So in theory you could do no exercise at all and still lose weight with a deficit
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I think he was saying it was reality, not just theory.
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I have no trouble keeping weight off, even though I am not able to exercise at all. I am in control of my weight because I understand how CICO works.0
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DeguelloTex wrote: »
I think he was saying it was reality, not just theory.
Oh I see, thanks.0 -
I have lost a lot of weight without exercise. BUT I find exercising fun and a good way to take a break from "the rest of my life". Also you can eat a bit more if you exercise and I'd rather exercise and eat more than eat less!!!0
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PinkPixiexox wrote: »Yes, you can lose weight without exercise - but I do believe that exercise will always help in the long run to maintain a healthy heart and lifestyle
Awesome post. So very much this.
(Disclaimer: my heart goes out to anyone in a wheelchair who has no chance of exercising. I wish I knew more to help you except CI<CO works.)
People in wheelchairs can exercise as well, there are plenty of youtube videos and information for wheelchair workouts. Think how fit the wheelchair athletes are or how fit generally your upper body has to be if you wheel yourself around.
I know that. I was talking about people who are in wheelchairs who can't exercise (quadriplegics). And now you've made them feel worse, most likely. Please think before posting.0 -
If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?0
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PinkPixiexox wrote: »Yes, you can lose weight without exercise - but I do believe that exercise will always help in the long run to maintain a healthy heart and lifestyle
Awesome post. So very much this.
(Disclaimer: my heart goes out to anyone in a wheelchair who has no chance of exercising. I wish I knew more to help you except CI<CO works.)
People in wheelchairs can exercise as well, there are plenty of youtube videos and information for wheelchair workouts. Think how fit the wheelchair athletes are or how fit generally your upper body has to be if you wheel yourself around.
I know that. I was talking about people who are in wheelchairs who can't exercise (quadriplegics). And now you've made them feel worse, most likely. Please think before posting.
Exactly. There are a lot of reasons people might not be able to exercise. I am not in a wheelchair, but I can't exercise at all. I'm not happy about it, but I can't do it.0 -
FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
8-10, he keeps coming back. Shows dedication.
Why not use twinkies in your experiment and go for 9 out of 10.
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FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
If protein and fat are king, replace your entire diet with only bacon. See how that goes for you. Your strawman is string...
And yes, you will lose fat and improve your health markers if you eat at a deficit. Google "the Twinki Diet" and see for yourself.
Science is your friend... Quackery is not. You have obviously waddled into some misinformation.
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FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
If you ate nothing but Twix bars in a deficit, you would indeed lose fat. You might not be very full, and your macros and micros would suffer, but you would lose weight.
Also, we don't take too kindly to strawmen around here.0 -
FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
It's been done with Oreos and Twinkies in controlled experiments. Weight loss ensued when eating at a deficit.0 -
brianpperkins wrote: »FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
It's been done with Oreos and Twinkies in controlled experiments. Weight loss ensued when eating at a deficit.brianpperkins wrote: »FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
It's been done with Oreos and Twinkies in controlled experiments. Weight loss ensued when eating at a deficit.
This has been done? Why wasn't I invited??
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Freezing Dan, I'd like to know where your information is coming from. The guys you bike with? A magazine? Website?0
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FreezingDan wrote: »If you are so convinced that losing fat is simply a matter of eating at a caloric deficit then please do the following: replace all the calories in your diet with delicious Twix bars. Mmmm mmm good. What's the problem? It's the same amount of calories. By your logic, you should still lose fat. Any volunteers?
Oh, the old 100% candy/cookie/cake diet argument again. I'd say you should get a hobby, but it appears you already have one.0 -
Oh I get it, you're trolling.[/quote]
THIS!0
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