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Michelle’s Third Weight Update

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

I have not posted in a while due to stress related work issues, but now that I am on my second spring break, I now have time to write. My weight is staying steady at 210.4. It was going up … Continue reading →

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Michelle’s Second Weight Loss Update

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

I know I have not kept you guys updated how my weight loss is coming. My weight kind of plateaued from 210.8 and crept up to 215. But I said I was going keep going until I reached my goal. … Continue reading →

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Obesity Television and Pizza: Michelle’s Reflections

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

I have a confession to make. I like to watch all of those obesity television shows. You all know what I mean. There are a plethora of them out there: Biggest Loser, Too Fat for 15, Ruby, Heavy, Half-Ton Mom, … Continue reading →

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Gary Taubes on Dr. Oz

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

Gary Taubes was on the Dr. Oz show today and I was so excited. Dr. Oz tried to railroad him a few times and try to make him sound like a quack, but over all Gary Taubes stood his ground. … Continue reading →

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Lap Band Surgery for All? I Don’t Think So

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

A while back, I wrote a blog post on gastric bypass surgery and man there were a lot of people upset with me. My premise is that weight loss surgery is a money-maker for doctors and pharmaceutical companies. If doctors … Continue reading →

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The New Weight Watchers Points Plus

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

Yes, I am back from a long hiatus. I am now on my  Christmas vacation. Work is stressful right now and I am so happy to be off. Let me just say I am not happy with Barack Obama’s education … Continue reading →

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Is Weight Watchers Embracing a Higher Protein Diet?

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

A few months ago, I stated I was done with Weight Watchers due to the fact that WW promoted a lot of high carb junk food at their centers and the point system penalized dieters for eating more protein and … Continue reading →

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Junk Food Diet: Nutrition Professor Loses Weight Eating Twinkies

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

Happy Veterans Day to you all! I am off from work and took a break from reading my Harry Potter book, getting ready for the movie that comes out on November 19. I was reading CNN and got a glimpse … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Wheat: Why I Totally Stay Away From Gluten

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

A while back, I wrote about how I found out I was gluten intolerant. Well, I will be honest with you all. I would still dabble in the bread and sweets from time to time because I thought how could … Continue reading →

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Whey Protein Helps With Weight Loss and Hunger Pangs

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Many people ask me how do I keep my weight off. It will be 4 years in June when I began losing weight. My highest weight was 272 pounds.  As of yesterday, I weighed in at 216.6 pounds. My weight … Continue reading →

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