The U.S. Election, Chocolate and Exercise
I sat before the t.v last night for too many hours. I have followed the U.S election campaign and like most people, I hoped for my favourite to win. I sat in front of that t.v with eager anticipation...
View Article10 Reasons To Exercise
As I said in my post yesterday, exercise is being given a hard time in the weight management world. This speaks more to people who are very overweight or obese. For this group it is very hard to lose...
View ArticleHow Much Should You Weigh?
How much should I weigh? This is the number one search question people use to find my site! With this in mind, I think it is important to answer the question. In the old days, the health insurance...
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How Much Should You Weigh – Part 2- Waist Circumference
I will try to make this post a little shorter since I wrote a long one on BMI! Waist circumference measurement is an indicator of central or visceral body fat.The more of this kind of fat you have, the...
View ArticleFatGirlSlim, Really?
So far, I have tried to keep the messages on this blog positive and not to rant too much. I just feel that this approach has better effect most of the time. However, my friend and colleague forwarded...
View ArticleIs the Biggest Loser Bad For Kids?
Everyone is talking about the new season of The Biggest Loser. This year for the first time, they are including children in the reality television show. The show manages the children off-screen for the...
View ArticleKnow Your Risk of Developing Cardiometabolic Disease ( Leading To Stroke,...
I lost my uncle on Tuesday night. It happened around the same time I was teaching a group of health care students about obesity as part of an expert panel. During the panel, I implored the students (a...
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Does Being Breastfed Protect You From Obesity?
I do feel like I am beating a dead horse here with this paper but bare with me a little longer! The last myth I want to talk about is the so-called myth that breastfeeding does not protect against...
View ArticleShould We Eliminate Competition In Organized Sport Under Age 12?
In Ontario, soccer leagues for children under 12 years of age will no longer keep score. There will be more practices than actual games. As well, there will be no more tournaments, only festivals. So,...
View ArticleAre Fitness Trackers Worth It? Review of the UP3 by JAWBONE
In the midst of a busy life, remembering to look after your health can be a challenge. Enter the new generation of fitness trackers. Stylish, streamlined and full of smarts, these trackers are a far...
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