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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

Yes do. I ran and cycled and lived off dust for an age before it started shifting. Still a way to go but it is worth it.

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

It's frustrating isn't it OP. I exercise and eat healthy most of the time but weight just doesn't shift some weeks. My body shape is changing though so that's good.

Keep at it OP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if doing excersise your weight might not shift as you will develop muscle which will keep same weight,muscle weighs more,just wait and will see body shape change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mix it up, don’t just run 5km on pace, break it up, 1 lamp post hard, jog to the next lamp post, sprint to the next, walk to the next. Repeat over the 5 km

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for all the advice, Iv list about 2kg over a month and maybe lost a little bit of love handle lol

Iv started cycling too but i don’t enjoy it as much S the running.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i always felt fitter from shorter and more intense sessions then longer and slower runs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep it up OP, you'll soon see it pay off. Do you weigh yourself, look at I'm and out calories ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Thanks for all the advice, Iv list about 2kg over a month and maybe lost a little bit of love handle lol

Iv started cycling too but i don’t enjoy it as much S the running.

"

2kg in a month is good going. To put it in perspective weigh it out and have a look - you'll be surprised.

Perseverance is the key

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I found that running improved my body shape rather than making me lose weight.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Keep it up OP, you'll soon see it pay off. Do you weigh yourself, look at I'm and out calories ?"

I was on my fitness pal and weighing everyday but I don’t think it’s good for you mentally, can see how eating disorders start logging every meal. I’m not bad at healthy eating, just I also eat junk and portion control is out the window!!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Thanks for all the advice, Iv list about 2kg over a month and maybe lost a little bit of love handle lol

Iv started cycling too but i don’t enjoy it as much S the running.

2kg in a month is good going. To put it in perspective weigh it out and have a look - you'll be surprised.

Perseverance is the key "

500 g a week is perfect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hill running is also good for burning calories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

I eat very healthily but running more or less stopped as asthma worsened, concerned I'll have to start over.

That is when I have the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

Indeed keep going try and improve on speed and timing have a real workout

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

I eat very healthily but running more or less stopped as asthma worsened, concerned I'll have to start over.

That is when I have the time "

I'd suggest walking 10 minutes daily

Better to do that and maintain

Than intend to find time and slip backwards x

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By *arentsgonebadCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Standing in the scales fluctuates to much measure your waist and go on body fat that way its easier to track

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

Indeed keep going try and improve on speed and timing have a real workout "

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Putting on and losing weight is mostly about your input(eating) and output(excersie) of calories

So if you looking at losing weight , ensure your input is less output

Running alone won't help

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

I eat very healthily but running more or less stopped as asthma worsened, concerned I'll have to start over.

That is when I have the time

I'd suggest walking 10 minutes daily

Better to do that and maintain

Than intend to find time and slip backwards x"

Thanks

I do go for a walk in my lumch break every day but in truth too shattered to run by the time I get in...

Must put more effort in

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By *unmatt888Man
over a year ago

Duns


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

Free advice from a personal trainer:

Running won't really help you lose fat. It'll help a bit - and it'll certainly make you healthier - but calorie restriction is what you need to make the difference. Try and do it by changing the type/ratio of foods as much as possible rather than the amounts (eg making pasta with sauce, use the same amount of meat, less pasta and more onion/carrot/peppers/etc).

If you really want exercise specifically for fat loss, then resistance exercise with reps in the hypertrophy range (2-4 sets of 8-12 reps per exercise) and high-intensity exercise (sprinting or interval running) will have a greater effect, by building muscle mass to burn calories even sitting still, and boosting your metabolism.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

How long have you been doing this for? Many exercise and expect weight loss within a few weeks whereas weight loss is actually meant to be gradual over many months to be healthy.

Also, what is sensible? Are you just eating less as still unhealthy or healthy but a lot?

How intensely are you running that 5k and how often?

