vaguely visible if I lean back at a 75-degree angle, still haven’t seen the ligh… -
The Woes of Keratosis Pilaris
If you don't know what I'm talking about, feast your eyes. It's basically a ton of red bumps that scab and bleed and basically just look ugly all the time. It is handed down through the genes to 50% of people, and it… -
Sleep Apnea: How I Got Here
People are always surprised to learn that I used to have sleep apnea. The two most common reactions are usually, "…what the hell is sleep apnea?" or "Oh, my dad has that." It's fairly rare in young people, but I happe… -
Coffee Detox: Help!
Day 1 In an effort to clear my mind, body, and *ahem* soul, I have begun a dreaded (read: needed) detox, as supplied by Rainbow Light. The detox system has only 3 parts – a citrusy liver-energizing drink as soon as I wak… -
Tanner Than Thou: Why I'm Okay With Being Opalescent
"It's official. You are the whitest person on the planet," Gym Buddy Dennis said to me after we finished Turbo Jennie's annual outdoor birthday TurboKick extravaganza tonight (seriously, it's her birthday and she bri… -
Goldfish Pond a Great Snack Idea?
Yesterday I wrote a post on ants on a log, so today I thought I would share another fun snack idea for kids (and adults too!). It's a goldfish pond! The ingredients are simple. All you need is a little cream cheese, gol… -
Vanity Thy Name is Unknown
I started dieting in grade 7. I knew I had the baby weight to get rid of and decided hey, skipping lunch will cut back on calories and maybe I'll get a little slimmer. Grade 8, I was browsing dieting tips and found my… -
“How Beyoncé Lost 20 Pounds!”: Does It Get You Every Time?
I have a very short attention span and possibly, way too much energy. I am constantly fidgeting, tapping, changing sitting positions and twiddling my toes, just because I am physically incapable of sitting still. Th… -
Soothe Your Aches & Pains...with RICE! (The Food)
Here's a picture of them I found on the internet. They look better than my dingy 4 years old sock!You’re probably thinking “how is rice going to help with aches & pains?!” Easy…put it in a sock! I was introduced to… -
Blood Type and Personality?
I bet a lot of you may have already done it before or still do it now. When you first meet people, you tend to judge them mostly from your first impression of them. (I know it's a bad thing to do, but come on, I thi… -
A Hoochie Trapped in a Feminist's Body
If I'm being totally honest, I can probably think of many ways that I am hypocritical (for example, I simultaneously hate global warming and love air conditioning) but the one that is niggling most at my conscience is… -
Living with PCOS & Taking Birth Control
I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS. Basically, it's where you have more male hormones than female hormones. As a young teenager, roughly around 11 years old, I had a few little hairs on my chin that m… -
A Reply To "The Lower Belly Dilemma"
Recently I commented on a post called "The Lower Belly Dilemma" by crushediamonds. I read it, only to find that it was about getting rid of the pad of fat which females gain during or after puberty, which kind of irke… -
What's Your Guilty Pleasure?
(oh lord) I am a sucker for In-n-out burgers. Particularly a double double, animal style, with chopped chillies and extra grilled onions. Delicious. Artery clogging. Death worth eating. I'm also a sucker for good dark… -
Help! I Don't Know How to Grocery Shop!
I really need help. I don't know how to grocery shop. I never know what I want. The only things I really buy when I go grocery shopping are healthy choice/lean cuisine/kashi meals, and fresh fruit. Those are literally… -
10 Real World Diet Tips That You Can Use
Are you tired of diet tips handed out by someone with apparently unlimited income and time? For some of us, it may just not be practical to spend half of our Sunday preparing carefully portioned meals for the rest of t… -
Are Food Allergies the New Eating Disorder?
I think this little guy can safely rule out peanut allergies. Although he may have seen a few too many KISS shows... As a Woman with Uneasy Relationships to Food, let me tell you: the easiest way to restrict your di… -
Confessions of a Skinny Girl
All my life I've been skinny. It's not my fault; I haven't done anything to become this way. I'm an active girl, I have a high metabolism. But I eat a lot and I've never once attempted to lose weight by starving mysel… -
Breathing, Apparently There's More to it.
(Ever wonder why its important?) Ok, I'm not going to act like some condescending blogger and tell you that breathing is good for you. I know you know breathing is good, I know all of you know that without breathing… -
I'm a Little Fruity...
