More on almonds

Several days ago I mentioned how much I value nuts, especially almonds. Here's a link I happened to come across on ATT.net the other day that helps further explain the wonderful health benefits of my favorite nut:

Health Benefits Of Almonds

Did you happen to notice the fourth word of the article? Moderation. It's pretty much the key to losing weight and staying healthy. When you think about it, it makes a hell of a lot of sense. I've already preached the obvious here at The Magic Pill...to lose weight you must simply burn more than you eat. It's not what you eat, it's how much you eat. Moderation. Unfortunately, that's the problem most of us have. Is there any chance we could sit down in front of a pepperoni pizza and have just 1 piece for a meal? Nope. Not in a million years could I ever do that. In the long run, for most of us, removing yourself from those situations and eating healthier foods regularly is the easiest way to not fall off the wagon.

The only other additive that is an absolute must to succeed is willpower. You have to want to lose weight. And as many of you know, that "want" runs a lot deeper than just looking in the mirror or stepping on the scale. But more on that in a future entry.