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January 29, 2008

Stop The Presses: WW Says "No Dieting!"

We see an emerging trend towards moderation rather than dieting - and amazingly, it's coming from...weight loss companies!

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October 04, 2007

More Alli Pix...

Several folks asked about the kit of healthy lifestyle tools and materials. Here are some pix.

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September 30, 2007

With "Allies" Like This, Who Needs Enemies?

You've heard of Alli, right? It's the new over-the-counter weight loss drug that offers "intestinal leakage" if you continue eating a high-fat diet while taking the drug.

I happened to visit a local mall this weekend and was astonished and fascinated to see Alli being marketed with the fanfare normally reserved for movies. It's all part of the "Alli Tour" (yes, that's what they're calling it) - coming soon to a shopping mall near you.

Huge banners hung all over the mall, as you'll see below (these images are cropped a bit to fit - just click them to see the full image):

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September 13, 2007

The Obesity Challenge: What the Next President Should Do

What do health policy advisors for Clinton, Romney, Obama, Guiliani, and other major candidates have to say about the nation's obesity epidemic? What's the nation's financial future if the obesity epidemic continues?

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September 12, 2007

Forget The Obesity Statistics...

I don't need to see the statistics. I grew up in Mississippi - where a third of the population is now obese.

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May 08, 2007

Toddlers & Treadmills: Overkill or About Time?

Came across these products on Target's website. One's a working stationary bike for kids aged 4-7, and the other's a treadmill for kids that age.

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