As I was packing my lunch for work today I realized something about myself; I have become addicted to fruit. I can't leave my house without bringing at least 2 servings of fruit with me. And they can't be the canned/p… -
Ants on a Log: A Great Snack for Kids
It looks and sounds a little disgusting. At least to me anyhow, but really this is one of the world's greatest snacks! It's simple to make. Take a few sticks of celery and/or carrots spread a little peanut butter or crea… -
Regular Oreos or The 100-Calorie Ones? Which Is Really The One Worth Eating?
I'm the type of person who can’t really go a day without having the mid-afternoon munchies (Don't get me wrong. I'm not talking about snacking on greasy chips or sugary candies). I usually stick to healthy treats, suc… -
Which Cardio Machine Burns The Most Calories?
When I go to the gym, I usually like to run on a treadmill. But I’ve heard it’s better to switch up cardio machines, and introduce some variety to your workouts. By doing so, you won’t get bored as easily, and… -
Strenuous Exercise Makes You Dumb, Says New Research
It turns out that Sammy Sosa and Floyd Landis may not be lying - new research says they may really not remember how all those drugs got in their system. Apparently all the exercise got to 'em. For myself, not being a… -
Training for a Marathon on Your Phone?!
Here's something that was sent to us by a reader. If you have a iPod Touch or an iPhone, this can be a good way to get others to motivate you. Here's a little about the app. Marathoner is new mobile app that works a… -
How Often Should You Be Stepping On A Scale?
My friend has been on a diet just for a few weeks now and was asking me how often she should be weighing herself. I've heard it's good to weigh yourself once a day, but if she does that, I'm afraid she's going to b… -
Homeopathy (The Most Expensive Water Ever)
I do not expect that homeopathy will ever be established as a legitimate form of treatment, but I do expect that it will continue to be popular. -James Randi In 1796 Samuel Hahnemann set forth the so called "principles… -
Recommended Film - Sicko
(Biased yet... curious) I'm never one to push a Michael Moore film simply because I feel that decent documentaries or reports need to attempt to *try* to be impartial. When watching Sicko, it really was a stab at the… -
Lower Belly Dilemma
(source)These past few months have been rather rewarding for me, trying to change my lifestyle with eating healthier and smarter while incorporating more exercise. I made this decision to change my lifestyle for vario… -
The Plastic Surgery Question
Ask any of my friends what they think of plastic surgery and immediately you'll get an eye roll followed by something like, "That's ridiculous! Why can't women just be beautiful they way they are? Besides it all looks… -
Letting Yourself Go - A good way to motivate yourself?
(mmmm...) Ok, sometimes after a long time of living like a monk you feel like you owe it to yourself to just let yourself go for a while. We all do it, so there's no use in hiding it. You tell yourself its a guilt fre… -
How Good Are You At Motivation?
I've been trying to exercise on a regular basis, but sometimes I just lack motivation to get up and run or exercise. I'm usually very good but you always have that phase where you just quit. What do u guys do to ke… -
Physical Therapy is Just Another Word for Torture: The Foam Roller Chronicles
I'm not officially doing physical therapy for my Iliotibial (IT) band, because I'm engaged in so much of it for various other parts of my body. I've become highly aware of any and all "trouble spots." For many runner… -
Myths vs. Facts About Canadian Healthcare
I have written about this before (click on Canada in my tags), but it bears repeating, since I hear that Americans are now being treated to TV ads wherein a supposed Canadian urges them not to let the government "get… -
Confessions of a Fat Girl
Ok, so I'm not the skinniest girl on the planet. I get that. In December I made a goal to lose weight because I felt I would be happier that way. I weighed 225 at the beginning of January (the heaviest I’ve ever weigh… -
Woes of Late Night Eating and Munchies
(source)Tonight I felt really guilty when my classes went almost an hour later than usual and by the time I could get anything for dinner, it was almost 10:30. Not wanting to eat a heavy meal so late in the night, I s… -
Where is the Line? You Tell Me
Since I've gotten back from vacation. I've been worrying a ton about myself.I'm a hard worker, I like to be thin, perfect, successful.I'm a dancer, a volunteer, an employee, and a teenagerHow busy is too busy? how ski… -
How To Eat Better When Traveling
Sticking to a nutritious diet while traveling can be one of the more difficult things to do. However, if you learn how to make smart choices, a healthy diet is really not that difficult. It’s probably not the best ti… -
Watching "The Simpsons" Can Make Kids Fat!
