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ATIO Summer Quick Fix Challenge #1: The 'diet' foods that will ruin your diet

Posted: May 5th 2008 6:10AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: ATIO: Summer Quick Fix Challenge

There are a few diet truths out there: Fruit and veggies are good, excessive fat and calories are bad. But when food manufacturers are looking to make a profit, these truths can sometimes be blurred and exploited. That's why you need to be your own diet detective.

Don't worry -- we're here to help you figure out what's actually good for your waistline and what's not. AOL Body recently revealed the most common diet food imposters. What made the list? Here are a few:

  • 'Real Fruit' Juice. Don't believe the name -- it's mostly just sugar, and can run you up to 300 calories.
  • Chicken and Turkey Hot Dogs. They have just as much fat as regular ones.
  • Sugar-free Sweets. Sugar-free stuff still has calories -- the only difference? The calories come from sugar alcohols instead.
So here's your first Summer Quick Fix Challenge:

What 'diet' foods are ruining your diet? How can you eliminate them from your diet? Think about it, share it with us, and then take action!

We'll be checking back in with you on Wednesday. Until then, happy slimming!

12 "healthy" foods that really aren't:



Why? Click to find out!

Introducing America Takes It Off: Summer Quick Fix Challenge

Posted: May 1st 2008 6:01AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: ATIO: Summer Quick Fix Challenge

Now that we're into May, there's no doubt that spring is springing. You'll need to dig out a few things: The barbecue, the lawnmower, the sun dresses, the flip flops, and perhaps most frighteningly, the bathing suit. Yes, that's right -- all the failed post-Christmas promises will reveal themselves with a vengence when you step out of the cabana for the first day on the beach. But don't fret -- it's not too late to do something about it.

We're teaming up with our friends at AOL Body to bring you America Takes It Off: Summer Quick Fix Challenge. Each week, we'll offer you tips and tricks to get you looking your best in time for summer. Watch for these great upcoming features:

Are you ready to take on the challenge and welcome a new you in time for summer? Yeah, we thought so. We'll see you back here on Monday, May 5th for our first Summer Quick Fix Challenge.




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