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I have T2 and did at first follow a low carb ‘lifestyle’ change. I also started weight training (which I love!) and found that low carb equalled low energy. I was also on a deficit as had a load of weight to shift. So I had to weigh up what worked best for me. I upped my carb intake so that I could train properly (good…
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I did SL for 4 months and lost weight on about a 350 - 400 cal deficit with no cardio at all. Great strength and muscle gains too. Have changed program now with a weekly weight increase rather than upping weight every workout. Have started cardio now. Twice a week for 20 min treadmill run, Cut cal deficit to 200 cals as…
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I believe it’s meant for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It has been shown to reverse this in early diagnosed patients. You’re then supposed to go onto a healthy diet to keep your insulin levels steady. This still means no refined stuff, sugar and low carbs too. You’re supposed to exercise as well. All stuff…
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I’m 54 in July and haven’t been in this good a shape in years. Like a lot of you here, I do only compound exercises with just a smattering of assistance work; curls and tricep work mostly. Love the feeling I get when I put the weights up but have to say am very careful and back off weight if I feel it’s too much and only…
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Well I’m on a deficit around 300 cals daily on non training days, and am gaining muscle and strength, so it is possible. I do find though that eating well on days I train help my workout massively. On training days I eat slightly less than my maintenance calories so am still in a (small) deficit. I have plateaued a couple…
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You can’t reduce fat in specific areas. You’ll lose it all over with your stomach being the last and hardest part to lose.
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Strength training. Do compound exercises and carry a on with your calorie deficit. Check macros too. Working really well for me.