I know there are already numerous reasons for kids gaining weight, such as (well, as you all know) not exercising, eating unhealthy foods, and watching TV while eating. But as I was checking my e-mail and surfing the… -
Battling Fatigue
Hey Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with this.... I exercise regularly, but I find that I fatigue really fast. Like...even if I've been doing it for months and months, I will start feelin… -
Universal Healthcare And Why I Favor It
I honestly don't understand why people are so up in arms about government funded healthcare, or universal healthcare. Yes, I understand taxes will be raised. And I completely sympathize with those who are struggling to… -
Apparently, Money CAN Buy Happiness...
I never believed money could buy happiness or love, but apparently, it can. I was just surfing the net and happened to find this article which I thought would be interesting to share. According to these social-psycholo… -
How To Lose Weight Without Starving
This isn't some kind of smoking mirrors gimmick or the latest spin from a money-making junk mail expert. It really is possible for you to drop excess pounds without the need to follow a restricted diet. It does… -
Do I Just Have Strange Tastes In Food?
I'm a soyholic, especially when it comes to Glenny's Soy Crisps. (My mouth is watering now just thinking about them). I have a package every day for my mid-afternoon snack. The chips come in 12 different flavors (ther… -
Drinking Iced Water Helps With Weight Loss!
Drinking iced water helps with weight loss (a very tiny bit) because it causes your body to work to heat the cold water up to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which burns a small amount of calories.… -
New Research: Your Sleep Preference Affects Your Strength
People challenge me to do stupid things and I do them. This was more a problem in my youth than now although The Primal Blueprint Challenge is evidence that I'm still swayed by peer pressure. (Disclaimer: I'm only sa… -
I Left With Gonorrhea. You Might Have, Too!
I went to the walk-in clinic today just to get a prescription for Symbicort (an inhaler I use to control my asthma). As I was waiting, I decided to read a magazine and I came across an add for inspot.org. This website gi… -
Feeling Depressed When Everyone Seems To Be Happy...
I’ve always thought people who feel depressed during the winter was mostly due to the cold and gloomy weather. Well, I don’t blame them. I consider myself to be a pretty happy and optimistic person, but I have to adm… -
Acupuncture - Do You Dare?
Last November, I gave acupuncture a try because I was suffering terrible bloating. I had 8 needles poked onto my stomach and a machine that produced heat was wavered over me which gave off a tingling and itching sensati… -
Kiddie Workouts Offer Grown-Up Results
Adults exercise by lifting heavy stuff & running in circles. I'm not saying it isn't fun - you know I love the heavy stuff. Plus, I've spent a significant portion of my life climbing stairs that go nowhere, running… -
Have You Changed The Type Of Milk You Drink?
We started of having whole milk from when I could drink proper milk (not the type when I was a baby) this lasted up to I was eight, then the whole family moved to semi skimmed.Once or twice our neighbors buy us who… -
Too Much Organic Stuff, Don't You Think?
I’ve been a health nut for a number of years now, but I’ve never really been an organic fanatic until I moved to New York two years ago. (I’m still not very into organic stuff compared to a lot of New Yorkers). My h… -
Should Energy Drinks Have an Age Restriction?
I work long hours at a convenience store and everyday I see all kinds of people stop by. The most frequent are children by themselves and I'm a little bothered about this- not necessarily because most of them are unsuper… -
Where Is This Mystery Weight Coming From?
I'm working out more than I ever haven in years- spin class 3 times a week, and "abs and butt" class once a week- and eating a pretty healthy, modest diet but seem to be gaining weight in my lower belly. My legs have… -
Emergency: Need Healthy Cooking Help
I am making a cake from scratch tomorrow. Since my husband needs to avoid sugars, I did my research. After skimming through a variety of different cake recipes, reading tons of reviews, I found a cake that looks like… -
Smoking: Who's at Fault, Big Tobacco or You?
