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Title: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Deicide on September 30, 2010, 11:27:06 AM: short bursts and/or time?

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Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: d0nny2600 on September 30, 2010, 11:28:18 AM: Good to have you back
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Ursus on September 30, 2010, 11:33:59 AM: With fast weight loss comes inevitable muscle loss.

Do things in moderation and you can limit the loss I believe.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Butterbean on September 30, 2010, 11:37:18 AM: Quote from: Ursus on September 30, 2010, 11:33:59 AM
With fast weight loss comes inevitable muscle loss.

And loose skin
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: d0nny2600 on September 30, 2010, 11:43:05 AM: Quote from: Butterbean on September 30, 2010, 11:37:18 AM
And loose skin

And saggy boobs?
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: wavelength on September 30, 2010, 01:50:10 PM: Yes it's better although not in a linear way. At a certain rate of weight loss (dependent on genetics, current body fat, etc.), the ratio of fat vs. muscle loss will start to get worse.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Deicide on September 30, 2010, 01:55:49 PM: Quote from: wavelength on September 30, 2010, 01:50:10 PM
Yes it's better although not in a linear way. At a certain rate of weight loss (dependent on genetics, current body fat, etc.), the ratio of fat vs. muscle loss will start to get worse.

I always read .5kg/1lbs a week is best...seems so little.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: wavelength on September 30, 2010, 02:03:11 PM: Quote from: Deicide on September 30, 2010, 01:55:49 PM
I always read .5kg/1lbs a week is best...seems so little.

IMO the best indicator of muscle loss is loss of strength. So as long as stength in the gym is OK, a greater rate of weight loss should be no problem.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Deicide on September 30, 2010, 02:05:41 PM: Quote from: wavelength on September 30, 2010, 02:03:11 PM
IMO the best indicator of muscle loss is loss of strength. So as long as stength in the gym is OK, a greater rate of weight loss should be no problem.

In my experience that is a hard thing to measure unless over an extended period of time. I mean, with mean, I have super off days when I running on 2 hours of sleep or have pains in my back or whatever. I guess you would have to keep track over a long period of time. Also, I never try to set records when on a diet so it is also hard to tell for me.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: wavelength on October 03, 2010, 06:47:52 AM: Quote from: Deicide on September 30, 2010, 02:05:41 PM
In my experience that is a hard thing to measure unless over an extended period of time. I mean, with mean, I have super off days when I running on 2 hours of sleep or have pains in my back or whatever. I guess you would have to keep track over a long period of time. Also, I never try to set records when on a diet so it is also hard to tell for me.

The period is not that long. At least not as long as it would make any significant difference.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: _bruce_ on October 03, 2010, 09:23:16 AM: I've lost around 20 pounds so far and it took me around 4 months.
I improved on all of my lifts, though I have never been strong.
If a person is around it's maximum strength and muscle wise, it may be a very different situation.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Deicide on October 03, 2010, 09:25:52 AM: Quote from: _bruce_ on October 03, 2010, 09:23:16 AM
I've lost around 20 pounds so far and it took me around 4 months.
I improved on all of my lifts, though I have never been strong.
If a person is around it's maximum strength and muscle wise, it may be a very different situation.

You are the Austrian Oak though...
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: Disgusted on October 03, 2010, 09:41:24 AM: As long as protein requirements are met and you are inolved in a resistance program it doesn't matter how fast you lose.
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: wavelength on October 03, 2010, 09:42:17 AM: Quote from: _bruce_ on October 03, 2010, 09:23:16 AM
I've lost around 20 pounds so far and it took me around 4 months.
I improved on all of my lifts, though I have never been strong.
If a person is around it's maximum strength and muscle wise, it may be a very different situation.

it's amazing, isn't it?
Title: Re: Is this a diet myth: gradual fat loss over long period better than rapid in
Post by: bodybuilder1234 on October 03, 2010, 06:54:25 PM: Quote from: Disgusted on October 03, 2010, 09:41:24 AM
As long as protein requirements are met and you are inolved in a resistance program it doesn't matter how fast you lose.

so this means you can do 2 hours of cardio a day?