65 yrs young working to get my fit body back. What foods do you find are best to fight belly fat?
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65 yrs young working to get my fit body back. What foods do you find are best to fight belly fat?
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Sadly, despite all the ads, articles, clickbait and everything telling you there are 'belly fat' targeting foods and supplements, there are absolutely no foods (or exercises, or supplements) which target particular areas of fat. Anyone who tells you different is either misinformed or selling something.
Fat loss happens where it will, and is generally guided by genetics and plain old biology. You can target muscle groups, which will help define the underlying areas.
Personally, I keep my carbs low because carbs tend to bloat my upper belly - it's not fat, but it is one way my belly looks flatter. A very carby day can blow up my immediately below rib area for a couple of days.6 -
I'm 68 years old, and reasonably fit for the demographic. (I lost weight from obese to healthy range 8 years ago, still maintaining there since.) @Alatariel75 is 100% correct. It's not about specific foods or specific exercises. Mainly, it's about fat loss. Our bodies will lose fat in whatever order our genetic programming directs. For many of us, abdominal fat is first on, last off.
If I get slim enough, my stomach is reasonably flat, though I'm not going for maximum tone-up in that or any other region. When I have reasonable body fat, my upper body is more fat-depleted (even bony looking) than many women would prefer. I'm not "many women", I'm me. We each need to figure out our own best balance of goals.
I'm going for healthful weight, reasonable fitness, and most importantly good health to the extent feasible. Other people may have other priorities, and I'll be cheering for them to succeed . . . and I'm cheering for you, too!
Weight loss, regular exercise (strength especially, but also cardio), good overall nutrition (especially ample protein spread through the day): Those are the route to "fighting belly fat".
One thing I'd say is that many of our demographic (and others!) have sub-ideal posture, and that will make central/abdominal fat appear more prominent. Some common issues are rounded-forward shoulders, a tendency to lock the knees when standing, and/or anterior pelvic tilt. Those - among other postural issues - can push any abdominal fat outward and downward, making the belly area look more prominent or doughy. If posture is a problem, exercises to improve that are part of a solution, and may be a quicker part than other interventions. It's individual, though.
Best wishes for success with your goals!5 -
Opinion. No food is better for fat in any given body location. Your body will lose fat from where it want to lose fat in the order it choses. Normally it is across your entire body at once and you notice it first in places like face/hands and feet where less fat collect.
Good foods that a nutrient rich are best. So basically what @AnnPT77 said. Good luck.0 -
I made a cabbage salad this week, and feel really good..borderline too much cabbage for one person, but it is filling and it reduced my appetite for fatty foods at dinner...could just be me, though!2
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Yes, ads that tout foods that fight belly fat are comical.
Belly fat is just fat like anywhere else on the body. You get rid of it by consistently taking in fewer calories than you burn. Start with eliminating ultra processed foods as much as possible. Things like cookies, chips, all junk food and alcohol as much as possible. That alone will put you on the right track then you may want to get into counting calories.
Start exercising. While diet is the majority factor for weightloss, an exercise program, especially one that includes strength training complements a new healthier lifestyle.2 -
It took me a couple of years and finally went with a low (er) carb diet. It satiated me better than any other diet so it took my mind off thinking about food or how much it weighed or how many calories it has or what a label might dictate to me whether that food was good or bad, and so on and so on, that's just not sustainable to the grave and why most diets that have some kind of protocol that must be followed fails almost every time. Anyway I've eaten this way for over a decade and my body maintenance at 72 it now more focusing on my sport activities, resistance training, and other activity which has manifested into the best shape I've been in since my early 40's, so I can't complain too much with those results, except I'm not as fast as I once was, but i can live with that and with minimal maintenance for nutrition except the curiosity I have for the science and study of it. Sarcopenia or excess body fat which includes my stomach area is something of a non issue and expect that to continue as long as I continue to do these simple things.0
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Clean eating and a hot water with lemon and a TBS of Apple cider vinegar (from the mother root) is known to help too…but needs to be daily. I have a hard time with consistency. 😢0
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Clean eating and a hot water with lemon and a TBS of Apple cider vinegar (from the mother root) is known to help too…but needs to be daily. I have a hard time with consistency. 😢
Sadly, the whole lemon/apple cider vinegar for belly fat thing is just a big a myth as the rest of them.5 -
The only way to lose fat is to consistently consume fewer calories than you burn. No food or drinks will accelerate that.Clean eating and a hot water with lemon and a TBS of Apple cider vinegar (from the mother root) is known to help too…but needs to be daily. I have a hard time with consistency. 😢
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Clean eating and a hot water with lemon and a TBS of Apple cider vinegar (from the mother root) is known to help too…but needs to be daily. I have a hard time with consistency. 😢
I drank the raw ACV (with the mother) consistently for weeks at a time while losing weight, and didn't drink it at all for other weeks at a time, in the same eating/activity context.
