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Well Andy,

It sounds like you're doing good, if you detest sit-ups as much as I do, there is an alternative. sit back in a straight chair, and pull in your stomach muscles and hold for a count of 20, then slowly release-don't forget to breathe.

Something to use when you're in front of the computer and need to sit back and take a break. repeat 5-10 times a day. and because no one knows you're doing it(how many people stare at bellies anyhow) you can also do it standing up, waiting for a bus, or to cross a street with your bike, just straighten up and pull in those muscles-also very low impact, so you won't get achy muscles.


Lois

run about 2.5 miles every day.

I'm a 40 year old with moobs. I've been doing it for 4 weeks and have gone down two belt buckles and 'probably' a bra size or two after being told to exercise by my doc. All this while continuing to eat steak and drink a couple of pints a day.

It only takes 30 minutes (40 minutes including shower) and it's a short enough run to leave you without achey legs (after a about ten runs)

The trick is (apparently) not to get into a slow sluggish run, but run fast until you have to walk, then walk until you can run again then run fast unitl you have to walk again and so on until you have done your full run. It's better for the ticker and will increase your fitness twice as fast as standard jogging. The technique makes you look a bit of a prat but you can do it after dark and so won't get pointed and laughed at.

I've got a running/training app on my phone too that measures my improvement. Gadgets help a lot. it a perfect excuse for an ipod touch with nike plus attachments.