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I am now steward for the Weight Issues channel, so if you're interested in this particular area and have any questions feel free to contact me.

I've written quite a few articles on diet, weight loss and weight issues, having some experience myself of gaining

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Predicting whether Labour will win the next election: 1 of 25
A sense of relief seemed to descend upon the country when Tony Blair finally decided to call it a day, and after his farewell tour' of the world, left Number Ten Downing Street. Finally, the days of Blair's hubris and the spin which characterised his ten year time at the top were coming to an end. Instead, we were getting not... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) The importance of history: 1 of 24
History is not only experienced on an individual basis, but also collectively. As individuals, we each have a past that has helped shape who we are today. Collectively, we have our own nation's history, and accounts of other nations' histories to look back on and examine. History enables us to recognise the shared past which ... More..
Business > Advertising Assessing advertising's influence on body image: 1 of 23
Advertising is primarily designed to sell a product, but advertisements do more than simply market a product, they also market a lifestyle. Advertisers want the audience to equate their product with success, so that they come to believe if they have that particular product they, too, will be regarded as successful. Humans are... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Negative effects of the Internet: 1 of 21
Technology has undoubtedly improved everybody's lives, making it is easier and quicker to perform certain tasks and generally contributing to a better standard of living. The internet is one invention which has transformed lives, and has had such a revolutionary impact that it has completely re-configured the way in which peo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Abolishment of the British monarchy: 2 of 41
There is a good chance that the existence of the 'British' monarchy may come to an end within the next few decades. This is mainly due to the resurgence of Scottish nationalism, and the likely outcome that Scotland will achieve independence some time in the future. If this were to happen, it would no longer possible for the m... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Avoid winter weight gain: 1 of 20
It is darker in the mornings and it gets darker earlier at night. The temperature outside has dropped and you have to force yourself to leave the warmth of your bed in order to get up. It is hardly surprising that so many people find themselves gaining weight over winter, as their activity levels seem to vary considerably dep... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Assessing the Americans' eating habits: 2 of 39
It is very easy to caricature American attitudes towards food and exercise because there have been so many documentaries and films showing us what a 'super-size' nation America is. America does everything bigger, better and cheaper, which clearly helps account for the huge rise in obesity levels over the past couple of decade... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How the media is altering our perception of beauty: 1 of 18
There have always been visual representations of beauty which have shifted over time. You only have to look at portraits and paintings from across the centuries to see how fashions and perceptions of beauty have altered. There is now a more pernicious state of affairs in how the perception of beauty is shaped because the mass... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How the media changes our perception of beauty: 1 of 17
The media has a considerable amount of influence over what is predominantly perceived to be beautiful in our society. A certain type of 'look' seems to be favoured by all different sections of the media, from highbrow television shows to downmarket men's magazines. Attractive women are seen to be long-limbed, slim, with flaw... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Walking for sanity: 2 of 33
How healthy a person is depends on more than just their physical well-being, since their mental state also determines their overall constitution. In order to remain healthy you need to follow the right diet, get enough exercise and sleep, and find ways of coping with stress. Walking is an excellent way of increasing or mainta... More..