tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33184713.post3152026531916552791..comments2008-11-08T08:11:25.500-05:00The Sensei Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238919472464599833noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33184713.post-30755752417513188862008-11-08T07:27:00.000-05:002008-11-08T07:27:00.000-05:00I find that too. A good strategy is to vary the intensity of the uphill walk or to carry extra weight or preferably both. Cross training is a good idea too. Variation is the key, because as the muscles remember an activity they need less energy to perform the same task compared to the time during which they were becoming conditioned. If that makes sense? so your body needs less calories to perform the same task, any extra gets stored for later use. Muscles are heavier than fat so this also adds to the weight gain. I never weigh myself I just look in the mirror - if I don't like what is see I adapt Minnie Driver's creed. "Eat a little less, Move a little more."striderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16769721223051092765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33184713.post-11984872815165220192008-11-07T19:14:00.000-05:002008-11-07T19:14:00.000-05:00I didn't realize there was such an organization but it surely makes sense. Indeed, we all could benefit from their combined wisdom. Like everything else in this journey to lose weight, the tips seem so obvious and easy and yet can be so hard!john - from fat to fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14618090142491405987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33184713.post-2926423280628974802008-11-06T18:54:00.000-05:002008-11-06T18:54:00.000-05:00Yes, this is a good list of ideas! I'm able to keep my weight down if I exercise consistently. However, after a few months of walking up a very steep hill once a day (takes about 40 minutes), I find that I need to start walking twice a day, or else walking a lot faster.Julieanne van Zylhttp://www.nutritionalmangosteenjuice.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33184713.post-63896258861490799472008-11-05T13:45:00.000-05:002008-11-05T13:45:00.000-05:00What a fantastic list!!<BR/><BR/>Many people say losing the weight is the easy part, but keeping it off is very difficult. People are so excited by the weight loss process; comments on how good they look, feeling better, sleeping better, and increased self-confidence. However, when all the hub bub is over, keeping it off is a challenge.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great post.LisaNewtonhttp://www.iowaavenue.comnoreply@blogger.com