Dieting truth

[Peter1469]

But you really cannot burn off overeating and unhealthy eating. Weight loss still comes down to eating well and controlled portions.

Unless you have a really high metabolism, very true. When I was younger I couldn't gain weight!

For most, exercise is a small part of losing weight. That is why I said above that if I had to chose between cardio or weights I would pick weights. Lean muscle mass is a key to maintain weight loss after you get it off.

[Peter1469]

I am glad that weight loss has never been an issue for me, quite the opposite.

Still eating 'healthy', and avoiding processed foods is important.

I think a bit of excess weight only became an issue for me in my mid-30s.

And it doesn't matter what you eat for weight loss. But for health it certainly does.

[Mister D]

If I could pick just one, cardio or weights for fat loss, I would take weights.

Honestly, I think it really depends on what you enjoy. I agree with Ethereal that consistency is key. If you don't enjoy it it will become a chore and before long you'll be looking for excuses not to do it.

Yeah, weight lifting will build that base of muscle that will increase your metabolism over time. That's true.

[Mister D]

Swimming is the best overall workout. And the best for rehabbing injuries. I cannot recommend swimming enough as a way to get or stay fit.

Having no impact on your muscles and joints is a big plus. The only problem with swimming is that you can't just do it anywhere. Most of us are strictly limited in that respect.

I've been running for over half of my adult life but I don't recommend it for people are are overweight.

[Peter1469]

Honestly, I think it really depends on what you enjoy. I agree with Ethereal that consistency is key. If you don't enjoy it it will become a chore and before long you'll be looking for excuses not to do it.

Yeah, weight lifting will build that base of muscle that will increase your metabolism over time. That's true.

True, you have to like it. Luckily I like both.

[Mister D]

True, you have to like it. Luckily I like both.

Same here. Full body/running split. Fridays off

[RMNIXON]

But you really cannot burn off overeating and unhealthy eating. Weight loss still comes down to eating well and controlled portions.

You really need to get into healthy eating habits all the time rather than crash dieting that is in truth unhealthy. People who lose a lot of weight then return to the same bad habits that put it back on are not doing themselves a favor.

I found that smaller portions and no more late night snacking did a lot for me as I got older. I can still eat the stuff I enjoy and even fast food on occasion.

[bdtex]

All good suggestions in this thread.

[donttread]

Calories in---Calories out.

You can eat anything if you burn the same or more calories in a day...

When I found myself becoming too heavy for my liking....I would cut out all sweets...I would eat a big breakfast no lunch and whatever I wanted for dinner.

Along with working out religiously every other day...every 2 weeks taking 2 days off...
The old gym I went to for along time down here had to close for covid and never re opened.

I belong to planet fitness now...Do I like it, not really, I like the dingy sweat shops of old but theyre gone the last one close to that was my old gym...Planet fitness is good for Old goats and pretty boys and girls that want to show off their new gym attire and take selfies...I ignore all that...did I mention its dirt cheap at 10 bucks a month

For me it's all about what program works best for me to limit my overactive eating of sweets/grain carbs. Not just calories in and out but what program best enables me to do that. Most will work for someone but what will work for me?

[Mister D]

For me it's all about what program works best for me to limit my overactive eating of sweets/grain carbs. Not just calories in and out but what program best enables me to do that. Most will work for someone but what will work for me?

None of these fad diets work any better than normal diets but I would advise you to do what works. You're doing well on a low carb diet? Keep going.