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| Originally Posted by TP Ian Harris has a degree in nutrition or something doesn't he?
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Sports Physiology (+ Geography!) actually...but near enough!
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| Originally Posted by TP The thing it has been for me, is running really ... just lots of exercise. Running, swimming, cycling. ... since having my second knee op, it's less running unfortunately |
Exercise is undoubtably the key. MUCH more important than cutting down what you eat. Calorific Intake against Expenditure is certainly what makes you gain/lose weight, but if you cut calories without doing sufficient exercise, your body will go into starvation mode and fight you every step of the way.
Exercise benefits your body composition in several ways beyond just the calories you expend while you're actually exercising.
Out of all the "fad" diets, the GI one is probably the most sound, but it only addresses part of the story....Atkins is just self-abuse.
I could get SOOOOOO boring on this subject...there are a few key steps you can take that are pretty well foolproof if you have the commitment to see them through.
Most important thing is that everyone is different...the same principles will work for everyone, but have to be applied in ways that fit in with your individual lifestyle.
Andy, pm me your email address if you want some more info.