Jordin Sparks picks out size 8 dress for Fabiola!

American Idol Jordin Sparks is inspired by the Lap Band Weight Loss journey of her friend Fabiola. In this clip she helps her pick a size 8 dress to wear for when she reaches her goal weight of 160.

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The top 10 foods to avoid....at all costs!

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un-healthy food pyramid!

Here it is folks, the list we all love.....to hate, that is! Some are less obvious than others. Depending on how many of these items you currently partake, you may have an easy road ahead of you, or you may in fact need to purge these nasty "treats" over the months to come. You might want to share this post with a friend. They will thank you one day.

OK, let's see how you fare:

1. Butter:
Dangers- High in fat and sodium, energy drainer.
Healthy alternative:: Olive Oil. If you really want to be grossed out by the though of tearing into another stick of butter, check this out Danger Burleyfield as he drinks a whole stick of melted butter:

2. Pastries:
Dangers- High in sugar and processed flour.
Healthy alternative: Fruits.

3. Candy bars:
Dangers- High in trans fat sugar which translates to empty calories.
Healthy alternative: Sweet fruits.

4. Cheese:
Dangers- High in processed fat.
Healthy alternative: All natural cheese in low quantities.

5. Soda:
Dangers: High in sugar and artificial ingredients which translates to empty calories.
Healthy alternative: Water, homemade Iced Tea or even beer. Listen to Dr. Sara Bleich from John Hopkins, as she explains why soda consumption plays a major role in the hiking obesity rates:

6. Potato Chips:
Dangers: Empty high fat calories.
Healthy alternative: Crunchy multi-grain crackers or carrots.

I'll pass on this TV dinner!

7. TV Dinners and frozen meals:
Dangers: High in sodium, artificial and other hidden ingredients.
Healthy alternative: Quick dinners made by you with ingredients you purchase.

8. Canned or packaged meats:
Dangers: Sodium.
Healthy alternative: Fresh deli cuts.

9. Red meat:
Dangers: High fat and cholesterol.
Healthy alternative: Skinless chicken breast or any type of grilled fish, including shellfish or even some tasty black beans. Check out the dirty little secret about red meat:


10. White Bread:
Dangers: Striped of all its nutrients bearing no health benefits.
Healthy alternative: Whole wheat bread.

So, how did you fare? 2...5...8...all 10! It's your health and your body and it's all in your control. Make wise choices and you will live longer and look fabulous!

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Drew Carey on his 80 pound weight loss!

After getting a 'Drew Carey, Come On Down' shout out, 'The Price Is Right' host shares his secret to losing eighty pounds. Why did he do it?

"I like being skinny. I was sick of being fat on the camera," he told People.com. "I just got sick of it."

How did he do it?

The old-fashioned way -- strict dieting and a rigorous workout routine.

"No carbs," Carey said. "I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit. "I don't drink anything but water,". "No coffee, no tea, no soda."

Carey also has been keeping busy in the gym.

"Lots of cardio. About 45 minutes of cardio, at least 45 minutes of cardio," he said. "I've been kind of lazy like lately, so I'm not doing it six days a week, but I will be for this next month."

Here's Drew on "The Talk":

Jennifer Hudson reveals her weight-loss secret!

Jennifer Hudson looking fabulous!

ABC News interviews Jennifer Hudson who talks about career and how she shed all of her baby weight post-partum. This is followed by Jennifer's Weight Watchers 2010 Facebook interview.



Here is Jennifer Hudson's Weight Watchers Facebook interview back in April of 2010. Personally, I think she looks better now, but most importantly she looks healthier. She doesn't look skinny at all. She's got some really beautiful curves! The important thing about weight loss is knowing when to stop. You don't want to be too fat or too skinny, since neither is good for your health, but rather something in between.

Biggest Loser VEGAN Bob Harper Farm Sanctuary Interview!

Vegan Bob Harper

According to September 2009 edition of Vegetarian Times, Bob Harper is now vegetarian. As a result, his cholesterol dropped 100 points.

“I always bring up the option of a vegetable-based diet, which I call Diet A, and talk about the many easy ways to get protein, such as from beans, tofu, broccoli, and quinoa. For the contestants who insists they need their meat, I have Diet B, which is still very heavy on veggies.”

Here's Bob as Farm Sanctuary's National Spokesperson for the 2010:

What Is Compulsive Overeating?

Compulsive overeating occurs when a person is out of touch with what is happening in the body and fails to balance the body's biochemistry. One way is to eat a large salad before meals to help curb overeating. As always, consult with a registered dietician before changing your diet.