I am a fat man. My name is Israel Lagares. I used to be the kind of guy that was always in shape: a gym rat. But over the last few years I have fallen off tremendously. This is my final attempt to ...
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Vitamins for Eyesight
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Israel L.
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Fact: Vitamin A is good for your eyesight. It contains retinoid, a group of compounds that has been proven to have a positive effect on vision, bone growth, and cell division amongst other things. Found in many vegetables and dairy products, Vitamin A is also referred to as anti-infective, because it strengthens the body’s immune system. A...
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Thanksgiving Binging…Get Over It!
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Israel L.
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As you may already know, it’s Thanksgiving today in the USA. For some it’s a time to share thanks with your friends and family, for some it’s a time to enjoy each others company, but for some like me, it’s a time to eat and then eat some more.I love eating. That is why I’ve had problems with my weight. Even when I w...
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5 Kick-Ass Workouts That Can Be Done In Under 8 Minutes
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Israel L.
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Time is of the essence. A cliche for sure, but oh so true. Not having the time to workout is one of the most common excuses people use to let their fitness levels deteriorate. The five workouts that follow will not only crank your metabolism into a fat burning furnace, but they can also be done in 8 minutes or less. Some of them much less.1....
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The Truth About Snacking
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Israel L.
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“Snacking” is a term which many people love to hate. It’s normally used to describe the hunger binges that many people (including the strictest of dieters) indulge in, and is something that has been seriously misinterpreted over the years. Heavily influenced by the media and reinforced by pushy diet groups, snacking has quickl...
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Walking For Lunch, or Any Other Down Time You Have
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Israel L.
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Want to get in some simple exercise that has great benefits? I have a solution for you…go for walks during your lunch break. It’s way better then sitting around eating. All you have to do is pack some sneakers, or comfortable footwear, and schedule a walk for your lunch hour.The AARP has a list of benefits that walking provides. Obv...
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Weight Loss in 5 Important Steps, Be Consistent
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Israel L.
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So, you need to lose a few pounds, eh? Well don’t we all, luckily managing that extra something on your stomach doesn’t have to be too much trouble by following a few careful but important steps.No more late eating. Seriously. Try to keep yourself from consuming foods or sweats past 9 p.m. or four hours before bedtime. This is crucia...
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Team Fat Man’s Prefontaine Wins a Medal…Boom!
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Israel L.
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This is the first of many Team Fat Man athlete contributed articles. Prefontaine, the first Team Fat Man athlete ever, ran a great race and finished in 12th place out of over 400 runners. Entering a race is big enough, but finishing so high (or finishing at all) is amazing. Congrats Prefontaine! You made Team Fat Man proud and that medal is pret...
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What Motivated Me to Blog About My Health
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Israel L.
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I was asked to make a video explaining what motivated me to start blogging about my health. It’s pretty simple really so I grabbed the video camera and made a quick video to blog it up. Enjoy! What motivates you?This is an article from FatManUnleashed.com's Healthy Weight Loss and Fitness Blog.What Motivated Me to Blog About My Health
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Explaining the ‘Mental’ Side of Weight-Loss
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Israel L.
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This is a guest article written by Dr. Michael A. Snyder, MD, FACS, creator of FullBar.The major barrier to weight loss is accepting the need to change your diet, behaviors, AND relationship with food. These changes require a commitment. And, all of us know that commitments are very difficult!!In life, there are very few life transforming commit...
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Runner’s Hangout - A Running Discussion Forum
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Israel L.
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Runner’s Hangout is a community focused on people who like to run or get started in running. There are useful links to check out other running web sites. They even have a supplements link to purchase different types of herbal supplements to aid you in your running. Keep in mind that this community website is still very new. On the other ha...
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Weight Lifting for Weight Loss, Fitness and Health
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Israel L.
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Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Zane. He runs a website called Best Diet Pills that provides consumers with no b.s. reviews of diets and diet pills.Weight Lifting for Weight Loss, Fitness and HealthIn addition to cardiovascular exercise activities, research reveals that weight lifting will also provide individuals with added we...
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What I Learned from the Tampa Bay Rays and the ALCS
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Israel L.
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I’m not a huge baseball fan, but I am a big sports/competition fan. So no matter what sport it is, when playoff time comes I become an instant fan of that sport. I was fortunate enough to attend game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in Tampa Bay where the Tampa Bay Rays were visited by the Boston Red Sox. It was a great ...
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Diet Food Delivery Review
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Israel L.
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DietFoodDelivery.org is a comprehensive guide informing you of the latest available diet food delivery services as well as an in depth look of each service they have listed. Each service has its own section with detailed information such as sample menus, special offers, testimonials, and a summary. You can compare diet programs and decide which ...
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Team Fat Man is Unleashed: Sponsoring Athletes
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Israel L.
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A few months ago I was talking to a buddy of mine that happens to be an avid runner. He is a mad man when he runs and I like to think that he kicks ass-phault (I saw that slogan on a shirt)! He is always talking about entering races, running times, and Gatorade. He even plans on running the upcoming Boston Marathon, as well as a few smaller loca...
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High Bad Cholesterol (LDL), But No Diabetes
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Israel L.
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A couple of weeks ago I went to a doctor to get my first full physical in 8 years. I’ve always felt pretty healthy, fat and all. But I’ve secretly been really scared of being diagnosed with diabetes, especially since a few of my family members have it. The results are in!After waiting for my blood work results I was told that I don&r...
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Rise in Obesity Related to Quick Weight Loss Diets?
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Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Andrew B. He writes at How To Stop Eating, a binge eating blog which contains tips to recovery from compulsive eating.Due to the increase of obesity in today’s society everyone is looking for quick weight loss. This is dangerous, and can lead to developing binge eating disorder. Eating di...
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My Daughter Out Ran Me, Teach Kids Health and Fitness
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Israel L.
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I recently wrote about how my wife kicked my butt in a some sprints. I guess it runs in the family because my 3 year old daughter out did me too. Ugh, I don’t know if I should be embarrassed or proud. What the heck, I’m gonna go with being proud.I had just finished a pretty decent workout when my daughter asked me to run around with ...
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Pushups: Another Reason to Not Email Anyone
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Israel L.
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My buddy Chato from Mental Health Humor put together another health cartoon. This time he pokes fun at my Blogger Proof Workout where I give advice on doing a certain amount of pushups for every email you send and receive. If you haven’t already, check it out. It’s a quick read.Imagine if you combine the Blogger Proof Workout with th...
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5 Steps for Moms to Get Rid of Pregnancy Weight
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Israel L.
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So 9 months (maybe more, maybe less) of sheer H-E double hockey sticks and sheer agony, you’re a proud new mommy. It’s a great thing and a time to celebrate, but once the hype dies down and you look at yourself…you wonder how the heck you are going to get rid of that belly?There are a few simple things post-pregnancy women can...
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I’m Done with Weekly Weigh-Ins and the Scale
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Israel L.
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I am officially done weighing-in on a weekly basis. After last Monday’s disappointing weigh-in where I only lost 1 lb, I have decided to stop focusing on the scale. Not reaching my goal of being under 300 lbs on Monday hit me real hard. I had been expecting to reach that milestone and when I didn’t, I felt like a failure. I know, I k...
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