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Intense exercise is no guarantee of weight loss

By Ryan | November 5, 2007

And Now, the Exercise-Resistant Dieter:

Moderate exercise may not do much to help you lose weight, research shows. But even intense exercise is no guarantee of weight loss, according to a new study from the University of Leeds in Britain.

I can concur with these findings. As I’m trying to lose my last 10 pounds, I had increased my running for the marathon to averaging over 40 miles a week. Even after 4 weeks at that pace, my weight stayed the same. I’ve come to the realization that my body has adapted to long distance running, and that just running will not get me to where I want to go. Seven weeks ago I added weight lifting to my regiment, and although I haven’t lost any weight (Halloween didn’t help!) I am building up some muscle mass, and my clothes fit better. I have some 30″ jeans that I can now wear comfortably even though My weight has stayed right around 157.

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