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From: Sheila.Fava@f720.n209.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila Fava)
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Subject: Re: Weight-gain, if disabled late in life
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Date: 1 Jun 90 17:47:02 GMT
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As to weight-gain of disABLED people, Greg....I am post-40 years of
age, use a cane and am a competitive athlete (swimmer).  The training
keeps my weight in check.

The persons I compete WITH are members of the National Wheelchair
Athletic Association, The Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association and the
Physical Fitness Councils of British Columbia and Alberta (Canada).

Most of the athletes I have met have no weight-gain problem.  The ones
who do have a weight-gain problem are not serious competitors --  they
are there for fun and frolic.  They also still have the weight-gain
problem......

     ---Sheila.

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