Yuma couple shed 200 pounds together

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

It wasn't enough when her doctor told Wendy Beckers she would die if she didn't lose weight, but witnessing a near-death experience helped her and her husband, Marty, lose more than 200 pounds together.When Wendy and Marty Beckers first met in June 1... Full story

Visiting chef to veg out in Yuma

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

A Christian chef says that if Satan has a favorite culinary weapon, it's got to be cholesterol.Mark Anthony spent years working as chef to the stars, but these days he's serving a more celestial calling. Anthony now travels the nation sharing his Chr... Full story

Fattest to Fittest nearing finishing line

Teams reminded to weigh in, donate food

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Teams participating in Yuma's community weight-loss challenge head to the scales for the final time this week.After losing several tons so far, the 900-plus people in Fattest to Fittest: Yuma vs. Yakima Weight Loss Challenge are barreling toward the ... Full story

Trip to L.A. Fashion District set

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

Folks dropping pounds through the current weight-loss challenge will soon be needing some new britches.That's why a January bus trip is being planned to the popular Los Angeles Fashion District.Yumans involved in the community-wide challenge say peop... Full story

For a healthier pie, start by cutting the crust

BY JIM ROMANOFF, For The Associated Press

A slice of pie doesn't have to tip the scales of dietary regret. It just takes a little moderation and common sense.   Most obviously, take a small slice; most pies should serve at least eight people.   If there is a choice of fruit pie... Full story

Ideal nutrition shopping list for women

FROM STAFF REPORTS

A, C, and D are not just letters of the alphabet. In nutritional terms, they’re vital nutrients for women. These are vitamins found in healthy food choices are just one way that women can meet their special nutritional needs throughout life, ac... Full story

Tips to build physical wellness

FROM STAFF REPORTS

With this area's famous heat gone for a few months, experts on exercise say there's no better time to start a healthy wellness regiment.According to TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), physical wellness involves a healthy lifestyle that allows... Full story

Tips for weight loss

Here's a few tips to keep you on track with your weight loss goals: Eat a variety of foods, not just a few favorites. Ease into your exercise routine: Set small goals. Then build on them. Eat slower. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell ... Full story

Deciding which Thanksgiving dishes to make healthy

BY JIM ROMANOFF for The Associated Press

Serving a healthy Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to mean giving up that pumpkin pie or those buttery sweet potatoes. But it does involve making some trade-offs.The trick is knowing when the indulgence is worth it. Of course, this is somewhat subjec... Full story

Walk the Weight Off Saturday

BY DARIN FENGER, FEATURES EDITOR

Organizers of Yuma's weight-loss challenge want folks to hit the walking trail and "burn that butter" this Saturday.Walk the Weight Off, an event all about walking and wellness, is being put together in conjunction with the Fattest to Fittest: Yuma v... Full story

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