I was just watching a commercial from Truth called, "Do you have what it takes to be a tobacco executive?" So as I'm watching this, I couldn't help but think how one sided some of these commercials are. Even though I… -
I Weigh 105 lbs, but Insecure About My Weight
When I met my husband, I was 130 lbs. I'm 5'3", but now I'm 105 lbs. now. I'm 24, and a mother of a newborn. Since I was around 14, I struggled with anorexia/bulimia. It's still mildly eminent. It's not something that I… -
Steps To Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are often a product of stress. From GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) to panic disorder, you can cut back on the anxiety in your life simply by reducing stress. Stress is normal in daily life no ma… -
Recession Induced Dieting
Have you heard? The recession makes people eat more junk food! The recession makes people eat less meat! The recession has been a boon for the diet industry! The recession makes you snack less! The recession make… -
Modifying your Diet to Boost your Mood
WebMD article here! Feeling a little down or sleepy? Well, according to WebMD, there are certain things too look for in your diet that will help make you feel better - or worse - in the short term and long term of t… -
Skinny People Have Slower Metabolisms?
(it's my metabolism!) WebMD article here! According to this WebMD study, blaming your metabolism for your sluggish frame is not scientifically accurate! In fact, metabolism is an incredibly intricate chemical reactio… -
Daily Roundup: Lance Armstrong, Kegel Exercises & No More Smoking in The Military
A Tobacco Free U.S. Military? - Looks like smoking soldiers might just be a thing of the past if Pentagon health experts have anything to do with it. They are recommending that Defense Secretary Robert Gates adopt a… -
Has My Body Adapted To My Workout?
Over the past three months my work out routine has been a 30 minute aerobic exercise in the morning (elliptical trainers, mostly) and then I do strength training in the evening. I the aerobic stuff I do about six days… -
The Economy is Making Me Unhealthy
I hate the economy so much, not only is it hurting everyone around me financially but it's hurting it's also hurting my health. The longer the economic problems continue the more I'm forced to cut back on healthier fo… -
The Problem With Fitness Hair
Well, this might do the trick. But then I might have more problems than I started out with... (photo credit) Turbo Jennie calls it her splash zone. Not because she has any resemblance to Shamu - quite the opposite… -
An Experience with The Lemonade Diet aka Master Cleanse
Okay so for the kicks I tried the Lemonade Diet aka the Master Cleanse. This diet was made famous especially when several celebrities like Beyonce have confessed to use. I acquired the pdf of the book by Stanley Bu… -
Needed: Motivation
I used to be on a really good eating plan. It wasn't a diet, but a 'lifestyle.' I stuck with it for about seven months, lost over sixty pounds, and now I have gained some [more than 20] of that back. I've tried gettin… -
Tips To Get Fruits & Veggies In Your Diet
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in ther… -
Leg Workouts... Good or Bad?
A lot of people I know absolutely HATE to do leg workouts. The number one reason my friends and clients use is "leg workouts are too hard," and the number two reason is ''it makes me too sore". I absolutely love bei… -
Does Hot Yoga Really Help You Burn More Calories than Running?
As you may have already realized, yoga is IN. Everywhere I go, I see people carrying yoga mats here and there, showing off their fashionable yoga pants (might I say, overpriced as well?). Well, no offense to many y… -
An Easy Habit to Cultivate for Better Quality Life
"Sleep your way to lose weight!", "You need beauty sleep!", "You sleep too little, you should sleep more!"Honestly, best news I have heard so far in a long time. I have pretty terrible eye bags due to the lack of sleep… -
Birth Control: Does it Really Increase Your Bust Size?
I am one of those oh, so blessed girls who has been stuck in the A-cup department since the eighth grade. My mom told me in high school- "Just wait until your senior year, and you will blossom." (Graduation passes me… -
A Good Excuse to Doodle In Class
I love doodling. Whenever I'm on the phone or listening to lectures, presentations, or just anything, I would start to draw or write things on my notebook. I thought people just scribble when they are bored, not pay… -
How Many Calories Are In That?
A few years ago, The New York City Board of Health introduced and established a law for all New York City food establishments to post how many calories are in their items. At first, it was strange and almost invasive… -
Are Smokers Selfish For Not Caring About Their Family?- Another Response
People who smoke and don't care what they are doing to their bodies, seem to have this attitude that why should you care? It's my body I can do what I want to it. Yes. Yes you can. Or, they have the attitude of,… -
Ear Piercing: How Do You Prevent Infections?
Is there anyone out there who's successfully pierced the cartilage of their ear, sans infection and other less-than-welcome repercussions? If so, can you tell me how to best do it? What do you use for aftercare that c… -
Diet Coke and Coke Zero? Confused Anyone?
