Gym bunnies - good deal on....

[Morticia]

[quote author=Morticia link=1318517286/28#28 date=1319357595]Again, not first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. You gotta eat.

DEFINATELY not!!!

Unless you're long distance fitness training and you need fuel, then eating before cardio is a waste of time. Your body just uses the fuel you put in, rather than breaking down the fat sources for energy.

Cardio is always done 1st thing in the morning on empty stomach, weights training after an energy filled meal in the evening.

Honestly hun, you never want to eat before cardio if you're trying to lose weight. Just a coffe for the caffeine hit![/quote]

If you want to lose weight you need to eat.Sounds contradictory, I know, but you don't put food in, your metabolism doesn't wake up. You don't put food in, and your body starts burning calories at a much slower rate. You eat consistently and do interval training then you get your metabolism nice and high, which is where you want it.

[Squashed_Fly]

You're right, in that you need to eat more often to lose weight. But not more food. There are the same amount of calories in a big bowl of salad as there are in a knickerbocker glory. But which will help you lose weight quicker?

Actually the answer is neither - neither are particularly working to promote fat loss, but the salad is better for you!

There are many myths and 'common beliefs' surrounding fat loss & training etc. Most people think fat is bad - but actually the right fat is good, and so many people think that low fat food is better, but in many cases it's worse!

High protein, low carb meals, 6 times a day. No processed sugars or starches. Wholegrain fibres & nuts etc.

But the cardio on empty stomach for weightloss is still true I'm afraid. You body will always take energy from the quickest source. If you have food in your belly, it will get it from there, this wasting the first 15-20 mins of cardio if weightloss is your goal. If you're marathon training etc, then plenty of carbs & protein before running is good as you don't need to lose weight, you need to fuel your workout and prevent muscle wastage.

[Dabz]

She does do this for a living you know...

[Squashed_Fly]

So do lots of people Dabz....

[Beamer]

Hmmmm....being on the chunky side myself I find reading all this information extremely confusing

There are thousands of different theories out there about what is good and what is bad for you.

But are any of them right ..... or wrong ??

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[R1chie]

So do lots of people Dabz....

Everyone on the internet is an expert

[Squashed_Fly]

[quote author=Squashed_Fly link=1318517286/33#33 date=1319388049]So do lots of people Dabz....

Everyone on the internet is an expert
[/quote]

That's why I don't bother with the internet :

Far better off asking advice from people who have masters degrees in this subject

[R1chie]

That's why I don't bother with the internet :

Haha....brilliant ;D ;D

[Jon_W]

Hmmmm....being on the chunky side myself I find reading all this information extremely confusing

There are thousands of different theories out there about what is good and what is bad for you.

But are any of them right ..... or wrong ??

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

True!

I've rowed since age 13. In the years since I've heard every theory on fitness going, and there are some odd ones!!! None have ever been proven one way or the other.

Best piece of advise ever,

Find what works for you and stick to it!

[Morticia]

She does do this for a living you know...

Thanks Dabz!