Exercise Questions

Keebler Elf

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In the past week, I've heard or seen two different shows that gave interesting (and possibly bullshit) advice regarding exercise.

The first was on TV (CP24, IIRC) and the "health expert" stated that it's impossible to build muscle and lose fat at the same time. The host was flabberghasted by that and said "so fat people shouldn't bother lifting weights to build muscle but should strictly do cardio?", to which the expert said "yes." The host didn't believe him and asked two or three times but the expert, although he appeared to waiver just a wee bit, stuck to his guns and his original statement. Is the expert right?

The second was on the radio (AM640, IIRC) and the expert said people should NOT eat small meals throughout the day (I'm assuming she meant people trying to lose fat) b/c it takes 2 hours for the body to kick in and start burning off food so by the time the body does that you're eating again and you never start burning off stored energy (fat). I didn't listen long enough to hear how she suggested people should eat. Is the expert right?

The floor is open to discussion... :D
 
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i use to be 165 pounds and now look at me im 105 pounds,without any marks,honestly i dont have any,just look at my site,but the trick is of course cardio first,then mix it with weight to tone up.Try to stay away from startch,white breads even whole wheat,coke,white rices,mayo,ketchup,chips,ice creams,burgers,fries,potatoes,bacon,sausages,hotdogs,chacolate bars,energy bars,milk shakes,salt,sugar,shit i can go on but you get the point.
If you do choose to indulge,limit yourself to a minimum.Try to replace these things with deli meats,white chicken breats,brown rice,brown pasta,water,milk,vegetables,fruits and a few dairy products.Guys the key is water/cardio w/weights/healthy eating.The first month you will lose the water weight then after your body fat.I know i did it!I can go on but fuck i getting tired of typing.I did this in the matter of 7months!
 
ya i have to agree with above. There are so many theories out three, and what you should do and dont dos etc.
I think you do what is good for you. Everyone's body is different. Try something and if you see results, then that means its working. Trial and error. thats the only way you can find out if something is working.
Thats what i do.
 
You can't go based on what works for others.First determine your body type, and then take it from there. A mesomorph certainly shouldn't be training the same way an ectomorph is.
 
regardless

of the body type,first key is indeed healthy eating fallowed by a cardio workout.Example if you weight in @250 then your cardio would be 1hr/4days weekly+30mins of weight.Basicly it depends how fast you want it off.This example will( guaranteed)will work out if you fallow the eating guide line and if you are commited.Its all in your head if you are determined or not!So pick one,you wanna gasp for air everytime you walk up those stairs or you wanna be able to be able to fuck all night long.
 
Why do you think many Americans are fat? They eat out alot at fast food restaurants and gorge not too mention their big portions.

Alot of it has to do with your busy lifestyle is.
I learn if you keeps saying you're 'too tired' or not enough time which seem to be the most used excuses to hit the gym then you will NEVER go.

I was told eat 6 small meals a day every 3hrs instead of eating 3 meals a day.
But then everybody's different so do what's best for you. As was mentioned its trial and error. :)
 
Thanks all, but we're kinda getting off topic. I'm not so much looking for general exercise tips as for responses to the statements by the "experts."

What intrigued me by their statements is that they seemed to be contradicting a lot of the commonly accepted "wisdom" out there. Are these experts wingnuts, or are they right?
 
Keebler Elf said:
Thanks all, but we're kinda getting off topic. I'm not so much looking for general exercise tips as for responses to the statements by the "experts."

What intrigued me by their statements is that they seemed to be contradicting a lot of the commonly accepted "wisdom" out there. Are these experts wingnuts, or are they right?


I am sure you can find another expert to contradict what this expert said.


He is absolutely wrong anybody who starts exercising , lifting weights and some cardio will put on muscle and the muscle to fat ratio will change. I am proof as is anyone who has started exercising . They certainly don't get fatter.