I can't speak for everybody, this is just the way it happened to me.
I spent a couple summers in a row, during high school, doing nothing more than sitting at home, snacking and watching TV or using the computer. I have a tendency to be lazy, and that's what did me in. I had a fairly high metabolism, I was a skinny kid. But those few summers killed it all right off.
As for losing weight, I guess it's because I've never really tried. Sure, I'll cut back on snacking or eating fatty foods. But that's not enough, there's no real effort put into it. Once I get back on my feet with a job, I'm definitely going to go look for a gym. If I could get back down to 160-180, I'd be so very happy with myself.
I agree with everything else you said. Muscle is good. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn simply by having it. And you can never get enough cardio, doesn't matter who you are.
I'm thankful for Chaotic as well, to have some good friends there. And I'm thankful for LITE, because he's the coolest. :) Seriously though... LITE, you're an excellent friend, and I'm thankful for that.
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I spent a couple summers in a row, during high school, doing nothing more than sitting at home, snacking and watching TV or using the computer. I have a tendency to be lazy, and that's what did me in. I had a fairly high metabolism, I was a skinny kid. But those few summers killed it all right off.
As for losing weight, I guess it's because I've never really tried. Sure, I'll cut back on snacking or eating fatty foods. But that's not enough, there's no real effort put into it. Once I get back on my feet with a job, I'm definitely going to go look for a gym. If I could get back down to 160-180, I'd be so very happy with myself.
I agree with everything else you said. Muscle is good. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn simply by having it. And you can never get enough cardio, doesn't matter who you are.
I'm thankful for Chaotic as well, to have some good friends there. And I'm thankful for LITE, because he's the coolest. :) Seriously though... LITE, you're an excellent friend, and I'm thankful for that.