Information and opinions on health from Jill Knapp at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/809581/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/809581/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/809581/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/809581/87063/tips-weight Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:12:02 -0400 Jill Knapp Tips for Weight loss 1. What ever you do don’t starve yourself! Eating too few calories can really slow your metabolism, making it even harder to burn fat.2. Eat often. Aim for 5-6 smaller meals a day. This will keep your metabolism moving along. It also can help level blood sugars.3. Be consistent! Exercise at least 5-6 days a week to optimize weight loss. Working out sporadically will have little or no effect and defeats the purpose.4.... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/809581/87063/tips-weight http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/809581/86092/competed Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:43:25 -0400 Jill Knapp   What a great way to celebrate some major changes I have made in my life. Competing in the Mrs. Idaho Pageant was a great way to share  my story and help others.   Here is my story.I was pregnant with my 3rd child at age 37. I went in for my normal check up. As I stepped on the scale and noticed I had a 10 pound weight gain. I simply could not believe my eyes. The nurse softly said do you have diabetes? I said NO!! She then... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/809581/86092/competed