I know some of you have noticed that I have lost weight and are concerned about my health. Don't worry, I am getting fit for my next challenge. As part of this programme I also joined a gym and the calorie counter on the machines is simply scary...

It's difficult to believe that:

• 15 minutes lifting weights equals the 100 calories in one small cappuccino;
• 75 minutes of stretching equals the 220 calories in a small mars bar;
• 15 minutes on the stairclimber equals the 129 calories in a can of coke;
• 30 minutes running on the treadmill at 10kmph equals the 400 calories in one blueberry muffin;
• 50 minutes on indoor rower equals the 450 calories in a large slice of cheesecake;
• 19 minutes on elliptical trainer equals the 95 calories in a medium size banana;
• 30 minutes of aerobics equals the 163 calories in a small pack of raisins;
• 10 minutes on the exercise bike equals the 55 calories in a low-fat fruit yoghurt.

Scary stuff really but it's true that we are what we eat!
Chris