> Jack Lalanne (American fitness guru) stated "If man made it, don't eat it". He also said "if it tastes good, spit it out" which is just retarded, as there's

> Jack Lalanne (American fitness guru) stated "If man made it, don't eat it". He also said "if it tastes good, spit it out" which is just retarded, as there's plenty of things that taste good that are good for you (bananas, apples and broccoli jump immediately to my mind). I respect the man for his accomplishments, but those two quotes aren't among them. > The lymphatic system which helps rid the body of waste substances is 'pumped' by respiration and physical activity. This I've always "felt" to be true, as it seems to me that my allergies get better with exercise. That being said, you can't outrun your fork, and even if you're eating "healthy", if you eat too much, you will gain weight. I'm not saying you can never have a tasty treat again, just don't try to compensate for it via exercise. Work it into your daily calorie budget.