Hi Everyone,
1. By now, we know that fat loss is simply a matter of accounting.
That is, over a long period of time, it is the caloric deficit or surplus that determines whether weight is lost or gain; specifically, it is the presence or absence of intense exercise that determines whether the gains are more muscle or fat mass.
2. However, I am getting excited reading about intermittent fasting diets.
3. Again, the problem is information overload.
4. If fat loss was the only goal, and muscle loss along with it be damned, I would say simply eating fewer meals, such as just protein and vegetables, would be the best way.
Consistent with obesity studies, it would mean about 800 calories day, mostly from protein. This would result in weight loss; with any exercise, and particularly resistance training, the weight would be mostly fat.
5. However, physically and psychologically, the rewarding part is finally eating well.
6. What does science say about over-feeding? How can we ensure that calories go to more muscle and glycogen, and not fat?
7. Any research on it?
8. If I had to guess, the ideal way to do this would be:
a. Three or four intense workout sessions.
b. Some whey protein and some carbs before the workout
c. A huge meal, mostly of quick digesting whey protein and starch after the workout
d. Either just proteins and vegetables the rest of the time, or fasting.
9. Or, the other way would be dieting during the weekdays, and cheat meals during the weekend.
Research would show how long the body can engage in futile metabolism, before people just start to get fat.
10. Any research on how to best do this?
1. By now, we know that fat loss is simply a matter of accounting.
That is, over a long period of time, it is the caloric deficit or surplus that determines whether weight is lost or gain; specifically, it is the presence or absence of intense exercise that determines whether the gains are more muscle or fat mass.
2. However, I am getting excited reading about intermittent fasting diets.
3. Again, the problem is information overload.
4. If fat loss was the only goal, and muscle loss along with it be damned, I would say simply eating fewer meals, such as just protein and vegetables, would be the best way.
Consistent with obesity studies, it would mean about 800 calories day, mostly from protein. This would result in weight loss; with any exercise, and particularly resistance training, the weight would be mostly fat.
5. However, physically and psychologically, the rewarding part is finally eating well.
6. What does science say about over-feeding? How can we ensure that calories go to more muscle and glycogen, and not fat?
7. Any research on it?
8. If I had to guess, the ideal way to do this would be:
a. Three or four intense workout sessions.
b. Some whey protein and some carbs before the workout
c. A huge meal, mostly of quick digesting whey protein and starch after the workout
d. Either just proteins and vegetables the rest of the time, or fasting.
9. Or, the other way would be dieting during the weekdays, and cheat meals during the weekend.
Research would show how long the body can engage in futile metabolism, before people just start to get fat.
10. Any research on how to best do this?