Burn that fat....

I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the fat & protein and
lowered the carbs. My body fat percentage is slowly dropping, which is how I wanted to do it,
slowly. In addition, working-out (riding or in the gym) to increase muscle, which in turn will
consume more calories.

Anyway, this article does a good job of explaining how our bodies burn up the fat and muscle.

http://www.velonews.com/train/articles/3543.0.html

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Slacker

"Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the
fat & protein and lowered the carbs. My body fat percentage
> is slowly dropping, which is how I wanted to do it, slowly. In addition,
working-out (riding or in the gym) to increase muscle,
> which in turn will consume more calories.
>
> Anyway, this article does a good job of explaining how our bodies burn up
the fat and muscle.
>
> http://www.velonews.com/train/articles/3543.0.html
>
> --
> Slacker

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Sounds like a longer, more moderate ride may be better than a short intense ride for fat burning.
that's good to know.

once I finally figured out the how to lose weight, I shed 50 lbs in about 6 months...now the real
work is keeping it off, which I've done for about a 18 months, by staying on my program (for the
rest of my life I guess). a blood-test after I lost the weight showed I was hypoglycemic and had
low protein, which manifested itself into some scary side effects at night so I guess I lost too
much too fast.

but I must admit, the weight loss did absolute wonders for my riding. going from 215 to 160
positively affected my riding more than I would have ever dreamed. ..aside from the tremendous speed
improvement, my handling, bunny hopping, dropping.... you name it, it has improved. Not to mention
no more bent rims, bent seatposts, broken forks, pinch flats, snoring, pimples on my ass, etc, etc.

s

"Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
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> I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the
fat & protein and lowered the carbs.

My father's on that diet too...but his "bumping up the protein" includes pound-of-ground-beef with
cheddar on top dinners and pint-of-ice-cream desserts. It isn't quite working.

Chris

Chris wrote:
> "Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:rewaa.8052$1v.565218@bgtnsc04-n...rldnet.att.net...
>> I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the
> fat & protein and lowered the carbs.
>
> My father's on that diet too...but his "bumping up the protein" includes pound-of-ground-beef with
> cheddar on top dinners and pint-of-ice-cream desserts. It isn't quite working.
>
> Chris

hahaha bumping up the protein does NOT mean bumping up the fat. I do believe it's supposed to be
LEAN protein...!

penny

> hahaha bumping up the protein does NOT mean bumping up the fat. I do believe it's supposed to be
> LEAN protein...!
>
> penny
>

Everyday I SO try to tell him that...but he swears protein is protein. I ask how ground beef and
sausage (he eats the hell out of sausage) compare to fish and chicken breast, but to no avail.
That's why we're the same height, and I weigh 30 pounds less (it's not an age thing...well, I'm sure
it is, but only to a very small extent).

Chris

The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low carb
diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster. Loosing is
good sometimes

TJ

"Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:rewaa.8052$1v.565218@bgtnsc04-n...rldnet.att.net...
> I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the
fat & protein and lowered the carbs. My body fat percentage
> is slowly dropping, which is how I wanted to do it, slowly. In addition,
working-out (riding or in the gym) to increase muscle,
> which in turn will consume more calories.
>
> Anyway, this article does a good job of explaining how our bodies burn up
the fat and muscle.
>
> http://www.velonews.com/train/articles/3543.0.html
>
> --
> Slacker

On Sat, 8 Mar 2003 23:50:43 -0600, "TJ" <hundtoft@acsol.net> blurted:

>The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low carb
>diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster. Loosing is
>good sometimes

You should generally loose once per day. If you only loose occasionally, it could cause other
problems like hemorrhoids, fever, and difficulty sitting on the seat.

