When I first started to lose weight, my number one goal was a smaller number on the scale. That was my sole focus. (Well, that and I REALLY wanted to wear a smaller pants size, if I’m being totally honest.) I never wanted to lift weights, never wanted to grow any muscle – I just [...]
Archive for July 2nd, 2009
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Overweight Kids Underestimate Their Weight
Written by Slim | Date: 5:44 pm | Permalink | Category: Diet BlogWe’re all aware of the massive problem of childhood obesity. However, kids aren’t quite aware of its magnitude, or at least how much they actually weigh.
In a study of mostly African American adolescents, nearly 40 percent were overweight or obese, and 27 percent of them underestimated their weight.
Of the 448 5th to 8th graders, more [...] -
SXC: Lusi
Wouldn’t you agree the diet industry is saturated with unhealthy weight loss misconceptions? This has helped lead to an explosion of behaviors, which do little to encourage good health and well-being in the long run.
I hate the fact that in our day and age for some people “health” equals “fad dieting!”
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