Even with a weak economy, we still love eating out.

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It also allows me the vices I love, like eating and drinking great beer.

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But Americans love innovation and eating and drinking on the go.

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New eating habits, coupled with a love of running and a woman, helped Mr. Blais get down to 170 pounds, a weight he has maintained for the past four years.

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