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Stacy Lee's Journey on the HCG Diet From Body Bio Clinic in Kennewick

Stacy Lee — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:35:36 +0000

I am on a journey to lose 28 pounds and I am currently doing the HCG diet. There has been a lot of media focus on this diet program. Some say it doesn't work however there are a ton of success stories which is why I am giving it a try. I'll be honest I've tried this diet twice in the past.

FDA Approves Anti-Obesity Drug Qsymia [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:10:48 +0000

Less than a month after the FDA approved weight loss drug Belviq — the first anti-obesity drug to gain federal approval in over a decade — the agency has signed off on Qsymia, another medication to help combat the nation’s expanding waistline.

Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Alcoholism? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:20:48 +0000

There’s no denying that gastric bypass can be an effective way to treat morbid obesity, but new research suggests the surgery may actually increase the risk of alcoholism, as well. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the study shows that people who have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — where the stomach [...]

Kelly Clarkson's 30-Pound Weight Loss Revealed in US Weekly

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:29:34 +0000

Much is being made about Kelly Clarkson‘s trim and toned figure, which she has been showing off lately.

The ‘Stronger’ signer isn’t shy about discussing her new shape, dishing to Us Weekly about dropping 30 pounds in the tab’s latest cover story. So, the billion dollar question is: How did she do it?

Kelly Clarkson Shows Off New, Trimmer Figure

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:27:59 +0000

Kelly Clarkson showed off her new, trimmer figure at the ABC and Entertainment Weekly Upfront party in New York City this week. Wearing a spring-appropriate, strapless floral frock that accentuated her toned arms and smaller waist, Clarkson, 30, looked amazing. The ‘Stronger’ singer also chose a flattering cut to show off her shape with this [...]

Are You Happy with Your Weight? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:55:07 +0000

If you feel like you need to lose a few pounds, you are certainly not alone. According to a survey of 2001 adults between the ages of 18 and 64 by Yahoo! and Fitness Magazine, 74 percent are not currently at their ideal weight. Furthermore, 44 percent of women and 38 percent men answered that they would [...]

Proud Of My Buddy Bear!!

Faith Martin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:28:23 +0000

Most of you know my buddy Barry Long! He's a long time radio personality, and we have spent a stint of time working together on our sister station 102.7 KORD.

I'm proud to say, that when" Bear" puts his mind to something, that man can make it happen!

Weight Loss Resolution

Stacy Lee — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:32 +0000

Many of us made a New Year's resolution to lose weight. I did and so far I'm doing okay, how are you doing? Here is an extra tip that might help you reach your goal.

When Nonsmokers Use The Nicotine Patch, It Helps Them Improve Their Memory And Lose Weight?

Big Jim — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:00:29 +0000

If the research from this study holds up, the people who make nicotine patches just found a whole new client base: Nonsmokers. A new study out of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee found that when nonsmokers wear nicotine patches, it can have two effects. First it improves their memory. Second it helps them drop a [...]

Best Places to Get Dieting Help in Tri-Cities

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:22:39 +0000

It's been a week since New Year's and you've been "eating healthier" and "exercising more" this week, right? Even if you have, it's likely you're joining the rest of us in our annual reminder of how hard it is to control our waistlines. If you're really serious about getting healthy in 2012, investing some money in your health is going to be the best move.

10 Clever Ways to Drop Those Excess Holiday Pounds

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:37:29 +0000

The holidays are behind us and perhaps the only thing more disappointing than the awful gift from your Aunt Beatrice — seriously, a tie? — is the fact all the eating you did is starting to show in what used to be your washboard abs.

If you see more numbers when you step on the scale than you do when you look at your paycheck, it may be time to face the dreaded “d” word – diet. Before you start chowing down on nothing but tofu and steamed broccoli, though, consider these helpful tips to win the battle of the bulge.

10 Tried-and-True Ways to Lose Weight

Shauna Wright — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:20:08 +0000

If you're like most people, you've probably made a New Years resolution to lose weight. Unfortunately, most people – 80 percent – tap out before they really get started. To help you maintain your goal through 2012 and for years to come, we've compiled a list of tips the experts want you to know to get on the right track to weight loss.

Mariah Carey Shows Off Hot Post-Baby Bod on 'The Rosie Show'

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:10:28 +0000

Mariah Carey gave birth to twins Moroccan and Monroe in April, and just seven months later, she has revealed her slim post-baby bod on ‘The Rosie Show.’ On Nov. 8, the 41-year-old singer appeared on the OWN program to unveil her weight loss, and announce her new partnership with Jenny Craig. “The first week, I [...]

Where'd She Go? Kirstie Alley Drops 100 Pounds!

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:16:39 +0000

Actress Kirstie Alley, 60, who has notoriously struggled with her weight in years past, has now lost 100 pounds, a journey that began during her stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ earlier this year.

“I feel like I’m back in my element,” she told ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ “I honestly didn’t even realize what I looked like.”

Can Using Smaller Plates Help You Lose Weight?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:38:10 +0000

New research suggests most people could easily lose up to two pounds a month simply by eating off smaller plates and focusing more on their food during mealtimes.

In one study, people ate 45 percent more popcorn when they were given a larger size of the snack food, and diners given a “bottomless bowl” of soup that automatically refilled ate 73 percent more without even realizing it.

Dieting Forces the Brain To Eat Itself

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:56:00 +0000

When you’re trying to lose weight by cutting down on your food intake your brain is busy chomping down — on itself. Researchers from Yeshiva University in New York have found that when a person diets, the sudden loss of nutrients causes the brain to try to conserve energy by devouring its own cells. As [...]

The American Medical Association Declares War on Photoshop [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:25:10 +0000

The American Medical Association is taking a stand against Photoshop.

For decades, photo manipulation software has been whittling the waists and thinning the thighs of celebrities and models, and the AMA says it’s caused unrealistic and unhealthy body image issues — especially among children and adolescents.