Archive for the ‘lose weight’ tag
You Have No Willpower #
In the “that’s a convoluted way to find the good in a recession” category, I submit this Op-Ed about willpower.
The brain has a limited capacity for self-regulation, so exerting willpower in one area often leads to backsliding in others. The good news, however, is that practice increases willpower capacity, so that in the long run, buying less now may improve our ability to achieve future goals — like losing those 10 pounds we gained when we weren’t out shopping.
Translation: You’ll get fat during the recession, but afterwards dieting will be easier.
How to Write Stories… #
“How to Write Stories…” is George Singleton’s derisively funny take on the life of a fiction writer. His subtitle, “and lose weight, clean up the environment, and make a million dollars,” gives you some idea of the tone. Whether you’re an aspiring fiction writer, a cynic who thinks writers are fools, or an innocent bystander, you’ll probably enjoy this one.
(via brijit)