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Josh Peck

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Josh Peck
Born	Joshua Michael Peck (1986-11-10) November 10, 1986 (age 25) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, comedian, voice actor
Years active	2000–present

Joshua Michael "Josh" Peck (born November 10, 1986) is an American actor, comedian, director, and voice actor best known for playing Josh Nichols in the Nickelodeon live-action sitcom Drake & Josh. He began his career as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and became known to young audiences after his role on The Amanda Show. He has since acted in films such as Mean Creek, Drillbit Taylor, The Wackness, and Red Dawn.

Contents  [hide]  1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Early life

Josh Peck was born in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan, New York City, where he attended The Professional Performing Arts School. His parents were unmarried at the time of his birth and Josh Peck never knew his biological father. He grew up with his Jewish mother, Barbara, who is a career coach, and his maternal grandmother.^[1][2] Peck had asthma during his childhood, and often stayed indoors watching old sitcoms.^[3][4][5] He performed in children's musical theater at New York's TADA! Youth Theater when he was nine years old. He was inspired to become involved in stand-up comedy when he was eight years old.

[edit] Career

Peck subsequently appeared in local children's theatre, as well as performed stand-up comedy at the Caroline's Comedy Club for the Audrey Hepburn foundation. At the age of 13, he was offered a role on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show and, at his mother's suggestion, accepted the part and moved to Los Angeles to further pursue an acting career.
Peck made his film debut in the 2000 film Snow Day, and appeared regularly on The Amanda Show until the end of its run in 2002. He also starred opposite Alex D. Linz and Zena Grey in the theatrical film, Max Keeble's Big Move, which was released on October 5, 2001. In 2001, he guest starred in an episode of the popular NBC drama ER called "Thy Will Be Done". During this period, Peck appeared in several independent films, including Spun and 2004's Mean Creek, for which he received critical praise. He was cast as Josh Nichols, opposite Drake Bell's Drake Parker, in another Nickelodeon sitcom, Drake & Josh, which began airing in 2004 and gained Peck recognition among young audiences. Peck's character, Josh Nichols, was smart, funny, and organized, but was always being tormented along with Drake by Megan Parker (Miranda Cosgrove), Drake's younger sister. Both characters sing in a remake of the song "Soul Man" by Sam and Dave. In 2006, Bell and Peck starred in their own TV movie called Drake & Josh Go Hollywood, and in 2007, they starred in a sequel called Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp. Josh was nominated for Favorite Television Actor at the 2008 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for his work on Drake & Josh. Peck also made his debut as a director in the Drake & Josh episode, Battle of Panthatar. He has also appeared in the series finale of What's New, Scooby-Doo?, an episode of Codename: Kids Next Door called Operation: C.A.K.E.D.-F.I.V.E., and the direct-to-video New Line Cinema film Havoc. Peck returned to the character of Josh Nichols in 2008 for the television film Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh.
In 2006, Peck appeared in the independent film Special, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and he voiced Eddie, one of two possum brothers, in the animated sequel, Ice Age: The Meltdown, which was released on March 31 of that year. Peck played a high school bully in 2008's Drillbit Taylor, and starred in the films The Wackness (released July 2008), American Primitive, Safety Glass, and Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. He will also appear in the remake of Red Dawn.
In 2011, Peck appeared in the Victorious episode "Wok Star".

[edit] Personal life

Peck's favorite actors and inspirations are Richard Pryor, Oprah Winfrey, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis, Bill Cosby, Ben Kingsley, and Morgan Freeman.^[2] Peck, like his real-life best friend Drake & Josh co-star Drake Bell, plays the piano. In the third season of Drake & Josh, Peck was significantly thinner than he used to be, and by the fourth season of the show, he had lost even more weight. According to a 2006 interview, Peck stated that:

“

I made a conscious effort to lose weight because I knew I could be happier as well as being healthier. I started by going on a diet a year and a half ago and I got a personal trainer, but I definitely have a healthier lifestyle now. Also I feel that because I do so much television, I am a better role model. I don’t really understand why I should be a role model, but I know that kids do look up to me, so it is my responsibility to motivate people and be inspiring. I hope that I can do that for kids. It doesn't really matter what you look like though, it is who you are that matters, of course.[2]

”

