I would try cutting down on the cooked starches you're eating--the bread and potatoes. For some people, the starches really make the weight stay on... when I first cut out all grains and cooked starches, I lost weight amazingly fast and easily. You could also try switching the potato (if it's a regu...

Originally posted by Oscar:
Well, show us a picture then!

That's a good point... lead by example.

And if I can get a hold of my friend's digital camera, I WILL post a picture

Oh, and I had one more question: is there any difference between two one-hour walks, and one two-hour walk? If the total time is the same, does it matter if the walking is split up into different sessions?

Hi again, here's an update... I haven't done any intense cardio for about a week now, and I've been walking a lot every day (averaging about 2 hours a day). And already, my legs are slimming down and I'm definitely losing fat! My legs are looking really great, if I do say so myself :) I really wish ...

Thank you both SO much for the replies! Originally posted by RRM: Yes, the body prefers to retain more fat when its colder, for isolation purposes. Also, when its colder, usually you will also not get as much sunlight exposure, which is not helpful regarding serotonin levels (serotonine is an essent...

I am SO glad there's a forum running again! First of all, a bit of background on me: I've been eating a mostly raw foods diet for the past three years (though not exactly Wai's diet). For most of this time, I've been at a good weight, doing strength training about 3 times a week, plus a ton of walki...