Mariah Carey brags up weight loss eating two-food diet: but doctors warn against bizarre crash diet

Don't look to Mariah Carey for weight loss tips any more than fashion advice. The diva boasted that she keeps thin by superhuman willpower and a strict two-food-only diet. Note she isn't confident enough not to photoshop pics to erase fat. The reality TV star was cagey about actual weight loss and cosmetic surgeons speculated that it was more plastic surgery than diet and exercise. The "Mariah's World" star claims to follow a rigorous diet that no one else can follow. And you shouldn't if you want to lose weight and keep it off. Doctors advise against odd restrictive fad diets. Read on to learn how to lose weight practically. Mariah Carey brags about weight loss eating two-food diet: guess what's on menu?

'Teen Mom 2' Jenelle Evans gushes over 3rd unwed pregnancy despite custody war, abortion

Teen Mom 2" Season 8 promises more train wrecks and relationship chaos. Unwed Jenelle Evans is happily pregnant again with her latest boyfriend David Eason despite his arrest for domestic violence, her aborting a baby, and separate custody battles for her other children. The gushing mom shared photos of sons Jace and Kaiser cuddling the new baby but season previews show that life isn't all baby bumps and happy families. Will this "Teen Mom" get it together in the new relationship or will she wind up battling to parent yet another child? 'Teen Mom 2' Jenelle Evans gushes over 3rd unwed pregnancy despite custody war, abortion

'My 600-lb Life' asks if transgender Chay can stop blaming, find her weight loss mojo as Lola?

On the last season of TLC reality TV show "My 600-lb Life" Chay promised to be the weight loss wunderkind after gastric bypass surgery. This very articulate strong young man was on a fast track to thin but his train got off course when he revealed he was transgender. Now blaming, excuse-making Lola has derailed not only gender reassignment surgery, but also weight loss. Can Lola rediscover that mojo she exuded earlier? 'My 600-lb Life': Can transgender Chay stop blaming, find her weight loss mojo as Lola?

Val Kilmer opens up on tongue cancer, Michael Douglas, weight loss, Christian Science digs

 Michael Douglas threw a lit match in a powder magazine with claims that Val Kilmer is secretly battling tongue cancer. It reopened debate that the "Tombstone" actor was acting irresponsibly and praying away health problems in keeping with his anti-medicine religious beliefs. Kilmer's apparent weight loss made cancer claims plausible. Kilmer opened up on cancer, Michael Douglas, accusations of ill health, Christian Science and his new play "Citizen Twain."   Val Kilmer opens up on tongue cancer, Michael Douglas, weight loss, Christian Science digs

Sia Cooper rocks 40-lb weight loss: 'Fit Mommy' blogger defends extreme pregnancy fitness

Sia Cooper is becoming a celebrity in the fitness world. On her YouTube channel, she's inspiring viewer with her 40-lb weight loss. But the "Fit Mom" blogger's health habits before having kids weren't so great. In fact, her diet and exercise lack were so spectacularly bad that she was showing signs of early aging. And it was looking 40 at 20 that spurred her to shed weight. Even with a two-year-old and eight months pregnant, Sia was thinner and in better shape than before having kids. Critics attacked the young mom saying she was hurting her baby with extreme pregnancy fitness. Just a few months after birthing the second baby, Cooper has shed baby weight in a healthy way. Here's how.   Sia Cooper rocks 40-lb weight loss: 'Fit Mommy' blogger defends extreme pregnancy fitness

Selena Gomez back in rehab for weight loss, anxiety, fat-shaming, lupus--what's the story?

Selena Gomez is back in rehab again and if you're wondering the reason, take your pick. The former Disney child star was diagnosed with lupus and folks were concerned that was related. Gomez also debuted amazing weight loss recently which could be down to online bullying after her breakup with Justin Bieber. Gomez has struggled with body image issues, depression, anxiety and panic attacks. What's the story behind this most recent mental health retreat?   Selena Gomez back in rehab for weight loss, anxiety, fat-shaming, lupus--what's the story?

'DWTS' Laurie Hernandez rocks Michael Jackson's 'One,' 'Queen of Ballroom' is perfect 10

What a thriller! During "Dancing With The Stars" Cirque du Soleil week, Olympic gymnast #Laurie Hernandez rocked Michael Jackson and earned the first perfect 10 for her jazz dance. The young "Final Five" Olympian tore up the DWTS dance floor while her partner, pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy struggled to keep up. Judge Julianne Hough was so wowed she proclaimed Hernandez "Queen of Ballroom" to Jackson's King of Pop.    'DWTS' Laurie Hernandez rocks Michael Jackson's 'One,' 'Queen of Ballroom' is perfect 10

Octomom Nadya Suleman admits plastic surgery finally and her logic will have you in stitches

Octomom Nadya Suleman admits plastic surgery and her logic will have you in stitches

Octomom Nadya Suleman fessed up to plastic surgery, finally, and her logic behind it will have you in stitches. Octomom is a single mom of 14 who had IVF octuplets while on welfare. She's also a prescription drug addict, porn star, food stamps fraudster, bankrupt mom with $1 million debt, possible disability scammer, and reported child neglecter. In an attempt to shed the Octomom image, Nadya is rebranding herself Natalie Suleman. Part of the new look is honesty, so after years of denying accusations of getting cosmetic surgery while on welfare, Suleman came clean, but with caveats. Here's the truth, or Octomom's version of it about her taxpayer- funded plastic surgery.   

