William Hutchinson
William Hutchinson was an English writer and travel enthusiast known for his vivid descriptions of the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District. His most notable work, "Excursion to the Lakes in Westmoreland and Cumberland, August 1773," captures the natural beauty and sublime qualities of this region, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with nature. Hutchinson's writings not only served as travel guides but also contributed to the growing appreciation for the Lake District as a destination for both tourism and artistic inspiration. In his excursions, Hutchinson combined personal narrative with detailed observations, making his works valuable for both their literary merit and their historical context. His influence can be seen in the works of later Romantic poets and writers who sought to explore the relationship between nature and the human experience. Hutchinson's legacy lies in his role as a precursor to the Romantic movement, highlighting the importance of nature in literature and its capacity to evoke deep emotional responses in readers.
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View all 1 quotes“surprising results about a phenomenon he called “asymmetric weight gain and loss,” based on the experiences of 55,000 runners in his National Runners’ Health Study. Put simply, he found that you gain more weight when you stop exercising than you lose when you subsequently resume the identical exercise program. “In other words,” he says, “if you stop exercising you don’t get to resume where you left off.” Falling off the exercise wagon for a few weeks may just add a pound or two, but if it happens every year it can lead to steady accumulation of weight even though you’re working out diligently for the other 50 weeks of the year. Williams found that, after a break in exercise, women didn’t start losing weight again until they were running at least 10 miles a week, and men had to hit twice that total. Once they exceeded that level, the subjects were able to start reversing weight gained over holiday and other breaks.””
