"danlj" wrote in message
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This reliably causes abatement of the Creeping Largess

Too much largess and you will never be able to afford any glider. Or did
you unean "largness"?

Syndrome that
seems to be taking over the Western World, and causes gravity to be
less influential on one's person.

Yes, some of us are just attracted more strongly towards the center of the
earth than others. Seriously; I have weighed 100# more than I do today, so I
guess I am qualified to talk a bit on this subject.

One of the most motivating things that ever happened to me was when I got
the bug to fly gliders, but learned that 240# was a bit marginal for the front
(or only) seat of many gliders.

What to do? Talk to your doctor. If cholesterol is an issue, stick to a low
fat diet. If blood sugar is an issue try one of the low carb diets. Either one
of these will eventually get you to the weight where you want to be and keep you
there. The end result will get you in the pilot's seat, but far more
importantly it will keep you alive for many years of good flying.