Belly fat

[Patchelicious]

It's not that simple. You're assuming there's only two metrics that you changed. I guarantee a boatload of other things changed too that all added up to what is you today.

 

Eating less will work in the short term. Then your body's metabolism slows down to account for the decrease in calorie intake. During this time, weight drops. When your metabolism catches up, weight decrease will slow. Ever seen "The Biggest Loser' on TV? this is what happens.

 

I suspect the metabolism slows to BELOW the the calorific intake, and this will cause weight increase (hey, it's gotta go somewhere). makes sense, but i don't have the science on hand.

Please see my post above and my several hundred posts on other more constructive threads, I have an acute understanding of this. My father and I have been measuring macro nutrient intake, blood values and Dexascan compositions for several years now, tracking what effects various Fat/Carb/Protein ratios had on our bodies, in fact his data is so comprehensive that UCT is using it for their cholesterol studies.

 

So yes "eating less" isn't the total answer, but to most of us chubby MAMILs, it's a very good start!

[Ettas]

Okie dokie.

 

Something for you in return, http://www.wikihow.com/Have-Fun

Thanks!! Seems life changing

[Odinson]

The energy required to do something has nothing to do with a unit of measurement. That km will always be a km.

 

The colour of a ruler doesn't change its length.

 

I'm making a point about a calorie being a set unit of energy measurement. The chemical composition of a calorie doesn't change the amount of energy in a calorie.

 

[Patchelicious]

Thanks!! Seems life changing

You seem grumpy, maybe you should eat something.

[Patchelicious]

Dammit! And I fell for it. Well played good sir

[pe3nguin]

Thanks!! Seems life changing

What I find fascinating is that you are so dogmatic in your belief system yet you link me to a scholar that openly acknowledges room for open discourse on the matter.

[EmJayZA]

It's not dumb, thinking that's it's dumb is dumb.

 

People don't "struggle with their weight", they struggle with controlling how much they eat. I need to stop myself smashing things in my face every day. I love eating.

 

Controlling your appetite is a different point, but it still stands, eat less and you will lose weight.

 

When I started riding, I weighed 95, I now weigh 75.

 

I ate less.

 

It really is that simple. People put so much thought into fat loss, that is starts to become overwhelming. There are a few simple rules to follow:

 

- Use the 80/20 rule. Eat until you are 80% full. 

- Eat less processed stuff and more fresh foods. 

- Move your body. 

- Be consistent. 

[jcza]

You seem grumpy, maybe you should eat something.

 

Not just anything, rather add some carbs 

[lechatnoir]

PML

[pe3nguin]

 

 

- Use the 80/20 rule. Eat until you are 80% full. 

 

Hey now, dont come here with your fancy science!

[Ettas]

What I find fascinating is that you are so dogmatic in your belief system yet you link me to a scholar that openly acknowledges room for open discourse on the matter.

"Ludwig is adamant that animal research, epidemiology, and clinical trials show that insulin secretion plays a major role in weight, but admits there is room for converging lines of investigation." Is that the same as "open discourse"? 

 

All I am saying is that there is way more to it than calories in and calories out. That is why there are fat people training their butts off and not losing any fat. 

 

Shot for the debate. 

[jcza]

Is it Friday already? I'm yet to see a hungerstriker gain weight. 

[Thor Buttox]

Is it Friday already? I'm yet to see a hungerstriker gain weight.

My OH watches 'My 600lb life' because she found it inspirational (mostly). It is amazing how people who are totally bedridden and whose metabolisms are probably as slow as humanly possible, and who are in horrific health, can lose 50kg in one month only on a calorie restricted diet in order to lose weight to have have surgery.

[nochain]

Adding to my previous post...to get closer to the topic on hand..belly fat.

Summary from what I have learned through research and own trial and error.

1.You cannot target fat loss in specific areas by training that area.So you can do 1000 crunches a day you will /could still have belly/core fat.

2.Testosterone levels are key for older men so try and manage that.

3.Insulin stability is key when it comes to belly fat.

[GrahamS2]

"Ludwig is adamant that animal research, epidemiology, and clinical trials show that insulin secretion plays a major role in weight, but admits there is room for converging lines of investigation." Is that the same as "open discourse"? 

 

All I am saying is that there is way more to it than calories in and calories out. That is why there are fat people training their butts off and not losing any fat. 

 

Shot for the debate. 

You'll never out train a poor diet. Calorie tracking is a mind warp for most people when they first try it, because they don't realise how little food they actually require. Take a balanced diet, reduce it by X%, and you'll lose weight. Naturally there are anomalies who'll react differently, but for the VAST majority of humans weight loss is quite simple.

 

What I do find though is that fat people always have 10 reasons why it won't work...

[lechatnoir]

Is it Friday already? I'm yet to see a hungerstriker gain weight. 

 

It's called fasting.