Nutrition and exercise...are u confused too?

Dibaby - no offence taken, I know what you meant. I was just reiterating the point that to minimise muscle loss it is not strictly necessary to follow some complicated diet. I dont even count protein, when I've checked out of interest, my intake is 50 to 60 grams a day. And, lol, but I do hardly any strength training, the bare minimum becuase I dont like it. I do basic multi miscle group exercises - squats, lunges, push ups, tricep dips on a chair and abdominal work, that's it. I'm very cardio focussed and running, believe me, builds TONS of muscle in your legs and strengthens your core muscles unbelievably.

You might get BETTER results with hard core specific weight training and a very regimented diet. You'd definitely get FASTER results. But eating less and moving more works too.

I LOVE the book YOU on a diet. It is very easy to read and has great drawings. I especially love all the information about the physical and hormonal issues surrounding obesity. There is a section on your "omentum" the sack of fat that drapes from your stomach, pressing on your internal organs and giving the "beer belly" that is so recognizable. Every time my stomach growls these days I visulaize my omentum getting whittled down a little bit more.

My internist has a big sign in each of his exam rooms that reads: "Rules: Eat more, Move less, Be nice, Don't Worry". Great advice.