Mike Huckabee: Why they call him an elephant

Politics Daily: Emily Miller

Mike Huckabee, a weight-loss advocate, has gained weight recently due to a painful foot condition that has limited his ability to run. "I gotta drop 25 pounds," he told reporters at a breakfast in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. Huckabee is the author of "Quit Digging Your Grave With a Knife and Fork: A 12-Stop Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle."

Reporters noticed that Huckabee was looking quite a bit heavier than during his campaign heyday. The former Arkansas governor and likely 2012 Republican presidential candidate "passed on the scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and home fries," said one reporter. Huckabee is leading GOP presidential contender in 2012 according to a recent Gallup Poll

Andrea Stone, senior Washington correspondent for AOL's recently launched news site, Sphere, reports that Huckabee, who has completed several marathons, told a group of reporters after the breakfast that he cut back on running because of plantar fasciitis on his feet. He said the pain comes on suddenly and is "a real nightmare."

"I still run, but not more than 3 miles at a time. . . not the 10-12 and more milers before. . . . I'll be back to full speed in a few months!" Huckabee said in an e-mail I received from his spokeswoman.

In 2003, Huckabee weighed more than 300 pounds and was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Motivated to get healthy, he lost over 100 pounds with diet and exercise. In 2005, Huckabee wrote his motivational book on healthy eating and exercise habits.

source: http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/11/05/injured-mike-huckabee-regains-25-pounds-the-biggest-loser-com/

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