We’re so greedy. We’re greedy for power and we face corruption scandals. We’re greedy for bigger homes and we lose our mortgages. We’re greedy for food and we’re obese.

But on the upside, our greed does have one positive effect. People who are paid to lose weight are more effective at losing it! Read the rest of this entry »

One of my favorite independent coffee shops has a drink called “Why Bother.” It’s a decaf, non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte. I wont lie, I have actually ordered it, but seriously, the name fits the drink like a glove. No caffiene, no fat, and no sugar? Why even bother?!  Similarly, you might call vegans “why bother” vegetarians. Read the rest of this entry »

If the very sight of PEMDA drags you back to Algebra kicking and screaming, “No! I will not excuse your dear Aunt Sally!” you are in luck. When it comes to your health, reaching and maintaining your ideal weight has only 2 steps, and while the order of operation to achieve Read the rest of this entry »