This is way I was reluctant to post this.
Because, also, I have tried everything you are talking about - and more
- and nothing helps.
Situps, hiking (especially up hill), brisk walks do the same *damn *thing.
In point of fact, carrying my tuning bags up too many stairs will
trigger it.
I NEED A MIRACLE,
Duaine
pmc033 at earthlink.net wrote:
> As long as this is OT, I'll jump in. Duaine, the fact is, you don't need
> to strenuously exercise to lose weight. In fact, it's counterproductive.
> Or to "target" certain areas, like the abdomen by doing situps, etc. Brisk
> walking and light eating habits with proper diet is more effective. If you
> exercise strenuously, your body doesn't burn fat, but carbohydrates. Age
> also plays a factor, in that metabolism slows down. You don't have to go
> on "Biggest Loser" to lose weight.
> I started hiking with friends once a month a few years ago, and actually
> gained weight. I had to go on a diet to get some of it off. When I'd get
> home, I'd eat a lot ('cause I'd be hungry), gain back at least as much
> weight as I might have lost by hiking.
> I do wish I was in as good a shape above the waist as I am below it.
>
> "And now, back to our regularly scheduled program..."
>
> Paul McCloud
> San Diego
>
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