Did you happen to catch the premiere of ABC Family’s “Huge?”  It’s pretty interesting: it’s a drama about teenage angst and social experimentation, the location is “Camp Victory” a fat camp.  This is one of the now many TV programs addressing the demographic of obese people.  “Huge,” however, is different.  It’s smart, meaty, well written…

Let’s celebrate independence!  Independence Day, or 4th of July is coming up in the U.S., celebrating our freedom from England.  Let’s also celebrate freedom from compulsive overeating, and freedom from fat!  Here is a great and delicious recipe for Independence Day.  It’s a recipe for 4th of July Cupcakes, low fat, lower sugar, and high…

I’ve always said that you don’t have to work out at the gym all day in order to control your weight. All you need is a minimum of 30 minutes a day filled with consistent, moderate movement or activity. And it doesn’t have to be hard.  Consistency is the key. 60 minutes is the ultimate…

We were delighted to host some friends from Thailand last week, a young woman, 23, and her mother, who speaks no English whatsoever. They were so excited to be in the U.S.!  The daughter had been here a couple of years ago, working at a summer camp.  That’s how we met her.  She had brought…

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