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  • I've followed on and off the diet principles of the Zone Diet from Dr. Barry Sears. You might research his take on the matter for an in-depth analysis (and there's a lot of that), but I'll try to summarize. From a pure calories perspective, there is no difference. Once food macro-nutrients break down to glucose, (and even…
    in How does it matter where the calories are from? Comment by lango6 May 2012
  • You should simply choose the cardio exercise from the list that matches your overall average kph. Alternatively you could log each segment separately using the relevant average kph to see if that provides a fairer (more accurate) accounting of calories burned. On rides where I average 16-20 mph, I burn around 1,000 cal/hr…
    in bike riding Comment by lango6 October 2011
  • I'm seeing some confused posts here. Your target calories for the day factor in your weight loss goal, so eating your exercise calories does NOT put you into weight maintenance mode. For you to maintain, you'd have to eat up to your adjusted BMR (your weight loss goal is the BMR adjusted for activity level minus the…
    in Confused about exercise calories-can you help? Comment by lango6 August 2011
  • Without even looking at your diary, I have a suggestion that may seem counterintuitive: cut down on the water intake. 2 liters a day is a good amount. I generally don't discourage water intake, but based on the comments I'm seeing regarding your diary, I'd guess you are flushing out electrolytes that your body is desperate…
    in Can you check out my food diary? Comment by lango6 May 2011
  • If you're interested in a comprehensive dietary approach to managing Type II diabetes, check out the Zone diet (http://www.zonediet.com/Home) or many of its rip-offs (South Beach, etc.). It has been proven to control Type II diabetes in most instances where pancreatic function is normal and insulin resistance can be…
    in I have Type 2 Diabetes Comment by lango6 February 2011
  • It's okay to not eat your exercise calories as long as your net calories stays above 1200. Do avoid sugary/starchy carbs especially alone. They will turn into fat rapidly unless you use them right away (exercising) or you have glycogen storage capacity (which you may not unless you've had a long workout in the last day or…
    in Eating exercise cals but not losing. :/ Comment by lango6 February 2011
  • I won't claim any credentials other than a brain (that my teenagers will tell you isn't nearly as infallible as it used to be), copious reading, and success in my own prior (and current) efforts. What you want to focus on is preservation of lean mass (assuming you want that). Base your minimal nutritional needs on the…
    in Caloric difference Comment by lango6 February 2011
  • Don't skimp on high-quality fats either. Like proteins, they have a beneficial effect, especially when dieting. Fats help moderate insulin response to carbs, plus the omega-3s are essential to metabolic function and cannot be manufactured by the body. You should consider modifying your default macronutrient percentages (if…
    in Extra protein? Comment by lango6 January 2011
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