[edit] Filmography

Film
Year	Film	Role	Notes
2000	The Newcomers	Slim
	Snow Day	Wayne Alworth
2001	Max Keeble's Big Move	Robert "Robe"
2002	Spun	Fat Boy
2004	Mean Creek	George Tooney
2005	Havoc	Josh Rubin
2006	Special	Joey
	Ice Age: The Meltdown	Eddie	Voice role
2008	The Wackness	Luke Shapiro
	Drillbit Taylor	Ronnie
	American Primitive	Spoke White
2009	What Goes Up	Jim Lement
	Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs	Eddie	Voice role
	Aliens in the Attic	Sparks the Alien	Voice role
2011	Bunnicula	Toby Monroe
	ATM	Corey	completed
2012	Red Dawn	Matt Eckert	completed
	Ice Age: Continental Drift	Eddie	Voice role; filming
	Planet B-Boy		filming
2013	Regular Boy	Darrin	pre-production
Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2000–2002	The Amanda Show	Regular performer
2002–2003	Whatever Happened to Robot Jones?	Lenny	Voice role
2001	ER	Nick Stevens	Episode: "Thy Will Be Done"
	Family Guy	Charlie The Bully	Uncredited voice role Episode: "The Kiss Seen Around the World"
	Samurai Jack	S Kid Pig #3 Alien Kid	Episode: "Aku's Fairy Tales"
2002	MADtv	Jeffrey Lugz	Season 7, episode 24
	Fillmore!	Randall Julian	Episode: "To Mar a Stall"
2003–2004	The Guardian	Chris Rapp	Episode: "Swimming" Episode: "Blood In, Blood Out"
2004–2007	Drake & Josh	Josh Nichols	Lead role
2006	Drake & Josh Go Hollywood	Josh Nichols	Nickelodeon TV-movie
	Codename: Kids Next Door	Numbuh 50 Million B.C.	Voice role Episode: "Operation: C.A.K.E.D.-F.I.V.E."
	What's New, Scooby-Doo?	Damian Kid Zombie Kid #2	Voice role Episode: "E-Screen"
2007	Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp	Josh Nichols	Nickelodeon TV-movie
2008	Merry Christmas Drake and Josh	Josh Nichols	Nickelodeon TV-movie
2011	Victorious	Guy in audience	Cameo Episode: "Wok Star"

[edit] References

1. ^ Keck, William (2004-08-25). "Josh Peck lightens up". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-08-25-peck_x.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} "INTERVIEW: Josh Peck Talks Ice Age: The Meltdown". MovieWeb. 2006-03-29. http://www.movieweb.com/news/11/11811.php. Retrieved 2008-01-25. 
3. ^ Syme, Rachel (2008-06-27). "Who's That: Former Teen Star Josh Peck Mans Up". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag/issues/20080629/Whos+Former+Teen+Star+Josh+Peck+Mans. Retrieved 2010-08-04. 
4. ^ Murray, Rebecca. "Scott Mechlowicz, Trevor Morgan and Josh Peck Interview". About.com. http://movies.about.com/od/meancreek/a/meansm081704_3.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-04. 
5. ^ Douglas, Edward (2008-01-25). "Josh Peck on The Wackness". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 2008-07-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20080710062858/http://www.comingsoon.net/blog/2008/01/josh_peck_on_the_wackness.php. Retrieved 2008-01-25.

