3 Reasons Why Social Media Makes You Fat & Depressed
Social media is bad for your health: OK, I know you’ve already heard about the dangers of social media, but it’s important to keep the conversation going. I mean, it took a long time for people to
How Many Weight Watchers Points in Pizza? (Holy Smart Points!)
Weight Watchers points in a slice of pizza? Pizza as we know it originated in Naples in the 18th Century, and was a “food of the working class,” looked down upon by the wealthy as a crude meal sold
Weight Watchers for Men: How to Lose (Weight) Like a Man!
Weight Watchers plans for men? In the 1960’s WW founder Jean Nidetch began inviting her female friends to her house to discuss how to best lose weight. These were the first Weight Watchers meetings, and
How Many Calories Do You Have to Burn to Lose 1 Pound? (Not 3500!)
Here’s how many calories you have to burn to lose a pound of fat: In 1958 Dr. Max Washnofsky wrote a paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition stating that a pound of body weight
First McDonalds TV Commercial w/ Ronald McDonald (So Creepy!)
First ever commercial for McDonalds: If you’re looking for a way to scare your kids straight into eating healthy, this original McDonalds commercial might help. Apparently that’s the
McDonalds Menu: 1950’s Portions vs. Today (Shocking!)
McDonald portion sizes 50’s vs now: McDonalds opened their first restaurant in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois, and they offered only 9 menu items! Although the current menu varies by region and restaurant
17 Lucky Strike Ads: The ‘Smoking Diet’ for Weight Loss?
“Facts are irrelevant. What matters is what the consumer believes.” – Seth Godin
Smoking cigarettes gained popularity throughout the 20th Century until sales peaked in the mid-1960’s when it was
Vintage Fat-Shaming Ads from Ry-Krisp (So Bad!)
Vintage fat-shaming ads – Ry-Krisp was a brand of rye crackers and bread that launched in 1905. While their early ads appealed to Scandinavian immigrants who found comfort in eating the