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Burning The Scale

Archive for September 2007

September 28th, 2007

The Kimkins Drama

You may remember a post I did around the time I started this blog touting Kimkins as a “miracle diet.” Indeed, you will lose weight fast on Kimkins, named for founder Kimmer, because it cuts out both carbs and fat, leaving you with an essentially all-protein diet. It’s also extremely low-calorie - as low as […]

By Claire -- 6 comments

September 28th, 2007

I’m Back…

Well, I flew in from Salt Lake City, Utah last night. We are now done with our honeymoon and I need to go about changing my name on all my credit cards, social security, IDs, etc.
We had a great time in Utah - although at the end of this long trip I am about 5 […]

By Claire -- 0 comments

September 22nd, 2007

New b5 Blogs!

My apologies to all the fabulous gals who just got new blogs launched. I have been so busy, I’ve neglected to mention some great new blogs in the Beauty and Style Channel.

First up is Style Tots, by Dexie of Style it Less and She Knows Best. She just wrote a post about cute little Suri […]

By Claire -- 2 comments

September 22nd, 2007

Good Calories, Bad Calories

I picked up this month’s Elle to read on the plane and was so excited to find an interview with low-carb enthusiast Gary Taubes. He’s written an extensive book called Good Calories, Bad Calories that is coming out on Tuesday and has been anxiously awaited by the low-carb community (including me!).
His claims are controversial, and […]

By Claire -- 1 comment

September 22nd, 2007

Wedded Bliss

Hey all, sorry for the lack of posts as of late (namely, this week). My new husband Matt and I have been having a great time on our honeymoon. We spent two nights at an inn in Gatlinburg, TN, right next to the Smoky Mountains. It was a gorgeous little place with a really homey […]

By Claire -- 0 comments

September 18th, 2007

Women’s Health Hits Newsstands Today

It’s that time of the month again, the day Women’s Health hits the newsstands. I’m definitely excited about getting my copy - what about you?
Here’s a couple features you can look forward to reading about:
If you’re in a relationship, you’ve probably noticed that your guy has a huge appetite. You name it, he wants to […]

By Claire -- 1 comment

September 14th, 2007

I’m Getting Married Tomorrow!

Gosh, it seems like just yesterday that my fiance Matt and I were meeting for the first time…in fact, it was 3 1/2 years ago! Our wedding is tomorrow, after a 2 1/2 year engagement. We’ve been engaged so long that I thought this day would never come, and strangely enough, I’m not even nervous.
I’ll […]

By Claire -- 4 comments

September 13th, 2007

You Heard It Here First - New Diet Dr. Pepper Flavor

Pssst…Guess what? Dr. Pepper is coming out with a new diet soda flavor - Chocolate Cherry. I heard it from a friend who stocks drinks and snacks for Pilot. After doing a little research I’ve found out that it’s coming out at the beginning of next year.
Canfield’s already makes a diet “chocolate fudge” soda that […]

By Claire -- 11 comments

September 12th, 2007

Biggest Loser/Wrigley’s Blog Tour Starts Here!

Hi everyone! Today I am doing the first stop of a blog tour that Wrigley’s and NBC’s The Biggest Loser have teamed up for. Below is an interview with Wrigley nutritionist Molly Gee, who has had 25 years of experience in nutrition and is a leader of the ADA (American Dietetic Association). She’s been quoted […]

By Claire -- 16 comments

September 11th, 2007

Spot Reducing: Fact or Fiction?

You’ve probably heard over and over that if you have a big stomach, you should do crunches. However, experts have made it clear that exercising one part of your body won’t result in targeted fat loss. You can do all the crunches you want, but the fat won’t go away without cardio and a proper […]

By Claire -- 3 comments