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And no wonder - its truly inspirational to see these big fatties claw their way to fitness! http://fitnessforfatties.com/?p=311 Here is the important news that all overweight and especially obese people want to hear! Recent research has revealed that fatties can be more healthy than "normal" weight people! And that some fatties are actually fitter than the skinny runts: Among US adults 20 years and older, 23.5% (approximately 16.3 million ... http://fitnessforfatties.com/?p=310 The brain, just like muscles, works harder during strenuous exercise and is fueled by lactate, rather than glucose. This helps explain why the brain is able to work properly when the body's demands for fuel and oxygen are highest. 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