Computers, and the sedentary working style associated with them, are very often looked at as a major contributor to becoming overweight in this country. The more time we spend sitting in front of computers, for instance, the less time we typically spend being physically active . However, after losing over 100 pounds, I will tell you that I personally could not have possibly done it without the help of my computer, using some key web sites, applications, and devices. Come and let me share with you how technology helped me to lose the weight, and how it helps me keep it off everyday.

1. Using Technology to Lose Weight Computers, and the sedentary working style associated with them, are very often lo ok ed at as a major contributor to becoming overweight in this country. The more time we spend sitting in front of computers, for instance, the less time we typically spend being physically active . However, after losing over 100 pounds, I will tell you that I personally could not have possibly done it without the help of my computer, using some key web sites, applications, and devices. Come and let me share with you how technology helped me to lose the weight, and how it helps me keep it off everyday. John LeMasney lemasney@gmail.com

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