That's an interesting story. Wish it could really work though.

Haha! Nice.

Same here, need to lose the weight but don't have enough energy to do grueling exercises to accomplish my goal.

Best way I've found is to go out to the edge of town and find a trail, and pack a backpack with a couple of granola bars and a canteen of water... If it's the summer, throw in a book as well. And just start walking.

I've found with a simple two hour excursion out to the back country a week, you start dropping quite a bit of weight fast... the second thing it will do is help alot with energy... most people don't really realize how much we loose when we stay inside. I'm a programmer/Customer Service Rep, so most of my time is either behind a computer at a desk, or behind a computer at home. Plus, you'd be ammazed at how peaceful it is out there.

The last thing you'll find is that all in all, you feel happier. Before I started hiking, I was in a bit of a brutal relationship... one of the side effects was a major depresion. It's amazing how much can be improved by just taking a step back and breathing...

As well, I think I should explain the resoning for the snack... When you're out and hiking, you'd be amazed at how much processing the body does... one of the simple ways I've found to get that process going is by regimenting a small snack... for example, half-way there, munch on part of the bar, and finish it when you've reached the point where you think you should turn back... then, just eat the second one on the way back... it keeps the body processing, and that little bit of fuel will help it start burning the bodies internal resorces.

The last thing I should warn you about is how tired you will bacome... I know after my first excursion, I fell asleep on the couch for a good four hours... my roomate freaked out, because that was something that I had never done before... and I guarantee, that will be one of the most restful sleeps you will have in a while...

Again, this works for me. Try it and see if it works... in the end, you need to find what works for you...

/me points to the South African Crime rates and rapes statistics,

Yeah...if I dont die or get mugged of that, it will be daddy-dearest killing me because I went out....*shrugs and runs for the hills* :P

I find that good running sports, such as Soccer and Lacrosse, help you stay in shape. I've been playing soccer for the upside of 12 years now, switching between defence and mid-field, and I'll tell you I've got buns of steel. What most people don't realise though is how out of shape they are, despite what they look like. I run in the mornings, usually two or three miles. Once I brought a friend along, and he couldn't keep up for half of a mile, despite his decently looking physique. Regular exercise, even on a small scale, helps.

I'm in the process of getting in shape. I've been running three times a week with the sprinters of the high school track team. I am in fact a shot put thrower. But I have been lucky enough not to run outside for a couple of weeks. First time I ran outside I slipped on ice..Not fun. anyway. I'm babbling now

D'har Leth wrote:I'm well-built and muscular.  I sit on my ass and play video games all day.

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