http://www.mail.com/subjects/1958-diet-exercise.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/1958-diet-exercise.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2098168-special-churns-products-brand-evolution.html NEW YORK (AP) — Special K was once just a line of cereals. Today, it's a diet food empire. The brand first hit shelves in 1955 as a no-frills breakfast alternative but now caters to dieters who see its airy chips and pastries as a way to beat cravings and lose weight. And this summer, Kellogg Co. is building on its biggest moneymaker with a "hot cereal" c... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:58:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2098168-special-churns-products-brand-evolution.html 2013-05-20T17:58:36Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html ROME (AP) — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creatin... Mon, 13 May 2013 15:14:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2081864-un-eat-insects-good-you-good-world.html 2013-05-13T15:14:46Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2074962-kuwait-launches-sports-clubs-women.html KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Muneera al-Shatti has loved playing basketball since she was a child but it wasn't until Thursday that she had chance to show off her skills at a public arena in Kuwait. As part of a new initiative launching sports leagues for women, al-Shatti and her teammates from Salwa Al-Sabah club downed Qadsiya club 63-13 in a game that attracted ... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:31:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2074962-kuwait-launches-sports-clubs-women.html 2013-05-09T21:31:37Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069648-christies-surgery-highlights-weight-loss-options.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Weight-loss surgery such as the type that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie underwent may not just improve people's waistlines, but their health. Obesity causes or worsens myriad health problems, from diabetes to heart disease, severe sleep apnea to arthritic knees. Christie has revealed that after struggling with his weight for 20 years an... Wed, 08 May 2013 14:17:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2069648-christies-surgery-highlights-weight-loss-options.html 2013-05-08T14:17:41Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2070518-guide-to-nj-gov-christies-weight-loss-surgery.html New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican who is seen as a possible presidential candidate for 2016, said Tuesday that he underwent a procedure in February to have a band implanted around his stomach in February in an effort to lose weight. A look at the procedure, his decision, and what it might mean: THE SURGERY... Wed, 08 May 2013 06:49:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2070518-guide-to-nj-gov-christies-weight-loss-surgery.html 2013-05-08T06:49:44Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068128-bit-slimmer-christie-weight-loss-surgery.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie, who once famously called himself "the healthiest fat guy you've ever seen," disclosed Tuesday he had secretly undergone weight-loss surgery, a major new step by the potential Republican presidential contender to address both his health and a political vulnerability. The stakes are high for Christie, with medical pr... Tue, 07 May 2013 22:52:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2068128-bit-slimmer-christie-weight-loss-surgery.html 2013-05-07T22:52:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2043352-pro-kremlin-youth-hunt-spice-pushers.html MOSCOW (AP) — Two men in their early twenties lie face down in the snow, hands tied behind their backs, heads doused with dark red paint. A dozen young men, some wearing surgical masks, wreck a car with hammers and axes. One sets fire to a plastic bag filled with a greenish powder and a stack of cards that read: "Aroma. Smoking mixes." The powder is a syn... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:20:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2043352-pro-kremlin-youth-hunt-spice-pushers.html 2013-04-25T13:20:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2038078-feds-delay-policy-to-allow-small-knives-planes.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Airline passengers will have to leave their knives at home after all. And their bats and golf clubs. A policy change scheduled to go into effect this week that would have allowed passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners will be delayed, federal officials said Monday. The delay i... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:25:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2038078-feds-delay-policy-to-allow-small-knives-planes.html 2013-04-23T01:25:05Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2035164-palestinians-hold-bethlehem-marathon.html BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Hundreds of people on Sunday took part in the West Bank's first marathon, looping around the biblical city of Bethlehem four times on a course that was limited by the confines of Israel's sprawling separation barrier. The race was meant as a political statement as much as a sporting event. One participant wore a T-shirt honorin... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:11:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2035164-palestinians-hold-bethlehem-marathon.html 2013-04-21T19:11:44Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2009926-boxers-work-to-knock-parkinsons-symptoms.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Mary Yeaman was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, she could barely bring herself to leave her house. Her muscles were weak, and she was having a hard time coping. "I've always done sports and stuff like that, and it was getting to be too much just sitting and doing nothing," she said. In 2007, she found Rock Steady Boxin... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:32:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2009926-boxers-work-to-knock-parkinsons-symptoms.html 2013-04-10T17:32:55Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1995214-michelle-obama-challenges-kids-with-lunch-contest.