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Rush Limbaugh's swift slimdown might be due to an intricate and complex Quick Weight Loss Center fix, but former USC running back turned Tennessee Titan LenDale White says his diet secret is pretty simple. It all comes down to tequila -- he stopped drinking it, and the weight started falling off.

White has lost more than 30 pounds this off-season, and tequila was just the start. The 25-year-old gave up all alcohol for six months, and while friends, family and teammates are not convinced he can keep up this healthy habit, White is determined -- he's even won some bets with folks who thought he'd come back to this year's training camp fat. His motivation? Speculation is that it's a contract year, and White wants to help take the Titans to the Super Bowl. So far, so good. During the first two days of camp, White reportedly looks much faster. And his weight loss (265 pounds to 228) is visible -- no more pudgy face.

Cutting down on liquid calories is a wise diet move, and getting a handle on how many you slurp down might prove effective in shaving a few digits off your scale. But you know that, right?

It's almost Cinco de Mayo, which is, unfortunately, one of my favorite holidays to celebrate because, even though it packs a lot of calories, I really love Mexican food. And, what good is an enchilada without a margarita?

In case your mouth is watering just thinking about a cold, delicious margarita (because, honestly, mine is watering just writing about it), I've pulled together some links that look like good options. They'll keep your calories lower than a regular margarita, but it's no free pass -- most of these still pack over 100 calories per serving. But, if you have a recipe you dig, share the love! And feliz Cinco de Mayo!

• Fitnessmagazine.com -- Frozen Lime Margarita
• Hungry-Girl.com -- Rockin' Razzy Rita, HG's Fruitylicious Margarita, and HG's Magical Low-Cal Margarita
• Ehow.com -- Delicious Low-Cal Margarita
• MargaritaTexas.com -- Low-Cal Margarita
• Suite101.com -- Low Calorie Agave Margarita

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Sometimes when I'm out for a drink with friends, I'm just not into the bitter taste of beer or wine -- I'd prefer something fruitier, something that's tasty ans sweet but has a bit of zing too. That's when I order a Margarita. Liquid calories add up really quickly -- I know that a glass of wine has about 100 calories and a beer has about 150 - 200 calories -- but I tend to turn a blind eye when it comes to fruity drinks because I know they're probably pretty bad for me, both in terms of the calories and the alcohol content. So I'm wondering, how many calories are in a margarita?

A) 240 cal
B) 400 cal
C) 550 cal
D) 740 cal

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Giving up alcohol in the summertime is one of the most difficult aspects of losing weight for many people, myself included. I'm not some die-hard boozer who has to have 5 drinks every night, but when it's nice out, I like to spend a warm Friday evening enjoying a refreshing margarita with my friends. But margaritas are generally a no-no, as they have tons of sugar, and therefor calories.

So here's an idea -- Fit-A-Rita. It's a sugar-free instant margarita mix that only has 6 calories before you add the tequila. And while it's not a green light to drink as many as you want (remember, alcohol alone has lots of calories), I think it's a good way to feel like you're indulging without veering too far off track. What do you think?

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I thought April Fool's was a few weeks late when I read this story, but it's true. Researchers from the U.S. and Thailand are claiming that a fruity cocktail may count as health food. Say what?

The research states that adding alcohol to fruit increases the antioxidant nutrients. While that may be the case, is increased alcohol consumption to gain enhanced antioxidants a good solution? Adding ethanol (found in rum, vodka, tequila and other spirits) boosted antioxidant nutrients in strawberries and blackberries according to the research.

Now, if we could get rid of that high-fructose corn syrup and fake coloring in most fruity drinks mixes, we'd be on to something right?

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