Fat Loss Resistance

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  • maryinnc
    maryinnc Posts: 119 Member
    bump for later
  • Guinevere_22
    Guinevere_22 Posts: 14 Member
    Considering that the article had clearly stated sources and referenced I don't see why it shouldn't be taken seriously.
    With that in mind I do agree that many people will take this as a reason they can't lose weight and then drop off their program. But then I also believe people who aren't truly committed will find a reason, whatever it is to end their program. I still think it's worth discussing issues like this as it's clearly something that does happen.
  • Guinevere_22
    Guinevere_22 Posts: 14 Member
    Of course it is the jumping off point. My point is that too many people claim it to be the end all be all, when there is more to the story. I haven't read the article yet, the comment was not based on the article or excuses. I agree, people DO use articles and such as excuses. My point is the comments I always see in forums "calories in vs calories out is the law of the land" is of base from reality... there is more to it. Can some people have success only worrying about that? Of course. But many people have more to consider for success.

    Cals in < cals out is not off base from reality. It is the reality of what works for MOST people. Some people have other issues, whether they be hormonal, metabolic, etc. But until they eat at a healthy deficit for an extended period of time (longer than two weeks) with no results, (Logging all foods: weighing and measuring, no quick added calories, ketchup counts, recipe builder-type logging). How can they possibly blame hormones/metabolism?

    Talk like this does more harm than good. Gives people excuses and outs when the reality it that they just haven't been adhering to a reasonable plan.

    PS: In my time here, I have also had trouble. Toyed with the idea that my metabolism was messed up. But then I got real with myself. I wasn't being honest with myself about my adherence to the plan. I think that is probably the case for most of the people who are having trouble.

    I agree with you 100% about being honest with oneself. That is the only way we can truly determine whether it's our hormones or bad diet adherence. However, I do think that talk like this DOES serve a purpose; if people are going to use this as an excuse that is their issue. It is not for us to decide what is OK to discuss or not. If it has relevance I think it should be discussed.

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