Biscuits and Gravy

Have you ever been able to look at a picture and immediately get hungry?  I’m usually ok when I’m full, but if I’m hungry the picture will help me select what type of food I want. If I smell it, it’s over.  I think that’s why you shouldn’t go to the store hungry.

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Website for Fat Filled Foods

• Kelly at Grounded Fitness wants to talk about cellulite on Pop Quiz: The C Word
• Peggy at Lively Women has Holiday Eating Tips to Avoid Gastric Distress
• Michelle at Veggic Chic has a Quick and Easy Pasta With Spinach recipe to share, and she talks about how to Go Vegetarian for the Flat Belly Diet
• Jody at A Hearty Life shares information on Brazil Nuts for Heart Health and Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate
• Scott at Health and Men offers a review of the Pro-Fit Iron Gym

and, I saved the most intriguing for last….

• Liz at Healthbolt wants to interest you in The 30 Sugar Free Days Challenge

I just may have to try that!!

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Cellulite, Dark Chocolate, and a Challenge

For those of you who wait until after Christmas to start thinking of yourselves, I’ve put together some recommended product and site links that can help you with your weight loss or maintenance plan. These should help you with your upcoming New Year’s Resolutions, and if you use any of these sites, I get a little something-something in my tip jar.

So, if you have enjoyed your visits to Weighting Line, please do consider visiting my holiday guide as a way of saying thank you.

 Weighting Line’s Weight Loss Shopping Guide

I’ll have more product recommendations and reviews as we get closer to New Year’s, and later today you’ll have the chance to win a music player that I’m positive will help you get through your workouts!

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Holiday Shopping and New Year’s Resolution Must-Haves

I’m currently putting together my own shopping page full of goodies you’ll want for yourself — if not now, then after the holiday season. Look for it in the next day or two, and for now, enjoy what my favorite b5media blogs are offering…

Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.

Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent.

Mary Emma from One Book Two Book shares a suggest shopping list for the avid reader and artist on your list.

Everyone knows what to get a jewelry lover – but do you know what to get one who loves to make jewelry? Cyndi at Jewelry and Beading has the answer!

Cherie at Diabetes Notes shares gift ideas to keep those visions of sugar plum fairies dancing for the diabetics on your list.

Chloe at The Doggy Blog shares an adorable wish list as written to Santa Paws.

Christine at Mad Cropper knows how to please those who are crazy about scrapbooking during the holiday season.

Quilters anyone? This unique craft makes for the tougher shopping experience – but that’s so yesterday considering we have a pro in our corner. Let Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork help you pick out the perfect gift.

Angela from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 provides a list of gifts for the breastfeeding mother on your list.

So maybe giving kitchen appliances isn’t the best idea – but what about a cool and unique Cooking Gadget? I’d say your bound to surprise the cook on your list with something from Cyndi’s list.

Peggy at Lively Women has put together a list of gift ideas for the health conscious female on your list.

Christine at Our One Heart shares tips and gift ideas to keep that Bride-to-Be happy during the Christmas season.

Tracee at BlogFabulous has put together an amazing store displaying gift ideas for the woman’s woman.

Christmas is for everyone and shopping for an Alzheimer’s patients can present a challenge – allow Mary Emma at Alzheimer’s Notes helps you overcome that challenge and get on to the joys of the season.

Have someone who might be looking to become a little more organized in the new year? Let Jennifer at Declutter It help you give the gift of time and organization.

Do you have a fabric-aholic or a needlehead on your Christmas list? Don’t get them the same old boring sing-song gift – let Chloe at Tangled Thread help you pick the perfect gift.

Unique gift ideas for the mixed media art lover on your list is what Cyndi from Layers Upon Layers has on display.

Have an aspiring to advanced chef on your list this year? Cyndi at Busy Family Meals has an extensive list to cover every stage of cooking from beginner to pro.

Eliza has pieced together a shop that covers mom, dad and baby at Babylune. Why leave anyone out?

Heather at The Food Bowl is taking care of pets and their people with a fun list that’s bound to connect you with the perfect gift.

Did someone say chocolate? Heather at Chocolate Bytes did! Our resident chocolate expert has put together sweetest gift shop you won’t want to miss.

Who says married couples are boring? Check out the letters to Santa as shared by Marc and Marye of Marriage Actually and see what might appeal to the married couple on your list.

