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August 2010

Dr. Macklin Talks Added Sugar - the Processed Food Industry's Addictive Secret

Eating healthy is never completely easy.  Discriminating between decent and disastrous processed food is tough.Sugar

Dr. Macklin Talks Night Eating: Syndrome or Habit?

In my clinical practice I define the times that patients are at most risk of overeating as their "high risk times." Clearly, one of the most common high risk times I see is between dinner and breakfast, otherwise known as "night eating."  Rebekah street clothes
 

Fred Connors' Favourite Participants from Seasons 1 Through 3

Throughout seasons 1 to 3 of X-Weighted, Fred Connors met some incredible people and is still in close contact with some of them. Seeing participants succeed has been hugely rewarding for Connors. Here he talks about some of his favourite participants:

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Deluxe Low Fat Desserts to Make at Home

When you are trying to lose weight, not being able to eat the sweet treats that you crave can be a real downer! For those of you with a sweet tooth, here are two decadent low-fat desserts that are worthy of gracing any diner's dinner table, whether they are dieting or not!

Fred Connors Talks About Haircuts that Wow, Whatever Your Size

I think that when it comes to hair, one of the biggest challenges that people with bigger bodies face is proportion. Curvy bodies require curvy hair, that's just the way it is. The shorter or flatter the hair, the smaller the head becomes in relation to the rest of the body. So, if you have a full figure, there should always be fullness in the hair. There is no prescribed hair-do that is best for someone that is bigger, but certainly the relationship between the shape of the hair and the body needs to be considered.

The Importance of Engaging

Monaca and TracyIf you remember Monaca's episode from X-Weighted: Families Season 4, we saw how she was feeling disconnected from her Mom and the affect of the gaping emotional chasm between them. Monaca felt neglected, like her Mom was always critical when they did interact, and that she favoured her 3 year old brother, Brock, over her.

Walk Your Family Towards Fitness

Getting your family outside to exercise needn't involve any more effort than strapping on a pair of shoes and opening your front door. Here are some suggestions for fun walking activities designed to get everyone moving and enjoying the great outdoors:

Use the dog as an excuse. If you don't have a dog, borrow one, then head out to the nearest dog-friendly beach or park for a hike. Let Fido act as motivator to get your kids off the couch.

The Importance of Eating Together as a Family

Sitting down to eat a family meal is something that many of us neglect to do these days, thanks to our ever busy lives and scheduling issues. However, the benefits of doing so can be huge, says parenting expert Julie Freedman Smith, who along with Gail Bell owns the company Parenting Power, which is based out of Calgary and offers coaching and workshops for parents.

Eating Healthily on a Tight Budget

Leanne beforeWhen you first make the switch to eating healthy, especially if you aren't exactly an expert when it comes to nutrition, it can seem awfully expensive.

Healthy Brown-bag Lunches for Kids

When you are trying to eat healthily, boredom can set in for kids as well as adults. Involving your child in the selection of what goes into their lunch bag is probably the best way to teach them what is healthy, and make sure you are giving them foods that they will actually eat.

Here are some suggestions of healthful foods to put into their lunch bags:

 1)   Throw a boiled egg into your kid’s lunch bag. This protein-packed snack is fun to shell (although you’ll need to do that in advance for younger children and put it in plastic wrap) and eat.