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A study published on bmj.com reports that an increased risk of obesity later in life is associated with poor physical control and coordination during childhood. These findings, suggested by Walter Osika and Scott Montgomery (Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden), are yet another piece of evidence that correlates type 2 diabetes in adults, obesity, and poor cognitive function in childhood.

People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don't use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health study published this month in the journal Obesity.

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics in full swing and international athletes sampling Chinese competition, culture and food--one thing is NOT on the menu, dog. The BBC reports that China has instituted a ban on serving dog meat at its 112 official Olympic restaurants. The move is one of several steps China has taken not offend foreign visitors; smiling and not...

While browsing through the magazine section of a local bookstore, I picked up a copy of Adbusters Magazine. If you aren't familiar with Adbusters, it is a counter-culture periodical - a rebellious magazine that boldly speaks out against many of the things that are polluting our world - not the least of which is all of the other magazines that...

Amie_Manget added an entry about Lose weight : I am so tired of being tired, overweight, unfit and unhappy and also of constantly letting myself down! I’ve recently had a diabetes scare which has made me realise that my current situation can’t go on. I’ve always been a “big” girl to some extent and accept that I will never be a truly “skinny minny” as I was born curvy but I turn 35 (cripes!) at the end of the year and am determined to be wearing a dress that i chose out of choice and not cause nothing else fitted at my party! I also have a family wedding in 69 days time so need to have made some inroads by then – wish me luck! :)

q_qoheleth added an entry about lose weight : Am gonna start over to regain my ideal weight of 160 lbs before November 23rd

redheaduk added an entry about Lose Weight : Haven’t managed to do it at all yet and skipped my slimming class this week too!Have to get back into it asap!

Anyone else have an Olympics "hangover"? As I woke up today, tired and with a headache, it occurred to me that I've got an Olympics "hangover." The staying up late watching the Olympics (into the wee hours of the morning) and then waking up to work has caught up with me. I feel like I need to power through this with some extra hydration (making some green tea as we speak) and maybe a power nap in a few hours. These Olympics do seem to be testing my endurance. Is it me or do they seem to air the events we most want to watch after midnight? Those of us without TIVO, or a way to record and watch later, are totally at a (spectator) training disadvantage.

emmaxox added an entry about lose weight : I’m completely new to this, but thought I might join because I really need help in losing weight. I would like some support, a buddy maybe, if you fancy helping me please add my e-mail address – emmacorson@live.com. I promise I’m not weird I just need a bit of support! Here are my details: Weight – 156 pounds UK dress size – 12 Height – 5”6 Goal Weight – 140 pounds by Christmas

~*~ lori ~*~ added an entry about lose weight : I don’t feel like I’ve gained any weight but I def know I haven’t lost any either. I am going away this weekend to Atlanta to visit my boyfriend’s parents and I know its going to be pasta and eating out. I am not allowing myself to eat french fries. No more things soaked in oil, it grosses me out.

CelticLass added an entry about lose weight : I have like…30 or 40 lbs to lose..or more! I mean I’m 16, 5’4” and I weigh 159! I need to weigh like…125 or less.

CJButler01 added an entry about lose weight : I can finally see results. I can finally fit almost all of my jeans comfortbly but some of them have gotten to comfortable. I can wear some of my shirts and dresses without being worried about my muffin top. I also worked out this morning for 100 minutes on the treadmill. I usually get lazy and do it in the afternoon or night but now I can go outside and hang out with my friends. I only hope that I won’t get tempted into eating junk food because there is a cheap candy store right next door to her. Wish me luck!

catherine's daughter added an entry about Lose weight : and today I did not have to pay cause I am within 2 pounds of my goal. I have lost 8.6 lbs. so far. I am sooo happy at how I look.

Farya added an entry about Lose weight : 145lbs today….dont feel as great as i thought i would…i need to be lighter…my body is definitely shrinking…extra fat under my chin is finally going away. im sticking to my protein diet…although today i had a hersheys snack size candy bar…8 gms carbs…ill work out extra. if i can stay focused….i should be 140lbs by september 1st. fingers crossed.

joshd1973 added an entry about lose weight : 5.3km on treadmill and 20 mins on cross-trainer and having a baked potato with tuna and sweetcorn for dinner. Not around this weekend so will try and squeeze in another gym session tomorrow.

Dara Torres, the oldest woman ever to make the U.S. Olympic swim team, is inspiring many middle-aged women to set goals and return to their fitness routines.

Hey, knitters! As promised in my recent fruit cozy post , I have been hard at work with needles and yarn and have devised an Orange Cozy Pattern for your knitting and lunch-packing pleasure.