Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi folks: Most sources tell us that in order to burn off the calories contained in just one pound of excess weight one must either: walk at a brisk four mph for fifty miles; or jog at six mph for thirty-five miles; .............. or the eqivalent in whatever one's chosen exercise happens to be. Whenever I ask someone which they would consider the more practical way to lose a pound of weight - walking briskly for 12½ hours, or foregoing eating 'one pound weights worth of calories', I have never heard anyone reply " walk briskly for 12½ hours " . I have taken quite a lot of exercise, mostly jogging, over the past forty years. But for me foregoing the food is far more practical than eating whatever I happen to feel like eating, and then trying to make up for it by jogging thirty-five miles per pound. Some people apparently get a, perhaps addictive, 'high' from strenuous exercise. I have never been so fortunate. I have disliked every bit of it. I have only done it because I figured it would contribute to the maintenance of my health. Rodney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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