Ya, For those people who dread goign to the gyms or lifting weights..there are many alternatives. For eg., -- Do something that you like...take a walk, swim, play some kind of sports, dont drive for grocery( if thats possible)... --Dieting to lose weight is temporary..stats have proven that MOST of them eventually gain it back..so balance diet is the KEY.. 40% Protein, 40% carbs and 20% fat is what I usually go for. ALWAYS READ the LABELS when you buy something... Its all to spoil yourself y eating a cheese cake...but make you sure you get good source of protein ..ther other day.. I used to take Protein shakes a while go since I realised I didnt have enough protein intake but heard way too much consumption of protein tires ur kidney..anyway balance is the KEY.. Ya BEdrock, Once the metabolism goes down...everything is screwed up..You have to concious..and all... btw, what do you all eat during the day? for me: Breakfast: --2 slices of wheat bread with omelette of 2 eggs(one yolk only) --calcium enriched juice OR milk Lunch: usually sandwich or ..noodles..with veggies... Dinner( this is the worst part) -- Rice and nepali style khana...well I am not supposed to do this...but again I eat dinner really early..around ...7..so that I have good 4-5 hours break before I go to bed....and if I do get hungry before I go to bed..I go for fruits and lots of water.. anyway...add few cups of coffee/tea/diet sodas to this..