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Centennial Park Hosts Nashville Food Truck Association Street Food Awards

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 Centennial Park is a favorite tourist attraction in Nashville, but for native Nashvillians, it conjures up memories of the old Harvey's Christmas displays, school field trips, and its bad reputation in the late 70s and early 80s. I had the occasion to visit Centennial Park yesterday with my friend Sharon when we kicked off the Labor Day Weekend by going to the Nashville Food Truck Association street food awards . Although the day was overcast at first and the weatherman had predicted possible showers, the sun was bright as the event got underway. It was a good day for sunscreen and for wearing a hat and sunglasses--I did all three. Food trucks of all kinds lined the roadway to the stage and people were in lines or sitting under trees everywhere to enjoy the food and music. Sharon and I waited for 1 1/2 hours in the line for the Grilled Cheeserie. While we waited for our grilled cheese sandwiches, a photographer with the Nashville Business Journal came by and snapped ou...

The Eating Sensibly Diet | Skin Health Beauty

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The Eating Sensibly Diet Dieting is almost a pastime with many people. Books, TV shows, and videos are devoted to teaching us how to eat. Do we really need a book or TV show to tell us how to eat sensibly? Read more at: The Eating Sensibly Diet | Skin Health Beauty Also see: Top 10 Signs You Are NOT Taking Weight Loss Seriously

Shocking obesity predictions in new Centers for Disease Control report

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Just so you know -- the guy in the middle is NOT A HEALTHY WEIGHT! Shocking obesity predictions in new Centers for Disease Control report While some Americans are living on the banks of Denial, clamoring for more plus-size models and happily fooled by vanity sizing , a new report released today from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that a shocking 42% of our country's population will be obese by 2030. The report, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, was released at the CDC's Weight of the Nation conference. via Shocking obesity predictions in new Centers for Disease Control report - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner 

Health & weight: What's wrong with plus-size models?

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Health & weight: What's wrong with plus-size models? There has been a move in recent years to "normalize" obesity. This comes from the camp of those who ignore their body mass index , who are fooled by vanity sizing , who believe Marilyn Monroe would be a size 12 (or larger) today, and who want to see more plus-size models. Continue reading on Examiner.com Health & weight: What's wrong with plus-size models? - Nashville Skiin, Health & Beauty Examiner via Health & weight: What's wrong with plus-size models? - Nashville Skin Care | Examiner.com .