Ari Goldman usually writes about religion for the New York Daily News, but he recently turned his attention to weight loss.

This week, he shared the rules of "Ari's Kosher Weight Loss Plan for Middle Aged Guys." It has five basic principles:

1. Cake is trayf (unkosher). I look at cake and I see ham sandwich, shrimp and cheeseburger. Never touch the stuff.

2. Never eat after 10 p.m. When the clock strikes 10, it is Yom Kippur. No food whatsoever.

3. Walk don't run. I exercise but I'm careful. If you run, you could fall, or damage your knees. Walking is enough on this diet plan.

4. Avoid treadmills. Get outdoors. The fresh air aids weight loss.

5. Cheat. Just like halacha - Jewish law - has loopholes so does "Ari's Kosher Weight Loss Plan."

Check out the full column for a humorous take on losing weight.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com