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When she hit 575 pounds, Tammey Burns tried to commit suicide. The attempt didn’t work, leaving the Missouri woman with no other choice but to finally lose the hundreds of pounds of fat that had robbed her of her life.
Once upon a time, your choice for a sugar substitute was pretty much limited to one product — saccharin, commonly sold as Sweet ’N Low. Twenty-four years after “the pink one” made its debut in 1957, aspartame (Equal or NutraSweet) was introduced, and 18 years after that, sucralose (Splenda) gained FDA approval. Various other no-cal or low-cal sugar substitutes have also been on the market, but none has ever come close to the popularity of the big three. Recently, however, a number of natural sweeteners have been giving those pink, blue and yellow packets a run for their money. With New Age-y names like PureVia, Truvia, ZSweet, Zerose and Xagave, it’s easy to be skeptical, but I think a few of these products may be here to stay.
On TODAY’s Backstage Diet series, nutritionist Joy Bauer is giving five TODAY crew members a diet makeover over the course of eight weeks. Here’s the menu — adapted from the New York Times best-seller “Joy’s LIFE Diet” — that she provided to the crew during week four of the program.
In her latest mission, TODAY’s nutritionist Joy Bauer tackles the eating habits of the show’s unsung heroes — the backstage crew. Some of the crew arrive as early as midnight to set up for the show and over time, those hours, coupled with hectic family lives, have left them packing on the pounds. To help get them back on track (and stop overdosing on fatty foods), Joy reworked their favorite lunch meals:
If you recently said so long to singledom, you might want to be on guard against a few extra pounds of pudge. A 2008 study from UNC Chapel Hill put some scientific might behind anecdotal stories that newlyweds pack on the pounds. Over the course of about five years, men who got married gained 6 more pounds, on average, than those who stayed single. Women made out even worse — those who said “I do” put on 9 more pounds than their counterparts who hadn’t settled down.
If you’re looking to shed some weight in 2009, it’s important to keep your guard up when dining out. Here are three tips that will help you cut out some of the most glaring diet offenders at your next restaurant outing without ruining all the fun.
All men and active women (women under 40 years of age who do 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least 6 days a week) may have unlimited lean protein (skinless poultry, fish and seafood, lean meat, egg whites and tofu) at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The No. 1 New Year's resolution in this country is to lose weight. If that's your goal, you're in luck, because the two people I'm about to introduce you to have done just that and more. By following my , they've lost weight and feel sensational! You may have read about Nick in my article in earlier this week.
If you're the parent of a fussy eater, you've probably done just about everything to get your child to eat nutritious foods. But your encouraging tactics for healthy eating could be backfiring. Nutritionist and TODAY contributor Joy Bauer offers solutions to pacify the picky eater.
Every diet starts with passion for action. It takes time and an ocean of emotional energy to face the reality of excess weight and admit the need for change. Because dieters believe that every encounter with food holds the potential for either accomplishment or diet disaster, they are always alert and on guard. People who have never had to lose weight don't understand how exhausting the process can be. Yes, downright exhausting.
You can almost hear the theme of JAWS playing in the background as the infamous craving approaches. You’ve eaten well all day, and then — BAM! — the craving strikes, and you head straight for the chips, ice cream and leftover spaghetti with meatballs.
Joy chat archive: Belly fat and quick meal tipsTODAY's nutrition and health editor shares her diet and exercise tips during a live chat on Wednesday, April 29, starting at 11:15 a.m.
Does dairy bloat? 5 diet myths debunkedHow safe are baby carrots? Just how damaging is yo-yo dieting? Are there specific foods that cause cellulite? TODAY nutrition and diet editor Joy Bauer helps separate fact from fiction.
Does dairy bloat? 5 diet myths debunkedHow safe are baby carrots? Just how damaging is yo-yo-dieting? Are there specific foods that cause cellulite? TODAY nutrition and diet editor Joy Bauer helps separate fact and fiction.
Suicidal at 575 pounds, she now weighs 165After decades of unsuccessful attempts to control her weight, 575-pound Tammey Burns was in such despair that she attempted suicide. But she survived and went on to lose 410 pounds without surgery. "Food was my drug of choice," she said.
Will the recession make you fat?TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shares four clever, practical tips to easily trim cash (and calories) off your grocery bill.
Will the recession make you fat?TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shares four clever, practical tips to easily trim cash (and calories) off your grocery bill.