It made zero difference in my weight loss rate, belly fat or anything of that nature.
I was drinking it for other reasons (not weight loss), and I stopped out of concern that it might be worsening a health condition I was experiencing during that time period. After that condition resolved, I resumed drinking it again for a period of time. It has some potential minor health benefits (according to some actual research), but it's way overplayed IMO by the alt-health community. I wouldn't put big money on it, but I suspect it could maybe, possibly help with some causes of so-called "bloating" because it is probiotic. Belly fat, not so much. There's some limited evidence there may be a tiny impact on fat loss in general - tiny. Belly specifically? I've seen zero.
By the way, for other readers, I want to clarify that it isn't literally "mother root". It has nothing to do with roots. The "mother" is a fermentation culture, loosely analogous to the fermentation culture that develops in sourdough starter, kombucha SCOBY, etc. It's made up of cellulose, yeast, and bacteria - probiotically active.0 -
I drank ACV and water for GERD.
Not only did it not help that at all, but I still managed to gain weight quite handily during that period.
And that was in the pre-internet days. 😉
I cringe every time I hear “belly fat” here. Boy, that was the most effective, insidious ad campaign ever created.2 -
65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!1 -
Low carb isn't universally necessary, nor is sugar a deal-breaker for weight loss, especially when kept to a reasonable level. I ate 150g+ of carbs daily all through weight loss, and exceeded MFP's default sugar goal pretty much every day (mostly inherent sugars in fruit, veggies, no-sugar-added dairy).
If carbs or sugar spike an individual's appetite, then low carb eating may make weight loss subjectively easier, which is great. Sure, if someone's eating includes a lot of added sugar - soda/pop, candy, sweet baked goods, etc., then it would make sense to cut way back on that. Those things tend not to be filling, and often don't delivery much nutrition.
It's the calorie content that directly matters for fat loss, including belly fat loss.1 -
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣0 -
Cutting out sugar and carbs just cuts out calories which is the reason you had success. Over drinking water burns calories because you’re running to the bathroom every 30 minutes.tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Cutting out sugar and carbs just cuts out calories which is the reason you had success. Over drinking water burns calories because you’re running to the bathroom every 30 minutes.tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
OK.... thanks, still looking for the scientific evidence as all you've done is post as just another keyboard warrior.... but then the world is full of you guys 😎👏👏0 -
loltomcustombuilder wrote: »
Cutting out sugar and carbs just cuts out calories which is the reason you had success. Over drinking water burns calories because you’re running to the bathroom every 30 minutes.tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
OK.... thanks, still looking for the scientific evidence as all you've done is post as just another keyboard warrior.... but then the world is full of you guys 😎👏👏
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Cutting out sugar and carbs just cuts out calories which is the reason you had success. Over drinking water burns calories because you’re running to the bathroom every 30 minutes.tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
OK.... thanks, still looking for the scientific evidence as all you've done is post as just another keyboard warrior.... but then the world is full of you guys 😎👏👏
So, how does the Journal of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome sound as a scientific source? Here's a review of weight loss strategies from them, Optimal Diet Strategies for Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8017325/
Quoting the first two sentences in the conclusion:
"There is no single best strategy for weight management, although some evidence-based methods have been suggested (Table 1). Reducing daily calorie intake is the most important factor for weight loss."
The IF section includes this: "Recent reviews on intermittent fasting have suggested that, as a weight-loss strategy, it could benefit patients with obesity and has effects comparable to daily calorie restriction."
Or maybe this article, Calorie Restriction with or without Time-Restricted Eating in Weight Loss, from The New England Journal of Medicine:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2114833
Conclusion: "Among patients with obesity, a regimen of time-restricted eating was not more beneficial with regard to reduction in body weight, body fat, or metabolic risk factors than daily calorie restriction."
