+BGunner01 Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 A big smile when I stepped off the scale this morning...minus 30 pounds since January 1. Most of the success is attributable to the help and encouragement of my loving wife. However, in a strong second place is active participation in this great hobby/sport. On top of seeing all those neat places I'd never see otherwise, and meeting and reading the messages from all the nice folks who make this sport what it is, I'm losing weight due to the exercise! The exercise this sport affords is another great benefit, and oodles cheaper than any weight loss program out there - even if we opt to become a supporting or charter member. Yup, a cache diet is the only way to go. Quote Link to comment
+Macro Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 It's amazing how much less a hike FEELS like a hike when you are focused on a GPSR! Several miles and a few thousand feet in elevation changes rarely bother me anymore because I have a destination. I forget about the effort and concentrate more on making the numbers on my Etrex screen go down. It's great. I have eaily dropped an inch on my belt since winter...with a steady diet of good caches. Best part...it's free! (unlike my gym membership) Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 I tell them that it is a GREAT excuse to go for a great walk. Then I explain the rest. Congrats on the weight loss! ----- Quote Link to comment
+TheGertridgeExplorers Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 I have also credited Geocaching with helping me lose 25 lbs since Jan 1. Although my hikes have been limited lately because of bad weather, I'm getting more exercise on the weekends due to geocaching. Not just seeking, but scouting locations to hide our first. Best of all it's exercise for the whole family! - Donna G. Quote Link to comment
+Team Mixster Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Did a search (no Markwelling here) and found this thread - myself, I'm down 20 pounds so far. I'm finding that getting out every weekend is a serious help. Now if only I can give away these darn girl scout cookies I'll be all set! -Mixster Quote Link to comment
+ErSamin Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 When I'm caching, I don't even think about eating. Last weekend I did a series of caches in a nearby town. I got home about 3:00pm and realized I had had nothing to eat since breakfast. If I hang around the house, that kind of willpower is impossible for me. I get out and hike, I get away from the TV, and I have a great time. What could be better than that? "Could be worse...could be raining" Quote Link to comment
+georgeandmary Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 About 10lbs from geocaching. I've been cutting down on the bike riding I usually do. Weather is getting nicer and days are longer so I'll be able to squeeze more riding in soon. george Pedal until your legs cramp up and then pedal some more. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 yeah, i'm not so much on my bike either. to the good, people tell me i've lost weight. seems i don't have as much time to eat. it will be interesting to see if my legs are still strong when i bike. it doesn't matter if you get to camp at one or at six. dinner is still at six. Quote Link to comment
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