Run for the Hills (after you’re done reading that is).

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Today’s guest post is by Charlie Hills. He runs an oddball blog called Back to the Fridge and is the author of a book called Why Your Last Diet Failed You and How This Book Won’t Help You on Your Next One. I read it last month and loved it.

It might look like a diet book on the surface, but it’s anything but. You can learn a bit more about it here and I encourage you, if you like a little laughter with your portion control, to check it out. ASAP.

I give you the hilarity which is Charlie Hills. Please to sit back and enjoy.

TODAY’S FOOD FIND

I’ve recently discovered a new health food and I just need to share this find with others. In fact, I’m so thrilled by this news that I’m wasting no time adding it to my daily regimen.

Check this out: it contains no fat and no cholesterol. It’s low in sodium. It is chock full of antioxidants. It can increase HDL levels in the bloodstream. It can reduce blood clots. It sports healthy doses of vitamins B, B2, and B6 as well as protein, calcium, and potassium. It can reduce your chances of strokes and heart disease. It can improve sleep. And best of all, it’s made with all natural ingredients.

So what miracle food am I talking about? Why deep fat fried Twinkies, of course. Recent studies have demonstrated that eating three of these with every meal provides health benefits previously only associated with fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, it was also shown that … er, hold on. I’ve got a phone call. <i>Yes, this is he… Yeah… Yes, the Twinkies; I was just telling them about it now–all about the … What? … They’re not? But… Yeah… But… Really? Are you sure…? Okay, bye.</i>

I’m sorry, slight mix up here folks. I apparently shuffled my notes and inadvertently quoted an item from an article entitled, “Ten Foods That Will Kill You in Seven Days or Less.” Please don’t eat fried Twinkies. Ever.

Actually, the aforementioned miracle food is … ready for it? Beer. No joke this time, people: it really is beer. Now go re-read that second paragraph and meet me back here. Whatcha think? Pretty cool, huh?

The recommend prescription is one per day for women and up to two for men. This means, just like the oft-cited “chocolate is good for you” and “red wine is good for you” discoveries, having three of these with every meal isn’t the way to go. Despite the health benefits, it still contains calories and alcohol (gee, really?) and those two come with their own set of adverse side effects. Still, in moderation, this sounds like a great deal overall.

So have one or two, and tell ’em Charlie sent you. And don’t overlook the best benefit of all. It makes other people look prettier.

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  1. HAHAHAHA! Charlie is so funny. I did not realize he wrote that book. I think it is the same one that Roni reviewed a little while back. I will have to look around for it. Do you happen to know if it is on Amazon? I will also check Charlie’s site. If I can buy from him directly I might be able to get a signed copy.

    Thanks for posting this Miz 🙂

  2. This is great news! But you forgot one of the most important “adverse side effects” – it’ll get you pregnant, people. Probably has something to do with that benefit of making other people look better. LOL

  5. LOL. I may have to buy the book now 🙂 Funny dude.

    Beer, huh? I just don’t like the taste of any adult beverage enough to drink it on a regular basis (even for one a day) 🙁

    Beer also makes you think you can still walk straight and upright. Bruses the next day PROVE you really can’t 🙂

  8. haha, beer good for you? I’m for it. Josh and I are going to need to have a “healthy” night of beer drinking 🙂

  10. mine too FGF…except for the wine and the beer 🙂

    I just not a big drinker because I dont like the taste (if you went to college with me and are reading this please NOT to beg to differ. thank you).

    although PORT? that ickysweet after dinner wine no one else likes?

    MizFit ADORETH.

  11. I majored in beer in college and suspect that 20 year later I still have a defecit in my lifetime beer points allowed column. 😀

    It IS interesting though.

    Also – Charlie funny!

  13. Never heard of ya, Charlie. Must stop by the blog soon.

    Bummer about the beer, because I’m lactose intolerant. Say what? I only like beer when accompanied by pizza or nachos.

    Darn, I guess I’d better keep eating my veggies.

  15. OR d’mamma is that your million dollar idea!

    Beer with lactaid.

    Blactaid.

    Leer?

    and Leah? two words: placebo effeect. (or so my O’Douls friends claim…)

    Miz.

  16. I like to lurk Chez Charlie! So funny.

    I read somewhere that half a pint of beer after a run is a really good rehydrator for the body, and also because it gives you all the sciencey mineral stuff he said. I tried it, it worked! then I drank the other half a pint and fell over. I think you’re supposed to eat some food there somewhere too :0)

    TA x

  18. Hangry: you just about summed up my mission better than I ever could myself, “I love Charlie. He always makes me laugh, but then really gets me thinking.”

    Christy: if anyone would like a signed copy, email me directly (go to the Ask Charlie page on my blog) and I’m sure we can work something out.

    Tom: yes. Trust me on this one.

  21. TA- The study said that if you drank half a pint and then switch to water, you’ll rehydrate faster.

    And Charlie’s right about making other people prettier. MSNBC has an article about that. (Which made me wonder how much free time scientists have on their hands).

  26. I’ve never heard of deep fried twinkies until I moved to WV. Now, funnel cakes? Mmm… next week on campus is “mountaineer week” where they bring in all sorts of vendors like those mentioned above. Instead, I’ll be visiting the 4H table for some roasted ears of corn. My fave!

  28. Too, too, funny. Thanks for the chuckle this morning. Guess I’m lucky that I hate the taste of beer. But wonder what nutrients are in RUM, Yummmmm.

