News just in! David Noonan, a Senior Editor at Newsweek, has been vegan for more than two months now—and counting! Inspired by Rip Esselstyn’s new book, The Engine 2 Diet, and his expanding middle-aged waistline, Noonan is happy to report a 12-pound weight loss and a significant energy gain as two positive results of his veg adventure. Although he’s admittedly strayed from strict animal product restriction on a couple of occasions, for the most part, he’s more than satisfied with swearing off the bacon, eggs, and rib eye in favor of lentil soup and whole grains. He says the diet’s healthful side effects have encouraged him to stick with the new way of eating—at least for a few more (News)weeks…