Every few months or so, Ill catch a headline along the lines of: Why Your Job Is Making You Fat. And theres no doubt that job-related weight gain is worthy of our collective attention. Surveys have found that almost half of employees say theyve put on weight at their present job, and often it isnt a case of a few innocent pounds. Twenty-five percent of workers report gaining more than 10 pounds in their current role, and 10 percent report gaining more than 20. Yet analyzing the problem and the solutions usually emphasizes personal choices like eating habits and movement, but ignores another key factor: burnout thats tied specifically to our work.

The message were all getting: If employees could just exercise more and swap their fast-food lunches for salads, those pesky pounds would stay away. While theres no denying the personal responsibility that workers have for their own well-being, were not paying enough attention to the conditions that make it harder for people to make better choices. The research clearly shows that employees who experience chronic stress from burnout often adopt unhealthy behaviors that can lead to weight gain. And, as noted in the Harvard Business Review, unchecked organizational norms insidiously create the conditions for burnout.

No one is arguing that its reasonable for employees to expect to sail through every day free of pressures and hard work (or that addressing workplace stress is going to magically erase someones weight issues). But burnout is a different beast entirely, a condition resulting from our always-on culture that includes feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion and reduced professional efficacy, according to the World Health Organizations definition. Companies are starting to recognize the implications of burnout on their workforce, but where weight is concerned, they may still be focusing on the wrong solutions.

The fact is, businesses and employees alike stand to benefit from a shift in the conversation about weight and work. Obese employees cost U.S. private companies an estimated $45 billion annually in medical bills and work loss, according to a report by The Conference Board. And research suggests that poor body image (which can sometimes result from weight gain) is associated with greater absenteeism, holding oneself back from taking the lead at work, and feeling distracted at work, says Phillippa Diedrichs, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England.

However well-intended, standing desks, vending machines filled with fruit instead of candy, and a fitness club allowance can only go so far unless we also address the influence that burnout has on the bathroom scale. Job demands and burnout are rarely, if ever, incorporated into wellness or weight-loss interventions, Heather Padilla, Ph.D., lead author of a study linking burnout and weight gain and an assistant professor at the University of Georgias College of Public Health, has said. But thats a problem, because if your energy is used up by working all the time, you often dont have enough left to make healthy decisions about food and exercise.

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Its easy to lose motivation when the days get shorter, darker and colder but, if you want to maintain your fitness and weight during the winter months, its important that you keep the momentum going. One way to do this is by setting yourself a goal - this can come in the form of a late-autumn cyclo-cross race or even competing in one of the many online e-racing leagues on Zwift. One thing is for sure, if you stay committed to the cause and follow a dedicated training plan the hard work will pay dividends.

Here are seven tips to get through the colder months and ready to hit the spring racing season at full strength.

Signing up for a spring/summer race will keep you motivated

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Enter an event that starts in spring/early summer. This will keep you motivated on those dark and gloomy days and give you the motivation to keep going, even when times get tough.

Another way of guaranteeing progress is by acquiring the services of a coach or training program, both of which will not only help provide some structure to your training but also encourage you to keep going.

The Wattbike Atom is excellent for bad weather training days

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Gym work and strength training has proven to positively influence on-the-bike performance and the winter months are the perfect time to incorporate this into your schedule.

Strength training has numerous benefits such as enhancing connective tissue strength, preventing injury, improving cycling economy and aerobic fitness, preserving muscle mass (important in older age-group athletes) and increasing bone mineral density.

Signing up at your local gym is great opportunity to work on your core strength, which is extremely important for cycling performance. Workouts should include light weights and torque/strength work - direct-drive trainers or Wattbikes are the perfect solution in this regard.

Its imperative that you mix up your sessions by including some single-leg riding drills, workouts should comprise 5 x 2min intervals per leg with 5min recovery or spinning between each set. Low-cadence drills are just as effective - these should constitute 4 x 4min sets at 50rpm with 4min easy riding between each effort.

