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carbs for exercise => sugar => energy carbs without exercise => sugar => fat The more complex and less refined the better.

great subject. will follow with interest.

so if you underestimate your calories burned then you're not eating them all back... (I assume this subject is about eating them all back or no point having the conversation....)

I never read your last thread but i can perhaps see why a lot of people seemed to turn on you - your replies are quite aggressive and really inviting people to have a go at you. Don't be so defensive and chill out a bit :) You admited yourself you were over estimating your calories burned so your net was higher than you…

You are also born to eat but too much of it not good for you :)

Quite right unless you're a 'natural runner' then should find another exercise. I have run over the years but would limp around with bad hips, lower back and even sore knees for a few days. That repitive thump thump thump thump not good for a lot of people. Now i can do high impact aerobics and am fine. Is just the mixing…

And yes the MFP counter seems high on exercise. I use a diluted number from what it gives me. Have not yet got an HRM but will consider it when i stop easily losing 2 lbs a week. I really think people use 'starvation mode' too easily and often as a justifcation for them eating more than they need. It will not kick in after…

snap you're the same as me. Exercise a buffer that allows me to eat a bit more if I'm hungry but certainly not all of it unless I'm going out somewhere. Key is also to eat GOOD calories not any calories

Only kiwi's who had done time need a visa.... keeping good company :) What about the Aussy's that are overstaying in the UK?

Heck what staretd as a bit of aussy/ kiwi banter got out of hand there...:ohwell: BTW kiwi's don't need visa's for aussy so not sure how they overstay. One of the great things about Aussy is it's low number of people. Nice to help out less fortunate people from around the world (including us Kiwis) but need to limit it…

Great country... shame about the people :)

Only cereal i eat is a thing called weet-bix. .8g sugar and only 105 calories. Also avoiding bread so eggs, cottage cheese, mushrooms, avacado, fried tomato ....

Will make a differene when people put it context of daily intake (requires education) My snack used to be a cheeseburger and thickshake. Since been on MFP not only does it make me realise how many calories it is but what % of my daily intake, what bad calories they are, and how much exercise it will take to burn it off!

Doing it twice a week. Great way to maintain muscle while losing weight. Great all over workout too (would take 3 x gym sessions to cover all areas properly.) Is also low impact unlike Attack which i also do. Once you've got form sorted then keep increasing the weight even if not able to finish all the reps. (unless pure…

black coffee. you will start to really appreciate good coffees vs bad too.

i was told as a male to avoid too much soy as it containes estrogen and will not be good for your man boobs.

Scales, Tape measure (around waist at belly button) and a mirror.

Have a protein shake before you go. Great way to eat less! I have Subway salads twice a week. Often get double meat. Roast Chicken or Roast Beef seem to have less sodium. Have substituted the sandwich for a wrap when need that bit more as less refined carbs.

9kg more to lose -down to 90. Have lost 6cm off the waist since last week of July so another 6cm be great too.

One of the first changes I made. Really enjoying the long blacks now and apprecitae a good coffee over bad. The milky coffee is full of calories I would rather eat.

Assuming you stop at one....

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Very interesting as a summary. I've certainly cut back on refined carbs with great success. However, never going to give up carbs as not sustainable in the long term. Also it does not show effect of exercise. If exercising then carbs being burned up rather than turning to fat (used as sugar). Another point is the addictive…

I do body pump twice a week. Great results in terms of body shape and strength and mix it up with other cardio. The other great thing is it is low impact so if you have dodgy joints and not want to run you can mix it up and perhaps go a little lighter on those joints that playing up. I used to run and do free weights about…

I would suggest you look on the net at healthy weight loss foods. Start by knocking KFC on the head, not having fruit juices etc etc. Would also suggest the money you're wasting on all those supplements could be used to buy better foods in the supermarket where you get all those things anyway. Though exercise only a part…

If it's one-or-the-other focus on Cardio till lost more weight. If meeting your cardio goals then follow it up with some weighs. Quite right about the 'fat burn' mode you hear about.... is rubbish and ignore it.

Protein shakes a great way to fill up between meals. Don't get ones that are too lean as they will leave you wanting more and you'll eat that snack you were trying to avoid anyway!

Never worn an HRM but as you control the resistance up to you. Would say between 400 and 550 in 45 mins. (Sadely same as a big mac) Curious to see what people have found...

Yes have done them over the years. Great cardio and interval training. a lot depends on the instructor but you will do do 10x the workout you would on a stationary bike watching TV:)

swimming . Not need to kick. oh and eating even less :)