JRhinoC

I'm not in the industry so I'm sure I'm not using terms to their scientific definition, only how they were taught to me. However, I think we're arguing mostly semantics. And the "dogmatic scientists' quip came from someone else.

I won't argue that, my issue is with absolutes and over generalizations. Saying it's impossible is simply wrong. Extremely difficult, but not impossible. As you mentioned, obese (very unfit) individuals will likely see largest increase in muscle mass while in a deficit because they have the room to build, the body likely…

Not a problem. The information is actually fairly straight forward and easy to find, you just need to go find it (and then find evidence to back it up). The issue is misinformation, commonly referred to as broscience, or flat out myth (hence my little tirade earlier). The problem is that not only can misinformation hinder…

Because you stopped. Who says you can't? You let it die. Yes, it's really that simple. When you exercise your body releases Endorphins, Endorphins make you feel good, your body likes Endorphins. Once it remembers that Endorphins are released during exercise, it will like exercise again.…

http://nutrition.about.com/od/changeyourdiet/a/calguide.htm Use this to calculate how many calories you need a day and then subtract 500 a day for each pound per week you want to lose. Just remember this is an estimate. It's not going to be exact, nothing will. Although along those same lines, your calorie counting from…

The question has been partially answered already, it depends on your diet. Specifically the nutritional aspect of your diet. There isn't really a specific time/distance answer.

And what exactly is the OPs deficit and protein intake? I don't recall seeing it mentioned. And all that wonderful stuff you've learned on these forums, the vast majority of it is wrong. There are a few here who know what they're talking about, but most continue to post inaccurate information and pass it off as fact,…

Posting on an internet forum somehow makes you an expert? And I'll skip the forum search thank you, I prefer actual research. http://www.livestrong.com/article/362906-can-you-build-muscle-on-a-calorie-deficit/

Yay, more misinformation. Building muscle does NOT require a surplus, it requires proper nutrition, which can be achieved on a a deficit. And heavy weights, do you know what a stair climber is? Every time you step up you're lifting the majority of your body weight, I would call that a significant weight.

Yay for misinformation. No, they aren't myth. The math behind them is skewed, but the concept of staying within a specific heart rate is sound.

Different bands are built with different resistances. If you own the band, check the box. If it's a gym band (Don't use a gym band, get your own) ask your trainer.

Own up to, and accept, the fact that you were overweight and unhealthy and that you're actively changing that. Not only will it allow you to accept the compliment, it'll boost your self esteem.

Target heart rate zones are different based on your goals. For weight loss you want to stay in the lower range 60%-70% (It's been awhile so someone correct me if my ranges are off). From the numbers you gave, it sounds like your HRM is set to keep you in a 50-75% range and it beeps if you leave that range, which is normal…

Shin splints that don't go away within a few minutes after you stop running are usually micro fractures in the shin and usually take you off your feet for a few weeks. Go see a doctor. You can push through shin splints, but you have to know when to push and when not to. You push when you're not supposed to and your down,…

It's an average based off of your age, sex, height, and weight. It doesn't take your fitness level into account, which will be the major deciding factor in calories burned. Personally, I wouldn't even use it as a guide. And word of advice, anything that gives you your calories burned but isn't actively monitoring your…

Time/distance = speed or Get a GPS of some type that tracks that. HRMs, pedometers, and smartphone apps are the most common.

Cleaning, shopping, doing chores, these things would not be elevating your heart rate if you were healthy and in shape. These things are part of an active lifestyle, not exercise. By becoming active, the only thing you're doing is putting your body into a position it should have been in from the start. People can claim…

If you find it relaxing, then yes. Personally, I prefer a dry sauna, but that's up to you. There's been arguments as to whether or not it will help detox your system, but if you're hydrating properly, your body should be sufficiently detoxing itself.

There's a difference between toning and building. On a deficit, the results you're seeing are from toning, not building. If you have actually gained mass in your upper body, you've likely lost a good deal elsewhere. On a deficit your body is not only burning fat, it's also burning muscle. It does this because it is not…

Um, no. What you do today will not show tomorrow (Excluding water loss/retention and waste waiting to be expelled). I'm pretty sure it's actually 3-5 days out, possibly longer. Your body needs time to process what is going on. And 6 weeks is not an unreasonable amount of time for your body to adjust and begin showing…

This. There was so much wrong with the first paragraph I didn't even get through it. You can't target fat loss. There's no secret, it simply can't be done. As far as how you lost 20 pounds and didn't notice it, easy. If you just started working out or dieting, a good portion of it could be water loss. The rest of it is…

That's roughly 77000 calories. Doable, yes. Healthy, no.