Slurp up Joy's healthy veggie soupTry this nutritious, low-calorie soup as part of Joy's LIFE diet, a weight-loss plan that's designed to help keep you fit for good.
Comedian laughs off 162-pound lossAs 335 pounds, Van Corona's weight was not only affected his health, but also his comedy career. See the amazing before and after photos of the newest Joy Fit Club member and find out how he shed the pounds and finally pursued his goals.
Grandma sheds 140 pounds, wears size 0After being heavy her whole adult life and spending years unsuccessfully yo-yo dieting, Brenda Willis decided to take control of her weight. See the amazing before and after photos of the newest Joy Fit Club member and find out how she overcame her obstacles.
Once addicted to Dr. Pepper, she lost 117 lbs.On a daily basis, Kimmie Briley would drink more than 17 cans of Dr. Pepper and eat so much food that she thought she would vomit. Take a look at the amazing before and after photos of the newest Joy Fit Club member and find out how she overcame her poor eating habits.
Get fit! 4 weeks to a better bodyWant to be thinner, healthier and more energetic in less than a month? Joy Bauer provides simple strategies - from cutting calories at home to �boosting your metabolism - to help you lose weight fast.
To claim the limelight, actress loses 144 poundsHaving been teased for her weight as a child, Kymm Hansen grew into an insecure �adult who lacked the self-confidence to achieve her dreams. But when she realized she was nearly invisible at her drama school, she knew she needed a drastic change.
Once heckled at, overeater loses 177 poundsCalled "fatso" and "lard-butt," 49-year-old Lisa Griffis struggled with not only her 340-pound weight, but a fragile self-esteem. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member overcame her poor eating habits, reclaimed her self-confidence and fought her way to a healthy lifestyle.
Closet-eater shapes up, sheds 100 poundsAfter a decade of sneaking midnight snacks, 24-year-old Bianca Oros finally found the motivation to overcome her poor eating habits.? Find out how the newest member of the Joy Fit Club slimmed down from 282 pounds to lead a healthier lifestyle and reclaim her self-confidence.
Denied as mom's donor, she lost 114 lbs.When medical professionals informed 25-year-old Jenn Barton that she was too overweight to be considered as a kidney donor for her mother, she knew she needed to make a drastic change. Find out how the latest Joy Fit Club member finally shed the pounds and got in shape.
With one motto, heavy mom drops 105 poundsHaving been taught to always finish her plate, it took nearly three decades for the newest Joy Fit Club member to undo her childhood eating habits and live a healthier, more active lifestyle: "Exercise was a sin in my book," April Wood said.
Former Miss Teen ditches diets, drops 110 lbs.When Jill Cacciatore realized her life as a stay-at-home-mom involved gorging on homemade meals, she knew she needed to change to set a better example for her children.
Feel blue? Try leafy greens and other 'mood foods'From fighting off cranky behavior to preventing dementia, foods can have a powerful effect on your mental health. Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares what you should eat to improve your mood and brain function.
Former Miss Teen ditches diets, drops 110 lbs.When Jill Cacciatore realized her life as a stay-at-home-mom involved gorging on homemade meals, she knew she needed to change to set a better example for her children.
Nutrition SOS: Lose the beer belly, moreWhat's the best way to approach a diet? How many servings of fruit and vegetables should we really eat? TODAY nutrition editor Joy Bauer answers these reader questions and more.
Mom masters portion control, drops 262 poundsAfter decades of struggling with her weight and the physical limitations associated with it, 54-year-old Veolia Gibson decided to change her lifestyle. Find out she finally adopted a new healthy diet and got in shape.
Mom masters portion control, drops 262 poundsAfter decades of struggling with her weight and the physical limitations associated with her size, 54-year-old Veolia Gibson decided to change her lifestyle. Find out she finally adopted a new healthy diet, got in shape, and accomplished her goals.
Mom loses 140 pounds, finds self-confidenceAfter years of struggling with her weight and self-esteem, Kathy Stuart finally decided to get into shape so that she could be more active in her children's lives. Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club member shed the pounds and finally learned to love herself.
Get fit! 4 weeks to a better bodyWant to be thinner, healthier and more energetic in less than a month? Joy Bauer provides simple strategies to help you lose weight fast. God I can't stand this kind of crap, oh wait maybe I should save that for the comments.
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