Time restricted eating helps some people, and in certain cases may have health benefits. But it's not universally required for weight loss, and won't necessarily result in weight loss (depending on . . . calorie intake).
If IF/TRE has worked for you for 10 years, that's great, sincerely. (It definitely helps some people). I'm assuming it's worked for you for both loss and maintenance, since I'm hoping you're not advocating a strategy that hasn't gotten to goal in that amount of time. I admit, I've only been calorie counting (no eating time restrictions/fasting) for 9 years, only 8 of them maintenance. So far, so good though.
Best wishes!1 -
tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
It works because it restricts calories. It's simply one of many methods to reduce calories. Calories aren't "interesting", they're the whole point.
Basically, you're saying "maps are interesting, but the way to drive to London is by taking taking the M4 through Chiswick." which ignores the fact there are any number of ways to get to London, through Chiswick is only one of many options, and what really matters is that you take a road going in the right direction.
No one's saying you didn't get to London. They're just pointing out that you got there because you followed a road to London (calorie control), not because you specifically drove through Chiswick (carbs and sugar control).5 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
It works because it restricts calories. It's simply one of many methods to reduce calories. Calories aren't "interesting", they're the whole point.
Basically, you're saying "maps are interesting, but the way to drive to London is by taking taking the M4 through Chiswick." which ignores the fact there are any number of ways to get to London, through Chiswick is only one of many options, and what really matters is that you take a road going in the right direction.
No one's saying you didn't get to London. They're just pointing out that you got there because you followed a road to London (calorie control), not because you specifically drove through Chiswick (carbs and sugar control).
As a rule, I eat 1800 - 2200 calories per day..... certainly not calorie-restricted.
Actually, under the regimen that I use, my body goes into ketosis and is burning the pent-up energy (fat) that is being stored for the time when there is not enough energy going in vs what's being burned.
By the way, what the heck does intermittent fasting have to do with this discussion? The second part of your lengthy post was nothing but timed eating 🤔
I can gain weight on 1300 calories with too many carbs and sugar and lose weight on 1800-2200 with reduced carbs and sugar...... your argument, while cool with studies that aren't relevant, still don't go to the fact that if your body is burning fat, you will lose weight and inches and eating enough protein at the same time will keep you from burning muscle.
I'll do what I do, and you will do what you do, but I will no longer engage in this pointless debate.
I'm sure you will need the last word; you seem like the type; this will be my last post on this thread!0 -
bye.Alatariel75 wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
It works because it restricts calories. It's simply one of many methods to reduce calories. Calories aren't "interesting", they're the whole point.
Basically, you're saying "maps are interesting, but the way to drive to London is by taking taking the M4 through Chiswick." which ignores the fact there are any number of ways to get to London, through Chiswick is only one of many options, and what really matters is that you take a road going in the right direction.
No one's saying you didn't get to London. They're just pointing out that you got there because you followed a road to London (calorie control), not because you specifically drove through Chiswick (carbs and sugar control).
As a rule, I eat 1800 - 2200 calories per day..... certainly not calorie-restricted.
Actually, under the regimen that I use, my body goes into ketosis and is burning the pent-up energy (fat) that is being stored for the time when there is not enough energy going in vs what's being burned.
By the way, what the heck does intermittent fasting have to do with this discussion? The second part of your lengthy post was nothing but timed eating 🤔
I can gain weight on 1300 calories with too many carbs and sugar and lose weight on 1800-2200 with reduced carbs and sugar...... your argument, while cool with studies that aren't relevant, still don't go to the fact that if your body is burning fat, you will lose weight and inches and eating enough protein at the same time will keep you from burning muscle.
I'll do what I do, and you will do what you do, but I will no longer engage in this pointless debate.
I'm sure you will need the last word; you seem like the type; this will be my last post on this thread!
Next!
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tomcustombuilder wrote: »
bye.Alatariel75 wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
It works because it restricts calories. It's simply one of many methods to reduce calories. Calories aren't "interesting", they're the whole point.
Basically, you're saying "maps are interesting, but the way to drive to London is by taking taking the M4 through Chiswick." which ignores the fact there are any number of ways to get to London, through Chiswick is only one of many options, and what really matters is that you take a road going in the right direction.
No one's saying you didn't get to London. They're just pointing out that you got there because you followed a road to London (calorie control), not because you specifically drove through Chiswick (carbs and sugar control).
