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A great quote on rapid bodyweight loss and why it isn't a good thing unless you're morbidly obese and need to get out of an unhealthy danger zone quickly.
"This has two major implications. The first is that scale weight will go down faster if skeletal muscle LBM is lost due to the differences in how much energy it contains. I actually strongly suspect that the reason that many rapid weight loss centers recommend against exercise as it limits the loss of LBM while dieting. By deliberately allowing LBM loss to occur, the number on the scale will drop more quickly than if muscle were not lost even if body composition is not improving as much as it should be. If that approach is combined with a low-carbohydrate diet, the weight losses that are achieved can be extremely large due to the amount of water loss that will occur. The number on the scale will drop rapidly although the changes that are actually occurring are irrelevant (water) or negative (LBM loss)."
Lyle McDonald. The Women's Book (Kindle Locations 2915-2920). Lyle McDonald.
Another:
"In addition to all of the issues discussed above, there is an arguably even more important factor, one that is critical for the understanding of the dynamics of weight/ fat loss or gain. This is that both sides of the energy balance equation can and do change in response to changes in food intake, activity levels and the actual changes in weight or body composition. I can't tell if this fact is unknown or simply ignored by those who deny the energy balance equation but it is critical to both understand and accept. As I will discuss thoroughly in the next chapter, in response to weight/ fat loss, the body will adapt and both increase hunger/ appetite (in an attempt to get people to eat more) while it decreases TDEE. This also occurs in response to weight gain although it seems that the body is better at defending weight/ fat loss than weight and fat gain under most conditions."
Lyle McDonald. The Women's Book (Kindle Locations 2959-2964). Lyle McDonald.
View Diet Calendar, 18 September 2019:
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3043 kcal
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Fat: 52.29g | Prot: 203.08g | Carbs: 484.16g.
Breakfast: Pears , Rump Roast, Syrup, ConAgra Foods Egg Beaters, Kodiak Cakes Protein Packed Buttermilk Flapjack & Waffle Mix, America's Choice California Navel Oranges, Zone Perfect Classic Nutrition Bar - Fudge Graham, Plum. Lunch: Pears, Pears, America's Choice California Navel Oranges, Quest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar, Fairlife Chocolate Milk, Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. Dinner: Plum, Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop! 94% Fat Free Kettle Korn Single Serve, Quest Chocolate Sprinkled Doughnut Protein Bar. Snacks/Other: Great Value Greek Nonfat Yogurt - Strawberry, Great Value Peach Light Greek Nonfat Yogurt. more...
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You made a comment that you've never met anyone that ate under 1200 calories a day and didn't lose weight. My metabolism is so slow after sitting for 2 years that even if I eat a thousand calories I don't lose weight. I have to get into a deficit of 800 to 900 calories to lose weight. I've tried it. For one week I ate a thousand calories and I have stayed at the same weight. The scale has not budged. My carbs are under 10 most of the time and if not then under 20. There you have it I'm one!
18 Sep 19 by member: skinnyminilinny
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Slowly but surely is my model 👌🏼
18 Sep 19 by member: rosio19
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I can relate to the comments. I was on a keto diet and besides the negative side effects of falling asleep at the wheel, in class, at work, and not appreciating food... I did have weight loss but more flab than I ever owned in my life. Later when I finally regained twice what I lost, I refused to be on an unbalanced diet or lifestyle. Giving up noodles with my spaghetti wasn't going to happen. I lost 70 pounds and kept it off over ten years the <life event(s)> happened and I fell into bad eating habits and over 5 yrs climbed in weight. My change now is more protein than before. Also, I have similar exercise-related medical issues with the exception of a spinal cord injury (compression and fracture, yes but not partial paralysis!). And getting into water-walking, sorry, no, never in a bathing suit again. Not happening. I started low, slow with my stationary cycle to baby the knee that didn't get fixed and to make sure I didn't rupture an Achilles tendon. I've quadrupled my time on the cycle and up to 16 mph. Weights are light and multiple reps. Core exercises that work for me without killing my neck/back. But I couldn't do a keto diet again. Despite the fact that I want to lose weight FAST I'd rather have the lean muscle mass than the flab. I was also very ill in 2012 and dropped to 110 in 3 months, which freaked me out, and my skin was all a-wrinkle too! horrible! balance balance balance.. for me.
18 Sep 19 by member: claireosullivan
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@Claire awful side effects. nothing better than a balance diet along with exercise 🏋️♀️
18 Sep 19 by member: rosio19
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Binky thank you 🤗 keep going! You’ll figure it out.
19 Sep 19 by member: velvetee
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thank you for your supportive comments! I know every person, body is different. There is no shame in any lifestyle change. Worst part is maintaining that lifestyle change.
19 Sep 19 by member: claireosullivan
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