Eating disorders tough to overcome
BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer I n 1983 the music of the popular brother-and-sister duo who called themselves The Carpenters came to an end when Karen Carpenter’s heart stopped beating at the age of 32 due to anorexia and years of laxative abuse. read more

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This is the dumbest thing we’ve ever done. We tried to eat what Michael Phelps eats in a day, split up amongst three people. Kevin eats breakfast, Rich eats lunch, Kyle eats dinner. 12000 calories. The daily recommended number of calories for a normal person is 2000. Phelps is a machine. Never mind the 8 gold medals. Kevin had breakfast, which was: Three egg sandwiches A five-egg omelet A bowl of oatmeal (Phelps eats grits) Three slices of French toast Three chocolate chip pancakes Two cups of coffee Kyle had lunch: One pound of pasta Two ham sandwiches One protein/energy shake Rich had dinner: One pound of pasta A large supreme pizza One protein/energy shake Note: You can watch a higher resolution (in HD) version of this video here: www.vimeo.com

Forget deprivation, diet books focus on healthy eating
New weight loss plans offer different approaches to slimming without feeling hungry

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Chelsea Wellness Center offers tips for healthy holiday eating
Many Americans view the holiday season as a green light to splurge on excessive portions of holiday fare including dips, casseroles, and cookies. Holiday parties and family gatherings feature tasty treats that can contribute to overeating and an expanding waistline. The Chelsea Wellness Center can help keep you on track.

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