Weight Loss...

murphydog999

Eric_Pisch wrote: »

my interest was from the direction of why in the last 100 years we where getting obese, what changes have we made that are causing this and what bio chemistry is involved,

If you are interested IMHO, it is over-processed, packaged, reconstituted, chemical-ridden, over-sweetened, artificial food that wasn't around 100 years ago. This combined with driving everywhere, lack of activity & laziness in modern generations, and super-sizing by fast-food retailers, has exacerbated the problem.

Blimey, my dad regularly ate beef dripping on thick white toast, loads of full-fat cheese, and my nan cooked religiously in lard and we all loved her chips. No-one was overweight, gyms weren't around so we didn't work out, but we all walked everywhere, and ate meat from the local butcher, fish from the fishmonger, and veg and potatoes from the local market.

So, yes you do have a good point about fat (although it's still wise to lower saturated fat) but if we all ate food in it's natural state we wouldn't be in half the mess we are in now!

murphydog999

nzmegs wrote: »

I have recently been reading about fasting for weight loss and the EatStopEat program looks like it could be suitable for you. basically you eat within a short window each day or fast fr 24 hours a couple of times a week. the science behind it states that your body produces insulin when you eat, any insulin which is not used is laid down as fat. unfortunately may of us a re insulin resistant and our bodies do not deal well with it. we are more likely to gain weight even if we eat relatively small quantities of food regularly.

the key is to give your body a chance to use up the insulin already present and for it to start to burn your body fat for energy. if we keep on shovelling food in every 4 hours it never gets the chance to do this.Yes you need to feel hunger - but you can keep your eating time succinct and easy to keep track of. you are unlikely to eat more than your cals for the day if you olyl eat for a window of a few hours at the end of each day.

your metabolism is not affected by fasting of less than 72 hours and even if it was - studies have shown that metabolism corrects itself within a few days anyway.

Exercising when fasting is also beneficial as you simply burn body fat rather than food. look it up and see what you think.

Can you please quote the link to the science and testing behind this, as it is an extreme and unhealthy way to loose weight.

Eric_Pisch

murphydog999 wrote: »

Can you please quote the link to the science and testing behind this, as it is an extreme and unhealthy way to loose weight.

ignoring the fact we know that a controlled amount of low GI carbs keeps insulin low i would be worried about not having any protein after exercise to repair muscle tissue ...

but i too would be interested in this

nzmegs

Just google eatstopeat or the warrior diet or fast-5. Many studies are quoted by all of these resources but in particular on Eatstopeat.com. Studies have shown that people who eat low levels of calories live longer and healthier lives. this way of eating helps us to achieve that lower level. Who suddenly decided that breakfast was important and that three meals or 5 meals a day was optimal? If the right amount of calories is entering my body and the right levels of nutrients - then why can't I eat them when I feel it is best for me?

Clearly it is not for everyone, but we all know the science behind calories in verses calories out - so what difference does it make when those calories are eaten?

However bear in mind that many people often feel lethargic after eating, they find eating will cause them to binge on sugary foods, often we simply do not feel hungry in the morning. Putting those factors together make it clear that eating later in the day makes more sense for those people who are affected.

My personal expereince is that I am much sharper throughout the day, I think more clearly and get more done, I hardly think about eating, I am still able to complete a fairly strenuous workout (even after fasting for around 18 hours) although i do eat within one hour of exercising to get the protein for muscle repair (hope that answers your question), I am steadily losing weight and every day that passes makes the schedule easier. My body fat is also dropping after many years of it remaining stagnant.

by the way i am female and about 1 stone overweight. but i am a regular exerciser and quite fit and strong. I have read that many bodybuilders eat in this way too but that is not my goal.

Controlled carbs may keep insulin levels low, but it also increases my cravings for carbs of all kinds. if you are insulin resistant could it not be argued that food of any kind will increase insulin to fat storing levels? Surely it is better to control when and how insulin is entering my blood stream and allow my body the space to deal with it in one hit rather than over a prolonged period of time ie all day...

can't tell you what to do but this works for me