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In article 9484@newsgate.sps.mot.com, wolfson@regatta.sps.mot.com (Stephen Wolfson) writes:
>I'm using running as part of my overall plan to get my "gravitationally
>enhanced" body (with the big gut) into a more svelte appearance.  I  
>currently can typically make it about 1.5 miles (sometimes less) 3 times
>per week.
>
>Should I use a typicall low-fat higher carbohydrate diet similar to
>that proposed in the "Fit or Fat" books?  Is there a change that will
>take place when I start getting at running that should have me altering
>things slightly (radically?).  I'm also using weight machines 3 times
>a week.


Sounds to me, Stephan, like you're doing exactly the right thing.  It's always
good to try to cut back on your fat intake, replacing it with carbos, but the
real key is the exercise.  If you enjoy running, stick with it and increase your
mileage GRADUALLY* over a period of months or even a year until you're doing,
say, 2 or 3 miles a day, 4 or 5 days a week (be sure to check with a doctor
first, as always, if you've any reservations about strenuous exercise).
If you start getting bored with running, do something else; swim, bike, walk....
Just be sure you get plenty of exercise, and don't stress about your caloric
intake.

* I can't emphasize this enough.  So many people try to increase their distance
and frequency too fast and they lose interest.  Go easy, but be consistent.