Val Kilmer weight loss horrors: what's behind Kilmer's mysterious gaunt body, weight gain?

Val Kilmer has experienced one of the most shocking cases of celebrity weight loss ever. As a buff and sexy hottie in "Willow," "Batman," and "Top Gun" Kilmer literally ballooned to unrecognizable. But then Kilmer was spotted not too long ago looking positively gaunt and sickly thin. Being a very private person, he kept mum about rumors of illness. But the whole story of Kilmer's weight loss was revealed recently and it will horrify you.  Val Kilmer weight loss horrors: what's behind Kilmer's mysterious gaunt body, weight gain?

Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

Zika infections won't be nearly as high as WHO has hyped them to be. Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

Seth Rogen 'Sausage Party' wiener role linked to nude Orlando Bloom, Justin Bieber

Seth Rogen talked about his role of an anthropomorphic wiener in the new movie "Sausage Party" in an interview with Andy Cohen. And naturally links were made to some particularly meaty pics of nude Orlando Bloom and bare-naked Justin Bieber. Rogen discussed size comparisons and kindly gave kudos to Bloom and Bieber who both bared meatballs and frankfurters in public recently. Penis references were the logical segue as that's exactly the kind of humor in the R-rated "Sausage Party"-- middle-school and metaphoric.  Seth Rogen 'Sausage Party' wiener role linked to nude Orlando Bloom, Justin Bieber

Mama June Shannon flaunts massive weight loss while morbid obesity stalks Honey Boo Boo

Mama June Shannon showed off massive weight loss in a recent Twitter picture. But the pageant mom and former reality TV star of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" seems to be only one losing weight. Morbid obesity still stalks daughter Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo. It's great when parents lose weight but if they don't help their children eat healthier it just continues the vicious cycle of obesity.   Mama June Shannon flaunts massive weight loss but morbid obesity plagues Honey Boo Boo

Mental Health Awareness: Educational movies on mental illness, mentally ill | Examiner.com

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are educational movies on mental health to understand mental illness. These films show how Hollywood has shaped perception of mental illness and mentally ill people. Movies, whether independent films, documentaries or Hollywood blockbusters, have a powerful impact on how people understand concepts. Whether information is accurate, exaggerated or false, if it's portrayed in movie form people tend to accept and believe it more readily. Some of the most pervasive areas of movie influence over information is in the area of mental illness, psychiatric hospitals and institutional behavior. Watch these educational movies for Mental Health Awareness Month to boost sensitivity to the mentally ill.   Mental Health Awareness: Educational movies on mental illness, mentally ill | Examiner.com

Childhood obesity linked to antibiotics before age 2: Natural immunity boosters | Examiner.com

 Childhood obesity is linked to use of antibiotics in children before age two, concluded a study published in the American Gastroenterology Association journal. Science Daily reported March 22, that researchers cautioned against antibiotics use in kids under age two, except when absolutely medically necessary. Antibiotics are routinely given to livestock specifically to promote weight gain. Scientists showed that antibiotics cause similar weight gain in kids, making them dangerously predisposed to childhood obesity. So how can parents avoid giving children antibiotics? They can prevent infection with natural immunity boosters. Here are safe immunity boosters to fight and prevent infection.  Childhood obesity linked to antibiotics before age 2: Natural immunity boosters | Examiner.com

Childhood obesity linked to antibiotics before age 2: Natural immunity boosters to prevent infection

 Childhood obesity is linked to use of antibiotics in children before age two, concluded a study published in the American Gastroenterology Association journal. Science Daily reported March 22, that researchers cautioned against antibiotics use in kids under age two, except when absolutely medically necessary. Antibiotics are routinely given to livestock specifically to promote weight gain. Scientists showed that antibiotics cause weight gain in kids, making them dangerously predisposed to childhood obesity. So how can parents avoid giving children antibiotics? They can prevent infection with natural immunity boosters. Here are safe immunity boosters prevent infection. Childhood obesity linked to antibiotics before age 2: Natural immunity boosters

Cancer fighting lycopene foods: Tomato recipes, breakfast recipes with tomatoes

 Are you a tomato addict? Could you eat tomatoes for breakfast, snacks, appetizers, lunch and supper? That's great because tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene (which is great for prostate health and sexual prowess.) And, in the news, you can kick cancer butt with lycopene foods. Along with cancer fighting lycopene, tomatoes have few calories, no fat and are satisfying. Here are the 10 best tomato recipes, tomato appetizers and healthy vegetarian breakfast recipes with tomatoes. These cancer fighting tomato recipes help with weight loss, too. Cancer fighting lycopene foods: Tomato recipes, breakfast recipes with tomatoes

