Basically, yeah. I agree. That's not true in every case; some of my best weight loss happened when I increased my caloric intake. Generally, though, you're right.But it is near impossible to lose excess fat while consuming more calories then you are burning
About 3 months ago, I went from 2600 calories or so up to 3000 a dayBasically, yeah. I agree. That's not true in every case; some of my best weight loss happened when I increased my caloric intake. Generally, though, you're right.
But what chaps my butt (and best illustrates how that model is broken for many people) is how easy it is to pack on excess fat while consuming fewer calories. It's possible to simultaneously cut way back on calories and radically increase weight gain if you screw around with other factors at the same time. There are plenty of new diabetics who have been prescribed Actos who can attest to that.
The whole "calories in, calories out" frame of reference is terribly flawed for folks with serious problems yet for people who are basically healthy it usually works beautifully. Moving oneself from the former group to the latter, however, is so f'ing difficult that most such people try all their lives, fail repeatedly, and die without ever succeeding.
You were 240 lbs in the service?I went from 240lbs to 186lbs after separating from the service...
That is awesome!!!310lbs back in June. 237 this morning.
I am 6'4. Doctor told me I needed to lower cholesterol. He suggested I eliminate carbs, sugar, and any food that spent time in a deep fryer. I work on an oil rig, that is 95% of the food served. I bit the bullet and did it. Also walk 3-5 miles a day on the helideck and do 300 push-ups a day as well as 200 crunches. I am currently waiting for my latest bloodwork. I suspect my cholesterol will be lower.
If it isn't, I am going to get a bucket of Popeye's fried chicken, a quart of red beans and rice, a pecan pie with a half gallon of Amy's Ice Cream and a fifth of bourbon and imbibe until I puke.
Have not had a beer in 5 months.