In “How Congress Fights The Weight Problem” by A.E. Hotchner in the January 4th, 1959 issue of “This Week Magazine”… Read more The US Government Watched Its Figures in 1959
Tag: Weight Loss
1950s “Don’ts For Dieters” Booklet: Advice from the Stars
Here are some wise Hollywood “diet don’ts” followed by their own “dos” from Alfred Hitchcock and Doris Day found in… Read more 1950s “Don’ts For Dieters” Booklet: Advice from the Stars
1950s Vintage Diet Treasury Booklet: Ten Helpful Hints
Here is a list of ten helpful dieting tips from the 1950s, published by Esquire:
Weight Watchers Before & After 1973
From inside the 5th anniversary Weight Watchers of Arizona booklet featuring recipes from executive chef, Franco Palumbo, “The chef who… Read more Weight Watchers Before & After 1973
1970s Bridget’s Diet Game
Groovy graphics and the perils of eating too many calories are illustrated on this unusual vintage board game published by… Read more 1970s Bridget’s Diet Game
1950s “Tubby Hubby” Diet Booklet
As you can see, this rare little vintage diet booklet by Josephine Lowman has spent a lot of time in… Read more 1950s “Tubby Hubby” Diet Booklet
Fact or Fiction: “You’re fat because you eat too much.”
Let me know in the comments if you agree or disagree with this, and why or why not. Page from… Read more Fact or Fiction: “You’re fat because you eat too much.”
Sylvia of Hollywood: Chill Out
Successful weight loss and overall well-being requires that we practice stress reduction. If you’re stressed it will be more difficult… Read more Sylvia of Hollywood: Chill Out
No More Alibis!
Are you one of the millions of people whose resolution for the New Year is to lose weight? Are you… Read more No More Alibis!
Joe Bonomo: Beautify Your Figure
Joe Bonomo, a mid-century Hollywood fitness and beauty expert published numerous booklets and workbooks on how to achieve health and… Read more Joe Bonomo: Beautify Your Figure
Diet or Die: The Dolly Dimples Weight Reducing Plan
Celesta “Dolly Dimples” Geyer’s reflections on life as the circus side show “fat lady” and her quest to save her… Read more Diet or Die: The Dolly Dimples Weight Reducing Plan
1950s “Shape your figure tomorrow” Diet Booklet
This vintage booklet published in 1955 by the National Dairy Council offers basic diet advice: Cut back your calories and… Read more 1950s “Shape your figure tomorrow” Diet Booklet