Maybe it's because I'm not a huge fan of soft drinks or haven't drunk enough to figure it out yet, but I've always wondered what the difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero is. I tried them both a couple times befo… -
How Do You Confront Your Fears?
They say the best way to overcome Fears, is by confronting them. But some fears/phobias are tough to face. Yes, tough, but not impossible. The key to tackling problems: Determination. -
The Cost Of Body Image
Welcome to our Society. Our motto that is emblazoned on the entrance as we enter this world is "Sex Sells" We cant help but to look around and see that it sells on magazines, it gets ratings, it sells products, its… -
Which Male Body Type Are You More Attracted To? A Skinny Or A Chubby Guy?
or When you ask any women, what kind of a body would you like your men to have, I’m pretty sure most girls would say "Duh, MUSCULAR!" Well, it seems it’s even not worth asking. I think it’s so true that most girls wo… -
Smoking is Bad For Everyone, Sherlock - A Response
This is in response to this post (not the poster themselves, just the general idea of the post). You know, there are a lot of rude people in the world. Self-righteous people that think their opinion is the only one that… -
New Research: A Distorted Self Image Linked to Weight Gain
I read FitPregnancy. It seems slightly silly to me, this being my fifth (I'm a breeder!) pregnancy and all and yet I'm still drawn by the lure of Build An Entire Maternity Wardrobe Out of 5 Simple Pieces (of clothing… -
I Have A Friend who Literally Misses Having Cramps...
I bet a lot of you who just read the title most likely had the same reaction —Whaaa?! Misses having menstrual cramps? Is she out of her mind? Yup, I know. Sounds crazy, right? All of you girls probably know what it’s li… -
Do You Really Care About How Many Calories You're Eating?
Today, I took my two cousins and their friends to a Baskin Robbins for a little-after swim treat. I don't think I was really expecting anything from them other than delicious, creamy, probably fattening ice cream. B… -
Can People Stop Mentioning Cancer When I Drink Diet Soda?
Cancer is never a good thing to throw around lightly. Even when people are serious, though, I still don't like telling people I prefer diet soda to regular and then having them say, "Yeah, but that stuff will give you c… -
Ab Machines - Do They Actually Work?
One of the frequent questions I often get asked is, do the ab cruncher exercise machines you often see on television actually work? Yes and no is the answer to that question. I know this is not particularly useful b… -
Do Skinny People Sell More Chocolate?
Once upon a time in a rainy kingdom far, far away on Ye West Coast, I was a Godiva girl. No, not the riding-a-horse-naked-through-town kind (can you imagine the chafing?) but the chocolate-pimping kind. My day job wa… -
Fighting the Hangover: Remedies That Work
(source)I woke up this morning feeling pretty refreshed despite having a night out, knocking a couple of drinks and having only 4 hours of sleep. There was definitely no symptoms of a hangover of any sort. I think I h… -
Artificial Sleep Through Prescription Meds
A couple of nights ago I've heard my fish talk to me. No shit. No, I do not have a wonder-fish and neither can I communicate with fauna habitat mysteriously. All the wonderful out-of-this-world experiences I've had (w… -
What Your Feet Are Telling You
This is a post submitted by one of readers and written by the folks over at AOL Health. Want to make a ten-second check on somebody's well-being without feeling their forehead? Sneak a peek at their feet.1. Red flag:… -
Do You Really Think You Belong To Your Gym?
Last week, I got a free guest pass to Equinox Gym from a friend of mine who's been a member there for few years. Since I've seen so many “It's Not Fitness. It's Life” ads here and there and also heard that it's “THE G… -
I'm Having a Baby...
Girl!! Even better, all of the genetic tests have come back 100% clean so it seems that the Turner's Syndrome that killed our oldest daughter, Faith, will not be an issue this time around. There were tears when the… -
Cancer and Plastic Bottles
We had a Healthkicker reader send us this question to ask to the audience: I have heard that after leaving a plastic bottle of water or soda somewhere such as in a truck or outside in the sun where it turns warm, som… -
First Hand Accounts of The Carb-Less Diets
Low carb diets work by limiting the amounts of ready-to-use energy in your body. The less energy rich foods you take in, the more fat (and protein) have to be used. IT SUCKS. People need carbs for a reason. It's onl… -
What Do You Eat When You Eat Alone?
