>For the record, I regard the idea that diet alone -- *any* diet >-- can bring about excellent physical fitness without exercise as >utter rubbish. I would need to see a *lot* more evidence beyond >Stefansson's comments before I would believe this. And I rather >doubt that the Inuit that he observed led sedentary lives. > >Todd Moody >[log in to unmask] I agree with the need for balancing diet with exercise. Even on a high-carb diet, I was able to lessen the effects with regular exercise. I find that a sedentary lifestyle slows one's metabolism and "backs up" everything. I liked the comment I saw somewhere on the Paleo Web site (or maybe it was on this list, can't remember) about imitating "paleo" exercise by doing a lot of walking carrying heavy objects. I have gotten into racewalking with weights, which follows that idea, and find it very (physically) rewarding. Now if I could just stop eating junk food... Laura (getting there, slowly) _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com