Lenten fasting: Temptation hits what you give up for Lent, sacrifice should hurt | Examiner.com

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Catholic and Orthodox Christians enter the penitential season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. After the Mardi Gras blow out a Catholic will give up for Lent, things that distract her from focusing on God. Sometimes what you give up for Lent are addictions or bad habits. Other times they are just luxuries. Either way, know that temptation hits whatever you give up for Lent. Plan on being sorely tempted by the very thing you give up for Lent, even if it's not something you normally crave that much. And know that temptation is exactly what you should be feeling because sacrifice should hurt. Lenten fasting imitates (in poor simple human way) the sufferings and temptation Jesus endured in the desert.   Lenten fasting: Temptation hits what you give up for Lent, sacrifice should hurt | Examiner.com

Valentine's Day gifts, skip the candy for heart-smart, weight watcher presents

 Advertisers would have us believe that candy is the best Valentines Day present. But one third of Americans weigh in at obese. Associated lifestyle conditions--heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol)--are endemic. Maybe its time for a healthy Valentine gift-giving upgrade. This year, skip the valentine candy for heart-smarter, weight-watcher presents. Valentine's Day gifts, skip the candy for heart-smart, weight watcher presents | Examiner.com

Super Bowl recipes: Vegetarian diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers | Examiner.com

Super Bowl party hosts, did you know you don't have to serve carnivorous food only. Nowhere in the Super Bowl Sunday code does it say "thou shalt have cold cuts and wings." Here's a vegetarian Super Bowl recipes and diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers.  Serve a Super Bowl of Salad for the ultimate vegetarian halftime appetizers A lot of mindless snacking goes on during football games--might as well get some veggie goodness in. Plus, diet food swaps are good for football fans who are packing on weigh in the end zone. Set it up stadium snacks style. Put salad greens in a rectangular cake pan (for football field). Mix baby spinach, spring mix and chopped romaine lettuce. Throw in shredded purple cabbage and shredded carrots. Here are great weight loss recipes and winter holiday fat busters! Read on Super Bowl recipes: Vegetarian diet food swaps for football halftime appetizers | Examiner.com

Free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren coloring pages

 The Star Wars saga might be the most popular movie series in history. The new 2015 Star Wars Episode VII "The Force Awakens" toppled box office records when it opened. The Force Awakens which came out almost 40 years after the first Star Wars IV A New Hope, continues in off-the-charts popularity! So all this is academic for little kids--their biggest question isn't how much Star Wars grossed. They want to know when will the new Star Wars VII coloring pages be out? And the answer is--now! Here are free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens coloring pages!  Free printable Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren coloring pages | Examiner.com

Lenten Kitchen: Meatless grill recipes, vegetarian fish recipes for Lent | Examiner.com

Labor Day is the last day for grill recipes and "grill" means meat, meat and more meat, right? Wrong and wrong. Here are meatless grill recipes using your broiler. Use these vegetarian fish recipes for Lent. The Catholic Church observes a Lenten fast in the dead winter to follow Jesus to the cross and Easter. For 40 days, Catholic families eat simpler. For some, a Lenten fast means avoiding meat, dairy and sweets. And it also means a LOT of hungry people if you have a big family. So proactive Catholic moms develop an arsenal of meatless, vegetarian Lenten Kitchen recipes. Vegetarian is how most of the world eats, so these meatless grill recipes for Lent a Catholic in solidarity with the poor.  Lenten Kitchen: Meatless grill recipes, vegetarian fish recipes for Lent | Examiner.com

School fitness workouts for kids: Yoga stretches, breathing exercises in phys ed

Schools often put the cart before the horse trying to educate a child's mind while ignoring bodily needs. Tired, hungry, uncomfortable children don't learn well. Here are school fitness workouts for kids to improve mental functioning. Use yoga stretches and breathing exercises for classroom phys ed. Yoga makes perfect winter school fitness workouts for kids because they can do yoga in the classroom--no need to go to the gym or outdoors. Yoga stretches and breathing exercises foster learning. And lest any parent object to the use of yoga in schools, for religious reasons or otherwise, this isn't meditative yoga, it's just basic asanas or postures. Call it Brain Gym or just phys ed if that makes parents feel better.  School fitness workouts for kids: Yoga stretches, breathing exercises in phys ed | Examiner.com

Parents teach children planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making skills by getting a grip on their own life chaos!

 Most long-time parents would (should) admit they've made a lot of mistakes over the years. One of my biggest parenting regrets is that I didn't always think through the consequences of certain choices. I don't expect to be able to predict the future, but I wish I'd been less impetuous. To that end, I'm rethinking ways to mindfully parent children so the next generation learns healthier decision-making skills than I have sometimes shown. Perhaps you parents struggle with rashness, too? Well, we'll learn together--here are tips to teach children interpersonal problem-solving, mental organization and decision-making are tips to do that.  Teach children planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making skills | Examiner.com