Turbo trainers have changed the way cyclist can train indoors

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Turbo trainers have changed the way cyclists see indoor training. Smart trainers have made training more entertaining with third-party apps such as Zwift providing a virtual environments to compete and ride against riders from all around the world.

The single biggest benefit of using an indoor trainer is time efficiency. We all struggle to make time to train, especially when it comes to juggling work and family obligations. An indoor session allows you to fit more quality work into a shorter time frame, allowing you to maximise and tailor your workouts around your schedule.

Remember to use a fan when riding indoors as it assists with convective heat loss and helps mitigate reduced intensities associated with indoor training.

Zwift will make indoor cycling sessions fun and engaging

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Online platforms such as Zwift, TrainerRoad and Rouvy have revolutionised the indoor training game. Not only have they made indoor training more enjoyable and entertaining, these applications have opened up a new world of training allowing athletes to ride in a virtual world with their mates, against other riders or simply just complete a structured workout in an immersive setting. Most of these applications offer structured plans and workouts which are a boon if you dont already have a regime to follow.

Don't try to rack up all the miles you can, leave time for recovery too

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A common misconception is that cyclists need to rack up endless miles during the off season. This rhetoric is often referred to as junk miles as there is no scientific evidence that backs up this archaic notion. Rather focus on putting in a smaller amount of quality sessions than a large amount of tempo mileage or sweet-spot training.

Try follow the 80/20 rule during this period, where 80 per cent of your riding comprises very easy sessions, while the balance is made up of hard, high-intensity interval training or HIIT (during this phase the hard sessions can be torque/strength work).

These sessions are all about discipline. Its often easier to do these sessions alone as riding with mates can often become races. Also remember the importance of rest and that sleep constitutes around 80 per cent of recovery.

Avoid processed food and try to keep a balanced diet

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Its pretty easy to pack on a couple of pounds during the winter months. Try maintain a

healthy balanced diet during this time. Of course there's no harm treating yourself every now and then, but avoid overindulging in sugar-rich, high-carb meals. An easy way to ensure you stay lean is by keeping track of your total caloric intake. After a hard training ride aim for 20g of protein and 80g of carbs to assist with your recovery.

A few trail-running sessions can keep your muscles on their toes

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Running is an effective aerobic workout that may compliment your cycling performance. While it's a very time-effective workout, it can also become a bit tedious - try mixing up your routine by including a few trail-running sessions on some of your cycling routes.

If youre not a regular runner its also important that you limit these sessions to no more than 30-45 minutes, twice a week. Failure to do so may result in acute or overuse injuries that may set you back and hamper any progress youve already made.

Other cross-training disciplines that may be of interest are swimming and cross-country skiing - both of which are very good alternatives that will help keep the physiological system firing and boost your aerobic fitness.

This article is part of a series on indoor cycling, supported by Wattbike

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Marlon Anderson is an African-American man who says he was fired from his security assistant position at a Madison, Wisconsin high school after he used the N word in the context of telling a disruptive student to stop calling him the N word. He was trying to educate the student that its important to not use the word, he says.

That context is everything, Andersons supporters say. And they are many. His termination and the strict enforcement by the school district of a zero tolerance policy has outraged many people, including the actress Cher, who is now vowing to foot the costs for any lawsuit Anderson would file against the school district.

Shes just one of many people who have rallied around Anderson, calling for the school district to give the father of three his job back. A Change.org petition urging just that has been signed by more than 9,000 people.

I am still fighting for my position @ West and for justice to be applied to my situation, Anderson wrote on Facebook. I am also still fighting to challenge the no tolerance policy that made me a casualty to its flawed planning and implementation. Please continue to keep us in your prayersGod bless.

Theres some evidence that the public pressure might be moving school officials. I think what we are hearing is that there are many other lenses that we should be looking at this policy through, said interim superintendent Jane Belmore to WKOW-TV. And thats what we want to try to make space for.

