On the Today show, Michelle Obama discussed the cause she has chosen to take on during her husband's presidency. She has chosen obesity among children. We can applaud her for picking such a worthy cause.

Michelle's words have sparked some controversy.  Michelle may not have considered or been familiar with the delicate balance between preventing obesity and triggering eating disorders. Read More

Welcome to the photoshop hall of shame courtesy of Newsweek (Click Here). It's likely that you heard about the Ralph Lauren fiasco just a few months ago. It's no surprise that Ralph Lauren's ad of a woman cut down to absurb thin proportion makes the list. But, unfortunately, he isn't alone. There are a slew of advertisers who photoshop men and women's bodies to unrealistic proportions. You may be surprised by who you find in this photomontage. It isn't just celebrities. There is a famous news anchors, a male (yes, I said men are photoshopped too) and a musican not just supermodels.   Read More

If you are an emotional eater, you realize how much emotional eating can rapidly get out of control and dominate your life. Jennifer wants the basics--to be able to take her kids to the zoo and walk around comfortably without her weight getting in the way. Unfortunately, comfort eating can sabotage your health, relationship with your family and self-esteem. Dr. Susan Albers gave tips on how to break loose from this difficult habit. Here are suggestions on how to stop stress eating from Dr. Susan Albers
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Have you heard about the latest fad diet? It's the Taco Bell Drive-Thru Diet. What will they come up with next? Could Taco Bell be a healthy choice that will lead you to be slim and trim? Or, is this just another marketing ploy? Sounds seductive doesn't it--losing weight without leaving the comfort of your car. Read More