when the scale doesn’t budge, we get frustrated. The personal trainers of the world will disagree with me here, but when you are getting started as a regular exerciser you have to use the psychological approach of contribution not one of “feel the burn.” So, forget exercising to lose weight. I mean it. Don’t go for the fat loss results…ever. You will be disappointed. But you must add some kind of exercise to your life that you love. Forget about anything except what really makes you feel good. Make it convenient and some- thing you will be able to maintain for the rest of your life. If you love classes at the gym, then go. If you like walking, then head out your front door and hit the sidewalk or walking path. Try to find something that will beckon to you once you make it a habit. Try out lots of different exercises and see which one you LIKE and not the one you believe will bring you results. The best result you will ever get from exercising is the development of a habit you can use as an emotional tool to relieve stress and connect with your body. That is the ultimate result. As you begin to exercise, really pay attention to your body and how it feels. It may feel terrible at first. This is not a reason to stop giving to it. The reason it feels hard or tiring is because it has been neglected for so 55 • If IAm So Smart, Why Can’t I Lose Weight?