However, Gloria Reyes, president of the Madison Board of Education, reiterated to CNN: We are working to make our school climates the best they can be for all students and staff. Weve taken a tough stance on racial slurs, and we believe that language has no place in schools.

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Marlon Anderson with his wife.

Andersons side of the story is simple. He says he used the slur only to tell the student, who is also black, not to use the slur, according to The Associated Press. Anderson claims the Madison West High School student was being disruptive during the October 9, 2019 incident.

According to the Change.org petition and his Facebook page, Anderson says: Short story. I get called a bit** *ss Ni**A by a student, I responded do not call me ni**a! And I got fired. MMSD I, unfortunately, expected better. MMSD stands for Madison Metropolitan School District.

Anderson told CNN that the incident occurred when he was called to help the assistant principal escort a student from school grounds, but the student was allegedly resisting, including yelling and pushing the principal. Anderson told CNN the student yelled the slur and expletives at him. He told CNN he tried at first to tell the student to stop without using the N word, but the student kept hurling it at him, so finally he said, Dont call me (n-word), the comment that he says got him fired.

Because I didnt accept it and tried to correct the behavior with hopes of a restorative conversation, I got fired, he told 27 News.

According to the Capital Times newspaper in Madison, the school districts position is that Anderson violated a zero tolerance policy by using a racial slur.

Staff members in the school district posted a photo in support of Anderson, holding signs that said things like black staff matter and MMSD Zero Context. Context matters.

According to the Capital Times, Anderson has received a lot of support. The West Black Student Unions members held a walkout urging the school district to give Anderson his job back (his son, Noah, is its president). His union has filed a grievance.

We hope that the union will press the issue aggressively on behalf of Anderson and all of its members, a Cap Times editorial urged.

Anderson took to Facebook to share videos of the walkout and expressed great emotion, writing, I have cried so much watching you guys on social media my head lost weight, I am overwhelmed by the love when I get back I will personally walk everybody to class ON TIME ! Today America witnessed the best of us, many different races, faiths, cultures, all together many faces one goal, justice thank you,all of you, thank your families, for supporting you, thank you Madison Police for keeping our kids safe, I truly love yall all yall!

Anderson also revealed that he has been offered a job with a local Boys & Girls Club.

I want to thank Michael Johnson for offering me this interim position @ the Boys and Girls Club. This is a great help to be able to earn wages while we go through this appeals process, he wrote on Facebook.

On Facebook, Anderson gave details about the cost to his family and his health from the termination.

The reality is I did not just loose (sic) wages but also benefits. Most importantly we will soon be without health insurance which makes the loss that much more impactful to myself and my family, he wrote. My medical needs are the most urgent concern to me as I am insulin dependent. This among other reasons is why I am still fighting for my position @ West with fervor.

He added: I am amazed at the dynamic support from my Madison Community your love is recognized and so appreciated.

Anderson frequently posts religious references on social media. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, he wrote in one post after his firing.

According to his Facebook page, Andersons title at the Madison high school was School Security Assistant. He wrote that he went to Milwaukee High School of the Arts, is from Itta Bena, Mississippi, and is married to Ozanne J. Kincaid-Anderson.

He has filled his Facebook page with photos showing his wife and three sons. In June, he wrote of his son, Micah: Micah Anderson became 14 years old yesterday, graduated middle school today, and leaves for Vegas tomorrow because he and his team won the 100 black men black History bowl to compete nationally ( they will probably win that to.PROUD DAD!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK SON LOVE YOU TOO MUCH!

In 2018, he wrote on Facebook that he had been married to his wife for 20 years, writing, Happy anniversary. I think we got this right, 20 years later I can still say I love you with no regrets. CNN reports that one of Andersons kids is a senior at the Madison high school and another is a recent graduate.

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Many people have praised Andersons personality and importance to the school district. He is the reason that most of our black student show up, said Michelle Bayouth, a Latin teacher at the school, to WKOW-TV. He makes them feel wanted in this school.

