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janejellyroll wrote: »rachaellynn69 wrote: »Janejellyroll you seem to be argumentative, if you don't agree with me that is perfectly okay, exercise in general is a healthy way to keep strong and healthy, I have a general understanding of my body and it's abilities and strength, when I put resistance on the elliptical I can feel it working my muscles. It's not that complicated, and like I said if you disagree that's okay, good luck on your journey.
I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not argumentative so much as I'm generally in favor of accuracy. We have a lot of newer users in this area who aren't as familiar with how weight loss works. I like for them to be able to see accurate information.
I would hate for someone to conclude that they should avoid resistance training because it will keep them from losing weight steadily or that they have to avoid chocolate cake unless it is a "cheat day."
Nobody is saying you don't know your body (although I don't think that translates into you somehow knowing whether or not you lose muscle by avoiding resistance training while in a calorie deficit -- we simply have no way to just "know" that. That you "feel" it working your muscles is irrelevant -- I "feel" my muscles working when I run up a hill, but that doesn't mean it is the type of resistance training that will help preserve muscle mass). What is being questioned is whether your impression that you know your own body means it is a good idea for you to make a post telling others how to lose weight.
+1 - as always, excellent clarification for us newbies and lurkers.
Thank you.
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janejellyroll wrote: »rachaellynn69 wrote: »Janejellyroll you seem to be argumentative, if you don't agree with me that is perfectly okay, exercise in general is a healthy way to keep strong and healthy, I have a general understanding of my body and it's abilities and strength, when I put resistance on the elliptical I can feel it working my muscles. It's not that complicated, and like I said if you disagree that's okay, good luck on your journey.
I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm not argumentative so much as I'm generally in favor of accuracy. We have a lot of newer users in this area who aren't as familiar with how weight loss works. I like for them to be able to see accurate information.
I would hate for someone to conclude that they should avoid resistance training because it will keep them from losing weight steadily or that they have to avoid chocolate cake unless it is a "cheat day."
Nobody is saying you don't know your body (although I don't think that translates into you somehow knowing whether or not you lose muscle by avoiding resistance training while in a calorie deficit -- we simply have no way to just "know" that. That you "feel" it working your muscles is irrelevant -- I "feel" my muscles working when I run up a hill, but that doesn't mean it is the type of resistance training that will help preserve muscle mass). What is being questioned is whether your impression that you know your own body means it is a good idea for you to make a post telling others how to lose weight.
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I've been in "maintenance" for a few years now, and I don't do entire cheat days, a cheat meal here and there seems to work for me.0
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What are we even talking about in here? Where'd the first post go?0
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »What are we even talking about in here? Where'd the first post go?
Found the OP for you
"Cardio was the reason I lost weight when I did. If you currently want to focus on the loss of fat, three times a week get on the elliptical and work your way up to 40-60 min every time you go and count your calories. When I did this, I lost 25 pounds in the matter of 3 months.
once you lose the fat, then you can begin working on your shape. You do this by weight lifting and gaining muscle on machines. Swap our a work out or two of cardio to focus on working for a shape. Do not forget about cardio all together but you do not have to incorporate it as much or as long of a time as long as you are still eating properly.
Also, when you get to where you want to be and if you think you can control yourself, allow yourself a cheat day once a week. It'd a day to be free of thought about calories and sometimes it's good to have some chocolate cake. Soul food is good when you have worked for it.
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »What are we even talking about in here? Where'd the first post go?
It was this
"Cardio was the reason I lost weight when I did. If you currently want to focus on the loss of fat, three times a week get on the elliptical and work your way up to 40-60 min every time you go and count your calories. When I did this, I lost 25 pounds in the matter of 3 months.
once you lose the fat, then you can begin working on your shape. You do this by weight lifting and gaining muscle on machines. Swap our a work out or two of cardio to focus on working for a shape. Do not forget about cardio all together but you do not have to incorporate it as much or as long of a time as long as you are still eating properly.
Also, when you get to where you want to be and if you think you can control yourself, allow yourself a cheat day once a week. It'd a day to be free of thought about calories and sometimes it's good to have some chocolate cake. Soul food is good when you have worked for it.
I hope this is helpful!"
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BecomingBane wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »What are we even talking about in here? Where'd the first post go?
Found the OP for you
"Cardio was the reason I lost weight when I did. If you currently want to focus on the loss of fat, three times a week get on the elliptical and work your way up to 40-60 min every time you go and count your calories. When I did this, I lost 25 pounds in the matter of 3 months.
once you lose the fat, then you can begin working on your shape. You do this by weight lifting and gaining muscle on machines. Swap our a work out or two of cardio to focus on working for a shape. Do not forget about cardio all together but you do not have to incorporate it as much or as long of a time as long as you are still eating properly.
Also, when you get to where you want to be and if you think you can control yourself, allow yourself a cheat day once a week. It'd a day to be free of thought about calories and sometimes it's good to have some chocolate cake. Soul food is good when you have worked for it.
I hope this is helpful!"
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