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Down 143 Pounds, Ann Shares Her Story*
EMMABE1 has lost 143 pounds and counting with SparkPeople. Ann, who is from Australia, recently answered ~INDYGIRL's questions via email. Read her amazing story!
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Dealing with the Glut of Fast-Food Ads on TV
Mr. Bad Food loves his TV--but those fast-food ads that show up during every commercial break weaken his resolve to eat right. What's he--and the rest of us--supposed to do?
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Staying on Track: Instant Gratification vs.Long-Term Goals
How do you fight the urge to give in to instant gratification when you have a long road ahead of you? ~INDYGIRL shares her best tips.
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Don't Be Afraid to Talk to Your Doctor about Weight Loss
Afraid of talking to your doctor about weight loss? Dr. Birdie allays your fears--and offers advice for getting the help you need.
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Bigger Products for Bigger Fun
Who says that you can't have fun in the summer just because you're a person of size. Not ~INDYGIRL. She shares products to make summer even funner--er, more fun!
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Food for Thought: Should We Tax Junk Food, Subsidize the Good Stuff?
Should we tax junk food and subsidize vegetables and other unprocessed foods?
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I'm Almost To Goal, So Now What?
~INDYGIRL has been slowly and steadily losing weight for years. Her goal is in sight, but she's nervous. What comes next? Of course, she has a plan!
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Dr. Birdie's Take on the 'Potato Chips Will Make You Fat' Study
Have you seen the study that said potato chips will make you fat? Dr. Birdie, SparkPeople's medical expert, explains what you REALLY need to know about foods that /make you fat.'
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Focus on What You CAN Do, Not What You CAN'T
So what if you're not at your goal weight or you can't run a 5K. Don't worry about that! Think of all the things you CAN do, right now.
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Dr. Birdie's 10 Top Tips for Teaching Kids Healthy Habits
We know that childhood obesity is an epidemic, and, as parents, we want what's best for our kids. So how can we help them? Dr. Birdie--a mother of five--shares her best tips!
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How I Found Freedom--and Realized We All Have Choices
At 460 pounds, ~INDYGIRL thought she had no choices left in life. She was wrong. Today, 150 pounds lighter, she shares her story. A must-read for anyone who has felt helpless.
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You're Never Too Young for High Blood Pressure
You'd think that the number of younger people with the condition is relatively small. But according to a recent survey, it could be much higher than previously thought.
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Will Power: Find Your Inner Cause
What motivates you to lose weight and stay healthy might not motivate someone else. That's why we all have to follow our own path, says ~INDYGIRL, who has lost 150 pounds!
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