After being a slightly obese little girl growing up, many times I imagined myself growing up to be a very beautiful thin woman. But to my surprise, here I am, at fifty-one years of age and very much... Read more >>

For the best diet advice, look to the East. Compare the shapes of the average American to the average Asian and you will be quickly reminded that America, with all of its diet fads and super foods, is... Read more >>

With over half of all pregnant women falling in the plus-size category, plus-size pregnancy is something that can no longer be ignored. If you’re plus-sized, you’ve probably heard things... Read more >>

There I sat receptionisting the hell out of the day. The sun was shining, the phone wasn’t ringing off the hook, I was charming the customers out of their socks and I had a piping hot mocha... Read more >>

A few years ago as the weather was warming up I went to pull out my shorts and t-shirts only to find I had gained weight in my tummy area and could get them on but not at all zip them up. EKE what... Read more >>

The obesity epidemic in America has gotten worse in the last year, despite the many public service campaigns promoting physical activity and warning about the health risks posed by being overweight,... Read more >>