Bullies and Fat

Bullying of fat people is not only acceptable, it’s thought by many to be necessary and even loving.  News anchor, Jennifer Livingston, from Lacross, WI, received an attack on her weight  in the form of a “nice and respectful” letter telling her that because…

Splenda Isn’t Splendid

 Splenda Isn’t Splendid Not only do diets not work, neither do diet foods.  The skinny on Splenda is that it was originally created as a pesticide.  Splenda, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon, which as a poison is toxic and carcinogenic.  Try sprinkling Splenda on…

The Beauty Myth

In 1994, I wrote a term paper at Harvard Extension School based on this very powerful quote.  Naomi Wolf’s book, “The Beauty Myth” from which this quote is taken and upon which this book is based, is unfortunately, just as…

Coke vs. Water

We all know that water is important but this is an eye-opener! WATER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COKE (or Pepsi)    1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway…

The Frog Therapist

  I’d love to never ask this question again.  What happens to a frog when you put it in room temperature water and gradually turn the heat up to boiling point? The body doesn’t register danger and it boils to death. Are humans…

F*-It Barbie

What thoughts come to your mind when you see a fat and happy Barbie?  Could it be possible? Please share.  Thank you, Ann Morrison Hession, life and business coach from On Track and On Purpose Coaching, for bringing this poster…

Is Healthy the New Skinny?

Glamour Magazine recently published a photo of and an article about plus size 12-14 model, Lizzie Miller.  Almost immediately, over 700 emails poured in from women expressing appreciation for seeing someone who looks like them.  This photo is not going to spark a revolution but women’s…

Holiday Eating Anxiety

Holiday Eating Anxiety The holidays are here and for many this is the dreaded season of “eating anxiety.”  The holidays are a time to share good food with good company.  Company parties, family events and celebrations with friends all mean lots of opportunities to wrestle with temptation….

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