A lot of research and discussion has been devoted to how people eat in groups. We already know that people eat about 30% more when dining with friends and that teen girls have a reduced incidence of eating disorders… -
"Smoking is Bad for You!" No shit, Sherlock! Really?!
Okay, I am really fed up with all those righteous health-freaks. Believe it or not but I DO know that smoking is bad for me (a shocker, I know!!). Believe it or not but I DO realize what I am doing to my body - th… -
A Recipe For Disaster
Have you even noticed that when you watch television, read the newspaper or a magazine, you’re inundated with ads about food? There are numerous marketing campaigns out there telling us what to eat. The bad news is, t… -
Getting Seconds At Dinner
I've never been one do this but the last few weeks I've been getting second at the dinner table. I eat dinner with my family 3-4 times a week and almost every time I reach for a second plate of food. No one has comp… -
Motivated through Sickness
I have Crohn's Disease. If you're not familiar with it, here is an excellent site to check out.Within one week after my 20th birthday, I was hospitalized (for the first time) with massive amounts of bleeding when I went… -
Running Vs Bloated Belly
(source) These days, I feel a lot stronger physically and that my endurance to go the extra mile has certainly improved. However, still being quite new to this new lifestyle of mine, it does take a bit of effort for… -
Is Sweating in The Train Disgusting?
Today as I was heading home from the gym, I realized I looked like absolute shit. I was tired, my dry t-shirt I put on after changing was not wet with sweat. I never really cared before but for some reason, it bothe… -
How Do I Know What a Healthy Weight is For Me?
What exactly is a healthy weight? Due to increased media influence and other factors, it can be difficult to judge what your body should look like. We see models everywhere that appear thin and fit. Are their weights… -
5 Essential Nutrition Rules
Every successful bodybuilder understands that nutrition is a key component of any training program. Following correct nutritional practices will provide you with a stable amount of energy needed for daily activities… -
Getting a Good Night Sleep When It's Warm
Sometimes when it's a very warm, sticky and humid night, I have done these things to try to have a good night sleep.#1 No drinks which contain caffeine in (which rules out soda, coffee etc)#2 No chocolate or sweets#3… -
Burn 1,000 Calories An Hour!
You've seen the workout program ads: in between shots of glistening, contracting abdominals and hyper smiling people who only sweat in socially acceptable places - your amped up cleavage if you are a woman, your shav… -
Working Out: Tabata Intervals
(They work and they hurt. A lot.) Pubmed's article I was combing through the training manuals and I came across this gem of a work out. Tabata studied this on a stationary bike, however, you can do this hitting a hea… -
The Truth About Kegel Exercises and Sex
A kegel is the name of a pelvic floor exercise. These originate from your pubic bone, go under your genitals and attach to your tailbone. These muscles support the uterus, bladder and bowel.If you do Kegel exercises r… -
Mississippi is The Fattest State For 3rd Straight Year!
Mississippi has claimed the title of fattest state for the third consecutive year, while Colorado repeats as the leanest according to a new analysis by CalorieLab, Inc.West Virginia and Alabama, where I am now eating… -
6 Essentials To Find The Best Home Exercise Equipment
Purchasing the best home exercise equipment isn't as simple as you may believe. Indeed, you have to think about it a lot. Here are a few essential elements to think of while making a decision. 1. What's your goal?.… -
Post Workout Food Cravings
(Source)The other day, I was having a conversation with my brother and his wife after we had just finished an evening run. My brother had covered about a mile more than I did; while I did 3 miles and my sister-in-law (… -
Poverty Right Here in America
It is happening in America....It is also happening around the world. It may not be a topic you really want to think about right now at a time when people are spending tons of money on Fireworks and 4th of July celebr… -
New Calorie Law in California
(Calorie counts on restaurant menus-GET DOWN!) Well healthkickers, our time has come to take our diet under control. In a few months, if you live in California, you'll probably notice something a little different in m… -
Energy Drinks and The Dangers
Energy drinks may not be as healthy as we think it is. Energy drinks are just everywhere. You can get some in corner stores, gas stations, and bars. Because these drinks are supposed to provide mental and physical… -
The Ugly Truth About Dieting
If you are trying to lose weight, I’ve heard it’s good to let people around you know that you’re dieting. In doing so, they can help you, especially on days when you have to eat out. But how about when skinny people a… -
Pulling Out: Just As Good As Condoms?!
