ATLANTA (AP) -- New health statistics show that nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese -- much more than other major racial or ethnic groups. And that gap exists in most states.
JACKSONVILLE-- We're kicking off something new at First Coast News. Between now and July 31st we are looking for 12 finalists for our Kick It Up First Coast Biggest Loser Contest.
ADVANCE, N.C. -- The way Carolyn Thurmond figures it, she lost almost 30 pounds in five months, and she spent less than $1 a day to do it. Thurmond, 42, who home-schools her three children in Advance, N.C., weighed 192 pounds in December 2007 and was having foot problems, heart palpitations and frequent fatigue. She saw a photo of herself and says: "I was horrified. I looked like someone blew me up. My face looked so fat."
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- In this country, we spend big money on fast food. Some Americans though don't really know what they're getting when they place that order.
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The New Year is just around the corner, and First Coast News would like to know what you want to change in your life for 2009. Tell us your New Year's resolution by clicking here.
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