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You have seen the late night work-out commercials saying things like, "Just 20 minutes a day" or something like that, and you too can look and feel this good. I'm like "20 minutes?...  that's quality nap time baby!"

I've been playing the piano since I was about 6 years old.  I still don't really think I play it correctly, and that's using ALL of my digits.  You have to see this kid.  Talk about overcoming the odds!

Just the other day I was complaining about not being able to get to the gym and not even knowing where to start with balancing my diet. The other night i couldn't sleep so I was looking through the "Popular App" section on my droid when I found "Lose It".

Are you the tossing and turning type?  Boy, I sure am.  If someone sneezes in Utica, I wake up.  I know I should go for one of those sleep studies, but the thought of wires connected to me while being told to relax?  I don't think that's gonna happen.  Anyway, here are some things you should know about it.

You've got to love these feel good stories.  I don't know about you, but I am sick of all of the negative news.  We need more attention paid to GOOD people doing GOOD things.  Here's one example

You know?  I was just about to write about something completely different.  Something fun.  Something uplifting.  Then I read this and thought I'd pass it on for those of you worried about child obesity.

The following is an online advertisement that is floating around the web.  It is promoting a pill that will make you basically stupid.  And what is REALLY stupid is that some people think this is for real!  Or is it?  You be the judge.

A few years back I took a very similar fitness challenge and had amazing results. Well here we are about three years later and I sadly have to admit I put the weight back on. I am still healthier then I was before but I need something to challenge and refocus myself. I found it and invite you to come with me, The Vent Fitness Challenge.

It’s recommended that everyone visit their doctor at least once each year for an annual physical exam.  When problems or potential illnesses are caught early on, many times they can be solved before they become major – saving you time, money, and helping you feel your best.  Here are a few things you can do to prepare before you visit the doctor to get the most out of your appointment:

I'm a very, very bloated individual at the time of this writing.  Everything from chicken wings to pizza to beer to cheesecake was consumed at the two Superbowl get togethers that we attended.  I was wondering just how much exercise it would take to burn it off?  Are you ready for this?

It seems like everybody I know is sick, or has been sick over the past few weeks. Record numbers of people are getting the flu nationwide, while many others are just trying to battle off the common winter cold.

It's "sensitive issue" time.  We touched on it on the Sean and Richie Show Thursday morning.  What's worse - letting your 7 year old child stay at an unhealthy weight (chunky but happy!), or becoming harping on their every move to get them in better shape and dropping the extra weight.