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January 26, 2007 Before I get into the fat topic, I just want to
take a moment to offer some suggestions on working out when it
is cold outside. Last winter I wrote a complete article on cold
weather workouts for the Senior Connection, but I would like to
briefly discuss a few points. First I would like to dispel the
myth that cold air will freeze your lungs. Scientifically as the
cold air you breathe passes through your nose and mouth, it is
heated to about 80 degrees by the time it reaches the lungs. So
it is safe to run or power walk on cold mornings. An alternative
is to walk or run on a treadmill or swim indoors. It is nice to
take a walk in the mall, if you don't mind a few people gawking
as you power walk past them. These are just a few ideas to cope
with these frigid mornings. Now, on to the topic of fat. I will
attempt to clarify the difference between good fat and bad fat
because our