First there's some positive listener mail to discuss, then some news, then

of course the Topic of the Day. The mail is about a veteran, a comic strip, big

gains, and identifying with a variety of muscle sports. The news relates in various

ways to dieting and body fat - from ketone bodies to the relative permanency of

obesity. The day's topic follows up with a discussion on why we're obsessed with

body fat. Should the focus of novice exercisers simply be muscle and strength gain?

Why is it a better initial choice? And how does a lifter transition into tackling

diet and body fat once his or her lifestyle gets established? Tune in to find out!