Weight Loss Stories - Giving You the Additional Boost Forward

Weight loss stories are great helpers when you're trying to lose weight. Some people don't recognize the benefits of reading stories of other people who have managed to succeed in their weight loss mission. But many people have already packed up their bags and left the weight loss road defeated, and that's something that you definitely don't want happening to you. Although the right weight loss method and your own determination are key factors, weight loss can still get doubly challenging and can still make you fail. But weight loss stories are testaments that losing weight is indeed possible, and that's the best motivation that you can get.
Some Notable Weight Loss Stories to Inspire You
Weight loss is often a battle of the wills, and most of the time, it has several other layers underneath than just plain overeating. People can have various reasons to overeat, and a lot of weight loss stories have already been about people suffering from a weak emotional state and who have turned to food as a comfort binge. One example is the story of a fitness instructor. This is particularly inspiring because our subject even became a fitness instructor, which tells you just how far you can go. After moving away from home, she turned to food for comfort and started losing control of her weight. She tried countless diet programs in an attempt to lose weight, but found no success. But with a good diet and exercise program and her own dedication to her mission, she was able to trim her weight down from 320 to just 147.
That can also happen to you. Another woman also went through the same ordeal, turning from the death of her mother straight to food. But she successfully trimmed down from 279 to 185 pounds. One man's quest was harder and took him five years. When your efforts are taking too long, it's easy to get discouraged, but think of others who persevered, like a man who made the big decision to take matters into his own hands. He changed his entire lifestyle, and disciplined himself to work out when he needed to and to count his calories. He kept at it and even if it took him a long, arduous journey, he lost the weight he wanted to get rid of. And you can also get added motivation from your family and friends, an effective support base. One woman's experience showed just how helpful your family can be, and with your personal cheering crowd, you'll certainly conquer your weight and make it bend to your will.
Share Your Weight Loss Stories to Help Others
If you've achieved your own weight loss success, then you probably know just how difficult the challenge could get. And you also know that a lot of people are still trying to lose weight the way you did. Your story can be an inspiration to many people, so it helps to share your story as well. You never know, but your story can be the key to open up the weight loss doors for a lot of others like you. And as you share your stories, you share two things: testimonies of the effective methods that people can try as well as the added inspiration to keep them going even as their efforts take a long time. No one else knows better just how challenging losing weight is but you who have gone through the same challenge. So if you have a great weight loss story to share, don't keep it to yourself. You might just be holding the fate of other people's weight loss quest in your hands. Share your weight loss stories and you'll surely lend help to a lot of people.

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Get Results From An Effective Weight Loss Program

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Quick weight loss is not only difficult, it can be unhealthy. While many sites and organizations tout "fast weight loss" programs, these are rarely effective - at least in the long term.
The fact is that weight gain did not happen overnight, and neither will effective weight loss. Programs such as eating nothing but protein, cutting out white flour and sweets can produce dramatic results in a fairly short time - but can have serious health consequences in the long term.
A "traditional" weight loss program that involves simply cutting back on food intake can be counterproductive as well. This has to do with the nature of fat build-up in the first place. Our earliest direct ancestors evolved on the hot, dry savannahs of eastern Africa - a place where food supplies were far from certain. In times of famine, the bodily metabolism slowed down in order to conserve energy; it was during these times that the bodies of these early hominids would survive on fat stored during times of plenty.
Although society, technology and culture have changed greatly in the past 6-7 million years, biology has not; when you deny yourself food, your body perceives it as a famine, whether you are in the lush agricultural regions of California or the dry plains of Kenya. Therefore, the metabolism slows down, and those extra pounds refuse to come off, preventing quick weight loss.
Recent research indicates a strong connection between the use of "high-fructose corn syrup," a largely artificial sweetener added to nearly everything from cola drinks to commercial breakfast "cereals" and snack foods, and the current epidemic of obesity. The "fattening" of America began in earnest around 1980 - the same time that big corporations began using high-fructose corn syrup in virtually all commercial food products. As the use of this substance has increased, so has the weight of the average American. Is this a coincidence?
While there are no sure ways to accomplish fast weight loss in a healthy manner, there are steps one can take in order to be more successful in a weight loss program. One is to read the ingredients of prepared foods. If it contains high-fructose corn syrup, and/or has ingredients that sound like they came from a chemistry lab, avoid it.
Better yet, join the "slow-food" movement. The closer a food is to its natural state, the more nutrient-dense it will be - and the less of it you will need in order to feel satisfied while maintaining good health.
Any exercise program used in conjunction with a weight-loss program should include strength training as well. Muscle tissue tends to burn more calories, even when one is at rest.
You may not achieve quick weight loss, but your weight loss program will have better long-term results.

Susan Slobac is a nutritionist who works with individuals in developing weight loss programs that are most effective for them. Rarely has she seen quick weight loss as a long term solution, in her experience, when fast weight loss occurs it is usually at the sacrifice of overall health. She encourages a shift in lifestyles to complement any weight loss program.

