Why you gain weight if you eat more than your cut
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Nothing to add except that when I first saw the thread title I had some lint in my eye and I thought the title was "Why you gain weight if you eat more than your cat" and all I could think was "WTF???"
Now I'm picturing the "don't eat more than your cat" diet sweeping MFP.0 -
Nothing to add except that when I first saw the thread title I had some lint in my eye and I thought the title was "Why you gain weight if you eat more than your cat" and all I could think was "WTF???"
Now I'm picturing the "don't eat more than your cat" diet sweeping MFP.
Not sure how many calories are in a cat but it's probably a good daily intake for a lot of people.0 -
Wow, will deffo have to look in to this more later, thanks.0
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Thanks for re-posting, I meant to save this the last time I read it but then couldn't find it again.0
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Such silly advice, it'd be better to tell people to ignore the scale vs giving advice how to stay at a certain weight after reversing up to maintenance
For the majority of MFP users this is not silly advice, it's exactly what they are looking for. Telling some people to ignore the scale is pointless because they are only interested in getting to a certain weight (even if that means skinny fat) Just because that doesn't apply to you doesn't give you the right to dismiss it entirely. Notice nearly everyone before you thanked the OP for the post?
*Thanks OP
the point is that the scale goes up and down. If someone wants to see a specific number everyday then that really ain't happening. You really want me to explain that? Nah.
So going by scale weight isn't really all that realistic. That's why experts says look at the mirror. Take snaps. Take measurements. Otherwise all those things would be pretty pointless wouldn't they?
People do eat don't they? The majority of MFP users eat everyday don't they? So the scale is bound to go up and down. And being stuck on a certain number isn't that realistic at all. Water weight, undigested food etc etc.
Skinny fat, binge fat, bloating fat, bulking fat, cutting fat - nope none of that matter really.
It's not dismissive at all. It's being realistic. So the sooner anyone learns to be realistic, the better it works at being happy in the long term.
You missed my point. People are on here for completely different reasons and a lot of them do go by the scale, it's OK saying "the sooner anyone learns to be realistic, the better it works at being happy in the long term." This could apply to all the 1200 and below calorie eaters who are adamant that their way is the only way that works for them, you'll never succeed in changing the minds of the majority of them.
Some information out there is dangerous, this is not0 -
Thanks for the original post, it is exactly what I've done and it works for me. I also have a 3-5 range of happy weight so I don't have to be neurotic about one specific number on the scale.0
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tagging, thanks0
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bump to read later0
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Nothing to add except that when I first saw the thread title I had some lint in my eye and I thought the title was "Why you gain weight if you eat more than your cat" and all I could think was "WTF???"
Now I'm picturing the "don't eat more than your cat" diet sweeping MFP.
Not sure how many calories are in a cat but it's probably a good daily intake for a lot of people.
The calories in cat meat varies just like beef, depending on fat content. An average 6 ounce serving has 250 calories.Do ! - See more at: http://www.chacha.com/question/how-many-calories-are-in-cat-meat#sthash.ivclcVmY.dpuf0 -
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Pretty valuable, I wouldn't live by it, but it should hopefully stop people panicking that they're just putting fat back on!0
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I have heard this before. I think I am pretty much at a good weight and size right now, but have been cautious about going into 'maintenance' mode just yet, as I can see me putting weight back on (especially as I only had 10lb to lose in the first place).
You have confirmed what I thought and I will continue to overshoot, and try and lose an extra 5lb. I think I will look a bit too thin for me, but good that I know I can maintain back to what I am now.
Thanks for the science x
Also to add my own bit of science, don't forget Cortisol. Cortisol is a stress horemone that makes you store belly fat (for similar reasons that you just said... when we are stressed we need more reserves). Although exercise is a great way to beat stress in general, if you hard-core train, it physically stresses your body and you may end up with a bit of a pooch (again, something marathon runners experience).
I keep my Cortisol levels in check by long dynamic yoga sessions. They really push the body and help with endurance, muscle tone and flexibility, but the controlled breathing means that Cortisol levels do not rise.0 -
This is good stuff!! Thanks!!0
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Thank you!0
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The glycogen 5 lb gain was something I hadn't read before. Thank you!!! Stuff makes a LOT of sense right now.0
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Bump!0
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I feel like I lost some brain cells reading that.0
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Bump to research a bit more.0
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