Jennifer from Tree Hugging Family provides a wonderful list to help you go a little more green this holiday season.

Don’t forget about that single and dating friend or relative! We all know how difficult it can be to buy for them – Lucky for us we have Dating Dames and the Dames have the answers.

It’s never too early to start buying for your favorite gardener and Linette at Mother Earth’s Garden has a wonderful list to help you decide.

Have someone a little offbeat or kooky on your list this year? Let Jennifer of Offbeat Homes help you find the gift that’s spot on.

Linette at Play Library is haring the Best of Toys list this year – check out what’s hot and get to buying! We know how quick those hot toys sell out every year.

Have someone on your list who always hosts the best parties? Surprise that person with a unique gift as recommended by Linette at She Knows Parties!

Marcie from One Book Two Book and A Child Chosen shares a wonderful shopping list she’s broken down by age groups and hobbies.

Whether it’s tea or coffee you are looking for, Marye from Kettle and Cup has unique gift ideas that’s sure to add a little spice to your favorite hot beverage.

Haven’t figured out just how to shop for the junk lover and crafter on your list? Let Peggy from Junk Creation assist you with your selection.

Susan from Grounded Fitness has a little something for the health and fitness buff on your shopping list.

Liz at Health Bolt offers up a nifty gift idea list for everyone in the family – down to the computer geek.

Just what do you buy someone who’s crazy about genetics? Let our very own Grace Ilbay help you with that one at Genetics and Health

For those on your list who have a taste for wine and cocktails – check out Drinks After Dark and the shop full of gifts that Colleen has compiled that might just add to the element of surprise this year.

For the baker on your list – Marye from Baking Delights shares some of her personal favorites for her baking adventures in the kitchen. At a time when flavors, colors, aromas and tastes are at their peak, finding the perfect gift can be a bit of a challenge.

Eliza at She Knows Coupons has a fun list of items that will make any couponing mom jump with joy. The only thing that makes a coupon mom more excited than an awesome deal is doing it in an organized fashion.

And last but certainly not least, I’ve compiled a list of MomGadget Favorites – A Year in Review 2008 instead of a storefront for you to shop.

From all of us at Lifestyles – Health & Wellness

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009!

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A Little Holiday Help from b5media

I hope you have a relaxing weekend planned. After one hectic week, I plan on spending some time with my family and enjoying the wonderful fall weather outside. It’s the perfect time for catching up on some reading, so I’ve rounded up a few interesting reads for you today.

Here are some great posts I found around the b5media Channels this week:

Burning the Scale – Weight Loss Tip of the Week

Grounded Fitness – Dollar Menus Take Over

Breaking the Mirror – What Fuels Your Addiction?

Lively Women – Take a Break From Holiday Stress (an interview with an Aromatherapist)

Mental Health Notes – Are Your Dreams Telling You You’re Stressed?

Autism Vox – Something Corny About Those Burgers

You will probably want to visit these blogs often, as they regularly have articles that will help you reduce stress, be more active, and live more healthily — all things very important to achieving your weight loss goals.

I’ll see you tomorrow for a weight loss progress report!

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Friday’s Health Links

Most of these tools came from the American Cancer Society’s website on Prevention and Early Detection, and I highly recommend taking a look at what they have to say about the link between obesity and cancer.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator

One of the most important steps you could take right now is figuring out your BMI. Why is this crucial? Well for one, many overweight people don’t realize just how overweight they are. If you have never before calculated your BMI, this may open your eyes a bit to how much you are (or are not) putting your health at risk by being overweight.

Calorie Counter

This isn’t one of those “how many calories is in an apple?” type of calculators, but rather one that will help you determine the appropriate number of calories you should be consuming each day. While I’ve touched upon the fact that weight loss isn’t just a matter of watching calories, it’s still important to know how much your body should be consuming to keep your metabolism running smoothly.

Nutrition and Activity Quiz

Take this fun little quiz to see how you rate when it comes to your lifestyle, eating properly, and exercising regularly. Your answers will help you figure out what little changes you can make in your life to be healthier.

Exercise and Calories Burned

Use this handy tool to figure out just how many calories your workout burned. Even if you’re not actively engaging in regular exercise, you may be surprised how much you can burn by carrying boxes, mowing the lawn, watching television, or even sleeping. You just may be inspired to get moving!

