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I am just about at the end of the diet phase of my program. For the
first time in 37 years I am under 200 lbs. I've got about 5-6 more
pounds to go, then I'll just focus on the exercise.

Eisboch


Congratulations..that's quite a feat, especially in the winter when we
tend to spend more time indoors hiding from the cold.


Thanks. I am pleased with the results of the efforts. The weight
lifting
and cardiovascular workouts are very rewarding in terms of physical
condition.
Now that I am very close to the final goal, I'll admit to the total
amount of weight lost
so far ..... 60 pounds.

I also learned a lot about diet and exercise. Much of the conventional
wisdom is being disproved and a lot of the commercial hype is myth.

Eisboch



For what it's worth, my doctor was OK with my odd exercise regimen. I
can't stand exercise machines. Boring. So, I was reading a book about
Army Airborne soldiers, which said that as part of their training, they
run with close to their own weight on their backs. (I'd like to see the
backpack that can handle 175 lbs plus). Anyway, I have these two hills
near my house. They're the type where your vehicle either drops into
first gear, or you come to a stop. :-) So, back in December, I loaded up
a backpack with a 30 lb bag of cat litter and attacked both hills, as
well as some moderately sloped terrain for the rest of a 5 mile walk. I
added 20 lbs of barbell weights 3 weeks ago.

Biggest difference: abdomen. I'm not overweight, but things are
relocating. Goal: Stop that trend. It's working.


Two things: I hate running and have bad knees. Therefore is mostly diet
and easy on the knee exercise.

I'm nearsighted, so I don't run, either.