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Originally Posted by marki64
I agree with those that said it's about diet. It really is. Too many carbs, fats and processed foods will kill your workouts.
I am happy to not read, that "cardio makes me fat." Those statements irritate me.
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LOL, cardio does make me fat. Seriously, I love cardio but have to limit it or I get lower belly fat. I do okay on limited low level steady state cardio. Prolonged/intense cardio gives me both insomnia and belly fat. Increased cortisol is likely the main culprit, even without the extra calories that can come from a cortisol increased appetite. Cortisol can cause shifts in body composition (muscle wasting, fat accumulation in the abdomen etc). These are well known side effects and well documented in the pharmaceutical versions of cortisol (prednisone) and in disease states of excess cortisol (Cushing's). You absolutely don't need extra calories to shift body composition and if you were on high dose steroids for a year, you would definitely become a believer. You would get muscle wasting and fat deposition in new places even if you could resist the increased appetite.
I get my best weight loss/maintenance with good diet, walking and some weight training. I have to be careful not to stress out my body with too much of any kind of exercise (though cardio seems to be the worst) or I can't lose weight. That is a harsh reality for a vidiot