Feeling Full on a Diet

When calories are restricted, you want to make damn sure that anything you eat is going to be filling and also have some nutritional value.  If you are trying to get the majority of your calories from processed foods (including processed "health foods") you are going to be hungry all the time, not to mention severely lacking in micro nutrients...

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The End of the Beginning

Twelve weeks flew by like nothing.  I actually can't believe that this 12 Week Challenge is done.  I remember when I first started this I had big plans for what my celebration meal. I was going to have a big dirty Pizza Hut feast with some ice cream, and maybe have another foray into cheesecake town.  So, what ended up happening...

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What Is This All About?

The other night I went to a party, and got to see a lot of people that I haven't seen for a while (I moved). It was awesome to see everyone again, and I was blown away by how many people have actually been reading this blog, and following my 12 Week Challenge progress. A lot of people had words of encouragement, as well as some really good questions...

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How to Get Fat Fast

Last week was my birthday, and to celebrate, I feasted. I have eaten only healthy food since I started this 12 Week Challenge, and I was craving something greasy. I wound up sitting behind a table that was loaded with the likes of cheeseburgers, poutine, and nachos. It was glorious, and if there had been any long supressed cravings lurking about,...

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Why I Like Fasting

I started this 12 Week Challenge in the hopes of persuading you to try intermittent fasting.  I have changed my mind.  I don't think that you need to fast.  I do think that giving it a try is a good idea, but I'm not going to tell you that fasting is the only way. There are thousands of perfectly good ways to lose fat.  So,what...

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Booze

Losing fat, and getting in shape is going to require some will power and determination.  But, it doesn't have to come at the expense of your social life.  I like drinking.  Saturday night drinks have been a part of my life for a long time now, and I don't think that getting in shape should require locking yourself in a room for three...

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