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

Free advice from a personal trainer:

Running won't really help you lose fat. It'll help a bit - and it'll certainly make you healthier - but calorie restriction is what you need to make the difference. Try and do it by changing the type/ratio of foods as much as possible rather than the amounts (eg making pasta with sauce, use the same amount of meat, less pasta and more onion/carrot/peppers/etc).

If you really want exercise specifically for fat loss, then resistance exercise with reps in the hypertrophy range (2-4 sets of 8-12 reps per exercise) and high-intensity exercise (sprinting or interval running) will have a greater effect, by building muscle mass to burn calories even sitting still, and boosting your metabolism. "

Just a note pt

He's losing an lb a week

Whatever he is doing its perfect

Continue doing what you're doing op

However in the future you may need to subtlety change things

Hiit can work it can also stimulate hunger and be counterproductive

Most who are in calorific deficit will struggle to add muscle mass

Usually better for most to concentrate on fat loss diet or muscle build

Both IS possible but can be difficult to balance and hold the mental discipline

Worst mistake we all make is changing a successful plan too early because we are greedy or impatient for a bit extra

Usually its counter productive

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

For me there seems to be a 3 to 4 week lag between what I eat/don't eat plus my exercise (or lack of it) and any weight change (+/-). Once your exercise and diet become route and stable you will see lose weight and be able to maintain a new lower weight. But, like with physical performance, your weight my plateau and it could take a while to star shifting it again.

Plus, at some point you'll reach your ideal weight, whilst you'll be able to go beyond that it'll be difficult to maintain. Recognising when you've reach it is the difficult part.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Exercise accounts for around 20% weight loss, the rest is down to diet. As the saying goes 'you can't outrun a bad diet'.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"For me there seems to be a 3 to 4 week lag between what I eat/don't eat plus my exercise (or lack of it) and any weight change (+/-). Once your exercise and diet become route and stable you will see lose weight and be able to maintain a new lower weight. But, like with physical performance, your weight my plateau and it could take a while to star shifting it again.

Plus, at some point you'll reach your ideal weight, whilst you'll be able to go beyond that it'll be difficult to maintain. Recognising when you've reach it is the difficult part."

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By *unmatt888Man
over a year ago

Duns


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

Free advice from a personal trainer:

Running won't really help you lose fat. It'll help a bit - and it'll certainly make you healthier - but calorie restriction is what you need to make the difference. Try and do it by changing the type/ratio of foods as much as possible rather than the amounts (eg making pasta with sauce, use the same amount of meat, less pasta and more onion/carrot/peppers/etc).

If you really want exercise specifically for fat loss, then resistance exercise with reps in the hypertrophy range (2-4 sets of 8-12 reps per exercise) and high-intensity exercise (sprinting or interval running) will have a greater effect, by building muscle mass to burn calories even sitting still, and boosting your metabolism.

Just a note pt

He's losing an lb a week

Whatever he is doing its perfect

Continue doing what you're doing op

However in the future you may need to subtlety change things

Hiit can work it can also stimulate hunger and be counterproductive

Most who are in calorific deficit will struggle to add muscle mass

Usually better for most to concentrate on fat loss diet or muscle build

Both IS possible but can be difficult to balance and hold the mental discipline

Worst mistake we all make is changing a successful plan too early because we are greedy or impatient for a bit extra

Usually its counter productive

"

Aye, missed the later post where he said 2kg in a month - that's a pretty significant result!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

You need to keep your heart rate lower to burn fat. Also running in a low heart zone can see you run faster. Look up 80/20 running

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By *addyBabygirl2020Couple
over a year ago

norwich


"Exercise accounts for around 20% weight loss, the rest is down to diet. As the saying goes 'you can't outrun a bad diet'."

This

Down load Myfittnesspal and be really strict about tracking calories.

But ignore what Myfittnesspal suggests as optimal calorie intake, its always to high.

Running isnt always the best weight loss exercise. Look into HITT workouts and also weifht lifting.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly "

Are you a doctor?

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By *ob198XaMan
over a year ago

teleford

5k will burn 300-400 calories That’s about a mars bar and a half.

