"I never gave up because I knew what I had done to my body by smoking and that I was the only one who could make it right."

Article Abstract:

The 29-year-old former heavy smoker realized the damage wrought by tobacco on her health when she developed bronchitis in 1995 and after a few days found herself unable to breathe. A healthful diet consisting of plenty of fruits and vegetables and exercise has enabled her to reach her ideal weight of 118 lbs. More importantly, her healthy lifestyle has made her happier.

Smoking, Esposito, Rosa

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"The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to make exercise a part of each day. I'll never love it, but I do love what it's done for my body."

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A daily dose of exercise has enabled 35-year-old Spicka to lose 40 lbs, gaining compliments from family and friends. She dabbled in weight training and walking, and removed high-fat foods from her diet. Although she still detests exercise and sports, she has realized that only daily exercise can fend off unwanted pounds.

Exercise, Spicka, Cindy

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Measuring up: how I lost 9 percent of my body fat in 24 hours

Article Abstract:

The measure of body fat is an important indication of physical fitness. However, results may vary, depending on the method of testing. A personal experience with three body-fat testing methods, in which the measurements varied from 11% to 20%, is described.

Measurement, Adipose tissues, Adipose tissue

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