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 The Weight Loss thread v2, Ask all your weight loss questions here.

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post Feb 27 2011, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(orang90 @ Feb 27 2011, 10:00 PM)
Im gonna follow u guys advice and ditch the fat burner, im thinking getting a meal replecement shake? Any reccomendation?
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Shoot for it if you want. Best meal of the day to replace would be dinner, which is closest to bedtime and when you shouldn't be loading too much.
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post Mar 1 2011, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(aku88 @ Mar 1 2011, 08:18 AM)
I think i've read somewhere that drinking coffee/tea can help in weight loss, does anyone know how true this is?
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Too much minutia.

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post Mar 17 2011, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(quineMc @ Mar 17 2011, 06:26 PM)
guys i'm new in this thread..just wanna ask does fat burner effective in reducing fat??thx in advance
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Fat burners are effective, to take off those last deposits of fat for a ripped look when you're already at a moderate bodyfat level. However, if you're plump/fat and think fat burners are going to work miracles, then no. They won't be as effective as other methods like diet control and exercise.

It's like digging a hole.

Diet control and exercise is a shovel.
Fat burners is a small spade.

To dig more, first use the shovel. After you've got a decent size hole, then use the smaller spade to taper off the edges. If you use a small spade to dig first, don't expect a big hole.
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post Mar 20 2011, 04:36 PM

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QUOTE(orang90 @ Mar 20 2011, 01:17 PM)
yo! have a new question for u guys, do swimming is good way to fat loss?
i been google for answer some say yes and some say no, some of them say the water tempature too cold and our body need heat to burn of fat, is it true???? i hope not
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Burning fat isn't like using fire to burn it. It has nothing to do with heat, but a biological process of using fat tissue for energy.

Swimming is very subjective. If all you do is wade around the pool for half an hour, then no. If you train like Michael Phelps and spend hours in the pool swimming hard, then yes. It all depends on the intensity of the activity, rather than the activity itself.
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post May 24 2011, 12:02 AM

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QUOTE(Ivangile @ May 21 2011, 11:25 AM)
Edit : One more question, is it not good to do the same cardio everyday, I heard that our body will use to it and burn less calories, any1 can clarify on these ?
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Just to add on to what vinesh posted.
Not good to do the same cardio everyday becuse it burns less calories? Look at sprinters. They do the same routine day in day out, is it any less effective for them? Does Mike Phelps burn any less by being in the pool swimming as he did for years? Stop worrying about small stuff and just get your cardio in.

QUOTE(Ivangile @ May 21 2011, 11:25 AM)
TQ, by the way, IS hula hoop a good exercise? I heard my friend said it will make my waist even bigger because it will stimulate oblique muscle, and some say will lose love handle... I am so confused.
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Uh, if you're looking for an effective cardio exercise...put away the hula hoop. Just my couple of cents.

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post May 24 2011, 12:47 AM

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Life's been busy, enforced absence from the gym for over a month. It sucks to be struggling at 75% of what you used to lift! Good thing about regular gymming though is that though you stop for a couple of months, your physique doesn't change that much so I'm counting my blessings.

Great to see you still fielding the questions here and judging from your progress pic on another thread, you haven't been slacking off eh? wink.gif

I'm giving a gym bro some support at the upcoming Mr KL. Trained with him using his poundages and I'm totally wiped out haha.
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post May 24 2011, 09:54 PM

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QUOTE(Raikkonen @ May 24 2011, 08:52 AM)
Hi.

I made a conclusion myself.

To lose weight; LESS CARB and MORE PROTEIN.
Zero (0) carb even better.

But ONCE you reached your ideal weight, then it's ok to continue consuming carbs again.

Different people, different body metabolism.
Try it and you'll see.

Rice and bread are known for carbs but they contributes to become fat in our body.
There are evidence where stop eating rice and you can lose weight.
I know it's difficult since we've been eating rice since birth.

So, '0' carb (better) and more protein to lose weight.

No rice since March 2010 (> a year now for me) and my weight maintained at 65 kg/ 170cm.

Jogging 30 minutes 6-7 times a week.
Abs crunch and dumbells.
Will add barbell soon.


Go to YouTube for Scott Herman Fitness. Good tips for weight training at home or gym.

PS: Don't BUTTHURT by bashing me, I'm just sharing my experience; 2 cents.

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No rice does not constitute zero carbs. Carbs come in numerous forms, rice is only one of many.
Carbs itself isn't the enemy, they perform important roles within our body. While reducing carb intake is a good start to any weight loss program, I must chip in that zero carbs should be avoided by the general public.

Even pro bodybuilders prepping for competitions only go zero carbs under strict supervision, and this is with years and years of experience.