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Children from across the nation will rub elbows with Michelle Obama and dine off fine china in the East Room of the White House this summer as part of a contest to promote healthy eating. The first lady is asking children ages 8 to 12 and their parents to create nutritious lunch recipes that represent each of the food groups for "The Hea... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:20:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1995214-michelle-obama-challenges-kids-with-lunch-contest.html 2013-04-03T14:20:55Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1994172-samoa-airline-introduces-pay-by-weight-pricing.html PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) — A tiny Samoa airline is giving passengers a big reason to lose weight: tickets sold not by the seat, but by the kilogram. Samoa Air planned on Wednesday to start pricing its first international flights based on the weight of its passengers and their bags. Depending on the flight, each kilogram (2.2 pounds) costs 93 cents t... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:39:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1994172-samoa-airline-introduces-pay-by-weight-pricing.html 2013-04-03T04:39:38Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1982468-lululemon-downward-dog-required-returns.html NEW YORK (AP) — No "downward-facing dog" is required. Lululemon said Wednesday that no demonstrations of yoga or any other positions are needed to return the pricey black yoga pants that the company pulled from shelves last week after finding that they were too sheer. "We do not require guests to demonstrate the sheerness of their bott... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:51:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1982468-lululemon-downward-dog-required-returns.html 2013-03-27T20:51:01Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1980628-judge-judys-son-da-embroiled-ny-rape-case.html A suburban district attorney who is the son of TV's "Judge Judy" is being accused of interfering in a child rape case in which the suspect is his personal trainer and recently lived with him. Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy has recused himself from the investigation of Alexandru Hossu, but the local sheriff claims Levy is still involved. "He is ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:45:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1980628-judge-judys-son-da-embroiled-ny-rape-case.html 2013-03-26T20:45:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979306-usda-expanding-program-to-fight-rural-poverty.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal program intended to reduce poverty and improve life in rural areas through better access to federal funding is expanding to six states, officials said Tuesday. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack traveled to South Carolina to announce the expansion of the so-called StrikeForce initiative, which already operates in 10 state... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:34:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1979306-usda-expanding-program-to-fight-rural-poverty.html 2013-03-26T17:34:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1978410-us-military-guantanamo-hunger-strike-edges-up.html MIAMI (AP) — More prisoners have joined a hunger strike at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, officials said Monday, as defense lawyers expressed alarm about one of the most sustained protests at the base in several years. There are 28 prisoners on hunger strike, up from 21 a week earlier, including three who were hospitalized for dehydration fro... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:44:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1978410-us-military-guantanamo-hunger-strike-edges-up.html 2013-03-25T20:44:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1975678-joe-weider-fitness-mentor-to-schwarzenegger-dies.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Weider, a legendary figure in bodybuilding who helped popularize the sport worldwide and played a key role in introducing a charismatic young weightlifter named Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world, died Saturday. He was 93. Weider's publicist, Charlotte Parker, told The Associated Press that the bodybuilder, publisher and promoter di... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:10:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1975678-joe-weider-fitness-mentor-to-schwarzenegger-dies.html 2013-03-23T23:10:22Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1969750-lululemons-yoga-pants-miscue-to-hurt-2013.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Lululemon's popular black yoga pants will have to sit tight. Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives told investors Thursday the company still hasn't determined the cause behind the too-sheer yoga garb that had to be pulled off shelves and online over the weekend. And officials declined to say when the items would be back in its stores. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:30:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1969750-lululemons-yoga-pants-miscue-to-hurt-2013.html 2013-03-22T00:30:01Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1965484-see-through-yoga-pants-pain-lululemon.html NEW YORK (AP) — Lululemon has yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves and online after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too much of its loyal customers. The see-through yoga garb is the latest in a series of quality glitches that threatens to alienate the retailer's hardcore fan base, which has so far been more than willi... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:26:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1965484-see-through-yoga-pants-pain-lululemon.html 2013-03-19T22:26:11Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1964468-lululemon-pulls-yoga-pants-too-revealing.html NEW YORK (AP) — Lululemon has yanked its popular black yoga pants from store shelves after it found that the sheer material used was revealing too much of its loyal customers. The company insisted it had not changed the specifications for the clothing, but is warning of a shortage of the extraordinarily popular clothing items, which make up make up about ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:26:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1964468-lululemon-pulls-yoga-pants-too-revealing.html 2013-03-19T15:26:06Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama praised the food industry on Friday for its efforts to market healthier foods but said more needs to be done. At a speech before a childhood obesity summit, the first lady encouraged the industry to put better labels on food, limit marketing of unhealthy foods, and do more to promote healthy foods. She invoked her pre-Whit... