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I've been doing Strong Lifts since early June. I also bought both of Rippetoe's books (Starting Strength and Practical Programming). While I think both of these programs, or any barbell program for that matter is likely the most efficient way to gain maximal strength in a beginner, I do not think this program is for…

Yeah I'm not expecting that he is doing his own research, but since he claims to be all about the science with all the references, I'd like to know if his recommendations have been tested for long term efficacy as opposed to the typical weeks long studies.

Does anyone know of any long term studies that actually demonstrate that the diet approach Armi Legge recommends sufficiently motivates dieters enough to stick with the plan and see results?

I wouldn't get too excited about this. Unless you are eating say an all-protein diet or an all-nuts diet, you probably aren't going to see the calorie advantage you might hope for. You see we tend to eat varied diets, where some calories are absorbed efficiently and some less so. In the end it probably evens out. I think…

I'm sure Ancel Keys had something to do with it.

How is both 0 and 22 not addicted, but I got a 17 that says 'possibly addicted'?

I think you should only consider a diet a 'fad' diet when it it backed up by pseudo-science. And that may be the case with Atkins, paleo, etc. but its the composition of the diet that matters and you can ignore all the bogus claims the promoters make about the diets. A diabetic on LC diet is certainly not following a fad…

If you are going to weigh 400-500 lbs, you need to have some kind of pathological condition or genetic factors that promotes extreme over-eating and weight gain. I know that no matter how lazy I became, I simply could not eat enough to gain that much weight. I think what happens is people have these physiological…

A calorie is a calorie is based on 70 years of metabolic ward studies showing that the energy burned by a human being generally doesn't change much when calories remain constant but macro-nutrient ratios change. So you will not lose any more fat on LC than LF of equal calorie count since calories are the predictor of…

Well I think the woman in the picture is disgustingly skinny, but I don't think there is anything wrong with setting high standards for yourself and your fitness. Sometimes we need to accomplish something to be proud of ourselves. I don't get the people who love themselves and expect others to as well despite being a…

It probably has no effect on them because they have good genetics. Some people are lucky like that.

The only temptation at a Gentleman's Club is the temptation to spend all your money.

Another crap study. I'm still going by the two dozen or so studies that say as far as fat stores are concerned, macro-nutrients play very little role compared to calories. I'm still most interested in the optimal diet for eating less without counting calories. I'd still put low-carb at the top of the list for now.

If you are severely obese, I don't think its problematic to be on a huge calorie deficit for rapid fat loss. Its when you start approaching leanness when you need to start thinking about a more long term maintenance plan so that you aren't burning too much muscle mass or being overcome by hunger.

I think they eat between 1200-1600 calories a day, depending on their size. So they are on huge calorie deficits. I would bet since they are working out 16 hours a day, the workouts are not as intense is they make them seem. Nobody could be going at full blast for 6 hours a day for several weeks at a time. Certainly not a…

Since low carb dieting does not alter the body's energy expenditure, if calories remain constant it will make absolutely no difference as far as fat loss goes. What people need to realize is that the reason low carb works is because it often leads to decreased eating because the low carb foods tends to be more satiating.…

Pr0n is only an issue if it interferes with your relationship. Its meant to fill in the gaps in one's sex life, not create larger ones.

Its not about insecurities with the way I look, its simply about privacy. It just so happens my picture would be irrelevant to this discussion anyways because I couldn't use my picture to back up any particular claims. Can't say I disagree with the 2nd paragraph other than simply I would try broscience if it was…

The last thing I need is for future employers to turn me down for a job because they don't like my opinion about diet and nutrition.

I'm saying I would follow a scientific approach if my goal was to build muscle and look good. Since that is not my goal, showing a picture of me with my 13" biceps isn't going to make any difference. Broscience may work for some, but if it turns out to be the optimal method than its likely by chance. Most people would…

Was he banned or something? Problem was RonSwanson had very poor communication skills so much of his good knowledge was probably ignored.

I'm an endurance athlete who isn't so focused on how I look, but my performance. Back when I was in high school, I played football and I followed the same strength training program as the other teammates. Some of them were benching 300-350, while I capped out at 250. Probably because a lot of this program was based on…

And this coming from someone who would choose broscience over real science. And anybody who is comfortable lying can pass one.

You are definitely not in starvation mode after losing only 5 lbs unless you are already very lean. Most likely scenario is that you are eating more to compensate for the exercise. I have been running for years and find it impossible to lose weight when I run alot. I actually have to cut down on running so I don't get so…

I'm a big fan as well of deprivation training. I take it a step further and even eat low carb during the week and carb-up on the weekends. There are confounding variables at play, but I feel like I'm on a PED when I carb-up for a run after several days of lower glycogen stores.

I can eat 1500 calories in one meal, so I can't relate to your or the OP's experiences. When I eat less processed foods and lower carbs I do get more satisfied on less calories, however I could always overeat if I wanted to. I could never be *stuffed* while on a caloric deficit. Never.

So how did you gain weight in the first place if you can't even eat as many calories as your BMR?

Unless you are running for more than 2 hours, its probably unnecessary for most.

It requires a lot of effort and discipline to be in good shape. Maybe these nutrition scholars would rather spend their time reading studies over spending time in the gym, as they are getting paid for their information, not for what they look like.

For many people, long term weight loss is a hopeless battle. They would be best off getting in regular exercise, trying to eat more natural, less processed foods, but weight loss may or may not be a side effect of these lifestyle changes. Trying to force weight loss through calorie restriction is really not sustainable for…