Added on May 24, 2011, 9:58 pm
QUOTE(vinesh22 @ May 24 2011, 03:25 AM)
Anyway, any good MRP suggestions man?
Oh, and good luck with the competition!  icon_rolleyes.gif
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Sorry bro, I haven't experimented any with MRPs. I use protein blends and a packed sandwich as a 'on the go' meal.
Carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals covered...so I've been sticking with it a while.

Ain't me participating in it, I'm there for moral support haha. A lot of dedication put in by the bruthas in the gym. They're so lean now they've got veins popping everywhere.

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post May 29 2011, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(Pseudonym @ May 28 2011, 08:55 AM)
Hard to control once i see food.. that's why i rather starve myself than let myself see food (outside the 3 main meals of course)
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You gotta fix this if you want to maximise your results.
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post Jul 7 2011, 09:04 PM

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QUOTE(kurtkob78 @ Jul 7 2011, 07:53 PM)
i read from somewhere, you cannot totally eliminate carb. it will weaken your bone and eat your muscle.

Furthermore, only carb can give you energy fast enough if you do high intensity exercise like weight lifting and HIIT. Other source of energy require some time to convert to glucose.
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Low carbs is the way to go for most. I wouldn't advise a zero carb diet to anyone except under strict supervision of knowledgeable professionals.
The body still requires some amount of carbs for bodily functions.
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post Jul 7 2011, 09:15 PM

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There isn't a hard and fast rule to how low is 'low'.

Some can go zero carbs for a day or two. 200g can be considered low carb for some, while 100g may be normal for others. I hate to be vague, but this is definitely answered on an individual basis. It's all you and what you're trying to achieve.
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post Jul 14 2011, 12:01 AM

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QUOTE(matalie @ Jul 13 2011, 06:22 PM)
I managed to slim down 5kg, Plan to lose 5kg more in 2 months, every sifus here, any suggestion or advice? nod.gif
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Helped you fixed it to something more realistic.
The first few kilos are the easiest to lose, it gets harder to drop the more you lose. I personally wouldn't recommend anyone to drop 25% of their total bodyweight in a month of two.

After a few success stories, you might want to consider shifting from the weighing scale to the mirror. I find too many people too preoccupied with 'weight' when what they want is how they 'look'.
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post Jul 17 2011, 10:11 PM

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QUOTE(matalie @ Jul 17 2011, 08:41 PM)
Thanks you guys for your kindly reply. Appreciate it very much.

so here's one more question:
What do you think of condensed milk? will it affect your body to become more fat?
If for you to choose, which brands of low fat milk would you recommend?
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Condensed milk. Hmm.
I'm a staunch believer in no one item or food makes you fat. I had chocolate and no weight gain. What makes a person fat is his or her lifestyle. Just think about it. A person who eats a lot of sugary items (Like condensed milk) as part of the lifestyle has a big chance of being fatter than someone who doesn't. Condensed milk has a lot of sugar, so if taken regularly it will affect your body getting fat.

This is trial and error. Low fat milk is largely just low fat milk. And I'm sure someone is going to start waving two brands in the air saying A has this and B doesn't but to me, it's mainly down to taste. Which is highly personal. I tried quite a few brands and loved the taste of one particular brand. But that got WAAAAAY too expensive for just low fat milk, and I've switched to another branch. Which isn't too shabby. So just start off with one or two brands and go with the one you like.
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post Jul 18 2011, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(matalie @ Jul 18 2011, 05:24 PM)
i swim frogstyle for 3 times and breathe 1 time

izit counted as anaerobic exercise? is it effectively to burn fat more than swim 1 time and breathe 1 time?
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You're micro-ing it too much. Looking too much at the small picture. On how much you breathe and how many strokes.

You swim. Fullstop. The only main difference for me when you swim is when someone is swimming hard as compared to someone just messing around in the water. That's a difference.
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post Jul 19 2011, 07:31 PM

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QUOTE(ah joixl @ Jul 19 2011, 07:45 AM)
is this a cream for cellulite?
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Google, dear.

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post Jul 21 2011, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(matalie @ Jul 21 2011, 06:30 PM)
I swim 20-40 laps per 50 mins per session, 3 session per day.
So i believe there's a difference on how much breathe per how many strokes due to its frequency. Hope u understand wink.gif
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Well, if you insist it burns fat more effectively for you.
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post Jul 25 2011, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(paradiddle @ Jul 25 2011, 12:54 AM)
oh my.. i got the same prob too. so hope anybody can help us?  sweat.gif
is it necessary to take some burners at this time or double up my exercise routine?
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QUOTE(shankar_dass93 @ Jul 24 2011, 08:13 PM)
greetings guys, i have been exercising ( cardio+weightlifting) and used to loose weight. my diet isnt perfectly lean but its ok. i have been on my current weight for a long time, maybe (+- 1kg). is it due to muscle gain or stubborn fat? i planned to use muscletech hydroxycut hardcore just for a few days till i drop a bit of weight and then i will stop taking it. can i know your advice and reviews on muscletech's hydroxycut hardcore ? i read on the internet and there were some good and bad reviews on it.
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If you start taking fat burners and you drop a kilo or two, what would stop you from gaining it back once you stop?
Like you said, the weight loss could be offset by muscle gain. However, if you intend to achive that lean look, it's your diet you need to take a look at. So my guess is, assuming you're consistent with your cardio and weight training, it's your diet that's the stumbling block.

