Article: The Science of Set Point at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

I recently listened to a TED Talk that focused on how your brain reacts to weight loss, and learned about the concept of a set point. The article below is an interesting idea on how to reset that point for permanent weight loss. It targets 10% weight loss annually. However, I believe my body effectively reset it's set point even losing more than that across a 6 month period in 2006. I have been able to return to the same lower weight even after two babies within two years!

http://www.bidmc.org/YourHealth/BIDMCInteractive/BreakThroughYourSetPoint/WeekOneTheScienceofSetPoint.aspx

Reducing Inflammation — The Natural Approach | Women to Women — Transforming women's health — naturally

A nice article on controlling inflammation.

http://www.womentowomen.com/inflammation/reducing-inflammation-the-natural-approach-2/

Allergies, Inflammation and Weight Control

Interesting article on the link between stress, weight, and allergies..

http://www.food-allergy.org/inflammation.html

Food Allergy Treatments for Children Show Promise - NBC News.com

Here's to hoping food allergy treatment becomes proven and available for everyone soon!

http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/food-allergy-treatments-children-show-promise-n145971

Strength Training and Weight Loss

Great article on why weight loss requires strength training, even in women and seniors:

http://www.naturalnews.com/011285.html

Exercise and the Brain

So, brawn and brains do go together. A great article, via my grandmother, pointed out that exercise (as well as sleep) can be important to overall intelligence. For a fun read, see:

Buff the Brain

Goal!

I finally hit my goal weight this week. It seemed to just melt off this week - fitting with the intensity of the heat outside. Maybe it baked off on my early evening walks!

Next goal - Shape up a bit more!