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Fat-shaming

By now, I assume most people have heard Jennifer Livingston’s story. If you haven’t, you’re missing out on an inspirational message about bullying, self worth and respect. Livingston is a morning news […]

Biggest Loser tackles childhood obesity

When the Biggest Loser returns to primetime in January, the reality show will be joined by overweight teenagers and trainer Jillian Michaels. Michaels – the say-it-like-it-is, in-your-face trainer – left the […]

Self-fulfilling chubby prophecy

Apparently, just perceiving yourself as fat can lead to extra pounds. A researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that teenagers who feel fat, but aren’t actually fat, […]

Dogs like treadmills too

Just like American people, U.S. pups have a weight problem. More than half of the dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. Of the 41 million heavy-set dogs, […]

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