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Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 721
Posted By JD_Johannes
Maybe, maybe not. The biggest mistake people...

Maybe, maybe not.

The biggest mistake people make when starting a fat loss plan is to go "all-in." You are better off calculating with as much precision as possible pre-diet eating then gradually...
Forum: Over Age 35 05-28-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 361
Posted By JD_Johannes
Carb sugar coma. A few months ago I hit the...

Carb sugar coma.

A few months ago I hit the bakery and bought all kinds of pastries and after two hours I crashed.

Does anyone know the exact chemical reaction that was taking place that...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 134
Posted By JD_Johannes
Yes, anything that gets your heart up for burst,...

Yes, anything that gets your heart up for burst, followed by a recover period will work.

Just remember to gradually increase the exercise load over time. A few more seconds of punching, or one...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 227
Posted By JD_Johannes
The reasoning is the Krebs cycle, known by its...

The reasoning is the Krebs cycle, known by its more formal name, the citric acid cycle.

But, we'll just call it your metabolism.

Your metabolism will adjust to a carb/calorie underload by...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By JD_Johannes
Excellent. Now, with that precision you can...

Excellent.

Now, with that precision you can gradually decrease your carbs/calories.

I prefer the slow approach and just reduce 100 calories a day or less or 700 total for a week. That is just...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 77
Posted By JD_Johannes
Djin, In the example she was eating 1,300...

Djin,

In the example she was eating 1,300 calories a day and "stuck." I got her to up her fat and protein to 1,700 a day and she was able to lose fat.

People often use a standardized formula...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-28-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By JD_Johannes
The sad part is I may have to write the article...

The sad part is I may have to write the article myself.

There are lots of scholarly journals that compare oxygen exchange metabolism and body temperature.

But I haven't found anything that...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-24-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By JD_Johannes
You don't need chemicals. You may just need...

You don't need chemicals.

You may just need a food a food scale and a notebook and a thermometer.

Can you tell me with absolute certainty how many grams of protein, carbs and sugar you eat a...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-24-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By JD_Johannes
I myself tend to do better with carb/caloric...

I myself tend to do better with carb/caloric reduction, very gradually than with increased exercise.

Of course you know where the 500 calorie deficit number comes from?

There are about 3,500...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-24-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 194
Posted By JD_Johannes
It looks great, but the real question is...what...

It looks great, but the real question is...what are you eating now, before you go on your diet?

And how many grams are you eating of each type of food with each meal?

To lose fat all you really...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-24-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 77
Posted By JD_Johannes
Question: How did you arrive at the 2,000...

Question: How did you arrive at the 2,000 calorie limit?

One of my girlfriends started losing fat when she upped her calories to 1,700 from 1,300.

Impossible? No. The increased calories...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-24-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By JD_Johannes
I personally do not change my weight lifting when...

I personally do not change my weight lifting when cutting. I do something that is similar to MAX-OT and takes me about 30 minutes, 5 days a week.

It is very difficult, if not impossible to...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-21-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 208
Posted By JD_Johannes
I don't use any of that stuff. It only has truly...

I don't use any of that stuff. It only has truly noticeable effects once you are already really lean. The effect wears off in a few weeks and the rebound effect on your metabolism is counter...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-21-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 619
Posted By JD_Johannes
LOL....oats are carb foundation of my diet. I'm...

LOL....oats are carb foundation of my diet. I'm probably a little leaner than your Mom.
Forum: Losing Fat 05-21-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By JD_Johannes
To get that final bit off I have to go into...

To get that final bit off I have to go into ketosis. I usually run it in cycles of 12 days no carbs, two days carbs.

But I save that for the bitter end.
Forum: Losing Fat 05-21-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By JD_Johannes
Yes, or more. The best way to think about it...

Yes, or more.

The best way to think about it is not a "cheat meal" but refeed or metabolic reset to throw off the Krebs cycle.

In the 'off season' (I don't compete but diet like I do) I will...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-20-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By JD_Johannes
Here's a little trick I use... Get a decent...

Here's a little trick I use...

Get a decent digital thermometer. Not the best, not the cheapest, just a good one.

Take your temperature in the morning right after you wake up and write it...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-17-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By JD_Johannes
Kudos on the precision. There is only one...

Kudos on the precision.

There is only one way to find out if this is a good plan for you: Do it and see what happens.

You have plenty of carbs to keep reducing so you should be able to stick...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-17-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By JD_Johannes
To bulk or cut is only a decision you can make. ...

To bulk or cut is only a decision you can make.

In the end, this lifestyle is all about taking control of how we look and achieving our personal goals.

Some people get so wrapped up in being...
Forum: Losing Fat 05-17-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 87
Posted By JD_Johannes
Nothing burns fat as well as muscle. If you are...

Nothing burns fat as well as muscle. If you are just starting, concentrate on building muscle and it takes protein to build muscle. Try to get at least 1gram of protein per pound of body weight. ...
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