21.   Weight can be shed and legs powered up.

22.   But Fossett e-mailed back via a laptop computer that the balloon was performing well and flying lighter after shedding weight from fuel consumption at the halfway mark.

23.   Furosemide, a diuretic, is sometimes used by athletes to shed weight quickly or to mask other forbidden products.

24.   He admits he needs at least a month to shed excess weight before playing again.

25.   He shed the weight to improve his health, but his game has reaped benefits, too.

26.   Lee has repeatedly denied that his sons shed weight on purpose.

27.   Like Jordan, Lemieux worked for weeks to shed weight and regain his game legs, conditioning that was largely responsible for his success last season.

28.   Maradona last played for Boca in August and admits he needs at least a month to shed excess weight before playing again.

29.   Now officials say officers who fail to shed excess weight or drug habits may be fired, while those who excel at the academy could be promoted.

30.   Producer Gest, who has worked with a number of major stars, said Minnelli had shed weight since conquering encephalitis.