As a rule, I eat 1800 - 2200 calories per day..... certainly not calorie-restricted.
Actually, under the regimen that I use, my body goes into ketosis and is burning the pent-up energy (fat) that is being stored for the time when there is not enough energy going in vs what's being burned.
By the way, what the heck does intermittent fasting have to do with this discussion? The second part of your lengthy post was nothing but timed eating 🤔
I can gain weight on 1300 calories with too many carbs and sugar and lose weight on 1800-2200 with reduced carbs and sugar...... your argument, while cool with studies that aren't relevant, still don't go to the fact that if your body is burning fat, you will lose weight and inches and eating enough protein at the same time will keep you from burning muscle.
I'll do what I do, and you will do what you do, but I will no longer engage in this pointless debate.
I'm sure you will need the last word; you seem like the type; this will be my last post on this thread!
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Alatariel75 wrote: »tomcustombuilder wrote: »
Totally false info.65 here, too..... like everyone else, that is no magic "Belly Fat" diet; I have found that a getting-rid-of-fat diet will get you there.
I started years ago with the "Belly Fat Diet" by Jose Cruz, and it worked. You simply find the number of grams of carbs and sugar you target each day; for me 6'3, 230lbs that's under 10G of sugar and under 80 carbs..... for you, but may be higher or lower, but those are pretty good numbers to keep in mind.
Calories are interesting but Sugar and carbs will drive the fat loss you are looking for along with drinking at least 80Az of liquids each day.
Good luck!
OK, if you say so......... all I know is that it has worked for me for more than 10 years...... but if you have scientific evidence, I'd sure like to hear it, and I'll certainly share it with my body, so it doesn't lose weight anymore🤣
It works because it restricts calories. It's simply one of many methods to reduce calories. Calories aren't "interesting", they're the whole point.
Basically, you're saying "maps are interesting, but the way to drive to London is by taking taking the M4 through Chiswick." which ignores the fact there are any number of ways to get to London, through Chiswick is only one of many options, and what really matters is that you take a road going in the right direction.
No one's saying you didn't get to London. They're just pointing out that you got there because you followed a road to London (calorie control), not because you specifically drove through Chiswick (carbs and sugar control).
As a rule, I eat 1800 - 2200 calories per day..... certainly not calorie-restricted.
Actually, under the regimen that I use, my body goes into ketosis and is burning the pent-up energy (fat) that is being stored for the time when there is not enough energy going in vs what's being burned.
By the way, what the heck does intermittent fasting have to do with this discussion? The second part of your lengthy post was nothing but timed eating 🤔
I can gain weight on 1300 calories with too many carbs and sugar and lose weight on 1800-2200 with reduced carbs and sugar...... your argument, while cool with studies that aren't relevant, still don't go to the fact that if your body is burning fat, you will lose weight and inches and eating enough protein at the same time will keep you from burning muscle.
I'll do what I do, and you will do what you do, but I will no longer engage in this pointless debate.
I'm sure you will need the last word; you seem like the type; this will be my last post on this thread!
Cool story bro, but you quoted the wrong person. The London analogy was my first and only response to you.
But good to know you're a marvel to modern science. You should volunteer for a study.3 -
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can gain weight on 1300 calories with too many carbs and sugar and lose weight on 1800-2200 with reduced carbs and sugar...
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No.
No one will gain on 1300 with too many carbs and sugar and lose on 1800-2200 with low carb.
Sure, gain and/or lose a couple or a few pounds when going back and forth from keto to normal eating of more carbs, but the sugar and carbs in and of themselves are not the reason, it's a temporary glycogen storage issue. Fat loss is still 100% about calories. Is it easier for some to stay within calories when eating lower carb? Absolutely. I'm one of those who lost weight and by necessity it was low-ER carbs, but not LOW carb. Just a cutback in the amounts. I lost 80 pounds while eating anywhere from 125g carbs a day to 400g carbs a day. Not low carb.
Any time there is a calorie deficit the body will burn its stored fat regardless of the macros involved.
Trust me, we've debunked this theory a thousand times and you just are not understanding how the body works.3 -
There are countless “Burn the Belly Fat articles and they all lead you to buy a book and they are attractive to people that dont want to lower calories and want to believe that they just have to lower carbs and belly fat, which I guess is some “special” type of fat, will magically disappear.2
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…But only with that magic fat burning supplement, amiright?1
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