Move more, consume less (especially sugar) and the weight will drop. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere "

Hi OP

As a runner myself my weight can fluctuate sometimes but I have other factors to take into consideration such a HRT for menopause and edible treats.

Please don't pressure yourself to lose weight or your enjoyment of running could get dampened.

Also, you will gain muscle for a while before you start to notice a lose of weight. Then your body shape changes...for the better I must add.

I won't give you advice on diet as that's personal to each person and what works for one may not work for others. But you have had some good advice in posts above.

I hope you continue to enjoy running as much as I do... I love it

Her x

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By *unmatt888Man
over a year ago

Duns


"Also, you will gain muscle for a while before you start to notice a lose of weight. Then your body shape changes...for the better I must add."

Agreed - the tape measure is a much better diet indicator than the scales.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Wow thanks for all the posts and support. Il try and answer the ones I can remember lol

Been running for about 3 months, don’t overly enjoy it but get on with it, my pace is probably slow, around 6mph and I run 5k in around 30 mins on a treadmill, sometimes I stop for a minute to get my breast back and go again. 3.1 mile or 5k seems to be my limit but I’m aiming for more, maybe I should slow down more and try and go further.

My diet is ok, I eat a lot of carbs but not so much pizza and chips. Veg is ok, not a fan of salad or fancy rabbit food lol portions are big, but then I’m 6’ and 98kg so have a kinda big frame. I don’t drink much alcohol and don’t live on takeaways.

I’m going to start trying to walk on an incline to keep my heat rate in the fat burn zone, do that for 20 mins each day see how it works out.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Wow thanks for all the posts and support. Il try and answer the ones I can remember lol

Been running for about 3 months, don’t overly enjoy it but get on with it, my pace is probably slow, around 6mph and I run 5k in around 30 mins on a treadmill, sometimes I stop for a minute to get my breast back and go again. 3.1 mile or 5k seems to be my limit but I’m aiming for more, maybe I should slow down more and try and go further.

My diet is ok, I eat a lot of carbs but not so much pizza and chips. Veg is ok, not a fan of salad or fancy rabbit food lol portions are big, but then I’m 6’ and 98kg so have a kinda big frame. I don’t drink much alcohol and don’t live on takeaways.

I’m going to start trying to walk on an incline to keep my heat rate in the fat burn zone, do that for 20 mins each day see how it works out. "

If it's actual weight loss you're aiming for, at least halve the carbs you're eating and up the good fats and protein.

I used to weigh almost 21 stones but I'm now zero carb and have been that or keto for 12 years with not one nanoseconds worth of organised exercise.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

Hi OP

As a runner myself my weight can fluctuate sometimes but I have other factors to take into consideration such a HRT for menopause and edible treats.

Please don't pressure yourself to lose weight or your enjoyment of running could get dampened.

Also, you will gain muscle for a while before you start to notice a lose of weight. Then your body shape changes...for the better I must add.

I won't give you advice on diet as that's personal to each person and what works for one may not work for others. But you have had some good advice in posts above.

I hope you continue to enjoy running as much as I do... I love it

Her x"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got back from my run ... dear god I am too old for this ... but I feel good for it afterwards .... I think ... give me a minute here things have gone a bit bury ....

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Wow thanks for all the posts and support. Il try and answer the ones I can remember lol

Been running for about 3 months, don’t overly enjoy it but get on with it, my pace is probably slow, around 6mph and I run 5k in around 30 mins on a treadmill, sometimes I stop for a minute to get my breast back and go again. 3.1 mile or 5k seems to be my limit but I’m aiming for more, maybe I should slow down more and try and go further.

My diet is ok, I eat a lot of carbs but not so much pizza and chips. Veg is ok, not a fan of salad or fancy rabbit food lol portions are big, but then I’m 6’ and 98kg so have a kinda big frame. I don’t drink much alcohol and don’t live on takeaways.

