Month: September 2011

Fat Burning Underpants! No Sweat Weight Loss! Had To Share My Thoughts.

Okay, I could not resist talking about this on my BLOG! Fat burning underpants? I am thinking of adding a page of shame to my BLOG and calling it, Karen’s wall of shame, to list every gimmicky, quirky, completely stupid weight loss and/or fitness scheme I have ever seen. And believe me people will be… Continue reading Fat Burning Underpants! No Sweat Weight Loss! Had To Share My Thoughts.

Lose The Weight While Escaping From Diet Gimmicks And Hype

Hi All, I got started in the weight loss industry in the early ’90s, because I was sick of seeing people being taken advantage of by diet gimmicks and shysters who knew nothing about healthy weight loss that were just out there to make a buck. I wish I could say things have improved, but… Continue reading Lose The Weight While Escaping From Diet Gimmicks And Hype

Unemployed? 14 Year Old Karen, Reminding You To Hold On To Your Dreams!

This is a hard time for so many in the US. We are bombarded daily with bad news about the unemployment rates and the flailing economy. Many have given up on finding work and for those that struggle daily life can bring on a great deal of stress. I know, I have been caught up… Continue reading Unemployed? 14 Year Old Karen, Reminding You To Hold On To Your Dreams!

Over 40? What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

I had the joy of turning 40 at the end of last year. Being in the wellness industry for many years, I have always noticed the products marketed to those over 40, but until I hit 40, never thought it would happen to me. I think the worst part of turning 40 was being referred… Continue reading Over 40? What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Hi All, those of you who have been following me from the beginning know my original intent with the BLOG was to help parents of overweight and obese children through educating them on nutrition, fitness and taking action to improve their own health. When I started my radio show I started writing about other preventative… Continue reading September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Childhood Obesity – Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right For Teens?

Yesterday I wrote a bit about food addiction after catching one of the morning shows. I was bummed I could not remember which show to share the link to the segment. I don’t watch much TV anymore, so I considered myself very lucky when I turned on the TV last night and saw the same… Continue reading Childhood Obesity – Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right For Teens?

Food Addiction – Could You Be a Sugar Or Fat Addict?

When I clicked on the television this morning one of the morning shows was featuring a rehabilitation center. I immediately thought it was a rehab center for drugs and/or alcohol. People were in small groups crying about things like what their addiction has done to their families and other negative ways it has impacted their… Continue reading Food Addiction – Could You Be a Sugar Or Fat Addict?