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In Vegas, you can indulge in some of the seven deadly sins which might include lust, sloth, greed or gluttony.
Gamble into the wee hours of the morning, wander in a alcoholic haze, belly up to an over indulgent buffet or shop until your credit cards are maxed out. Las Vegas is a temptress. Be prepared [...]

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My First Kettlebell Workout

by Rob on January 22, 2008

Way (way, way, way) back in late Sept 2007 I did a podcast about the fact that I was about to begin kettlebell training. Darlene was in Peru at the time and I had purchased a 20 pound Kettlebell while I was waiting her return. I acquired a little health challenge while she [...]

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A comprehensive new report warns that medical evidence is stronger than ever that excess body fat increases a person’s risk for numerous cancers and provides this list of 10 recommendations for preventing cancer.
The report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund says there is also convincing evidence linking consumption [...]

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When do you make the final decision to take action on your weight? What’s the last straw that pushes you over the edge? What is your “warning weight”… the number that you set in your head that says “ok, gotta have a look at my training and my diet”? Is it when [...]

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Scott Tousignant, also know as the Fit Bastard interviewed me for an hour as part of his Unstoppable Fat Loss Interview Series. I’ve been listening to the other interviews when I go for my walks, as part of the 10,000 steps a day walking program.
Unstoppable Fat Loss is a series of interviews with 21 [...]

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Michael Moore dropped 30 pounds in three months by changing his diet, getting more sleep, hiring a personal trainer and walking 10000 steps a day.

Author, Film maker and Political Activist Michael Moore is about to release his newest project “Sicko“, a movie about the United States health care system and released 30 pounds prior to [...]

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I went out and bought a pedometer today. I got it from Mountain Equipment Co-op as I live just 2 blocks away. I picked up the Timex Digital Pedometer for $22 Canadian. It counts steps, calories and distance in either Km or Miles. It’s a lot smaller than I had figured [...]

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10,000 steps a day is supposed to be the required amount of walking required per day to keep healthy and fit while no other exercise is required. The program was first mentioned about 40 years ago in Japan and supposedly was not based on any research, but just a number they came up with. [...]

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