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As our readers may recall we recently decided (despite my objection) to go on Weight Watchers. We have both succeeded in losing some weight but have still not yet reached our goals.
Our decision was based on two goals. First was for an upcoming wedding that we wanted to look our best. Second was to help our golf games by being in better shape. Nick Faldo says you need to look at yourself honestly in the mirror and decide if your physical condition is affecting your game. In all honesty it might have been affecting ours.
Like most of the country we have been experiencing a hot spell. We decided to test our new conditioning by walking 18 holes on a relatively short (5900 yards) course in 94 degree heat. While the heat was brutal the weight loss definitely made a significant difference in our games. Normally when we walk, by the time we reach the last few holes I am usually quite tired and my game is significantly affected. Not this time! My drive on the 18th hole was easily my best of the day, both long and straight. Becky had a similar positive experience and probably tee to green played her best round of the year.
In all honesty I had not expected to notice any real difference as a result of my weight loss. But try picking up a ten pound weight and think about carrying it with you for 4 hours. You get tired just thinking about it.
We strongly suggest to all of our readers who need to lose weight to seriously consider taking off some of that extra weight. Improved health should be a strong enough reason but a better golf game is also an excellent reason. Even if you ride a golf cart you will be stronger near the end of your round and your scores will reflect the improvement.
Better health and better golf is an unbeatable combination.
