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Hayliemonster went from a size 16-18 to a size 0-2 by integrating many different types of exercise into her life such as yoga, pilates, walking, spin classes and circuit training.  She says that this variety keeps things interesting.  One of her biggest learning experiences was portion control.  It shocked her to learn what a food guide portion actually was in comparison to what she was really eating.  With all these changes she has successfully lost 100 lbs and is living her life to its fullest.

Curry complements seared scallops, tart apples and sweet dried cranberries while toasted almonds add crunch in this quick fall dinner salad. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette and a glass of sauvignon blanc.

October is here and pumpkins seem to be everywhere.  We see piles of big, orange pumpkins at roadside stands, ready to be taken home by happy children and made into jack-o'-lanterns.  Less visible are smaller, sweeter varieties, to be cooked. These are called standard pumpkins and are graded by size, from small to jumbo. Small pumpkins for cooking...

Do you know the best way to reach your weight loss goal? 

Make peace with where you are today.

When you accept yourself the way you are, you paradoxically allow yourself to change. When you criticize and fight with yourself, you remain stuck and prevent change from happening.

Have you noticed that all kinds of foods are suddenly “good source of fiber?” Fiber is now in yogurt, ice cream, beverages, cookies, sweetened cereal, and other foods that previously had not contained fiber.  Could it be that someone is pulling a fast one on us?  Let's find out.

For Kt_bug91 being camera shy is a past memory.  She has lost 100 lbs and feels on top of the world.  With her new found energy she has started college and is following her dream of joining the Air Force.

Grilled teriyaki chicken with pineapple can be made with just a few pantry staples. Although it’s delicious when made with canned pineapple, fresh pineapple and its juice can easily be used in its place. Serve with brown rice and snow peas.

The first day of autumn arrived this past week.  In many parts of the world, this is the time to harvest vegetables and grains that took all summer to ripen.  We think of winter squashes, wheat and other grain based dishes, apples and hardy greens.  A fall menu that incorporates the things that grow on local farms provides us with amazingly delicious, meals and superior nutrition. 

Visceral fat [vis-er-uhl] is the official name for the fat inside a big “beer belly”.  It is not the same as subcutaneous fat [suhb-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs] found under the skin. Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat may, or not, appear together.

"Could a soda tax help curb obesity?" President Obama has said it's worth considering, and others are weighing in...

This is today's trending topic on our new Facebook Fan Page, which we have recently revamped, and which has already attracted more than 1,500 of our most active members - check out what everyone is saying today about the "soda tax." We will be also using our Fan Page to launch contests with prizes, conduct surveys about new tools and functionality, and to share braking news and updates

Having a stroke was the health scare that inspired mdb47374 to lose his weight. He has lost 72lbs with only 5lbs left to reach his goal weight.  His story is an inspiration to all of us and demonstrates how dramatically we can all improve our health, fitness and enjoyment of life with the right approach and the right attitude

"Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.  You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it.  Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried.  There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich.  That- that's about it."    (Forrest Gump, 1994)

You can’t go wrong with shrimp.

Think about the money you’ve spent for years trying to get slim.  Here’s a switch:  Now someone might want to pay you for losing weight. 

Governments, health insurers, and employers are experimenting with rewarding people for weight loss. They figure that obesity is linked to high medical bills (including the colossal expense of obesity surgery) and since money motivates people, perhaps paying people to lose weight will impact the bottom line.