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4 Tips For Getting And Keeping Weight Loss Motivation

Losing weight not only requires commitment and hard work, but motivation. But it's the motivation that is often the hardest to come by. For many of us, all it takes is the drive to keep going to lose weight. But how do we keep the drive?
Even if we have a strong diet plan and an effective exercise program, weight loss motivation can be the real challenge. But for those times when you just want to quit, or just don't see a reason to keep going, check out these 4 tips for keeping that motivation and running with it.
1.) Lay Out Realistic Objectives
When we set goals or benchmarks for our weight loss efforts, sometimes we can get too excited. Goals can quickly become unforgiving landmarks, and if we miss them, it's all too easy to quit. Saying, "This week I will lose 4 pounds" is a landmark goal. But saying, "This week, I will stick to my meal plan" is a realistic goal.
The best strategy is to focus on sticking to your weight loss plan, and then the pounds will come off by themselves. And if you, for example, eat something outside your meal plan, just remember: Begin each day anew, and if you really want to lose weight, your setbacks won't matter.
2.) Don't Go It Alone
Got your exercise plan worked out? Make room for at least one more. Exercising with a partner who also is trying to lose weight can be one of the best ways to keep your weight loss motivation. If you're walking, or running, or going to the gym with someone else, you've got a friend to talk to, and someone with whom you can truly share your difficulties - after all, they're going through the same thing.
And most realistically, they help you get out each day. If you've got a scheduled time to go meet someone to work out, you're much less inclined to find a reason not to get some exercise - because someone relies on you.
3.) Look At The Glass Half Full
While it's easy to say 'be positive', it really is the most indispensable aspect of maintaining your weight loss motivation. Instead of focusing on your failures, focus on your successes. Even if you make a mistake or experience a setback here and there, you're still doing far better than you were before you tried losing weight.
At the very least, you're doing something about it, and while it may take time, weight loss will happen. So think about how far you've made it, not just about how far you've still got to go.
4.) Persevere!
The biggest part of all this weight loss stuff is just staying with it. Weight loss is one of those things that you can't give up on easily, especially because the final rewards are so great. Keep your patience, keep up your program, and your weight loss motivation will come by itself.
To be honest, it's already commendable that you want to do something about your weight. These four tips can help you maintain your weight loss motivation, and keep on the track to having the body you truly deserve.

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5 Weight Loss Success Secrets

This probably isn't the first time you have started reading a weight loss article with the hopes of finding a new training idea or totally secret fat busting strategy. I can sympathize. I've seen clients spend months on routines and techniques that were just the flavor of the month that got some press. Its alright though, your about to learn some real solid advice that's free of charge and will serve you well on your quest to getting in shape.
The first secret of getting in shape and losing some weight is to make sure you know what you are doing! Make sure you have the proper information that you need to help speed you toward your specific goal. Make sure you know how to eat properly and train correctly to get that result you desire. Power lifters eat and train differently than fitness models and you should know the differences. The best way to acquire this knowledge is through articles like this as well as mimicking. Find an expert in the area you wish to excel in and then follow their advice. While this can back fire sometimes, it is still the surest bet to success.
The second step to success on your weight loss journey is to make sure you can quantify your success. In other words, know when you have achieved your weight loss goal. Make sure you can measure it! Then once you know your weight loss goal and how to measure it, you need to make a map to getting there.
If you have a child, then you know the importance of directions and sticking to a plan. If you are walking to the store that is 10 minutes down the road, this trip could easily turn into an hour if you didn't step in with directions every now and then. You can picture it cant you? Walking along, then there is a butterfly, then a cool rock and look, a swing set! Sometimes to get things done in an efficient manner, you need to know what you are trying to accomplish and how you plan to get there. If you don't, it could take you forever.
In the number three spot of weight loss secrets, we have self-confidence and belief. Go ahead and tell me you can't lose weight. Go ahead! Done? Good, now this is where I tell you that you are absolutely correct. Shocking isn't it? Cant is a word that makes you sit there defeated. Nothing gets done in a defeated state! Its actually better to get angry than defeated, because then at least you are spurred to action. Trying is better than "Canting". Here is the big mind smack though; belief is so strong that hypnotized people that have an ice cube put on them but are told that it is a hot coal, will develop a blister.
Sometimes you just have to fake it until you make it. Fake that you believe in yourself until the concept doesn't seem so foreign that maybe it will become true for you. The fact of the matter is that you should believe in yourself because with proper knowledge and dedication, everyone can achieve their weight loss goals.
If you have been reading this far then the number four secret of weight loss success is very, very important. Are you ready for it? Here it is; Stop listening to every piece of advice you get! This seems kind of ironic since here I am giving you more advice, but it is still true. Nothing can short circuit your forward momentum like a piece of advice that is the opposite of what you have been doing. It rocks your world! This can be good if you were just shooting in the dark hoping for the best, but if you have a solid weight loss plan that you were given by a solid source and then get messed up by Joe the local gym expert, you're sunk. Make sure that you are confident in your information source right from the beginning and then resolve to stick with that information. A lot of different methods will work to achieve weight loss, but these methods usually work as a system. Therefore, if you jump from system to system, you will not get the benefits from any given weight loss system.
We are almost at the end of our weight loss secrets for today. Of course there are more weight loss tips and tricks, but five is about right for a weight loss knowledge snack. So onto the number five secret to losing weight; Don't overdo it. Simple huh? Think about the number of times you have started off with both guns blazing and then ran out of ammunition. I know, I do this for a living. What happens is that most people figure they are going to lose 30 pounds in 30 days and they are going to kick butt to do it. So they start off all fired up, get real sore, their immune system crashes, they get sick and then they give up. Wow, that was like I had a camera following you, scary. Its just that it happens to a lot of weight loss hopefuls.
So how do you avoid revving the engine and running out of gas? You avoid rapid starts and stops. Ease onto the gas, and maintain steady pressure. You only need to do resistance training a couple of times a week along with 3-4 cardio sessions to realize your weight loss success. Don't rush the cookies! You can't crank the stove to 600 degrees and get home made cookies in 3 minutes. They will burn. You'll burn out too if you rush your way to losing weight.
Here is the recap to weight loss success. Get the information you need to achieve your desired goal that you have picked out. Make a plan with success markers along the way and believe every step of the way that you are going to lose the weight this time. Fake it until you make it. Never let anyone shake you confidence with bogus advice and remember to slow bake your cookies!

