Too many calories can get in the way of weight loss.
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Really sad to see some of the comments on this thread, to make jokes about things regarding weight loss really isnt fair, especially as one or two people are actually asking your advice0
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You're pregnant.
Wait, wrong thread.
I know already!0 -
That does not apply to breakfast though because you are jump starting your metabolism.0
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Really sad to see some of the comments on this thread, to make jokes about things regarding weight loss really isnt fair, especially as one or two people are actually asking your advice0
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Really sad to see some of the comments on this thread, to make jokes about things regarding weight loss really isnt fair, especially as one or two people are actually asking your advice
There, thread complete. MFP in a nutshell.0 -
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Really sad to see some of the comments on this thread, to make jokes about things regarding weight loss really isnt fair, especially as one or two people are actually asking your advice
Having a sense of humor is frowned upon in this forum. Don't you know that already?
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yeah too much of anything is bad for you.
not sex or oxygen.0 -
Wow the trifecta of MFP burns all in one thread...grammar nazi, what to eat, what not to eat, and pick on the people asking what to eat not to eat.....NICE
BTW I believe weight loss only works if you ask a leprechaun to dance around you three times while chanting "ye can't have me lucky charms"0 -
You win the most obvious statment of the year award.0
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While I agree with the principle of that statement, it is pretty general and not really helpful. Numbers are specific and would tell the tale better. When overweight or obese people need to lose weight - a temporary state of affairs IF they focus and keep discipline and slight deprivation for the period of time to get the excess off - they need to cut calories AND carbs and stay within a narrow range for their height. Once the excess is off, they can begin to slowly, slowly and consciously, consciously add back a few calories and carbs every week until they are at their maintenance level.
-Debra0 -
i'm confused because i'm eating 900 cals a day but i lift heavy but i lost weight?? i'm trying to put on muscle so why am i loosing... maybe i should stop eating carbs after 5pm??? this is so confusing
don't lift, you'll get bulky! Even despite, ya know, a calorie deficit.0 -
Poor people...
No folks you are not retaining water... you are retaining food.
Bahhhahhhhaaa:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
While I agree with the principle of that statement, it is pretty general and not really helpful. Numbers are specific and would tell the tale better. When overweight or obese people need to lose weight - a temporary state of affairs IF they focus and keep discipline and slight deprivation for the period of time to get the excess off - they need to cut calories AND carbs and stay within a narrow range for their height. Once the excess is off, they can begin to slowly, slowly and consciously, consciously add back a few calories and carbs every week until they are at their maintenance level.
-Debra0 -
This is all so complicated. So do I eat my exercise calories back or not?
I think its much safer not to eat them all back to give allowance for some margin of errors because we always tend to overestimate our workouts while underestimating our calorie intake.0 -
But only if you eat them after 7pm.......that's right isn't it?0
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But only if you eat them after 7pm.......that's right isn't it?
If you eat after 7 PM your muscles will fall off. But that's okay, because girls should not have muscles.
I looked at a 2lb dumbell today...so I am so going to have them by tomorrow
OMG, you will be sooooo bulky!!
Never ever look at weights directly (jeez though everyone knew this) or your fat will turn to muscle instantl and you will get bulky. Use a mirror and only look at their reflection.0 -
Maybe...
I'm skeptical.
Ooh, but I can lose fat without losing weight! ha HA! What now?!
Wait.
You mean that there's a difference between fat loss and weight loss.
Shut up...0 -
My problem is I have TOO much muscle (like, seriously I could be a bodybuilder, totally) but it's all hidden under this pesky layer of fat that just makes me LOOK fatter than I am. What trick is there to get rid of that? 'Cause there's a trick, right? 'Cause it's not fair that you all won't tell me the trick. No fair keeping secrets.
Clean up your diet & make sure you're eating at a moderate calorie deficit0 -
Maybe...
I'm skeptical.
Ooh, but I can lose fat without losing weight! ha HA! What now?!
Wait.
You mean that there's a difference between fat loss and weight loss.
Shut up...
Saying shut up is not nice...the Kindergardeners of MFP will report you!0 -
But only if you eat them after 7pm.......that's right isn't it?
If you eat after 7 PM your muscles will fall off. But that's okay, because girls should not have muscles.
