Why does the concept of weight loss conjure up images of, frankly, unappetizing foods? Why do carrot sticks always spring to mind?

This article from MSN.com will set you free!!

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http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slim-down-for-summer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100096700&GT1=31036

Wow, Jennifer Hudson went from a size 16 to a 6, thanks to The Weight Watchers Program!  She looks great, congrats Jennifer.

I thought I would dig up some of the more ‘cooky’ celeb diet fads,  just for a chuckle (laughing burns calories, right??).. 

 Have you tried any of these?  Feel free to post a comment.

20 Crazy Celebrity fad diets: http://tinyurl.com/yj964hw

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A common flavor enhancer has been recalled for possible contamination. Unfortunately, it’s an ingredient in many popular processed foods. We have the list.

Read here: http://specials.msn.com/A-List/HPV-Products-Recall.aspx?cp-documentid=23633953&imageindex=1

Ninety-six percent of females enjoy it when their partner kisses their neck. William Cane, author of the book “The Art of Kissing,” surveyed over 100,000 people throughout the world about various kissing techniques and preferences. The high percentage of females who want their partner to focus on their neck during a make-out session is especially surprising because only 10 percent of guys cite the neck as an area that needs lip attention.  Asylum.com)

Hmm, could this  be a part of the whole “Vampire” thing going on? Personally, I think you reach a certain point in  life when,- anywhere will do!

HOW TO TELL IF SHE’LL LOOK GOOD IN 20 YEARS (AskMen.com)

• Her mom looks good: People claim you can tell how a woman will look at a certain age based on how her mom looks at that age. If her mom looks great for her age and seems to be holding up nicely after all these years — she’s still put together even though she hasn’t had a nip of plastic surgery or set foot in a gym (except for that summer of Jazzercise classes) in years — then you’re in luck. It’s hard to argue with genetics. If mom does have secrets to staying youthful she will be sure to pass them on to her daughter, so the secrets will stay in the family.
• All her friends are attractive: Another sign she’ll look good in 20 years is that all of her friends are good looking. They are like a gaggle of hot clones who all speak the same language. The good news for you is that she has got to keep up with the girls. Luckily they all share beauty tips and swap secrets.
• She’s already discussing plastic surgery: Your woman accepts the old mantra that “beauty is pain” and has already come to grips with the fact that if her looks don’t cooperate in the coming years, she may have to go under the knife. If she understands that getting sliced by the doc to stay looking young might be an option, you can rest assured she will look good in 20 years — as long as you can keep paying for the medical procedures. If she does mention the idea of plastic surgery, your first response should be “you don’t need it,” by the way.
• She hasn’t changed much since you’ve met: She was smokin’ hot the day you met, and she hasn’t changed much over the years. Hell — she doesn’t even look much different than her pictures from high school or college, with the exception of the hairspray and lip gloss. These are all signs that she’ll look good in 20 years. If you’re really lucky it could also mean the best years are yet to come. Some women get even more beautiful with age.
• She has always taken care of herself: Taking care of her body, her looks and the entire package isn’t something new to your woman. She has been keeping herself finely tuned for years. She also doesn’t take part in all the things that will lead to trouble in later years. She takes care of her skin, doesn’t bake in the sun or tanning beds and gets plenty of rest. She also pampers herself with mini-vacations, facials, manicures, and occasional spa splurges. She eats well and drinks plenty of water, and she exercises to stay fit.

A medium popcorn and soft drink at an American cinema is the caloric equivalent of three  quarter pounder hamburgers topped with a dozen scoops of butter, according to a new study.

Listen: 11.24.09.3.Worst Snack You Can Get at the Movies

We were joined in the studio this morning by Kathryn Parker and Anastastia Albanese-O’Neill to discuss diabetes awareness, symptoms and research: 11.13.09.5.World Diabetes Day Interview

The warning signs* of diabetes include:

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Increased hunger
• Weight loss
• Tiredness
• Lack of interest and concentration
• Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken as the flu)
• A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands or feet
• Blurred vision
• Frequent infections
• Slow-healing wounds

*These can be mild or absent in people with type 2 diabetes.

If you show these signs, seek medical attention!