Physical exercise to lose weight

     Most diet experts are clear: to lose weight, it is necessary to play sports. It seems logical but, as I have already explained to you, you don't increase or reduce the base weight of your car by burning more fuel, you only reduce the interval between two refueling! Exercise only makes you hungry and thirsty, so you eat and drink more.

   Snails and turtles are not seen running around, and yet there are no obese turtles and snails. In reality, the human species and the animals it domesticates are the only creatures that believe they have to exercise in order to exercise.

   If you embark on an exercise program in order to lose weight, not only will you not achieve your goal, but the effect will be the same as dieting. You will see this as a form of punishment and you will have to use all your willpower and discipline yourself to continue. It is true that at first you will have this wonderful feeling of feeling very virtuous, but when your willpower begins to wane and certain other events in your life become more important, you will forget about these good resolutions. If you don't believe me, take a look at the classifieds of your favorite newspaper. You'll find more deals featuring exercise bikes, cyclorameurs and God knows what other torture devices than anything else. Do you think it's because their owners are in top shape and no longer need to exercise, or because they've had more than enough after two weeks?

    Finally, I will recommend that you exercise regularly, not because it will help you lose weight, but for the simple reason that if you feel good about yourself, and if the machine that is your body is well regulated, you will enjoy life much better. In any case, as you lose weight and get back into shape, you will experience the normal desire to enjoy the privilege of being able to be more active.

A word of warning: if you're not feeling toned right now, start gradually. You will find that your energy levels and your form improve, you will automatically want to take more exercise, and set off a positive chain reaction that will soon make you feel young again. Never force it. Your body and a little common sense will be enough to guide you. If in doubt, consult your doctor.