>TJ
>
>
>"Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
>news:rewaa.8052$1v.565218@bgtnsc04-n...rldnet.att.net...
>> I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the
>fat & protein and lowered the carbs. My body fat percentage
>> is slowly dropping, which is how I wanted to do it, slowly. In addition,
>working-out (riding or in the gym) to increase muscle,
>> which in turn will consume more calories.
>>
>> Anyway, this article does a good job of explaining how our bodies burn up
>the fat and muscle.
>>
>> http://www.velonews.com/train/articles/3543.0.html
>>
>> --
>> Slacker

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RE/
> how to lose weight

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PeteCresswell

On Sun, 09 Mar 2003 00:51:35 GMT, "Slacker" <pasensio@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

>I've been playing with my eating habits lately, basically bumped up the fat & protein and lowered
>the carbs. My body fat percentage is slowly dropping, which is how I wanted to do it, slowly. In
>addition, working-out (riding or in the gym) to increase muscle, which in turn will consume more
>calories.
>
>Anyway, this article does a good job of explaining how our bodies burn up the fat and muscle.
>
>http://www.velonews.com/train/articles/3543.0.html

Very nice Slackman keep spreading the word. Although this article is rather short it covers the
subject VERY well.

Peace, Bill The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind
should give an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

TJ wrote:
> The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low carb
> diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster. Loosing is
> good sometimes
>

Fitness/ nutrition is a pretty interesting subject, very complex. I've just started trying to plow
through some of the sports information out there beyond "diets" Low carb has some benefits, but what
is really amazing to me is to learn how much carbohydrate is used/needed by the body when exercising
heavily and training heavily... up to 60-70%!!!

In my experience, lo carb is not compatible with heavy training and exercise. I did a Mayo clinic
2-week zero carb plan a few years ago, and I tell you, I just could not ride. I was sapped. Anything
that required effort just killed me. Since then I"m trying to learn more about balance and
moderation and fueling myself while not overweighing my diet in any one area.

Penny

--
me and my bike: www.specialtyoutdoors.com/biking.htm

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message news:v6nfem13fs0s75@corp.supernews.com...
> TJ wrote:
> > The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low
> > carb diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster.
> > Loosing is good sometimes
> >
>
> Fitness/ nutrition is a pretty interesting subject, very complex. I've just started trying to plow
> through some of the sports information out there beyond "diets" Low carb has some benefits, but
> what is really amazing to me is to learn how much carbohydrate is used/needed by the body when
> exercising heavily and training heavily... up to 60-70%!!!
>
> In my experience, lo carb is not compatible with heavy training and exercise. I did a Mayo clinic
> 2-week zero carb plan a few years ago, and I tell you, I just could not ride. I was sapped.
> Anything that required effort just killed me. Since then I"m trying to learn more about balance
> and moderation and fueling myself while not overweighing my diet in any one area.
>
> Penny

Very true. Carbs are absolutely essential. I tested that zero carb (Atkins) deal too and experienced
some nasty kidney pains and lost 10 lbs in 11 days. Doesn't mean anything if it's only a temporary
change; it's just matter a figuring out your own body and it's particular needs not wants.
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Slacker

Slacker wrote:
> "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
> news:v6nfem13fs0s75@corp.supernews.com...
>> TJ wrote:
>>> The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low
>>> carb diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster.
>>> Loosing is good sometimes
>>>
>>
>> Fitness/ nutrition is a pretty interesting subject, very complex. I've just started trying to
>> plow through some of the sports information out there beyond "diets" Low carb has some benefits,
>> but what is really amazing to me is to learn how much carbohydrate is used/needed by the body
>> when exercising heavily and training heavily... up to 60-70%!!!
>>
>> In my experience, lo carb is not compatible with heavy training and exercise. I did a Mayo clinic
>> 2-week zero carb plan a few years ago, and I tell you, I just could not ride. I was sapped.
>> Anything that required effort just killed me. Since then I"m trying to learn more about balance
>> and moderation and fueling myself while not overweighing my diet in any one area.
>>
>> Penny
>
>
> Very true. Carbs are absolutely essential. I tested that zero carb (Atkins) deal too and
> experienced some nasty kidney pains and lost 10 lbs in 11 days. Doesn't mean anything if it's
> only a temporary change; it's just matter a figuring out your own body and it's particular needs
> not wants.

at the same time, by trying a low/no carb regime.... it's easy to see how you can crave them or be
hooked on them. Too many of the wrong kind, or using them for filler or substittues for better
nutrition choices.

penny

In article <v6lobu803b1i27@corp.supernews.com>, TJ <hundtoft@acsol.net> wrote:

> The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low carb
> diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster. Loosing is
> good sometimes

I'd recommend getting an LDL cholesterol check before diving into the Atkins Diet. It tends to
devolve into indulging on high-fat foods to compensate for the satiety lost by reducing carbs.
Personally, I've always had high LDL despite a heart-healthy diet, so Atkins ain't for
me.

