Exercise Doesn't Boost Metabolism?

There goes my theory that I can eat whatever I want and just run more! I even have a t-shirt that says, "Do I eat to run or run to eat?" A new study just published refutes the theory that exercise boosts your metabolism and makes you into a fat burning machine. Too bad....guess I'll have to work on that diet if I slow down. Don't get me wrong, they didn't say you don't burn more calories or feel better with exercise. What they cited is that you don't necessarily burn more fat. Perhaps this is why I know more than a few people that train for an Ironman and still have a beer gut! To read the entire article, click on the link below....time for the old calorie counter...ugh! Does this mean no more bagel and a beer after a long run?

"Exercise not likely to rev up your metabolism
Studies bust myth that working out gives you a fat-burning boost"

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Join National Running Day on June 3, 2009

Running is one of the most popular means of exercise around. The reason is, it's easy and accessible! We have our feet, there's road outside our door...all you need to do is step outside. National Running Day is a national initiative whereby many of the major organizations within the running industry are joining forces in an unprecedented unified effort to nationally and locally promote running.

There will be cities around the country hosting organized runs for all ages and levels. Houston, TX is definitely a participant and the Chevron Houston Marathon is a sponsor. If you do not live in or near a participating city, that's no problem! Just go outside and run!

Don't run alone either!! Run with your husband or wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, fraternity or sorority. Run with your kids or run with your parents. Run with your dog (dog's love to run with you.) Run around your block, go to a park and run, or run on a high school track. It doesn't matter where...it doesn't matter with who...just get out and go!

For more information, visit http://www.runningday.org