  29. Very funny, Charlie! (Everytime I say that name I can’t help but think of Charlie the Unicorn of YouTube infamy. I know, it’s an illness). I second Bag Lady on the hilarity of Tom’s comment!

  34. Hehehe that was very enjoyable. Mmm beer.

    Back to the Fridge looks like a great blog! I’ll have to look into this book- everyone likes some good laughs with their portion control:)

  36. I made a promise that I was not going to add any more blogs to my must read list. Now I think I will have to find a way to squeeze charlie in without “anyone” noticing.

    Whit said that if I try this does he get to drink the rest of my beer. LOL.

    Jenn

  37. Oh, that was awesome! Never heard of Charlie, but will definitely check out the blog and the book! 🙂

    Alas, I’m not a big fan of beer, although I love me some red wine. But yeah, I guess like BL said, I’m not supposed to save it up and drink it all at once, am I? LOL

    (Oh, and Miz? We can be port sisters. LOVE the stuff. Can’t keep it in the house though, or I will drink it ALL AT ONCE, it is so tasty. *wistful sigh*)

  39. Now that I ponder it, this makes total sense. Back in—for example—1500s England, they drank beer like water. Probably because the water was totally gross and full of crap. Literally.

  40. Love it! They have already combine two favorites of mine, beer & chocolate! Love Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock! Gotta find the book for my cruise, sounds like a good read!

  41. Darn.

    I was pulling for the deep-fried Twinkies.

    I don’t like beer…um, at the risk of opening myself to mockery, do you think hard apple cider has the same benefits? That’s what I drink when everybody else is sitting around drinking beer after my long runs.

  45. To those who’ve asked (or wondered) where to get the book, Amazon.com is the easiest (and cheapest).

    I won’t post links here for fear of getting caught as spam, but a simple search on charlie hills or the title why your last diet failed you and how this book won’t help you on your next one should do the trick. Or zero in on the ISBN: 0974973262.

    It’s also available at Barnes & Noble online.

    And it’s only on one real, physical bookshelf, so if you’re lucky enough to live in Austin, Texas, head to BookPeople.

  46. nothing sounds worse to me than deep-fried twinkies. except maybe cauliflower.

    on the other hand, a beer a day sounds pretty damn good.

    charlie is my new favorite person!! yay 🙂

  47. Charlie DAMN do you rock!!! Not a problem – The wine thing is covered by the wine cellar in the house that has about 400 bottles and well the chocolate “dark” is in the pantry – OF course moderation is the key… But the whole wine and prettier thing did not work out so well for me with my “ex” husband {{ha}}

  49. Hey, Charlie, I just stopped by your fridge…ohmygosh, nobody mentioned all the gratuitous movie references. Movie-geek heaven! There goes another chunk of my free time on a regular basis.

  51. You just made my week.
    I’m a fan of beer over wine and have always been miffed that wine drinkers can sluff off having a glass of wine as a healthy thing.
    Bwaha!

  52. I’m not surprised! My husband brews beer – seeing everything that goes into it, then enjoying the complex flavors of fresh brewed beer, it just seemed like it couldn’t be that bad. And if it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad…

  53. Beer! Beer! Good for the heart!
    Beer! Beer! Makes you smart.
    Have a pint or a six-pack
    Sleep better when you hit the sack
    Go on. Spend the loot
    It will make you cute!

    Okay, I admit, not a rhyme worthy of Mizfit, but there ya go!

    Ha-ha! I like beer mixed with diet 7-Up for my version of the English Shandy. Cheers!

  57. and great minds were typing alike Melissa—-I was JUST READING THAT POST.

    clickclickclick, People.

    you wont be disappointed as Melissa can DRAW and WRITE.

    Miz.

  59. great post! me? hate beer, love wine and mixed drinks, but my husband will be quite excited to hear he can drink beer without guilt. thanks for the guest post.

  60. really Miz? no alcohol drinks for you? no margaritas? or sake with sushi? no wine or cosmos? you have such discipline, but i already knew that…

  61. good G-D no dicipline…I do have wine….sake…just not my ‘thing’

    Can take or leave 😉

    Miz.

  62. It took me a long time to find a beer I like, so for those of you who don’t like beer, maybe you just need to go out more and sample lots and lots! Turns out I like Killians, and other red type beers. Love booze, hate Twinkies. So, should I be putting beer in my water bottle before I head to the gym???

  64. Love the post (and not just because I love beer) and love “Back to the Fridge” (and not just because I love beer). (I like his sister’s blog, “Biggest Diabetic Loser,” too. http://biz319.wordpress.com/)

    Charlie, your demure comment to the compliments post made me crack up the other day, because you have a whole bunch of folks alternately laughing and swooning over your kick a– writing prowess on a daily basis (and telling you so in the comments). 🙂 I never read “Back to the Fridge” while drinking coffee or hot tea, that’s for sure. Would probably think twice about reading it while drinking beer, too.

  67. I love Charlie’s post, but I was already certain of beer-as-health-food because my mom is a living tribute. She’s had one beer about every night for as long as I can remember. She’s in her 60s now–healthy, active and not taking a single medication (except her “beer” medicine, which is sometimes red wine these days). I’m sold! Of course, will wait to partake consistently until after the babe is born. Man am I thirsty…

  68. Oh wait, and I just thunk of one more thing! My Women’s Adventure Night group (all runner’s/triathlete’s) just had our monthly gathering at a local micro brewery. It wasn’t fitness, but turns out it was healthy:-)

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