All Entries For weight gain
Should You Maintain Your Weight Before You Lose?
A new study found that weight loss might be more sustainable if you first learn to maintain your weight. Becky explains why we might want to put the cart before the horse.
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Beware the Addictive Cues: How to Fight Food Cravings
In her last blog, Dr. Pam Peeke shared ways to deal with food addiction. But what about situations where you're bombarded by messages telling you to eat--and there's no way out?
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How to Prevent Weight Gain When You're Injured
Don't let injury keep you on the sidelines! Follow these tips to stay active while healing from an injury.
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The Cost of a Cocktail: Up to 18 Pounds a Year
According to a new study, many of us are consuming 300 calories of alcohol daily! Find out exactly how those sippable calories can impact your waistline.
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Could AC Be Making Us Fatter?
Data suggests that climate control could be among the modern conveniences causing our waistlines to expand. Is that bit of knowledge enough to make you give up AC, like I have?
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Why Did I Gain Weight After Starting an Exercise Plan?
Don't worry--Just because your weight goes up when you start exercising doesn't mean you're actually getting fatter!
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Ask Dr. Birdie: Straight Talk about Binge Eating
If you're dealing with an eating disorder on top of a weight issue, it can feel downright impossible to reach your goals. But there's hope! Dr. Birdie offers some advice.
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Study: Women Don't Notice Weight Gain--Do You Agree?
A recent study found that most women don't notice weight gain. What do you think? How closely do you monitor your weight? Do you notice small fluctuations?
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Is The Nutritional State of Our Nation Improving?
Learn why it is so important to focus on healthier living that helps solve the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation.
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Is the Freshman 15 Just a Myth?
You’ve probably heard of the “Freshman 15”, the weight many college students gain when making the transition to life on their own. But is that real or just a myth?
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The Cost of 'Taking a Break' for the Holidays
Think taking a break during the holidays will have little effect on your weight? Think again. The good news, says Dr. Birdie: You can ditch the "all or nothing" mentality!
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Living the Lifestyle during the Holidays
Not even Dr. Birdie is immune to holiday weight gain. Resisting treats and staying motivated to move is difficult this time of year, but you can do it. Here's how!
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The First Day I Decided to Live Again
Bedridden at 460 pounds, Beth had given up. Then one day, she decided to try. "Why not?" she muttered, throwing her hand up in the air. "Exactly," she realized. "Why not?"
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News Flash: Maintaining Weight Loss is Hard (There's Proof--and Hope!)
Did you see the study that found that it's hard to maintain weight loss? Dr. Birdie did. Don't give up! She's here to explain it--and offer hope (plus ways to stay on track).
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Mommyrexia: Growing Trend or Trendy Term?
Some pregnant women have a hard time with the weight gain, which has lead to a new trend called "mommyrexia." Is this really a widespread problem, or just media hype?
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