I’m going to start trying to walk on an incline to keep my heat rate in the fat burn zone, do that for 20 mins each day see how it works out. "

Normally I suggest

Diet for weight loss look carefully at portion size almost everyone over estimates the quantity of food they think they need

Oats for example we all love the "normal" 3 quarter full bowl yet 70 grams is pplenty looks tiny

Exercise not exactly for fat loss but it obviously helps but I advocate exercise for its body composition benefits its bone and muscle maintenance or improvement for strength balance mobility longevity heart benefits and hormone balance

Cross training is usually more beneficial than single poison as it gives a more balanced musculature

However the golden golden rule is consistently and perseverance

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly

Are you a doctor?"

Are you disagreeing ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t look at the scales too much mate, take photos, take measurements of waist, hips, chest etc. My weight never changes much but my body shape changes all the time, oooking leaner or more bulky depending on my training plan at that given time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly

Are you a doctor?

Are you disagreeing ?"

No

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly

Are you a doctor?

Are you disagreeing ?

No"

Awesome x

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT


"Running 5k and the weight is not really dropping off me, been eating sensible too, guess i just need to persevere

If your weight is lowering even slightly you have a perfect balance

If not then you're most likely eating too much

I generally advise against dropping weight quickly

Are you a doctor?

Are you disagreeing ?

No

Awesome x"

Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started out doing photo for these hairy chest things on here to begin with believing i would be inundated with friend requests from the ladies (LOL, I did not), instead I did get a lot of offers for no obligation blow jobs between the skips at the back of the local KFC by many a local ‘straight’ chap!!!

What I found though was I actually could see the change in my body over time. I would not worry about the weight just see how it make you feel better about yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs. "

Enlighten us!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

Enlighten us!"

To be candid the process imo is a tad more involved and nuanced esp to cover the variables than a a single forum post

I could write 1000 alone words upon how to understand oneself which is pretty vital

There would be a great deal of if or statements

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

Enlighten us!

To be candid the process imo is a tad more involved and nuanced esp to cover the variables than a a single forum post

I could write 1000 alone words upon how to understand oneself which is pretty vital

There would be a great deal of if or statements "

Not for me, work out regular and consume less calories than you burn and you'll lose weight. Simple!

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Lost a of app to help track your food as that's where the battle will be fought it is calories that hold you back... Try my fitness pal or carb manager

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

Enlighten us!

To be candid the process imo is a tad more involved and nuanced esp to cover the variables than a a single forum post

I could write 1000 alone words upon how to understand oneself which is pretty vital

There would be a great deal of if or statements

Not for me, work out regular and consume less calories than you burn and you'll lose weight. Simple!"

We know that but find the correct way for the individual to manage their calories fit in with their lifestyle.

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By *onty1971Man
over a year ago

London St Helier Trier

When do you eat in the morning?

Stop eating anything 12 hours before that. Still on board fluid.

Drop alcohol (as much as possible).

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

Enlighten us!

To be candid the process imo is a tad more involved and nuanced esp to cover the variables than a a single forum post

I could write 1000 alone words upon how to understand oneself which is pretty vital

There would be a great deal of if or statements

Not for me, work out regular and consume less calories than you burn and you'll lose weight. Simple!"

No great disrespect but I can see how simple it is from your pic

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"I could tell you exactly how to lose fat and retain lean mass, but no one wants to hear it because it's hard, and takes a lot of time and patience to do it safely and without drugs.

Enlighten us!

To be candid the process imo is a tad more involved and nuanced esp to cover the variables than a a single forum post

I could write 1000 alone words upon how to understand oneself which is pretty vital

There would be a great deal of if or statements

Not for me, work out regular and consume less calories than you burn and you'll lose weight. Simple!

We know that but find the correct way for the individual to manage their calories fit in with their lifestyle."

The game is very psychological. Understand the self I find is one helpful step

One size fits all simplicity usually does not

We all know what to do. we all dont know how to persuade our brain to do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Different things work for different people but i find weight training to be a more efficient exercise for weight loss... Especially integrating HIIT into it.. paired with intermittent fasting and generally healthier lifestyle and you might see results

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