Author Archives: Alan

Spicy Food, So Many Benefits

Many people love spicy food (I know I do), but other than its delicious burn, it can have healthy passive attributes. For those who don’t know, Capsasin is the ingredient in many foods that make things spicy. Several peppers naturally … Continue reading

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Week 4 Contest Results!!!

Another week another comparison of everyone’s progress. It would appear that some contestants have not lost any weight but no one has gained any either, which is good news. So keep on trying to lose weight and check back frequently … Continue reading

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Week 4 Results Tonight!

I apologize for the delay in posting the contest results for week 4. They will be posted around 9pm tonight. I would like to request everyone be sure to submit their weights to fat@alanpwebb.com every Monday (Tuesday morning at the … Continue reading

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Coffee: Better For You Than You Think

Somewhere along the line coffee got a bad wrap as being “bad” for you. While not all the effects of coffee are positive (such as dehydration) the research continues on its benefits. According to Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD: “There … Continue reading

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It’s That Time Again….Weigh-Ins!

Hey all contestants! Please remember to weigh yourselves today and e-mail fat@alanpwebb.com with the results for the contest. As always, the results will be posted Tuesday evening. Good Luck everyone!

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An Even Newer Way To Access The Big Fat Weight-Loss Contest

There is even a newer and easier way to access the Big Fat Weight-Loss contest. I have purchased the domain www.fattyfatfatty.com making a total of 3 domains that lead to the blog. (http://fat.alanpwebb.com , http://www.fattyfatfatty.info) So check back frequently using … Continue reading

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Weight Loss:Men Vs Women

There is a common belief that men lose weight faster than women. But is this common belief true? The answer is yes…mostly. Men have a genetic advantage because we naturally have more muscle due to testosterone. There is also a … Continue reading

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Eat This Not That: 20 Worst Foods In America

There are a lot of bad foods out on the market, but which ones are the worst? Men’s Health’s ongoing series “EAT This NOT That” has compiled a list of the 20 worst foods in America and put them into … Continue reading

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Week 3 Weigh-In Results!!!

Well everyone, its that time again. First off I would like to welcome a new challenger to the contest making the final number of contestants 12! Registration is now officially closed to all new contestants, though we reserve the right … Continue reading

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A Few Good Things About Chocolate

For a lot of people chocolate is associated with cavities, empty calories, and sinful joy…but it can also help your body (in the right amounts)! An article from fitnessmagazine.com lists a few beneficial reasons to eat chocolate:   To kick … Continue reading

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