Of course, you could run around everyday for two hours instead of one as burn twice the number of calories. At this point, I think it's easier to fix the diet portion. But there are those who will try every magic pill and potion and run that extra mile...except touch their diets.
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post Jul 26 2011, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(arcule @ Jul 26 2011, 05:36 PM)
hey, wanna know wats my weight needs to be in order to be a non-obese person. im 167cm tall.
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When you don't look obese. That's when you're a non-obese person.
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post Aug 8 2011, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(silver_de_gene @ Aug 8 2011, 05:14 PM)
hi all,

anyone here knows anything about body fat analyzer? i joined CF recently and they checked my bf %. my visceral fat is at the high side. am worried. so i head to the gym 4 to 5 days a week. i plan to buy a bf analyzer to track my bf %. anyone here can recommend?

i survey omron and tanita. (the one i uses in cf is omron). i prefer the omron's arm to foot rather than tanita's foot to foot. but tanita had athlete mode and water %. i heard that when u exercise for more than 4 days a week consider athlete and need to use athlete mode for more accuracy. hmm.. decision, decision.. can anyone help?
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Wish I could but no experience with it. I use the mirror to gauge body fat, it's cheaper and I actually see the results.
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post Aug 23 2011, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(baoz @ Aug 23 2011, 04:50 PM)
Hey guys, need advice here.

I recently gain about 7kg after holiday-ing around in Aus and Msia (big big mistake). As it is my BMI was already in the overweight zone, now it's the end of the scale.

I'm keeping a food journal. Worked for a bit, but I tend to put on around 0.5-1kg during the weekends.

I've lost a total of 2 kg for the past 1.5 months but I want to speed that up.

Height : 156cm
Weight : 66kg
Aim : 55-58kg by the end of this year (lose 10kg)

I exercise twice a week. Usually cardio on the threadmill and bicycle for 25 mins each. Sometimes will replace it with badminton for 40 minutes instead.

My diet is heaviest at dinner time as I have to follow what the family eats. My only control is at breakfast and lunch.

Breakfast : usually skip (rush out to avoid traffic). Sometimes half a bowl of Kellogs Special K cereal with low fat hi-cal milk.

Lunch : one roll of sushi OR economy "rice" with 2 servings of veggies replacing the rice and one serving of egg/tofu.

My problem here is the lack of time to exercise. As for dieting alone, any advice? I have 3 tablespoons of basmathi rice per day max. The rest are veggies and meat. No junk food/biscuits/soft drinks or late night snacking.

As for the veggies during lunch, what kind should I go? I know definitely not the likes of potatoes. I see brinjal tend to be very oily too.

My progress has always been slow. I'm the type with slow metabolism.
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My thoughts.

I chose not to navigate through your diet, which you seem to already have a fundamental grasp on it. What I don't get is dinner where you say you do not have control over as you follow whatever your family eats. This is true when it comes to what you eat, not how much you eat. Portion control.

You barely exercise. Now this is true, considering you exercise 2 out of 7 days. Which isn't even half. So your problem isnt the diet portion which takes up 80% of your post. Your problem lies here :

My problem here is the lack of time to exercise.

Fix this and you'll see results on your current diet.
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post Sep 16 2011, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(Andy0625 @ Sep 15 2011, 02:06 AM)
Thanks for replying. Been taking grill chicken chop(without skin) for lunch past few days and it feels back to usual, energetic working out. By the way, I'm keen in adding some muscle mass and change my fats to muscle. Should I consume Super Mass Gainer? or it would be better if I consume Whey protein? Any brand recommendations?
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Just had to stop you right there, you cannot change fats to muscle.
You can lose fat, you can gain muscle. But you cannot directly transform one to the other.

As muscle gain is one of your goals, protein is essential. Supplement if you can't get enough so go for whey protein. You can ditch the mass gainer. Remember to track your protein intake to meet your daily requirement, don't take a couple of shakes today then forget to take any the next day. Assuming your workout has it covered, you can try macronutrient cycling to drop your fat percentage. Normal carbs on training days, low carbs on off days.

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