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\nFor those of us who love to snuggle in, hunker down and watch a good flick, I’ve got some interesting information to share with you.
\nUniversity of Mississippi researchers found that ‘movie munchers’ ingested 28% more buttered popcorn when watching “Love Story” than those who watched the comedy “Sweet Home Alabama.” (that’s an extra 115 calories)
\nA Vanderbilt University study found that laughing out loud for 10-15 minutes per day burns between 10 and 40 calories. A good belly laugh causes one to gasp for air, thus exercises the diaphragm!
\nOne group of University of Maryland volunteers were shown funny videos, while another group was shown stressful videos. The study showed that laughter keeps arteries from hardening, while stress does the opposite!
\nWhat’s On Tonight?
\nOur Lady of Weight Loss consulted the American Film Institute’s list of 100 Funniest American Movies of all times. Here are the top 25. Click here for entire list!<\/p>\n

Some Like It Hot
\nTootsie
\nDr. Strangelove
\nAnnie Hall
\nDuck Soup
\nBlazing Saddles
\nM*A*S*H
\nIt Happened One Night
\nThe Graduate
\nAirplane!
\nThe Producers
\nA Night At The Opera
\nYoung Frankenstein
\nBringing Up Baby
\nThe Philadelphia Story
\nSingin’ In The Rain
\nThe Odd Couple
\nThe General
\nHis Girl Friday
\nThe Apartment
\nA Fish Called Wanda
\nAdam’s Rib
\nWhen Harry Met Sally…
\nBorn Yesterday
\nThe Gold Rush<\/div>\n

What’s your favorite funny, fat-burning movie?
\nMore fat-burning laughter:<\/strong>
\nRecession proof laughs<\/a>: Cheap and easy.
\nLaughing at Longevity<\/a>
\nLaughter Cracks the Cosmic Egg<\/a>
\nSpread the word … NOT the icing,
\nJanice<\/em>
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