[Mamzelle]

Much depends on age, I believe, in your assertion. My own routine, four times/wk, involves a treadmill or strider to the tune of a mile and a half which burns (the machines claim) about 150 calories. Then some weights and stretching, just to tone and stave off the aches and pains of the pushing-fifty crowd.

In my twenties and thirties, this was plenty to keep my weight under perfect control. Didn't think anything about it, and had my occasional slice of chocolate layer cake.

Suddenly in my forties the weight happened, a pound or two a year. It was almost twenty pounds I had to lose. Tried several things, found that facing a life being always a little hungry was most discouraging. Add to that--I loved to cook and bake.

When I was thirty, I didn't know what all the fuss was about because it wasn't a problem.

[fogarty]

I agree, I guess forgot that some people may have conditions that preclude them for exercise (athritis, etc) But I still assert that exercise is the best way to lose weight and maintain a healthy body. Look at Jack Lalane, now over 80 years old.

We can't all be Jack Lalanes, but we can all exercise within our power. It all starts with getting off our butts and getting moving.