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Healthy Weight Loss Plan - The Best and Safest Way to Lose Weight

A healthy weight loss plan is what you should be focusing on if you want to lose weight effectively without sacrificing your health. There are so many weight loss plans around, but not all of them promise only benefits; some tend to affect your health negatively. In fact, a lot of weight loss options have become popular for the wrong reasons: the unpleasant side effects that have been reported from usage. If you look for just any weight reduction plan without considering whether it is safe or healthy, you might put your health on the line. It is understandable if you're in a rush to get all trimmed down, but it is important that you make careful considerations because it is your health that we're talking about. So though you may find yourself tempted by crash diets and promises of quick weight loss, don't lose your footing. Make sure you consider your weight loss plan carefully.
What to Look for in Choosing a Healthy Weight Loss Plan
Looking for a healthy weight loss plan is not easy, seeing as that there are just too many different programs around. The three main types of weight loss options you have are exercise plans, diet and nutrition plans, and weight loss supplements. A healthy weight loss plan is one that takes care of your body and helps you lose weight in a balanced, natural manner that will trim you down without being too harsh on your body. The most effective combination that can achieve this is that of diet and exercise. A good indicator of a healthy weight loss plan is one that involves both these aspects.
On the diet side of the picture, the best diet is naturally a low-calorie diet. This is the first step to preventing more fat to accumulate in your body. However, a low-calorie intake might also cause your carbohydrate stores to get depleted by activity, so you need to moderately increase your carbohydrate intake. A high-protein diet is also helpful for weight loss so that your muscle strength is retained even as you get smaller.
On the exercise side, you should pick exercises that aim to strengthen your body and your muscles. Losing weight might cause you to weaken, but with the right strength-building exercises, you will find a healthy way of losing weight. Exercise also helps you find your best shape as you lose weight. Some people who try to lose weight sometimes end up with an unbalanced body, but exercise can help you look good and lean.
Great Healthy Weight Loss Plan Worth Checking Out
There are a lot of popular weight loss programs, but there are some that stand out by combining optimized plans for diet and exercise. One is the LA Weight Loss Program, a healthy weight loss plan that can be conducted at the LA Weight Loss Center or even at home. The program, however, requires members to attend regular meetings. This is proven to be effective because it provides an overall support for the members, from a diet plan, an exercise plan, as well as a community support group to make sure you stay on track. They also provide emotional support to ensure that you are healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally during the course of your program. Another equally popular weight loss option is Weight Watchers. This is one of the earliest full weight loss programs around, and offers a lot of weight loss options to an even wider range of customers. Their programs also include exercise programs as well as a diet plan that involves special food menus and recipes. Their exercise programs also include exercises for the shoulders, chest, back, and abs, so you can choose the plan that will help you lose weight effectively.

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