Frontiers of Fat

Crazy for raspberry ketones

Carole Tanzer Miller, features editor, writes: What if a pill could trick your body into shedding fat? Would you try it?

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FRONTIERS OF FAT

Bucking up your resolve

Carole Tanzer Miller, features editor, writes: The cars lined both sides of the road and filled the parking lot near a neighborhood gym back in January.
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Moments of clarity in dieting

We're giving away a copy of "The New Atkins For a New You Cookbook" and two new Jane Fonda DVDs, "Trim, Tone & Flex" and "Firm & Burn."
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Tell us about Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers overhauled its weight-loss plan just over a year ago and is getting mixed reviews. For a story, we'd like to talk with members about their experience, and what they think about the changes. Have they helped you lose weight?
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Calories burned juggling?

Andrea Weigl, features reporter, writes: I am now into my fourth week back at work. I have to salute any woman who can juggle motherhood, full-time work, breast-feeding and exercise. I haven't been able to do it.
HEALTH & SCIENCE

Joining the diet journey

With the new year, we introduce some new members of the Turning the Scales team. They are beginning to share their stories at blogs.news observer.com/turningthescales , and you'll hear more from them here in coming weeks.
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Get a fresh start

Andrea Weigl, food reporter, writes: Before I left on maternity leave, I promised to chronicle losing my pregnancy weight on this blog.
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Bloggers share successes

Our three community bloggers made great progress toward their goals in 2011. They reflect today on their successes and share tips to help you slim down and get fit.
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Help is on the way

Carole Tanzer Miller, features editor, writes: Congratulations to winners of the fitness DVD drawing.
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Win a health boost

Carole Tanzer Miller, features editor, writes: Who couldn't use 50 great tips to help you live a long, happy and healthy life? Writer Sophie Keller has compiled them into a new book titled "How Happy Is Your Health?"
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Feeling stronger every day

Carole Tanzer Miller, features editor, writes: The scale is back on my side, bouncing comfortably between 136.2 and 138.7. My khakis fit a little looser. I'm breathing easier. Feeling stronger. Life is good.