Check out Tom Venuto’s latest article that tackles this question:
This is important because in essence, you’re not just asking about metabolism, you’re asking much bigger questions such as: What is the best way to achieve a calorie deficit for fat loss? Diet or exercise? If a combination of diet and exercise is ideal, then how do we find the perfect balance between the two?
This is one of the biggest debates in the entire weight loss field. Everyone agrees that a caloric deficit has to be achieved to produce weight loss (except for a few fruitcakes who believe things like, “it’s the insulinz!” “it’s the toxins!” “it’s your clogged colon!” and so on), but the experts don’t agree on the best way to achieve the deficit – eat less or burn more.
Some experts argue that exercise is not an effective strategy for weight loss because they say it’s too hard to burn a lot of calories. They add that some people might compensate by increasing food intake after cardio, canceling out the benefit. They argue that it’s easier to just cut back your food intake.
Others, including myself, argue that cutting calories is part of the deal, but by itself, it’s not optimal. Adding a training program will not only help achieve the deficit, but also give you health benefits and improve your body composition. The dieting-only approach without the training = “skinny fat person.”
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"The dieting-only approach without the training = “skinny fat person.”"
I concur.
This is a great article. And I think I may be experiencing this. For lent, I gave up dairy, which was a big part of my daily caloric intake. But at the same time, I increased my cardio, along with the P90X workouts. Hell, yesterday, I did a 3 a-day for cardio, though I didn't plan it like that. Usually, I do Cardio X or Plyo in the morning, treadmill or elliptical after work, and a weight routine from P90x, yesterday should have been chest, shoulders, and triceps. However, instead of the weights, I went on an hour long power walk with my sister. Trust, I won't be doing that again. Though, I have noticed that I'm not losing the way I want. My body shape is changing, but the lbs aren't. I definitely need to eat more, because I don't want to stop the 2 a day cardio. Thanks for posting this article. Great information!
I think you'll be straight.
Body composition is WAY better than weight. I think you'll be on your way
I think you'll be straight.
Body composition is WAY better than weight. I think you'll be on your way