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Short-Term Losses

September 7, 2008

Lean Plate Club members are a curious lot who frequently e-mail me during the week with questions. Here's a roundup of some of their most recent queries and my replies:

Why We Eat When The Heat Is On

September 7, 2008

When life gets tough, the stressed often get hungry.

The Evidence Is Thin on Multivitamins

September 7, 2008

If you're among the 52 percent of Americans who take multivitamins or minerals, you may be surprised to learn how little experts know about their benefits -- or their potential harm.

Earlier this month, the federal government imposed stiff fines on some well-known marketers of weight loss pill for deceptive marketing. Now, there are signs of concern about the marketing of other products that appear to promote weight loss. A new green tea beverage is drawing sharp criticism from scientists and from a consumer group that says the drink's promotional material implies that it could help with weight loss.

Resolved to Be a Loser? You'll Need More Than Luck.

September 7, 2008

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, losing weight tops the list.

Make Weigh for the Holidays

September 7, 2008

In this era of super-sized portions, the idea of eating large -- without being large -- might seem like a fairy tale.

Accepting Change

September 7, 2008

In the dark, Oscar-nominated film "The Savages," Wendy Savage cries out, "We're horrible, horrible people," as she and her older brother, Jon, consider to which of Buffalo's dreary nursing homes to commit their octogenarian father.

The Right Time to Make a Move

September 7, 2008

Sometimes timing is everything. The decision my husband, Phil, and I made last year -- to sell our high-rise condo in a friendly and lively area of North Bethesda and move to a retirement community -- was one of those instances.