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Archive for February, 2010

20 Reasons to Lose 20 pounds

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

As if you really needed to be given more reasons than you already know, MEN’S HEALTH put out this handy little LIST OF REMINDERS why it’s STILL the best idea you ever had.

Like this gruesome gem:

“Twenty pounds of warm human fat can refill every bottle in an empty case of beer, with enough left over to fill your blender.”

Mediterranean Diet

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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I am not really an advocate of any dogmatic style of eating. I tend to look for what I know to be healthy and keep the nasty stuff (meaning sugary/oily snacks) down to a minimum. But The Mediterranean Diet does have a lot going for it. It’s high in fiber, vitamins and minerals and good fats, and low in animal products. Take a look at THIS ARTICLE ON CNN

If you’re looking for something new that is NOT a crash diet, but a whole new way of looking at eating, this might be for you.