Posted by Tony Z. on February 14, 2003 at 17:51:09:
In Reply to: Tuba players and weight posted by Aubrey Foard on February 14, 2003 at 17:24:07:
I used to weight 290lbs.   Apart from looking bad, I felt bad.  After convincing myself to do something, I lost 100.  Wind capacity went up, endurance, and of course, over-all state of mind.  
it was the best thing I did for myself as a player.
TZ