Overweight? Try living in the mountains if you want to slim down

[Jim]

Obese people should try living in the mountains if they want to lose weight, according to scientists

Interesting!

LINK HERE

 

[vanda]

Not very practical me thinks

 

[LisaP]

I live at the top of a steep road - does that count?

 

[*gold.emerald*]

lol,over the years, i have spent time in the Alps- not too sure about, if the air has helped me anything.lol- Although, i do have to admit that the majority of people there are very thin and fit, indeed.(And i am i think a size 16 - i don't know-and i could hardly fit into the largest size there - but then again there are a lot of petite Italians) But, you also do a lot of things that involve movement there, like cycling long stretches, hiking, climbing the mountains, skiing, sledging.....like a lot of outdoor activities...and in London, i don't do any of these.lol

 

[CalicoSoneji]

Might have to take a trip up the mountains soon! XD

 

[DiscPete]

Well, I went to the Indian side of the Himalayas last summer and I can honestly say, I don't recall seeing a single overweight person.

Not only that, but I saw a lot of elderly people carrying huge bundles up very steep inclines without breaking a sweat, whereas I would be struggling after a very short time (without carrying anything!).

I guess there must be something about that mountain air that is good for you.