She is best known as a singer in the pop group, Wilson Phillips, and for her ongoing struggle with her weight. Carnie Wilson lost 150 pounds after she had gastric bypass surgery in 1999. But she recently gained back about 70 pounds after two pregnancies. This week, she goes to Dr. Mehmet Oz for help.

Wilson tells FatFighterTV, “I’m not having health problems right now. I am in great health, so I think this is just about improving my health where it is right now.”

But when she turns to Dr. Oz to talk about her struggles with weight, she is surprised to learn her health is not so great. See the clip here.

Watch Wilson on the Dr. Oz Show this Thursday, February 5 as she talks about her addictions to both food and alcohol, and find out what’s next in her weight loss journey.

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Here’s another example of the serious toll the obesity epidemic is taking on children’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says one in five teens in the U.S. has unhealthy cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease in adults. The CDC found the heavier teens were, the more likely they were to have high cholesterol, but even 14 percent of teenagers who were at a normal body weight had unhealthy levels.

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As obesity rates in children ages 2-19 soar to nearly 18 percent, experts urge physicians to take action. The United States Preventive Services Task Force stresses doctors should screen children and teens between 6 and 18 years for extra weight. The group says those who are found to be obese based on their body mass index (BMI) should be referred to a program that includes dietary advice, exercise, and behavioral counseling to help them lose weight.

Do you think doctors should screen kids for obesity?

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Do you go overboard with all the wining and dining this time of year… then dread wearing that oversized fuzzy sweater during the holidays? Not this year! Band together with our friends over at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? to maintain your weight or lose a few by December 25. Yes, you can do it!

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Yes, it’s true. Fruit flies are packing on some weight. A new study from the University of Utah shows fruit flies can have high cholesterol and become obese just like we can – by eating a diet that’s too rich in fats. Researchers hope their findings can help them learn more about how people gain weight.

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All football players may be big, but a new study finds only linemen are obese. The report also shows linemen on a Division I college football team are more likely than the other players to have high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and other weight-related health problems.

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Ever wonder how some people can work at sinful bakeries AND stay thin? Rebecca at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? finds out how two cupcake store owners do it… too funny! Now I know the trick.

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Remember the book, French Women Don’t Get Fat? Sadly, things have changed. A new report shows 15.1 percent of France’s women are obese and another 26 percent are overweight. Researchers say the average French person has gained almost 7 pounds over the past 12 years, and part of the reason is a change in eating habits and more fast food restaurants in the country.

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Over at Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat?, they are traveling into the future and playing mind games. It’s all about pretending to be at your weight/fitness goal. Why on earth would you do that? Find out here!

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