From WebMD.com:
Keeping-It-Off Superfoods
9 foods that can help keep the extra weight away
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
Are there really certain foods that can help you lose weight and keep it off? We’re not talking about any so-called miracle food that “melts the fat” (does the cabbage soup diet ring any bells?). These are foods that really [...]

Today marks day 14 of Phase 1, I’ll officially weigh myself tomorrow morning to determine my loss for the last 2 weeks.
This afternoon I’m preparing food for the coming week, and am introducing some whole grains. The recipes I’ve chosen are:
Breakfast
Spinach and Cheese Squares with Sausage
Sausage and Cheese Breakfast cups
1 slice of sprouted whole [...]

I wanted to dress up my blog a bit with some fun diet and exercise blinkies, so I just spent a couple of hours looking online to see what I could find. I’ve included the ones I like the most on my side column, feel free to copy these and use them on your own [...]

Prevention Magazine has a really neat tool where you can map your walk and see exactly how many miles it is.
With My Walking Maps, “you can find a walking route in your neighborhood, share it with friends, or you can create a personalized route just for you. Plus, you’ll be able to keep records [...]

Today marks day 12 of South Beach Phase 1. I’m feeling pretty good, and have also begun getting into the habit of walking regularly.
Not only is this helping me physically, but I think it’s helping me mentally as well. I think I have a better overall attitude, and that I’m feeling happier.
I’m also [...]

I’m pooped at the moment…last night there was the strangest thunderstorm…I woke up around midnight to nonstop thunder and lightning that went on for well over an hour if not longer. I didn’t get good sleep last night.
Earlier this evening I met up with my friend Amy at McKinley Park and we walked around [...]

From BBC News:
We all know the health risks of smoking, drinking and eating too much. But sleep expert Neil Stanley says we don’t pay attention to the risks of having too little sleep.
In this week’s Scrubbing Up health column, he warns it is time to “reclaim the night”.
Good sleep is vital for good physical mental [...]

From the American Diabetes Association:

Is Walking Enough?
Walking has proven to be the key to a successful weight loss and fitness plan for many. For example, the Diabetes Prevention Program enrolled subjects who were at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Participants lost approximately 10-15 pounds each and started a program of 30 minutes [...]

Whenever I run across interesting tips about healthy living, I’ll be sharing them here on my blog.
From the American Diabetes Organization:
EATING RIGHT: GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS
Portion Control: How Much Food is Enough?
Since 1990, obesity has increased by over 60 percent in the United States, and type 2 diabetes—which is closely linked to obesity—has [...]

I’d like to wear clothing without binding waistlines when they’re not elastic
I’m tired of feeling fat and bloated
Do I really have cheekbones???

~ His Sweet Gypsy Rose