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December 2009

The National Challenge: Strength in Numbers - How Forming Groups Will Help You Succeed

Dec 31, 2009

Having a support network help you on a journey towards better health is essential. One of the great features of the National Challenge  X-Weighted site is the groups function. Every participant will be able to join existing online groups or setup their own, in order to create a support network that suits their needs. You can set up support groups that are geographically based, calling your group  "Halifax Hotties" or the "Sault Ste Marie Slimmers" for example, or ones that reflect your situation, such as "Moms on the Run" or "Guys with Guts", or any kind of group at all.

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The National Challenge: Who's in?

Dec 30, 2009

It is so exciting for us at X-Weighted to see how much interest has been generated about the National Challenge already. If you haven't already accepted our Facebook invitation, click here to do it (it's a fun way of seeing some of the folks that are planning to join the Challenge) and feel free to send the invite to your friends.

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The X-Weighted National Challenge: Your Questions Answered

Dec 27, 2009

posterIn just 11 days you will be able to register for X-Weighted's National Challenge, a 6-month fitness and health challenge designed to facilitate a permanent lifestyle change and a healthy weight transformation for Canadians. Joining the challenge is free, and comes with a whole host of tools and help from the X-Weighted experts.

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Why Your Family Needs to Switch Off the Television to get Healthier

Dec 25, 2009

As we saw lin the Hugh episode of X-Weighted: Families, unlimited time in front of videogames and television was a major issue in Hugh’s house. In order for Hugh’s family to get healthier, they needed to switch off the television and peel themselves off the couch. HUgh and Family

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Healthy Party Snacks

Dec 22, 2009

Kale ChipsFor most of us, the holidays are linked to consuming vast amounts of unhealthy but oh so yummy treats. Whether you are throwing a party, or taking food to a pot-luck, it is important to make low-in-fat snacks in advance so that there are things that you can munch on relatively guilt free.

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Analisa: Overcoming Physical Challenges and Getting Healthier

Dec 18, 2009

analisa beforeTonight's episode, was a real tearjerker. Seeing the strength and bravery of Analisa as she struggled to overcome physical challenges in order to fulfill her fitness goal was incredible to watch.

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Thursday Show Round Up and Challenge Update

Dec 17, 2009

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Here we are at the 11th episode of X-Weighted: Families. Tonight's episode follows plucky 23 year old Analisa as she tries to lose weight in the hope of improving her epilepsy and dealing better with the physical challenges that come with her cerebral palsy. Tonight's episode is a bit of a tear-jerker, but one of the most inspiring and motivating episodes of the season.

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The Holiday Treat Danger Zone

Dec 16, 2009

When you are trying to make healthy food choices, the holidays can test even the strongest resolve. It is hard not to snack between meals, when you're surrounded by some of the tastiest morsels known to man -  mince tarts, eggnog, boxed chocolates, Christmas pudding, brandy butter etc. Mince Pie

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Dr Macklin Talks About the Medical Consequences of Childhood Obesity

Dec 14, 2009

Childhood obesity rates are spiraling out of control. It is not uncommon to find young obese adults afflicted with Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol abnormalities, fatty livers, heart disease and stroke. It is becoming more common to find children afflicted with these conditions, that previously only occurred in adults, and my colleague pediatricians are dealing with chronic illnesses once regarded exclusively as adult diseases. The following is a primer on the psychological and medical complications of childhood obesity.

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The Importance of Empowering Our Kids to Make Healthy Choices

Dec 11, 2009

Last night, we saw how Randi's family managed to completely change their lifestyles and complete an incredible fitness goal together.Randi before

Randi's parents worked hard to empower their children to make better choices around food, and that led to them making some impressive changes. They took their children from having very little interest in or knowledge about healthy eating, to becoming pint sized nutritional experts.

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