Cher wrote on Twitter, responding to a news story on Anderson: How Can Ppl Be This Disrespectful A Beloved,Man of Color Just Passed,& Our Nations Mourning Him.Cong.Elijah Cummings FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE.He Was loved & Feared. If You Want To sue MMSD Ed.Board I Will Incur Your expenses.EC.

Community leader Kaleem Caire urged Madison to do better and the school district to give Anderson his job back, writing on Madison365, MMSD needs to modify this lazy, harmful and hole-punched policy that allows it to avoid doing the real work that any HR department should do by looking at the context in which such a word (or any other) is used. They are an academic institution and should be educating themselves and young people about the use of words like the N-word, not running from it.

Caire added, Marlon spent 12 years in MMSD. Who will replace him and the strong relationships and familiarity he had with students and staff? I also want to add that last year I helped a white female teacher get another teaching job after she was given the option by MMSD to resign or be terminated (she resigned) after she used the N-word as means to try to correct a student who was using racist language in class.

My understanding of the policy was white staff shouldnt use the N-word under any circumstances, Anderson said to NBC News. But I had no idea me being called the word and me telling the student not to call me the word would get me fired.

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St. Louis, MO, Oct. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Jay Michael Snow reports that he has performed over 2,000 weight loss procedures at St. Louis Bariatrics, the practice that he founded in 2011. In honor of this milestone and his commitment to putting better health within reach, St. Louis Bariatrics is offering special pricing on gastric sleeve surgery. For a limited time, self-pay patients can access an inclusive surgery package for just $11,111.

Dr. Snow understands that cost can be a barrier to many patients who are seeking an effective weight loss solution. While bariatric surgery can be covered by health insurance, many patients are uninsured, lack bariatric coverage, or are frustrated by confusing and prohibitive insurance requirements. Dr. Snow hopes to help more people in St. Louis and the surrounding area overcome obesity by offering a self-pay package with transparent pricing at a practice where patient care is the priority. Bariatric surgery is not an easy way out, and patients need support and tools in order to achieve long-term weight loss success says Dr. Snow. Im honored to have helped so many people find a path to healthier living and I hope that anyone who is ready to make a change will get in touch with us to learn about their options. We have patients who are happier and more active than they ever could have dreamed they could be after having surgery.

Gastric sleeve surgery offers more than just weight loss; it can also cure diabetes and resolve conditions such as hypertension, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea., While gastric sleeve is the most popular weight loss surgery in the U.S., Dr. Snow is experienced in a full range of weight loss options. The procedures he has performed at St. Louis Bariatrics include non-surgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and non-surgical gastric balloon, as well as gastric bypass surgery, and gastric banding.

Dr. Snow is able to offer the $11,111 self-pay package for gastric sleeve for an extremely limited time, so patients should contact St. Louis Bariatrics soon if they are interested in taking advantage of this special pricing. Patients interested in exploring any weight loss options are encouraged to schedule a consultation appointment now in order to get started in 2019.

About Dr. Jay Michael SnowIn addition to overseeing St. Louis Bariatrics, Dr. Snow is also the Bariatric Medical Director at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Dr. Snow is highly regarded by his patients and he has won a Top Doctor in St. Louis award from The Leading Physicians of the World and the International Association of HealthCare Professionals in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Patient reviews often mention his compassionate manner and comprehensive care. Dr. Snow received his Bachelors and his Medical Degree University of Missouri, Columbia and completed fellowship training in Bariatric Surgery at the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

About St. Louis BariatricsSt. Louis Bariatrics was founded on the premise that exceptional patient care is the key to successful weight loss. In addition to Dr. Snow, the team at St. Louis Bariatrics includes a Registered Dietitian and clinical staff who are dedicated to helping patients reach their goals. St. Louis Bariatrics specializes in empowering patients with personalized treatment plans and the resources they need to take control of their health.

