Exercise without dieting – a losing battle


  • Health
  • Sunday, 02 May 2004

Guys tend to hit the gym to shed excess pounds, even though cutting calories may be the more efficient way. TIMOTHY GOWER investigates

WHEN your pants begin to feel a little snug around the waistline, do you vow to start working out for an hour every day? Ask the kid at McDonald’s to hold the bun when you order a Quarter Pounder? Switch to low-carb beer? If so, welcome to the club: You’re a typical guy. 

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