Winning at Losing Pete Thomas, the surprise success story of 2005’s The Biggest Loser has made it his mission to help others lose massive amounts of weight. Since losing 185 pounds during and after his time on NBC’s hit
weight-loss reality show, Pete Thomas of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has
turned to educating others about the life-changing—even
lifesaving—process of losing weight. This maverick
of “extreme weight loss” has developed his own system specifically for
people who need to lose 50 pounds or more.
September 19, 2007
The 411 on Organics If it seems like a lot of people are consuming organic produce and meats all of sudden, you’re right. But before you sprint to the nearest Whole Foods, note that a 3-pound bag of grapes may ring up at $11—organics can cost up to 50 -100 percent more than conventional items. So, why are they better for your health? And is it possible to incorporate organic foods into our diets and still have money left to pay bills?