Tag: Obesity
The United States Of Obesity Map
The United States of Obesity: Fattest States Ranking 2011. This chart will give you a quick look at obesity in America. In 2012, things haven’t changed much. America is till fat: August 14, 2012 Huffington Post news article based on recent data from the Centers For Disease Control.
The links will take you to copyrighted articles from ChartsBin, and The Huffington Post.
Copyright 2012 Irene Pastore, and Blue Moon Personal Training
90 Inspiring Weight Loss Stories
Click on the link to read Inspiring Weight Loss Stories from The Huffington Post, August 10, 2012. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Weight Loss Success Stories.
Once you’re there, read 90 inspiring stories of everyday people who had the desire to lose weight. View before and after photos of men and women who now look and feel better. Continue reading “90 Inspiring Weight Loss Stories”
Confused About Calories? Most People Are!
The concept of calories and weight loss is misunderstood. Food contains calories. The bigger the portion of food, the more calories. To lose unwanted weight, calories should be reduced, and exercise increased.
To help you understand more about calories and weight loss, click on the links.
Why Calories Count, by Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University.
Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths, The National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Information in this post is educational. It should not be used to replace medical advice from your physician, or other healthcare provider.
Copyright 2012 Irene Pastore, and Blue Moon Personal Training
Taxing Unhealthy Food To Lower Obesity
A May 16, 2012 ABC News article, ‘Fat Tax’ To Lower Obesity, by Lara Salahi, discusses the pros and cons of taxing unhealthy food and drinks.
The link will take you to a copyrighted article at ABC News.


