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I started playing ping pong at lunch to help boost my energy, and found it great. However I constantly got disparaging remarks from people about ‘having too much fun’ while at work. Here’s an About.com article that links to a study that talks about the positive impact midday exercise has on employee productivity.

Netsweat is right, fitness should be more fun! That’s why I’m about to go outside and play some ultimate frisbee with people.

Rudd Soundbites points out that when sugar is taken away from animals on a high-sugar diet their brains display the same symptoms of withdrawal as animals having their morphine taken away.
Are we addicted to sugar?

Starling Fitness says Kelly Clarkson is NOT Fat. Vitamin Water wanted to use her in an ad campaign, but said she had to lose weight first. Certainly a sign of the completely out-of-whack perceptions the entertainment industry has, as I would agree that Kelly is far from what.
What do you think?

Living La Vida Low Carb is pointing out a site that will help you find a weight loss buddy. Partnering up for accountability is a great way to keep you on the path to losing weight, it’s certainly worth a close check out.

Diet Blog talks about how much more often she’s seeing motorized scooters being used and wonders if they’re being adopted by more than just the disabled. Just in the small mid-west town I live in I’ve seen a number of kids buying electric bikes, forgoing the health and benefits of a regular bike. Seems a [...]

2nd Wind Fitness has a look at some new health statistics that just came out and offers some thoughts about what causes the high rates of obesity throughout the country:
Americans eat 5-10% fewer calories than 20 years ago, yet weigh approximately 5 pounds more.
In the U.S., 50 million men and 60 million women ages 18-79 [...]

Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb points out that Bravo has a new show that shows what goes on behind the scenes at a gym where stars and models get whipped into shape.

Fitness web lists some energy boosting tips, here’s one I really like:
Think Fruit
You may crave a quick sugar fix from a candy bar but opt for a piece of fresh fruit instead. Not only will it be sweet but it will contain healthy nutrients and vitamins as well.

Congratulations to Low Carb Dave who is celebrating his 1 year anniversary of losing weight through a low carb diet, and who has lost 130 pounds doing it. Living La Vida Low Carb has the write up as well.