What makes the most sense to me is watching out for foods with a high glycemic index--that includes
simple carbs, but it's more about how fast and heavily it releases glucose into your blood stream,
and the insulin + fat storing response. That and maintaining enough muscle tissue to keep the
metabolism even with the calorie intake.

APS

Use wisely I say. The Atkins diet has been very controversial. If you are excercising ( Riding) Gage
the carbs you use and adjust accordingly. Buy the book. The induction phase of the diet is only a
very small portion of the regimen. People use it as a crutch when they need to drop a few pounds.
Since starting it, I have a blood sugar level that is more consitent. I have lost a bunch of weight.
And I ride faster.

TJ

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message news:v6nhgvjt65psa2@corp.supernews.com...
> Slacker wrote:
> > "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
> > news:v6nfem13fs0s75@corp.supernews.com...
> >> TJ wrote:
> >>> The New Diet Revolution. By Charles Atkins. Read it. It will give you a lot of insite to low
> >>> carb diets. I have lost 18 pounds in the last month. I have been getting a little faster.
> >>> Loosing is good sometimes
> >>>
> >>
> >> Fitness/ nutrition is a pretty interesting subject, very complex. I've just started trying to
> >> plow through some of the sports information out there beyond "diets" Low carb has some
> >> benefits, but what is really amazing to me is to learn how much carbohydrate is used/needed by
> >> the body when exercising heavily and training heavily... up to 60-70%!!!
> >>
> >> In my experience, lo carb is not compatible with heavy training and exercise. I did a Mayo
> >> clinic 2-week zero carb plan a few years ago, and I tell you, I just could not ride. I was
> >> sapped. Anything that required effort just killed me. Since then I"m trying to learn more about
> >> balance and moderation and fueling myself while not overweighing my diet in any one area.
> >>
> >> Penny
> >
> >
> > Very true. Carbs are absolutely essential. I tested that zero carb (Atkins) deal too and
> > experienced some nasty kidney pains and lost 10 lbs in 11 days. Doesn't mean anything if it's
> > only a temporary change; it's just matter a figuring out your own body and it's particular needs
> > not wants.
>
> at the same time, by trying a low/no carb regime.... it's easy to see how you can crave them or be
> hooked on them. Too many of the wrong kind, or using them for filler or substittues for better
> nutrition choices.
>
> penny

"TJ" <hundtoft@acsol.net> wrote in message news:v6o5hoqs4ec32a@corp.supernews.com...
> Use wisely I say. The Atkins diet has been very controversial. If you
are
> excercising ( Riding) Gage the carbs you use and adjust accordingly. Buy the book. The induction
> phase of the diet is only a very small portion of the regimen. People use it as a crutch when they
> need to drop a few
pounds.
> Since starting it, I have a blood sugar level that is more consitent. I have lost a bunch of
> weight. And I ride faster.
>
> TJ
>

Atkins, even in the most restrictive phase, isn't zero carb. What I do is add carbs prior to
workouts and afterwards, and I really have no problem riding. However, I'm not a 250 mile/week
person. I exercise 1.25 hours on the bike and 1.5 hours weight lifting for about 3-4 times per week;
my biking is all hills; my weight lifting (I'm currently only biking due to injuries) is hard, fast,
with lighter weights. Consistent blood sugar level is the only reason I'm on Atkins. With high carb,
I had to hang onto something after eating brown rice or pasta and I fell asleep every day at 3pm.
Now, my blood sugar is rock solid and I feel great, with no lull around 3 pm. And, my cholesterol is
fine and the numbers have improved (triglycerides are down, HDL up and LDL down). I even eat more
vegetables now than I did on high carb.