Keith Ahrens

For each extra pound of weight we carry, we put between 4 – 5 pounds of pressure on our knees.  It’s amazing how even just a little weight loss can make you feel so much better. – Keith

Many studies have shown that a small weight loss of 5{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} to 10{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} of your current weight can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other potential medical problems. – Keith

Weighty Matters by Bill Sheridan
This article was written for the Summer 2010 Towson University Alumni Magazine.

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We are living in an “Obesogenic” or “Fat Creating Society”.  The odds are stacked against many of us. The temptations to not eat healthy and be sedentary are great. Finding and eating healthy foods and snacks challenge many everyday. The stronger the challenge, the stronger the fight, the greater the victory.  I say, bring it on. – Keith