There is no quick fix to getting skinny. You have to have a balanced diet, plenty of water and exercise. However, you can make it more fun. A bottled water company, Contrex, is using exercise and a magnificent marketing idea to promote their water.
When someone comes up with a new idea for an existing product it's supposed to be better than the original idea. However, sometimes someone comes up with a concept that is just a little too off beat to go unnoticed even if it seems to be taking a step backwards. The latest concept in bikes is one without pedals and well, just about everything else.
I love riding my bike, leisurely,... on a wide street. I believe that bike rides should be slow, relaxing rides to take in the scenery and not white knuckle thrill rides. These three guys are absolutely crazy for riding their bikes on this narrow path along a cliff. To top it all off they videoed the whole thing. Check out their video.