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:25:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1941674-lady-pushes-food-industry.html 2013-03-08T20:25:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1938288-cash-bribe-dieters-to-lose-weight-study-finds.html Willpower apparently can be bought. The chance to win or lose $20 a month enticed dieters in a yearlong study to drop an average of 9 pounds — four times more weight than others who were not offered dough to pass up the doughnuts. Many employers, insurers and Internet programs dangle dollars to try to change bad habits like smoking or not exercising, but ... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:18:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1938288-cash-bribe-dieters-to-lose-weight-study-finds.html 2013-03-07T16:18:28Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1935220-people-pooches-team-up-to-fight-flab-ill-gym.html CHICAGO (AP) — Can't get rid of that paunch? A Chicago-area gym suggests working out with your pooch. K9 Fit Club offers bow wow boot camps and other classes for people and their puppies to exercise together in Chicago and nearby Hinsdale, Ill. The fitness center opened last year after founder Tricia Montgomery exercised with her dog and lost 130 pounds. ... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:45:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1935220-people-pooches-team-up-to-fight-flab-ill-gym.html 2013-03-06T11:45:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1921894-video-maine-zumba-teacher-cash-sex.html ALFRED, Maine (AP) — The jury in the trial of an insurance agent charged with promoting prostitution watched a 45-minute video Thursday showing a sexual encounter between a Zumba fitness instructor and a man who left cash on her massage table. Jurors also viewed video chats indicating defendant Mark Strong Sr. was familiar with the sexual encounters featu... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:12:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1921894-video-maine-zumba-teacher-cash-sex.html 2013-02-28T22:12:19Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1918260-michelle-obama-highlights-obesity-progress-ms.html CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — Michelle Obama on Wednesday congratulated this Southern state for a more than 13 percent drop in its child obesity rates, saying its example should inspire the rest of the country. It's the reason she made Mississippi the first stop on a two-day tour to promote her signature effort, the anti-childhood obesity campaign she launched th... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:47:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1918260-michelle-obama-highlights-obesity-progress-ms.html 2013-02-28T01:47:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1914726-mediterranean-style-diets-to-cut-heart-risks.html Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related problems, especially strokes, in older people at high risk of them. The study lasted five years and involved about 7,500 people in Spain. Those who ate ... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:32:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1914726-mediterranean-style-diets-to-cut-heart-risks.html 2013-02-25T19:32:03Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1904830-california-school-district-sued-yoga-program.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — An attorney representing a family bent out of shape over a public school yoga program in the beach city of Encinitas filed a lawsuit Wednesday to stop the district-wide classes. In the lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court, attorney Dean Broyles argued that the twice weekly, 30-minute classes are inherently religious, in violation of ... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:18:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1904830-california-school-district-sued-yoga-program.html 2013-02-21T02:18:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1903348-time-to-eat-breakfast-drink.html BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — If you don't have time to sit down for a bowl of cereal in the morning, companies are hoping you'll want to drink your breakfast. As companies struggle to grow cereal sales in the U.S., Kellogg and General Mills are preparing to roll out breakfast drinks. At an industry conference Wednesday, Kellogg CEO John Bryant said one way the... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:45:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1903348-time-to-eat-breakfast-drink.html 2013-02-20T16:45:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1902546-teachers-ditch-student-desk-chairs-yoga-balls.html WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — In 11 years of teaching, ditching students' desk chairs in favor of yoga balls is one of the best decisions Robbi Giuliano thinks she ever made. Replacing stationary seats with inflatable bouncers has raised productivity in her fifth-graders at Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School, making students better able to focus on lessons w... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:39:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1902546-teachers-ditch-student-desk-chairs-yoga-balls.html 2013-02-20T14:39:38Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1885432-rio-teacher-to-prove-gringos-samba-too.html RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With their gyrating hips and feet that move so fast they dissolve into a blur, samba instructor Carla Campos' students are barely distinguishable from the swarms of scantily clad dancers in Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parades. What's make them different is where they come from: abroad. While non-Brazilians have long shelled out hundred... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1885432-rio-teacher-to-prove-gringos-samba-too.html 2013-02-12T12:08:00Z