In reply to Post #109
Nope, I'm just explaining that less calories in vs out will make you lose weight. I didn't mention any macro nutrition, just the basics of energy (calorie) consumption.
Nope, I'm just explaining that less calories in vs out will make you lose weight. I didn't mention any macro nutrition, just the basics of energy (calorie) consumption.
1 gram of protein gives 4 calories.
1 gram of carbohydrates gives 4 calories.
Yet, carbohydrates are considered a bad food by lots of folks in general dietary matters.
1 gram of carbohydrates gives 4 calories.
Yet, carbohydrates are considered a bad food by lots of folks in general dietary matters.
In reply to Post #110
Thanks for the explanation ; as a long term road bike racer and rider I've got a pretty good understanding of nutrition. So when I was racing or training for a sportive or gran fondo, I would use carbs carefully for the necessary fuel, now just riding maybe 100ml a week and rowing 25k, I use next to no carbs, no need. Its important to understand matabolism, insulin, cortisol, and ketone production for a better appreciation of what makes the human body actually work. We have an essential requirement for protein and fats, but zero requirement for carbohydrates, which as I said earlier when relied upon for fuel (because they are easier to metabolise) will block the body's ability to burn fat, and all excess carbs that the insulin cannot get into the cells gets stored away as fat, often fatty tissue around organs. There are many reasons carbs especially refined sugar have a bad reputation, most of which very few people know or care to learn about and understand.
That's the last I'll say on this, if you want to look into it there's plenty of information out there based on fact.
Fishing now so signing off for 4 days..
Cheers
Thanks for the explanation ; as a long term road bike racer and rider I've got a pretty good understanding of nutrition. So when I was racing or training for a sportive or gran fondo, I would use carbs carefully for the necessary fuel, now just riding maybe 100ml a week and rowing 25k, I use next to no carbs, no need. Its important to understand matabolism, insulin, cortisol, and ketone production for a better appreciation of what makes the human body actually work. We have an essential requirement for protein and fats, but zero requirement for carbohydrates, which as I said earlier when relied upon for fuel (because they are easier to metabolise) will block the body's ability to burn fat, and all excess carbs that the insulin cannot get into the cells gets stored away as fat, often fatty tissue around organs. There are many reasons carbs especially refined sugar have a bad reputation, most of which very few people know or care to learn about and understand.
That's the last I'll say on this, if you want to look into it there's plenty of information out there based on fact.
Fishing now so signing off for 4 days..
Cheers
In reply to Post #112
The trouble with not eating carbohydrates is that body has to make do with protein and fats as a source of energy.
It's well known that thIs can lead to long-term complications and increased risk of death from diseases of the heart, kidney, etc.
So carbs are still play an important part in a balanced diet
The trouble with not eating carbohydrates is that body has to make do with protein and fats as a source of energy.
It's well known that thIs can lead to long-term complications and increased risk of death from diseases of the heart, kidney, etc.
So carbs are still play an important part in a balanced diet
In reply to Post #113
Sorry, that is quite far from the truth with regard to fats if you only eat healthy fats and avoid the others. Good fat provides more than just energy to live, and has many benefits. The bad fats however are what you probably refer to and there must be a distinction and understanding between the two groups..
Sorry, that is quite far from the truth with regard to fats if you only eat healthy fats and avoid the others. Good fat provides more than just energy to live, and has many benefits. The bad fats however are what you probably refer to and there must be a distinction and understanding between the two groups..
In reply to Post #1
Have you tried the Fink Food healthy meal plan?
Have you tried the Fink Food healthy meal plan?
In reply to Post #1
I'm currently well into a 60 day juice fast about halfway through and well over 2 stone down, watch a programme on youtube called fat sick and nearly dead. I should be about 4 stone down by mid April and don't want to put it all back on again so I will be eating more healthy on this years trips so big carbs, breads, rice, potatoes and pasta will be swapped for chicken/fish salads and cereals instead of bacon butties. The good times are over sadly.
I'm currently well into a 60 day juice fast about halfway through and well over 2 stone down, watch a programme on youtube called fat sick and nearly dead. I should be about 4 stone down by mid April and don't want to put it all back on again so I will be eating more healthy on this years trips so big carbs, breads, rice, potatoes and pasta will be swapped for chicken/fish salads and cereals instead of bacon butties. The good times are over sadly.
In reply to Post #116
That is quite some weight drop!
Keep an eye on the sugars in the cereals if you mean the packet stuff, and maybe consider proper natural yoghurt with blueberries and raspberries for breakfast instead; avoiding 'low fat' anything inc milk as this isn't real food, it's heavily processed. Or if you can drop to 2 meals a day then even better.
That is quite some weight drop!
Keep an eye on the sugars in the cereals if you mean the packet stuff, and maybe consider proper natural yoghurt with blueberries and raspberries for breakfast instead; avoiding 'low fat' anything inc milk as this isn't real food, it's heavily processed. Or if you can drop to 2 meals a day then even better.
How about liquid diets? Does such detox really help to lose weight? I've found info here https://betterme.world/articles/7-day-liquid-diet-weight-loss-results/ that states that such diets help to lose weight really quickly and are relatively safe if to choose the right one, like for example meal=replacement plan. Has anybody tried to lose weight in such way? How did you feel?
In reply to Post #118
Can you elaborate what a liquid diet is? Not just beer I assume?
Can you elaborate what a liquid diet is? Not just beer I assume?
In reply to Post #118
Liquid weight loss diets are just a gimmick and not sustainable.
Lots of folks will only take on a diet with the gimmick factor rather than a sensible food plan.
Sooner or later you will need to go back to eating solid foods.
Liquid weight loss diets are just a gimmick and not sustainable.
Lots of folks will only take on a diet with the gimmick factor rather than a sensible food plan.
Sooner or later you will need to go back to eating solid foods.
I cannot reccomend Fink Food enough. The food I've had so far has been superb, nice to have everything pre portioned too so don't end up wasting much at all
In reply to Post #121
I was looking at Fink Food as an option, but even Tom Maker, one of their 'ambassadors' said on his last Vlog, he was eating 'junk food' !!! Think I'll give that a swerve....
I was looking at Fink Food as an option, but even Tom Maker, one of their 'ambassadors' said on his last Vlog, he was eating 'junk food' !!! Think I'll give that a swerve....
In reply to Post #118
No, if u want to loose weight, go to docs get a diet sheet, imo
No, if u want to loose weight, go to docs get a diet sheet, imo
In reply to Post #122
As with anything mate it depends on what you choose buddy. They have a range of options, sell fizzy drinks, sweet and chocolate etc. Also have some really good healthy options, depends on what he's putting in his basket 😂
As with anything mate it depends on what you choose buddy. They have a range of options, sell fizzy drinks, sweet and chocolate etc. Also have some really good healthy options, depends on what he's putting in his basket 😂