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Woman Loses Nearly 80 Pounds on Starbucks Diet

Donald Deane — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:38:23 +0000

Starbucks isn't especially known for its healthy eating options, but a Virginia woman claims to have lost nearly 80 pounds by consuming nothing but food from the coffee chain. If that's true, this is a diet we actually might consider ourselves. (But we're not giving up our beloved Caffe Mocha.)

Michelle Obama's Health Kick Hits Home — Bo Is On a Diet

Emerald Catron — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:30:08 +0000

When the First Lady says she’s serious about healthy food, the First Lady means she is serious about healthy food. Even the First Dog, Bo, is not beyond reproach, and, after packing on a few pounds, is now on a diet. Yes, the dog is on a diet. Granted Bo has been looking a tad [...]

A Little Cake for Breakfast Won't Kill Ya – In Fact, It May Help You Lose Weight

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:30:52 +0000

Are you hankering for a big sloppy slice of chocolate cake, but it’s not even noon? Go ahead and indulge. A new study from Tel Aviv University found that having a little dessert with a balanced breakfast may be beneficial to weight loss, according to The Week. The study suggested that since the body’s natural [...]

7 Ridiculous Workout and Diet Commercials

Meghan O'Keefe — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:27:21 +0000

Everyone knows that the only real way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat smaller portions, choose healthier foods and exercise more. Everyone also knows doing those things suck and there has to be a better way. There isn't. But since it's the new year, everyone wants to find that miracle solution [...]

10 Clever Ways to Drop Those Excess Holiday Pounds

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:37:29 +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.