Links of the Day

What does it mean to be fit? : This article is mostly about strength training and physical fitness.

Push-up Calculator : Compare yourself to others in your age group by comparing the number of push-ups you can do without pausing.

Ask Metafilter : This thread discusses what would be the best single metric for determining someone's health.

Also : Is it okay to eat a little bacon as part of a balanced diet?

Proof that Eating Breakfast is Good for You

From the abstract:


Although experimental studies are needed to verify whether the association between breakfast and body weight is of a causal nature, our findings support the importance of promoting regular breakfast consumption among adolescents. Future studies should further examine the role of breakfast habits among youth who are particularly concerned about their weight.




Translation: breakfast = good