Target Heart Rate Calculator

When you do decide to get physical, you will want to monitor your heart rate. If your workout is too vigorous, you could put your heart at risk. If your heart rate is too low, you may not be working your heart enough to make a difference in your body’s overall health. There are some expensive heart rate monitors you can buy (and work really well) but if you want to do it the old-fashioned way, this calculator will help.

Next Friday I’ll talk a bit about weight loss surgery and gastric bypass, and whether it may be right for you, so please join me!

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Links that Fight Fat

• The Chicken Biscuit Lesson – What would you do if you ordered a drink and was given a free chicken biscuit as a promo? Read this hilarious–and motivating–story of one woman’s reaction.
• 8 Reasons Why Size Really Matters: When Smaller Is King – Adjusting your portion sizes matters.
• How to Eat Healthy Traveling (Part 1) – A very helpful 2-part series on staying focused and on track while traveling.
• How to Eat Healthy Traveling (Part 2)
• Eating Consciously – Don’t zone out.
• Tips To Tone At Your Desk – I found this post helpful, since I sit at my desk between 8-12+ hours every day.

Are you a weight loss blogger? Share your link in the comments below!

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Weight Loss Linky Love

Just in case you are new to Weighting Line, I thought I’d share the top 10 posts here (according to blog stats, and excluding contest posts):

1. Free Printable Food Journal Updated
2. Hope’s Printable Weight Watchers Journal
3. Do You Feel Good In Your Own Skin?
4. Weight Watchers Printable Food Journal
5. What Can You Eat?
6. Paris Hilton–Phat Moma?
7. Healthy Recipe Thursday – Shrimp Macaroni Salad (one of my faves!)
8. A Closer Look At Weight Commander
9. 4 More Helpful Solutions for a Failing Diet
10. Do you have a distorted body image?

What’s your favorite post here at Weighting Line?

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Most Popular Weighting Line Posts

Do you eat together as a family? I heard you had smoked salmon spread and coleslaw. I’ll bet it was yummy!

I’ve heard that desperation leads to crazy dieting but moderation in weight loss is key. Is the Mediterranean Diet worth taking a second look at? I’m not sure. I’ll be sticking with Weight Watchers because it’s been the best diet for me.

By the way, with summer in full motion, have you been dipping in the sweets a little too regularly? Don’t fool yourself: Sweets are sweets. One leads to another, that leads to another…. You get the idea.

If you’re filled with diet delusions then let me be perfectly frank and tell you that diet pills are not the answer. Staying motivated when you find yourself hitting the brick wall is essential to your weight loss progress.

Finally, find your purpose, set goals for the week, and remember that food diaries help you lose weight.

Have a great, healthy weekend!

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Saturday Weight Loss Link Love

For our first edition of Weighting Line Blog Carnival, I asked you to share your best weight loss tips. We had several entries for our initial blog carnival, and I hope to see many more in the future. Thanks for participating! Here are our entries...

• TherapyDoc wrote Don't Super-Size Me: The push for calories on menus.
• SeanBissell blogged about 10 “Healthy” Foods That Create Fat – Avoid Them And Lose Weight Fast.
• The Push Up Coach presents Purchasing Your Own Home Exercise Equipment, "Whether it's a simple jump rope at a dollar store or a thousand-dollar treadmill at a specialty sports store, you can find home exercise equipment almost everywhere you go"
• Aparna explains Kapalabhati Pranayam (breathing exercise).
• Joshua Seth talks about Individuals Fighting Obesity, "If you think it's hard to lose those last 7 pounds, imagine if you had to lose 700! That's what Manuel Urib is attempting to do and he's well on his way to succeeding. Did you know that American Airlines (the Nation's largest commercial airline) is about to start charging $15 to check your FIRST bag after June 15th?"
• Body For Life Results talked about How To Lose Weight Rapidly and Tips To Succeed With The Dr. Atkins Diet Plan.
• Mike Remer shares A Great Weight Reducing Secret on his blog.

That wraps up this round of our Blog Carnival. Join us again the next time!

If your post did not make it in this edition of Weighting Line's Blog Carnival, more than likely it's because your post did not contain weight loss tips, which is the theme of this round.

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Blog Carnival #1 – Weight Loss Tips