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At least half the plan worked.

A reputed Lucchese crime-family soldier who allegedly plotted to slim down to escape through a Brooklyn jail window has dropped so much weight that a longtime crony failed to recognize him in federal court Friday.

Christopher Londonio whose formerly 350-pound frame graced The Posts Veal Shank Redemption front page Friday was unidentifiable to Lucchese turncoat Joseph Foti in court in White Plains, Westchester County, despite the witness knowing the defendant for years.

Foti first said on the stand that he couldnt point to Londonio in the courtroom because he didnt see him. Then when Londonios lawyer, John Meringolo, said his client was there beside him at the table, a seemingly genuinely stunned Foti let out a surprised whistle.

You lost a lot of weight, Foti muttered to Londonio.

Meringolo later told The Post that his client lost about 200 pounds after his alleged escape attempt because he was thrown into solitary confinement for 19 months over the doomed plot.

The lawyer said the terrible conditions in solitary contributed to his clients drastic weight loss. He declined to elaborate.

The feds have said Londonio was plotting to escape Brooklyns Metropolitan Detention Center while awaiting trial by stockpiling dental floss and bedsheets to help break out and planning to lose enough weight so he could shimmy out the eighth-floor window when he finally did and climb to the parking lot below.

The scheme also involved the help of his parents, his estranged wife, a bookie and a priest, according to a newly unsealed FBI report on the 2017 incident.

Jurors seated the case were grilled Friday over whether they saw The Posts front page.

Both federal prosecutors as well as lawyers for the once-sizeable suspect and his cronies, Matthew Madonna, Terrence Caldwell and Steven Crea, agreed the jurors should be individually questioned on whether they saw the report.

No panelist said he or she had seen the front page.

Foti testified Friday that Londonio admitted to him that he drove a triggerman to the scene of the 2013 execution-style slaying of Purple Gang leader Michael Meldish.

Prosecutors claim that Madonna, the street boss at the time, ordered the hit after Meldish refused to pay back a $100,000 loan and told Madonna to fk off when he called to collect.

The four men are on trial for racketeering conspiracy and other various charges, including Meldishs murder.

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Kevin Gates reasons for losing weight is not what you might think it is.

The 2 Phones rapper recently sat down and went into detail about the honest and sobering reason that kick-started his weight loss journey. Like most folks who went through a weight loss transformation, his motivation was a bit embarrassing, yet humorous at the same time. Kevin Gates, who is known for his grimy rap style and his real-life lyrics, released his highly anticipated sophomore album Im Him on September 27th, 2019, and it debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.

Gates is also currently on a tour of the same name. Fans can thankfully see a slim and trim Gates during the touring leg as the rapper has lost a tremendous amount of weight. During a video for Mens Health, he responded to questions from fans and divulged what prompted him to undergo his weight loss journey.

The Baton Rouge rapper attributed the weight loss to him following a complete health regimen that included rigorous dieting and 2 a.m. weight training. He went on to say, One word, commitment. But what really did it for me, I had my shirt off and I was holding my partners baby and his baby tried to suck my breast.

He elaborated on the unusual experience stating, I just was like, I am too f**king fat. Im a fat slob, I need to lose weight. That was the most embarrassing sh*t. I mean, sh*t, even though Im a big gorilla, I still got feelings too! Man, that sh*t hurt my f**king feelings.

Kevin Gates then details his hard work in the gym and explained how one very rip guy with the V-shaped chest inspired him to start lifting weights. The rapper has not been shy about showing off his hot new bod and can be seen showcasing it in his recent music videos and all over Instagram.

Gates shows no signs of slowing down, and we commend him on his new healthy lifestyle.

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Are you thinking about making healthy changes to your diet and fitness activity in the coming months? Consider applying for Strive to Thrive hosted by Richland Source and OhioHealth.