I looked at a 2lb dumbell today...so I am so going to have them by tomorrow
OMG, you will be sooooo bulky!!
Never ever look at weights directly (jeez though everyone knew this) or your fat will turn to muscle instantl and you will get bulky. Use a mirror and only look at their reflection.0 -
But only if you eat them after 7pm.......that's right isn't it?
If you eat after 7 PM your muscles will fall off. But that's okay, because girls should not have muscles.
I looked at a 2lb dumbell today...so I am so going to have them by tomorrow
OMG, you will be sooooo bulky!!
Never ever look at weights directly (jeez though everyone knew this) or your fat will turn to muscle instantl and you will get bulky. Use a mirror and only look at their reflection.
So I should eat lots of garlic?0 -
Maybe...
I'm skeptical.
Ooh, but I can lose fat without losing weight! ha HA! What now?!
Wait.
You mean that there's a difference between fat loss and weight loss.
Shut up...
Saying shut up is not nice...the Kindergardeners of MFP will report you!
Oh, I see the issue here. You are mistaking me for someone nice *shudder*
And they can go ahead and report...my *kitten*.
Yeah, I said it. Someone had to say it.
My *kitten*!0 -
But only if you eat them after 7pm.......that's right isn't it?
If you eat after 7 PM your muscles will fall off. But that's okay, because girls should not have muscles.
I looked at a 2lb dumbell today...so I am so going to have them by tomorrow
OMG, you will be sooooo bulky!!
Never ever look at weights directly (jeez though everyone knew this) or your fat will turn to muscle instantl and you will get bulky. Use a mirror and only look at their reflection.
OMG what the hell have I been looking at in the gym then?
Oh no, hang on, I was in Toys R Us <phew> toys have reflections right?0 -
Tae bo.
Now the thread is complete.
You're welcome.0 -
While I agree with the principle of that statement, it is pretty general and not really helpful. Numbers are specific and would tell the tale better. When overweight or obese people need to lose weight - a temporary state of affairs IF they focus and keep discipline and slight deprivation for the period of time to get the excess off - they need to cut calories AND carbs and stay within a narrow range for their height. Once the excess is off, they can begin to slowly, slowly and consciously, consciously add back a few calories and carbs every week until they are at their maintenance level.
-Debra
Myth??...Funny because thousands of people have successfully lost weight doing it this way and was successful at keeping it off!;) :flowerforyou:0 -
BTW I believe weight loss only works if you ask a leprechaun to dance around you three times while chanting "ye can't have me lucky charms"
Do you have a spare leprechaun I can borrow?0 -
While I agree with the principle of that statement, it is pretty general and not really helpful. Numbers are specific and would tell the tale better. When overweight or obese people need to lose weight - a temporary state of affairs IF they focus and keep discipline and slight deprivation for the period of time to get the excess off - they need to cut calories AND carbs and stay within a narrow range for their height. Once the excess is off, they can begin to slowly, slowly and consciously, consciously add back a few calories and carbs every week until they are at their maintenance level.
-Debra
Myth??...Funny because thousands of people have successfully lost weight doing it this way and was successful at keeping it off!;) :flowerforyou:0 -
While I agree with the principle of that statement, it is pretty general and not really helpful. Numbers are specific and would tell the tale better. When overweight or obese people need to lose weight - a temporary state of affairs IF they focus and keep discipline and slight deprivation for the period of time to get the excess off - they need to cut calories AND carbs and stay within a narrow range for their height. Once the excess is off, they can begin to slowly, slowly and consciously, consciously add back a few calories and carbs every week until they are at their maintenance level.
-Debra
Myth??...Funny because thousands of people have successfully lost weight doing it this way and was successful at keeping it off!;) :flowerforyou:
Oh, I doubt anyone would deny that it would work. It is certainly one approach which can get very good results.
However, it is not the only plan which will work or may not even be the most suitable plan depending on the individuals particular strengths or weakness (especially psychological rather than physiological.)
If you look at the heart of the matter the only thing physiologically that is needed is a suitable calorie deficit and dietary adherence (consistency, patience and time). Not carb cutting or any arbitrary restricting of any other macronutrient.
The psychological component (which is a big part of dieting for many people) is where it starts getting tricky...0 -
I'm glad somebody knows what they're talking about!!0
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