Men's Health December 2009

88 EAT BETTER, THINK SMARTER<br> Sugar may not be the nutritional nemesis you think it is. Learn the science of
sweet<br>
BY MIKE ZIMMERMAN<br>
98 REV UP YOUR CARDIO<br>
Torch flab and extend endurance with these turbocharged workouts<br>
BY ALWYN COSGROVE, C.S.C.S.<br>
112 GAIN MUSCLE, LOSE FAT<br>
The forgotten secret: Move your butt into high gear, literally<br>
BY BILL HARTMAN, P.T., C.S.C.S.<br>
118 THE BEST GUY GRUB<br>
Eight food fanatics choose meals that&#39;ll stir your national pride&#8212;and make
your stomach growl.<br>
128 DEATH THREAT<br>
This spellbinding story of a man&#39;s final moments at the wheel could.save your
life<br>
By Oliver Broudy<br>
136 LEARN WHAT SEXY WOMEN LOVE<br>
Discover the secrets of the female brain, with the gorgeous Beatrice Rosen<br>
BY LAURA MILNE<br>
140 135,000 MEN ARE MISSING<br>
What&#39;s happening to the boys on this Canadian Indian reserve? A sobering trip
into Chemical Valley<br>
By Melody Petersen<br>
153 UNLEASH YOUR SIX-PACK!<br>
Bang out this strength-and-cardio combo workout and watch your abs pop<br>
BY JOE DOWDELL, C.S.C.S.<br>
<b>MH TECH GUIDE</b><br>
THE 100 BEST NEW TECH TOYS<br>
Flip this issue over to find the perfect guy gear to rock your 2010<br>
<b>FITNESS</b><br>
44 BLAST FAT FAST<br>
A simple exercise that can shrink your gut, build muscle, and help your heart<br>
46 RUN PAIN-FREE<br>
Treat your feet and stop the hurt with this easy gear adjustment<br>
48 YOUR BEST BODY EVER!<br>
Actor Taylor Lautner grew to screen-hero size in one year. So can you in 2010<br>
BY TREVOR THIEME<br>
56 CARVE A BETTER BODY<br>
Five moves, 15 minutes, no gym needed. What are you waiting Tor?<br>
<b>SEX &amp; RELATIONSHIPS</b><br>
38 TURN HER ON TONIGHT<br>
Pour her a glass of this for hotter sex<br>
73 DRESS FOR MORE SEX<br>
Actor Charlie Hunnam lays down his laws for playing (and being) a tough guy<br>
108 IMPRESS HER DAD<br>
How to win over the first guy in her life<br>
BY JONATHAN LESSER<br>
116 BRO OR FOE?<br>
She flirts with guy friends. Should you worry?<br>
BY MELISSA DALY<br>
<b>NUTRITION</b><br>
42 OVERCOME OVEREATING<br>
Block a binge tactic for finer dining<br>
58 EAT THIS NOW!<br>
And forget fast food forever<br>
60 DIG YOUR DIET<br>
Fuel fat loss and bust boredom with these foods<br>
64 SURVIVE HOLIDAY GLUT<br>
Kepp that belly at bay with tips from the fairer sex<br>
BY AUGUSTEN BURROUGHS<br>
70 JUDGING FOOD<br>
These court cases may change your dinner verdict<br>
92 THE RULES OF THE ROAST<br>
Classics any man can make<br>
<b>HEALTH</b><br>
36 DECODE SEALS<br>
Read this, improve your health<br>
40 BEAT A HANGOVER<br>
Eat this before you drink; you may feel better tomorrow<br>
84 WHO GIVES?<br>
MetroGrades ranks America&#39;s most generous cities. How Scrooge-like is yours?<br>
102 PINS AND PAIN<br>
How acupuncture can stop your hurt<br>
BY JEN MATLACK<br>
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20 From the editor<br>
What does the future of man hold?<br>
24 Ask the docs<br>
No appointment needed<br>
26 Ask Men&#39;s Health<br>
Do you need a swine flu survival kit?<br>
28 The Girl Next Door<br>
Whars your New Year&#39;s sex resolution?<br>
32 On the Minds of Men<br>
This month&#39;s topic: 2009 in review<br>
35 Bulletins News<br>
News on health, exercise, and more<br>
48 The Best Life<br>
The indispensable guide to everything that&#39;s important in a man&#39;s life<br>
156 The Average Guy<br>
...and holiday decorations