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A "From Me to Oprah" Farewell

As one year ends and another begins, I’m taking this opportunity to say goodbye to my “From Me to Oprah” blog posts that began 12 months ago on The ZIED GUIDE. In all honesty, I have no idea if Oprah read all, or even one, of these posts. While they… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: Why Should We Care How Much Bristol Palin Weighs?

The other day, I was called by a reporter from the New York Daily News to comment on why Bristol Palin appeared to have gained weight despite burning tons of calories during her stint on ABC’s popular show, Dancing With The Stars.
As a registered dietitian and past spokesperson for… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: Lost Weight? 5 Ways To Keep It Off For Good

If you recently lost weight—even just a few pounds, or upwards of 20 to 50 pounds or more—chances are you’re enjoying the glory many of us feel when we fit better into our clothes, can buy a smaller jeans size, see a number on the scale that seemed to have… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: 8 Secrets For A Healthier Life

As a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, wife, and mother of two boys, I have always tried to live a good, mostly healthy life. Since this is the second week of a New Year, and many of you are tackling your unhealthy habits (including overeating and underexercising) head on, I… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: What's Your Bikini?

I finally did it…I bought a bikini for the first time in I don’t even know how many years. While I consider myself active and fit (relatively speaking, of course..I can’t climb mountains, or run marathons, but I do sweat when I exercise several times a week), my body is far from perfect. Part… Read More

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From Me To Oprah: Shock And Pour; Soda And Obesity

For this week’s From Me to Oprah: Weekly Tips for Managing Weight and Life,  I decided to weigh in on the latest ad from the New York City Department of Health. In this 30-second video called “Are You Pouring on the Pounds?”  a man is shown drinking globs of what’s… Read More

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From Me to Oprah: Tips for Managing Weight & Life

Several months ago, I was fortunate enough to meet and spend a few minutes with Oprah. Meeting her and speaking with her was a lifelong dream of mine, and I am still overwhelmed that we had the unique opportunity to stand face to face.
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