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ThomasC 26-06-2021 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Josy (Post 10985417)
Calorie deficit is the only scientifically proven way to lose weight.

So basically a healthy diet and exercise is all you need, fad diets dont work in the long run and depriving yourself of 'bad' foods will see you fail over and over.

Also, lift weights to see good results (imo)

First line, 10000%. I agree with the rest too. I’d combine the weight training with high intensity cardio, for a beginner, look at Joe Wicks. If you REALLY want a challenge then look at Insanity. Yes, it will b3 insane, but it will get easier. I talk from experience and having lost 7 stone.

Zizu 26-06-2021 07:20 PM

You guys should read up on Intermittent fasting ... also known as 16:8 fasting

Absolutely amazing benefits


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Marsh. 26-06-2021 08:05 PM

Starving yourself is really bad for you. Don't do that, Thomas.

ThomasC 27-06-2021 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 11064759)
Starving yourself is really bad for you. Don't do that, Thomas.

I don't starve myself.

Sometimes I wish I did. Can't stop eating. :joker:

user104658 27-06-2021 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasC (Post 11064440)
Muscle burns fat, yes. If you want to lose weight quickly, safely and steadily then then the ‘epoc’ Effect, which as you mention is the continuation of burning calories post workout then you want to do HITT training. High intensity interval training.

High intensity cardio will burn mor3 calories than weight training and you will raise your heart rate quicker. Combine it with weight training. Just doing general jogging will not raise your heart rate enough in comparison. The epoc effect is so much less greater....however, any moving is good.

Good advice though.

Yes I sprinkle this wisdom here occasionally - tha basic formula is calories in < calories out = weight loss but I think often people overlook the importance of "resting" calories out vs "active burning" calories out. As a percentage of actual daily intake, the calories burnt in a workout session are relatively small. Up your muscle mass enough and you can burn 2000+ calories a day doing literally nothing but breathing. Obviously you still have to exercise because if you don't, muscle starts falling off really quickly, but the "primary" goal of the workout is muscle building, not burning calories.

In terms of cardio IMO the main benefit of cardio fitness is just "not feeling like **** all the time".

My fitness basically comes and goes in cycles based on what's going on in life and the difference between being able to bound up the stairs like a lamb, and plodding up them with a huff, is the "important part".

I don't actually keep an eye on weight personally, just how I feel, how my clothes fit, and obvious body composition. But then I'm a 6'2 male in my mid 30's so "weight" isn't really the main measure of fitness. I guess maybe I'd feel different if I started heading towards My 600lb Life or something.

Alf 27-06-2021 02:38 PM

I like bread and dripping

ThomasC 27-06-2021 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier (Post 11065141)
Yes I sprinkle this wisdom here occasionally - tha basic formula is calories in < calories out = weight loss but I think often people overlook the importance of "resting" calories out vs "active burning" calories out. As a percentage of actual daily intake, the calories burnt in a workout session are relatively small. Up your muscle mass enough and you can burn 2000+ calories a day doing literally nothing but breathing. Obviously you still have to exercise because if you don't, muscle starts falling off really quickly, but the "primary" goal of the workout is muscle building, not burning calories.

In terms of cardio IMO the main benefit of cardio fitness is just "not feeling like **** all the time".

My fitness basically comes and goes in cycles based on what's going on in life and the difference between being able to bound up the stairs like a lamb, and plodding up them with a huff, is the "important part".

I don't actually keep an eye on weight personally, just how I feel, how my clothes fit, and obvious body composition. But then I'm a 6'2 male in my mid 30's so "weight" isn't really the main measure of fitness. I guess maybe I'd feel different if I started heading towards My 600lb Life or something.

Yes, lots of sense in your post.

I think you're either more geared towards cardio or weight training.

For me, I prefer cardio or HITT training because of the 'feel' it gives me. I don't feel like I've done a good workout unless I'm drenched in sweat. Something weight training alone doesn't do. It doesn't raise your heart rate enough.

1000% on the latter. Avoid the scales at most costs unless you're morbidly obese. It's such a fail.

ThomasC 27-06-2021 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf (Post 11065144)
I like bread and dripping

Bet you do. Dirty bugger.

Marsh. 27-06-2021 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier (Post 11065141)
But then I'm a 6'2 male in my mid 30's so.

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