David added an entry about lose weight : When I’m out with friends and all I don’t think about the fact that I’m trying to lose weight, and when I get home I am just like “why would I eat all that?” I need to find a way to keep it in mind throughout the day.

Getting extra sleep over an extended period of time improves athletic performance, mood and alertness, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday at the SLEEP 2008 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in Baltimore, Md.Participants in this ongoing study were five healthy students on the Stanford University men's and women's swimming teams.

Gaining body fat may be a good thing, at least for people with type 1 diabetes, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Their study, being presented at the 68th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Francisco, followed 655 patients with type 1 diabetes for 20 years and found that patients who gained weight over time were less likely to die.

Help the Aged has responded to Government plans for free admission to public swimming pools in England for the over-60s, to be set out today by Gordon Brown in a bid to encourage more people to take up sport ahead of the London Olympics. Pamela Holmes, Head of Healthy Ageing at Help the Aged, said: 'At last we are seeing a positive commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of older people.

Paddington Bear is looking for runners to join him and help support his favourite charity Action Medical Research in this year's BUPA Great North Run in Newcastle on Sunday October 5. Places in this year's event, the world's largest half-marathon, are now only available through charities and Action Medical Research has a limited number available. Those who take part will be helping support the charity in its endeavours to build a healthier future for everyone.

Orexigen® Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system disorders, including obesity, announced that based on a review of data from its Contrave® Phase IIb trial, patients assigned to Contrave dosage groups demonstrated a 50% reduction in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

More and more evidence is emerging that using artificial sweeteners may be something of a false economy. In Mike's list of Food Additives - Splenda is placed in the 'safe' category as far as health goes. It is worth noting that not everyone agrees with such an assessment. However there are other factors at play than just safety. Do these...

In the past, we've noted (with dismay) here on Diet Blog that many young men turn to steroids to "bulk up" and put on muscle quickly. Steroids are not only illegal, they are also very dangerous - and should only be used under medical supervision....

Shmoo recently hosted a clown workshop for his friends, where they tried their hands at juggling, tumbling, acting in skits, plate spinning, and more.

Flutterbyflyby3 added an entry about lose weight : I have NOT been losing any weight, but I realize that plateaus will happen. I am just trying to exercise daily & eat right. I know that eventually things will restart!

raven added an entry about Lose weight : Down another 10 – but the size 34 are still too tight to wear. Still need to lose 10 pounds – but 15 would be better.

LifeFree added an entry about lose weight : This week i only do one time of running exercise.My weight have no change. I prepare at least run two times a week from now.Need more self-discipline

beccasue added an entry about lose weight : Last week I went to WW – again. This weekend was my first weigh-in after restarting the program. I lost 2.2 pounds – yay! I was surprised because the day before weigh-in I overate and exceeded my daily points allowance – and my flex points for the week – but I guess my efforts the previous days paid off. Now the hard part comes – to keep up the effort and start exercising. I just have to mentally make smaller goals so I can achieve the bigger ones.

TryAgain added an entry about lose weight : I noticed yesterday that I am starting to get runner’s legs. I used to have cellulite around my knees. Trust me, I know, my knees of all places. Proof that you are FA HAT . But its gone. And, my legs are firming up nice. I accidently wrote over my orginal entry from April 2006. I started taking care of myself in December, right before Xmas, if I couldn’t do it then, I never could, and now, 6 months later, I am 41 lbs down and went down 4 sizes. Its nice to feel good.

pixiespassion added an entry about lose weight : I made my goal. I’m at 158.2 as of this morning, and my goal was to be under 160 by the time Matt got home. Well he pulled in this morning and I so totally made it. I kick butt! Now to make the goal of 155. We’ll see how hard and how long I have to fight to get there. But I’m gonna do it. And I’m gonna keep going this time. I live on the beach for cryin out loud, I’m sposed to be sexy trim and toned, not fat and flabby. LOL Here’s to trying.

xxmischaxx added an entry about lose weight : Okay foodwise today has been okay :D Had 1300 cals and thats probably it now. Also walked 4 miles as it was ridiculously good weather =] But tomorrow night Im off out uptown with my friends so will be drinking alcohol , hopefully I won’t drink too much =/

Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones — but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol?

AmyLong90 added an entry about lose weight : Height- 5’3” Weight- 176lbs Goal Weight- 115lbs I used to be a small person…I used to 125lbs and thats not bad at all compared to what I am now…I gained all this weight in 5 months…that really quick and unhealthy…