Refuse To Regain

The Duplicity of Exercise

By Lynn Haraldson-Bering I’d like to continue the discussion about exercise that Barbara started in her last entry (“The Baby. The Bathwater.”), mostly because when I first read the Time magazine article Barbara referred to (“The Myth About Exercise.”) I wasn’t sure how to think about it. If exercise alone OR in addition to lowering calorie intake doesn’t (the experts believe) help us lose weight, then if I take that theory one step further, I could surmise it does nothing... Read more →

The Baby. The Bathwater.

By Barbara Berkeley Ever feel like you’re running a mad dash just to keep up with the latest diet and exercise recommendations? Instant communication is a wonderful thing, but it can be frankly overwhelming when every day brings a new study, a new conclusion and something new to worry about. The most damaging period in my personal dietary history was the “fat-free” era. It was during these years that I gained 20 pounds while eating “healthily.” For me, the no-fat... Read more →

If You Could Change Health Care, What Would You Do?

By Lynn Haraldson-Bering Dr. Andrew Weil was a guest on NPR’s The Diane Rehm Show yesterday discussing his latest book, “Why Our Health Matters.” Although I’m somewhat of a Dr. Weil skeptic, I believe he’s spot on in his assessment of our current health care system, which he says isn’t “health” care at all, but disease treatment with no emphasis on prevention. In his “Call To Action,” published recently online at the Huffington Post, he lists seven suggestions for overhauling... Read more →

Is Obesity a Disease?

By Barbara Berkeley Recently, Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove made some news by being outrageous. He told the New York Times that if it were up to him and if there were no legal impediments, he would not hire obese people. “We should declare obesity a disease and say we’re going to help you get over it,” he said. Hmmmm. The Clinic banned the hiring of smokers two years ago without legal repercussions. But no one ever made the... Read more →

Shawna’s Savin’ All Her Carbs For You!

By Lynn Haraldson-Bering I don’t remember this, but apparently sometime last week I changed my name to Shawna, moved to Austin, Texas, and became a spokesmodel for a resveratrol weight-loss product. No wonder I’ve been so tired. This is the third time (that I’m aware of) that a “weight-loss company” has stolen a photo from my website and used my image to sell their crazy products. The first time, a “lose belly fat by obeying one rule” scam cropped a... Read more →