Alli is the over-the-counter version of the weight-loss drug Xenical (orlistat). While Xenical was not very commercially successful, Alli has hit a home run, unfortunately. GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of the drug, announced that it had sold 2 million starter packs of Alli during the first four months after its release.

Orlistat works by blocking the absorption of about one-third of the fat consumed in the diet. However, the dose of Alli is lower than the prescription version of the drug. Xenical has uncomfortable side effects, including abdominal cramping, oily stools and intestinal gas. (more…)

Jamie Lynn Spears’ Diet You’ve heard of peanut-butter-dipped bananas and penchants for pickles, but you probably haven’t hungered for these Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy specials.

“The weirdest thing I’ve seen her order is cheesecake bites dipped in barbecue sauce,” says an eyewitness at Sonic.

“Sometimes she switches it for the strawberry sauce. And she also gets strawberry milk shakes.” In addition, a family pal says that Jamie Lynn is fond of grilled-cheese po’boy sandwiches.

“Sometimes she switches to roast beef or chicken po’boys. She also loves sweet-potato fries with ranch dressing and sweet tea with lemon.” (more…)

Can’t resist those calorie-packed holiday goodies? Snatch a candy cane from the tree. Okay, that is probably a bad idea, so go for a peppermint tea instead.

A new study from Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia found that adults consumed about 2,800 fewer calories per week when they were regularly exposed to peppermint. (more…)

Do we really need another book which tells us why we need to count calories and how to count them? I do not think so, which is why I find the concept behind 7-Color Cuisine: Making Healthy, Colorful Foods a Lifestyle for Nutrition and Good Eating rather refreshing.

7-Color Cuisine is not about counting calories, it is about counting, wait for it, colors! As it turns out, behind those pretty colors there is a story to be told. 7-Color Cuisine explains how the colors of foods affect the nutritional profile of your diet. Did you know that brightly colored foods may help you develop a positive body image? (more…)

The secret is out. Want to have Kim’s booty? Load up on junk food!

Kim Kardashian’s diet Kim’s typical lunch? “A cheeseburger, a taco, a bit of a hot dog, a bit of KFC and two doughnuts. I don’t ever really diet because I don’t want to be miserable. I love food.â€? claims Kim.

Do you believe her? I know I do not. She can say whatever she wants, but I think we all know what happens when someone lives on junk food. (more…)

The wellness shower? No, it has nothing to do with pouring aloe vera and broccoli juice over your significant other, but the ad for the Wellness Shower sounds almost as entertaining. (more…)

How much effort does it take for a 35-year-old woman who is 5’7� and weighs approximately 144 pounds to burn off calories? Of course it all depends on how many calories we are talking about, so let’s take a look at some examples.

Here is what it takes to burn off calories from some cheese-derived products. (more…)

In a recent interview, Alicia Coppola has revealed her diet and workout secrets. Okay, no actual secrets were revealed, but she did explain how she keeps her body looking good. (more…)