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Man Receives New Lease On Life, Vows To Run The New York City Marathon

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:40:27 +0000

Todd Starnes, a news radio anchor and reporter, had been diagnosed with a near-fatal heart condition. Doctors told him that open-heart surgery would be necessary to save his life. But surviving that was only the first obstacle. Todd, who was 37 at the time, also weighed 300 lbs. Needless to say, he needed to institute a serious lifestyle change. After surgery, an exercise and diet regimen was crucial for his survival. For most people that’s more than enough. Other than open heart surgery and losing 100 lbs through conventional means, there was one more thing he wanted to add to this grueling to-do list: run the New York City Marathon. (more…)

Dieting As a “Shared Activity” Between Partners Increases Chances for Long-Term Weight Loss

admin — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:35:49 +0000

A recent report in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that a spouse or partner can sometimes help keep their partner’s diet on the right course, although what may seem to be helping may also be hindering their dietary changes at the same time. (more…)

Man Receives New Lease On Life, Vows To Run The New York City Marathon

admin — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:39:20 +0000

Todd Starnes, a news radio anchor and reporter, had been diagnosed with a very serious heart condition. Doctors told him that open-heart surgery would be necessary to save his life. But surviving that was only the first obstacle. Todd, who was 37 at the time, also weighed 300 lbs. Needless to say, he needed to institute a serious lifestyle change. After surgery, an exercise and diet regimen was crucial for his survival. For most people that’s more than enough. Other than open heart surgery and losing 100 lbs through conventional means, there was one more thing he wanted to add to this grueling to-do list: run the New York City Marathon. (more…)