Those of us who have attended any small portion of sex ed class know that coitus interruptus, aka pulling out or withdrawal, just isn't a good method of birth control. I mean, come on, pre-ejaculate contains tons of… -
Living With Backbreaking Breasts
This afternoon on the way home from the supermarket, I saw a girl, probably in her early 20’s with massive breasts. I’m not talking about big breasts guys just stare at, I’m talking back breaking breasts. She wa… -
Sex Without A Condom
We had a post earlier today about a method of birth control: "Pulling Out: Just as Good as Condoms?". After reading the comments, I went in search of examples people had of pulling out not working and came across this h… -
As A Woman, Which Do You Prefer to Have; Muscular or Skinny Legs?
VS. I've got a lot of interesting comments on my previous article entitled “Does Spinning Make Your Legs Bulky?” Click below to see the article: http://www.healthkicker.com/706068323/does-spinning-make-your… -
Help Me To Love Swimming
What activity does every personal trainer tell you to do if you are injured/cross training/looking for a change up? Swimming. What activity does every pregnancy expert tell you is the best exercise for gestating moms… -
Can Jergens Make Me Look Like This?
I'm one of those people who's easily manipulated by TV and magazine ads. Even if they are unrealistic, like using this shampoo will make your hair grow faster in just a few weeks, or drinking that will help you… -
Diet Help On Fourth Of July
How do I keep to my diet on 4th of July while actually enjoying myself? The foods that will be served at out party (and no, my parents aren't making a special meal for me) include hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad,… -
Road work
(Why it's important for athletes) It's during the day, the sun is in full force, the radiant heat rebounds off the floor and catches you on the underside of your chin, and your body is hurting. This is me running a… -
An Alternative to Cardio?
I love my cardio workouts, which consist mainly of a progressive walking program. I was doing really well on this until I injured my knee. I'm off my walking program now for a few weeks. Does anyone have any suggest… -
Putting On Relationship Weight
I have been on this "Get Fit"regimen for almost 5 months now and as I've blogged previously, I don't see it as much as others do, but apparently, I have lost some weight. The clothes do fit better, sometimes it just hang… -
What To Do With a Sports Injury
Scene: the sweat-soaked, MRSA-ridden, gritty, black stretching mats at the Y. My face is planted in a pool of someone else's grime while I try and stretch my quads. I am trying not to inhale. Grossed out? It gets better.… -
Aloe Vera for Dinner
Living all over the planet I certainly ate and drank my fair share of unusual things. From Cobra blood mixed with cognac to fried grasshoppers.There are a few things however that we probably should eat or drink that… -
What's the Average Miles Per Minutes for a Beginner?
So I am getting up to 4 mile runs next week and I want to know what should my minute/mile average be? I have no idea if I'm doing okay or if I need to start working on speed (rather than endurance). I only started ru… -
Four Easy Ways to Keep Your Goals On Track
One of the most common reasons that people don’t get to accomplish their goals is that we tend to get distracted, and we lose track of important things that need to be done consistently in order to move forward toward… -
Why We Are Addicted to Fat, Salt And Sugar
That’s right – the food industry has turned us into junkies. We crave fat, salt and sugar. This is not part of our DNA. It’s an addiction that we have acquired over the past couple of decades.David Kessler, the forme… -
The Vegan Survival Guide
(ve-gan. n.) - a person who abstains from eating any animal product. this includes meat, dairy, seafood, eggs, honey, and gelatin. 1. Read ingredient labels. After 3 years of being a vegan, I have a good idea of what… -
The Man Who Never Ceases to Run
Kwon running in Long Island Marathon (May 09) I am a runner and a health fanatic. I go to bed around 11 p.m. at the latest and wake up at 6 a.m. sharp every morning to go to the gym. I start my cardio… -
The Art of the Awkward Hug: Tips and Tricks For Hugging People in The Gym
As if being in a gym setting isn't opportunity enough for physical awkwardness - I have, actually, walked into the men's locker room by accident twice - but add being pregnant on top of everything and it can make l… -
The Girl Who Doesn't Age
To begin, I suggest watching the video on top of reading the article (here). It helps you get a better feel of what they are taking about in the article.I found this to be a very interesting story due to the fact that i…
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