Weight Loss Article

[FitToHunt]

http://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/a-calorie-is-sometimes-not-a-calorie

Been reading through some of the Getting in Shape for the Hunt posts, and I see a lot of members are on diets or trying to loose some weight for hunting season. Having been a trainer and competitor for almost 10yrs, I've seen how so many people fall into the "Calorie Trap". Basically starving themselves, doing tons of just cardio, seeing great results at first, then hitting a wall and gaining all, or even more of it back.

Hopefully, this article can explain some of the pitfalls of this approach better than I can.

Cheers

 

[grant_stricklin]

Good article.
My favorite saying is body has to have something to work with. Can't work without tools.


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[AT Hiker]

Great article for sure! Thanks for sharing.


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[Hilltop]

Worth the read- thank you!

 

[Jdavis9753]

I gathered that weight training is better than cardio for fat loss/calorie burning?
Resistance training not 'weight' necessarily.
Hmmm good reading, I have a different outlook.

 

[ivorytip]

muscle has to burn more calories to sustain. nice post. I enjoy eating food way to much to go on a crazy diet.

 

[ivorytip]

pic of fittohunt. haha, jk for real though, great post!

 

[Bonecollector]

It's usually not a calorie in - calorie out issue, but an excuse in - excuse out. ;-)

 

[toadmeister]

Good article.

I'm starting a high protein, low carb diet again. Hardest part is cutting out the beer...

 

[RICMIC]

Good article.

I'm starting a high protein, low carb diet again. Hardest part is cutting out the beer...

Toad; You can do the protein diet and still allow a light beer with lunch or at the end of the day. A Miller Lite is only 3.2 carbs, Mic Ultra is close to that. I know, it's like drinking skim milk, but it will still be like a reward for a tough day if the alternative is nothing.

 

[Slugz]

FTH,

Thanks and perfect timing!

 

[toadmeister]

Toad; You can do the protein diet and still allow a light beer with lunch or at the end of the day. A Miller Lite is only 3.2 carbs, Mic Ultra is close to that. I know, it's like drinking skim milk, but it will still be like a reward for a tough day if the alternative is nothing.

Your right of course, problem is I love me some heavy beer

Busch Lite can often do the trick for me, it's a bit malty for a light beer.

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[Gr8bawana]

If I was on a diet and I was going to reward myself with a beer, I would rather have 1 or 2 of my favorite beers than a a whole weeks worth of crappy @$$ diet beer.

 

[Bonecollector]

And it's best to indulge only on a 'cheat day'. I use Sundays as I am usually with family and summer BBQs.

 

[FitToHunt]

Everything in moderation of course. But keep in mind when considering alcohol, its not just the calories it contains. Alcohol does raise estrogen and lower testosterone in males, which can have a much larger effect on fat loss and muscle gain, then just consuming a few extra carbs.

 

[FitToHunt]

Not trying to a Debbie Downer. Of course a couple cold beers on a special occasion are no big deal. Its the cumulative effect of a couple beers on a regular basis that will sabotage your fitness goals.

 

[genesis27:3]

Thank you for sharing this! It all makes sense. I've been "cutting calories" and going harder, and have lost 10 lbs in a few months, but I can tell that my metabolism is down. Practicing what this article is preaching is going to help tremendously!

 

[RICMIC]

Everything in moderation of course. But keep in mind when considering alcohol, its not just the calories it contains. Alcohol does raise estrogen and lower testosterone in males, which can have a much larger effect on fat loss and muscle gain, then just consuming a few extra carbs.

What a spoiler; so you are saying that beer drinkers are "Girlie-men"?

 

[FitToHunt]

What a spoiler; so you are saying that beer drinkers are "Girlie-men"?

Not until you start lactating. Once that happens, there's no turning back. Lol

 

[Finsandtines]

That's why I switched to whiskey on the weekend! No lactating here.