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Best way to lose gut?

ebola? said:
Controlled studies that I've seen show this not to make much of a difference, though it might be easier for people to eat fewer sum calories with smaller, more frequent meals (It's easier for me at least to binge like an idiot when I wait till I feel voraciously hungry).

ebola
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Ok, I haven't really read studies about it. I just know some people who had dieted this way and they claim it helps.
 
eat lots of vegetables and lean meat and move around a lot (running, biking, swimming, walking up hill, whatever as long as you're consistent)
and don't drink things with sugar in them, you'd be surprised how much calories an average person drinks every day
 
Your first meal of the day should not have carbs in it. Your body is ready to burn fat & adding carbs will cause an insulin spike, etc. meaning you burn carbs instead of fat. Avoid all fast-digesting carbs except for right after a workout. Though once a week it's important to have a reward meal where you have some fast-digesting carbs (but don't go overboard!).
 
If you really can not afford the $10 a month it takes to get a gym membership then there are options. If you check Youtube there is a thing called Street Fitness, which is for people whom do not or can not afford a gym membership. I personally think that 10 a month is cheap, if you are in the US, and worth it. If you are not in the US I don't know what to tell you about a gym, just that Street Fitness is something you should look into.

Start working out first, and worry about diet once you start getting your body into the demand mode, rather than the surplus mode. Make your diet changes slowly and subtly because if you change it too often or too fast you are more prone to illness and injuries.

Bob Loblaw said:
Your first meal of the day should not have carbs in it. Your body is ready to burn fat & adding carbs will cause an insulin spike, etc. meaning you burn carbs instead of fat. Avoid all fast-digesting carbs except for right after a workout. Though once a week it's important to have a reward meal where you have some fast-digesting carbs (but don't go overboard!).
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Actually during the workout is better, as it keeps the body functioning at peak and allows the muscles to continue growing.
 
^While that's true, it's also important to make sure you have some, coupled with protein, right after the workout to take advantage of the anabolic window, using the insulin spike & fast acting protein to ensure optimal muscle growth.


AFAIK muscles don't grow during the workout, only after. Working out only serves to rip the muscles. After that they need to be flooded with nutrients to grow ?
 
Bob Loblaw said:
Your first meal of the day should not have carbs in it. Your body is ready to burn fat & adding carbs will cause an insulin spike, etc. meaning you burn carbs instead of fat. Avoid all fast-digesting carbs except for right after a workout. Though once a week it's important to have a reward meal where you have some fast-digesting carbs (but don't go overboard!).
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I disagree with rules like this.

The best lifestyle/workout plan is the one you can stick to.
 
This isn't a rule; it's science. While I agree with the second sentence, it's important to model the lifestyle as close to things like I posted as possible.
 
Not really.

It's important to simplify as much as possible. Willpower is a muscle. Too many details and "rules" overtaxes the system.

You're giving advice aimed at an expert to a novice. That is simply silly and out of touch.

And if you're going to take such an authoritarian position, it's important that you cite your sources.
 
Willpower is mental, not a muscle.


You might think something is overtaxed., but if someone is serious about losing weight, they will make the necessary changes.
I don't think what I'm saying is meant for an expert. I follow my advice rather closely & I am 6ft ~155lb, very lean but not big. I don't watch my diet for 'bad' foods so much as I go on what is healthy & tastes good. Granted, I think I eat differently from most people regardless, but eating healthy & eating tasty go hand in hand for me now.

I should cite sources, but I'm slightly drunk & a quick search yielded nothing. I've read on Bodybuilding.com's official Fasebook page about the 'nut & meat diet' eliminating carbs & since then I've read it one other place. Basically, after the fast that is 7-8hrs sleep, the body is ready to burn fat, growth hormone levels are highest & fat is the primary fuel source. If you eat fast-digesting carbs then insulin becomes the fuel source, so fat isn't burned as easily. If you want I am sure you can find sources to back that up.
 
Bob Loblaw said:
^While that's true, it's also important to make sure you have some, coupled with protein, right after the workout to take advantage of the anabolic window, using the insulin spike & fast acting protein to ensure optimal muscle growth.


AFAIK muscles don't grow during the workout, only after. Working out only serves to rip the muscles. After that they need to be flooded with nutrients to grow ?
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I should have been more clear, what I meant to say was that the growing can continue without too much of the catabolic state that is created by working them heavily.



ilikestims said:
Not really.

It's important to simplify as much as possible. Willpower is a muscle. Too many details and "rules" overtaxes the system.

You're giving advice aimed at an expert to a novice. That is simply silly and out of touch.

And if you're going to take such an authoritarian position, it's important that you cite your sources.
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Recovery is important, and I do not know of any programs that ignore it.

Willpower is not a muscle, what you are referring to is adrenal fatigue, and proper recovery is essential to avoiding it, which is what he was stating. Willpower is the will and motivation to do the exercises, and that doesn't come from eating. That comes from within you yourself, and not everyone can do it.

We had a saying in the Infantry; "If it were easy, anyone could do it" It means that you have to have the mental drive to survive and be strong enough to make it through, without that you are not going anywhere and you might as well not waste your time. Being tired was not an excuse, and there was no quitting.

If you are going to ask for sources you should make it a point to say what sources you are looking for and why. Don't waste my time with a reply unless you intend to be more civil than this post, I simply will not reply to you.
 
Bob Loblaw said:
Willpower is mental, not a muscle.
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Obviously not literally. 8(

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/good-thinking/201306/how-boost-your-willpower


You might think something is overtaxed., but if someone is serious about losing weight, they will make the necessary changes.
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This isn't saying much of anything. There is a process to be respected. Habits are unconscious. They act out automatically and take much time and awareness to be made conscious. It hardly matters how "serious" you are, consciously, if you do not understand the process of both unconscious and conscious.

Joeof1 said:
I simply will not reply to you.
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Glad we're on the same page!
 
Got my diet sort of sorted out. I got one of them rowing machines, so now I will add rowing into my routine.

Works Entire Body:

USRowing, the national governing body in the sport, says that rowing is one of the few exercises that use major muscle groups from all parts of the body. Rowing machine exercise, similar to the sport, involves both the upper and lower body. You must use your abdominal muscles, back, arms, chest, legs and the buttocks while on the rowing machine. Overall, rowing is an excellent aerobic activity that benefits the entire body.


Weight Loss:

The motion of rowing expends a lot of calories, which is beneficial to weight loss and management. Most rowing machines have sliding seats, on which you move back and forth as you row. This motion enables you to use your muscles in the lower back and thighs. Rowing also tones your arms. Rowing continuously for long intervals requires strength, discipline and endurance. The benefits include improved aerobic capacity, toning and strength.


Low Impact:

Because you are sitting during the process of rowing, there is no weight bearing involved. Your joints and bones are free of any stress or impact that are common in activities such as running, jogging, stepping or skipping rope. Proper use of the rowing machine leaves very little room for chances of any kind of injury.

Flexibility and Endurance:

Using a rowing machine involves all the major joints and muscles in your body. Over time, this activity contributes to improved flexibility. Vigorous rowing engages your muscles and strengthens them, improving your strength and muscular endurance. According to USRowing, rowers have been referred to as the fittest athletes in the world. Rowing machines are also highly efficient, because they let you work on your entire body in a short amount of time.
 
yeah nah seriously losing a gut requires some voodoo i've not become acquainted with
 
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