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Menopause and weight gain in the midsection
June 29, 2011

Question of the Month: I expected to gain weight during menopause but I didn’t think that most of it would be in my midsection. This is not where I usually put on weight. Is there a reason for this?

Using proper ediquette
April 20, 2011

Most gyms have rules posted somewhere in the facility. Can you just review some basic gym etiquette?

How many calories should one consume?
January 26, 2011

I really want to lose weight this year and I have a simple question. How many calories do I need to consume to lose weight?

A new workout gadget for the New Year?
December 29, 2010

Many of my friends are using those infomercial workout programs. Are they as good as all the hype suggests? They are expensive; should I make the investment?

Staying healthy during the holidays
December 1, 2010

I love holiday festivities — family, friends, food … food … food …. Is there any way to stay healthy over the holidays?

Tips for a healthy Halloween
October 21, 2010

Healthy Halloween! Doesn’t that statement just make you want to throw eggs at my windows and TP my trees? Those two words are totally contradictory, right? You definitely don’t want to be “that house” in the neighborhood that gives out raisins and apples to all of the little witches and werewolves on Halloween night.

The childhood obesity hoax
September 22, 2010

Welcome back to school! Your kid is fat! It is a disgusting statement, but with the implementation of September as our first-ever National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, what else are we left to conclude? This nation’s childhood obesity epidemic is probably the largest threat to the future of our healthcare system.

Exercising but still gaining weight
August 25, 2010

I’ve been exercising for weeks, but my scale says I am heavier. This is very discouraging. Am I doing something wrong?

Yoga verses traditional exercise
July 14, 2010

Do you recommend yoga as an alternative to traditional strength training and cardiovascular exercise?

Is fast food ever OK on a diet?
June 16, 2010

I love fast food, but I am trying to lose weight and improve my health. Is it OK to eat fast foods while on a diet program?