Archive for August, 2006

Enjoying your food

Monday, August 28th, 2006

I’ve had a discussion last night about food, what is healthy, and why people eat what they eat.
Half way in the discussion I noticed that some people eat because they have to eat. This makes me wonder. Surely we must enjoy the food we consume? Of course, we need to watch what we eat - [...]

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Soon one third of Brits will be fat

Monday, August 21st, 2006

Scary development if you ask me. According to a British government forecast, 1 in 3 of British people will be “dangerously fat”. The UK department of Health urges citizens to take their own responsibility in eating healthy, losing weight, and watching their health in general. US paediatrician Robert Lustig has not so long ago warned [...]

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Buying Fitness Equipment

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

I have been thinking of buying some new fitness equipment. A rowing machine looks really interesting to me as it trains basically all your important muscles, and makes you lose fat. Though not as effective as a home trainer for weight loss, this could be a great way to increase my “fitness” and allow me [...]

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Great American Weight Loss Challenge

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

Obesity in the US really is a serious problem, affecting millions of citizens. A 12-week weight loss program was set up and will be visiting various cities to attract candidates. In 12 weeks you will be taught how to lose weight the healthy way. The program is a mix of exercise and low-calorie food, but [...]

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Bad weather means more exercise

Friday, August 4th, 2006

Yes it’s true! The weather has been lousy the last 5 days. Not being able to enjoy the garden, or go shopping with my wife, I was confined to the house. What to do? Watch TV? Nah, there is nothing interesting on. Being a holiday I had plenty of time to do whatever I wanted. [...]

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