Well I agree with him too, probably because I was on a diet where I was asked not to exercise as it could interfere with my appetite/weight loss/hormones. I lost 40 pounds in 2 months as I mentioned before, but I eliminated all refined carbs and my carb intake was very low and my protein intake was higher than normal. I could also not eat earlier than 5 hours from the last meal. I didn't realise it at the time, but I was in Ketosis and on a low GI diet as well so my blood sugar level stayed very low.
So yes, I have learned quite a few things about diet and I know that exercise is not a good way of losing weight.
I really want to exercise to be in better health and I notice that it regulates my appetite. I don't feel very hungry when I exercise. I will have a read through that research that's been done, but then I will just have another book written by another person who has their own philosphy about weight loss and then I will be even more confused :(
--- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, "RickS" <rstewart@...> wrote:
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> Indeed I have to agree with Barnaby here, exercise really is not necessary for weight loss. I only ride my bike so much because It's $250 a month to park my car in the city!! And I walk at lunch because I work in Washington DC and it's a beautiful city. So all the exercise I get is against my better judgement. Most personal trainers who know what they're doing will tell you that weight loss is AT LEAST 80% diet... not dietING, but diet as in how, what, and when you eat.
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> Reduction in stress hormone levels like cortisol are huge contributors to weight loss as well. IOW, meditation or learning stress coping or stress reduction techniques are very helpful in reducing weight and being healthy.
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> I like to try to get into a "minimalist" frame of mind. It helps me personally, to think, "well what is the purpose of this french fry going in my body?". Hmmm, it's not needed and it's just extra calories, so why put it in my mouth? I bought the thinnest wallet I could find and carry the bare minimum in it... I buy the thinnest, smallest clothes I can find that fit well so that I use less fabric...I rarely drive a car unless I have to carry passengers because of all the extra stuff like a spare tire, three extra seats, so much metal and glass, what do I need to carry all that stuff around with me for?? All kinds of things in my life are like that. And eating once a day fits into that mindset beautifully. I know minimalism isn't for everyone, but it works for me.
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> -Rick
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> > --- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, "terri_luc" <terri_luc@> wrote:
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> > > Thanks for the info. I wish I could be that active. I considered asking my husband to drop me off closer to home and then I would walk the rest of the way, just to get some exercise in, but that might just be too weird for him considering that he would be picking me up at work.
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> > > I'm seriously considering buying a good quality eliptical trainer. I know it won't work magic, but I need to get exercise in on a regular basis that is safe and time-saving.
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> > > Tried some brisk walking and sit ups, but I really feel like I need to do something on a regular basis.
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> > > Okay so yesterday I broke my fast at 15:30, which was okay, but today I only lasted till 12:30. I'll try again tomorrow. I'm drinking enough water, eating about 1300 calories, but my carb & fat consumption is way up there so I need to try harder.
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> > Sounds like you would be better served by not "over-thinking".
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> > You haven't read Gary Taubes or you wouldn't be obsessing about perceived "benefit" of exercise for fat loss and you would be trying to eat MORE Fat and let the carb level be naturally low by only getting them from the green vegetables you eat, no grain, eating to fill at your daily meal.
> > http://www.garytaubes.com/blog/
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> > Select the right type of foods and you won't be struggling to fast 20 hours straight and will have no need to even count calories, carbs or anything other than getting your continuous 20 hour fasting period per day.
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> > TV Shows like "Biggest Loser" do great harm to people since they brainwash people to think exercise is only way to lose fat and they demonize dietary fat, when actually your largest percentage of eating should be saturated fats.
> > http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/fat-not-protein.html
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> > Barnaby
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