The goal of the competition is to create change in the community. The 2019 OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment identified that 42 percent of adults are at risk for obesity and 31 percent are at risk for being overweight. Studies show that being obese or overweight increases an individuals risk for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

We want to help individuals take the steps to create change in their own lives, said Emily Freeman, supervisor, of OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center. We want to meet them where they are in their wellness journey and provide the support they need through the process to a healthier life.

Contestants will receive nutritional and fitness education in order to make changes that will improve their overall health. On a weekly basis, contestants will record their workouts, hours of sleep and food intake.

Starting January 6, 2020 - 9 local Strive to Thrive contestants will embark on a 3-month fitness journey.

You can fill out an application to become a contestant until Nov. 8.

Apply to be a Strive to Thrive contestant!

Group fitness competitions will take place monthly at OhioHealth Ontario Health & Fitness Center (1750 W. 4th Street) along with educational seminars and workouts open to the public. Community members will be encouraged to follow the competition at richlandsource.com/thriveand access blogs about healthy lifestyle changes written by OhioHealth trainers.

Along with complimentary personal training sessions, contestants will receive a FitBit and use of OhioHealth training facilities. An overall winner will be named based on his/her body composition analysis using OhioHealth's InBody 230.

Contestants will not be cut from the competition, rather they will receive continued support and accountability on their health journeys. The winner will receive a year-long membership to the OhioHealth Health and Fitness Center.

If you are ready to receive accountability for making lasting lifestyle changes, consider applying for Strive to Thrive. Applications are due by Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. If you are excited about supporting the contestants, reading their stories and striving to thrive in your own life - stay tuned! There will be much more to come.

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Kevin Gates has never been in better shapephysically, mentally, spiritually. Still, for his sophomore album, Im Him, he wants to take a step back to when he was anything but healthyphysically, mentally, spiritually.

Sometimes its painful to relive the past. But sometimes you have to relive the past in order to heal from it, Gates says to open the music video for Walls Talking, which serves as a visualization for Gates battle with mental health. (To further encourage conversation around these issues, Gates has partnered with Save.org, a resource for suicide prevention.)

The American rapper saw a meteoric rise after the release of his first album, Islah, in 2016, which took Gates from mixtape rapper to Billboard Hot 100 artist. Gates has also achieved quite the physical transformation, dropping from 310 pounds to 215 over the last couple years. Im not gonna say Im a healthy man, but I try to be healthy, Gates tells Mens Health.

"Healthy" for Gates means personal improvement and change (Isnt the goal to get better in life?). In a new Mens Health series, Gates faces internet lovers and haters of his own changes. Heres what he had to say about the important questions

"Did you see it!? I aint gonna lie, sometimes I be walking by the mirror and be like: what the fuck? Double take. Because I was 310 pounds and now Im like 215-220. Now if I eat too much, I feel fat and want to just go work out. . . . When I first saw myself losing a little weight, my dream was to never wear a shirt anywhere. I didnt want to keep hiding, because it was going to make me stop working. So I wanted to take my shirt off. I want a woman to just see me and just fall on the ground and just die."

"I wanted to be slim and trim like a bicycle rim. Then, once I lost that weight I saw this guy come into the gym. His stomach had that V. I was like: I want that V, Im gonna get that V. I got that V now."

One word: commitment. But what really did it for me. I had my shirt off and I was holding my partners baby, and his baby tried to suck my breast. The baby kept going like this [*mimes head tilting, mouth open*]. You know how babies open their mouth and do that? And I was just like: I am too fucking fat. Im a fat slob. I need to lose weight. That was the most embarrassing shit. Im a big gorilla, but I got feelings too. That shit hurt my fucking feelings.

"Because. Hair. Holds. Dirt. Im a big landscaper, so Im always keeping the hedges trimmed. And I believe in aerodynamics. Whenever Im engaged in charity work, I dont want it to be sweat resistant. I dont like astroturf. Im gonna try and keep it PG-13: I keep it real slick so the charges dont stick."

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