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**luv** · 11-07-2009, 11:30 AM

I know that TinyE has the CP Weight Loss Challenge thread, but this is a new beginning for me. No losing weight for prizes, as that motivation ended on July 1st. This time I'm doing it for me. My goal is 75 lbs. Slow and steady wins the race. This time, the prize will be a whole new me.

Anyone else still battling the bulge? Here, hopefully, you can find more encouragement and tips on diet and exercise. Feel free to talk about discouragements, setbacks, frustrations, etc as well. We're here to help...at least I am.

Jilly · 12-02-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Not only that, but artificial sweeteners also spike your insulin levels, making it harder to burn fat. They may not have any calories, but your body treats it just like sugar.

I never knew this, really?

Dayze · 12-02-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Not only that, but artificial sweeteners also spike your insulin levels, making it harder to burn fat. They may not have any calories, but your body treats it just like sugar.

so sugars/bad carbs/HFCS/artifical sweeteners, et al raise your insulin levels. by doing so, make it harder to burn fat?

and speaking of burning fat...
I think I read somewhere on here that it's usually best to do cardio/aerobic stuff in the morning (or whenever you wake up)? Is this also because you insulin levels will be lower in the morning?

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-02-2009, 04:24 PM

If you guys are into fat burners don't buy VPX's Meltdown because that shit ****s you up with their "shivering method" of cutting the pounds off.

**Slainte** · 12-02-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Not only that, but artificial sweeteners also spike your insulin levels, making it harder to burn fat. They may not have any calories, but your body treats it just like sugar.

Why does that not suprise me? That shit is the devil incarnate...

Silock · 12-02-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

I never knew this, really?

Yup. The only one I'm not entirely sure about is Splenda. So far, the evidence for it spiking blood sugar is inconclusive. Seeing what other sweeteners do, though, it wouldn't surprise me if Splenda did it, too. I stay away from all of them, just in case.

Stevia is the best bet. From the research I've done, it seems to not spike insulin at all. Of course, it's way expensive comparatively.

BIG_DADDY · 12-02-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Town'NCountryChief

Why does that not suprise me? That shit is the devil incarnate...

I remember what Jack La Lanne said once when being grilled about food. Let me make it simple for you. If man made it, I'm not eating it.

Silock · 12-02-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

so sugars/bad carbs/HFCS/artifical sweeteners, et al raise your insulin levels. by doing so, make it harder to burn fat?

Yup. Your body won't burn fat if insulin levels are raised. It doesn't think it needs to, because insulin signals the presence of a faster energy source in carbs.

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and speaking of burning fat...
I think I read somewhere on here that it's usually best to do cardio/aerobic stuff in the morning (or whenever you wake up)? Is this also because you insulin levels will be lower in the morning?

Your body goes into ketosis at night because you aren't eating. So, yes. You can do the same thing exercising at night, provided you haven't eaten for about 6 hours before you work out. Something I'm doing right now is working out in a fasted state (always in the morning for convenience) and then not eating for 2 hours after I finish my workout. Really helps burn.

NewChief · 12-02-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yup. Your body won't burn fat if insulin levels are raised. It doesn't think it needs to, because insulin signals the presence of a faster energy source in carbs.

Your body goes into ketosis at night because you aren't eating. So, yes. You can do the same thing exercising at night, provided you haven't eaten for about 6 hours before you work out. Something I'm doing right now is working out in a fasted state (always in the morning for convenience) and then not eating for 2 hours after I finish my workout. Really helps burn.

I like to work out in the morning because it, supposedly, kickstarts your metabolism and gets you burning calories more efficiently first thing. I also don't know if there's any truth to it, but I read somewhere (I think it's a Flat Belly Diet thing) to drink a large glass of water as soon as you wake up (kill it) before you do anything else. Supposedly this kickstarts your metabolism and gets you out of ketosis quicker. It might be psychosomatic, but I swear that my belly did get tighter pretty quickly after I started that practice... and I didn't increase my ab work at all (in fact, I decreased it).

Silock · 12-02-2009, 05:12 PM

I don't know why you'd want to get out of ketosis in the morning before working out if your goal is to lose body fat. I also don't see why water would help, because what gets you out of ketosis is an increase in insulin levels. But hey, if it worked for you, why change it?

Frosty · 12-02-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yup. The only one I'm not entirely sure about is Splenda. So far, the evidence for it spiking blood sugar is inconclusive. Seeing what other sweeteners do, though, it wouldn't surprise me if Splenda did it, too. I stay away from all of them, just in case.

Stevia is the best bet. From the research I've done, it seems to not spike insulin at all. Of course, it's way expensive comparatively.

Artificial sweeteners don't spike your blood sugar but they do cause an insulin response. To be honest, if you are eating carbs, you would probably never notice as that effect is much larger.

After I went meat only, I had to cut out all AS because it would cause me to release insulin, which lowered my blood sugar and would make me dizzy and sick to my stomach. I had been a huge Diet Pepsi addict, basically since aspartame was invented. I haven't had any since early September and haven't really missed it. I only drink plain water and seltzer water now and my blood sugar is rock solid.

Silock · 12-02-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by arc

Artificial sweeteners don't spike your blood sugar but they do cause an insulin response. To be honest, if you are eating carbs, you would probably never notice as that effect is much larger.

After I went meat only, I had to cut out all AS because it would cause me to release insulin, which lowered my blood sugar and would make me dizzy and sick to my stomach. I had been a huge Diet Pepsi addict, basically since aspartame was invented. I haven't had any since early September and haven't really missed it. I only drink plain water and seltzer water now and my blood sugar is rock solid.

Yeah, I meant spike insulin, not blood sugar. Sorry, I'm sitting in an art history class while I post . . . making me mix my words.

SenselessChiefsFan · 12-03-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Pepperidge Farm makes some ****ing amazing tasting bread that doesn't have any HFCS in it. Looking at the ingredients, it's actually pretty damn good. 15 whole grains, no HFCS and about 80 calories per giant slice. I just eat one slice per sandwich. So good, especially toasted.

What's the name of the bread?

SenselessChiefsFan · 12-03-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jilly

My problem is time. I make time one night a week to play volleyball, but can't get to work out any other times. I wake up with my daughter at 6:30 or 7 (can't get up earlier and go work out if my husband is working that day), get her ready, me ready and her to the sitter and me to work, stay at work til 5 or 5:30pm....get home, she's only up til 7:30 or 8pm and that's all the time I get with her in the week....by the time I give her a bath, get her to bed, I have maybe an hour to myself to unwind. I take time for lunch, but by the time I get tot he gym, get dressed, work out, take a shower and get dressed again....I only have about 25 min to really work out?

I know I've asked before, but any suggestions?

If you want to join a gym, join a 24 hour gym.

Or, spend your hour at home winding down with a good exercise video.

Even if you just squeeze in three workouts a week, you will start to make a difference.

Silock · 12-03-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

What's the name of the bread?

100% Natural or Whole Grain

I personally like the 15 grain Whole Grain myself, but there are different kinds.

Dayze · 12-03-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Yup. Your body won't burn fat if insulin levels are raised. It doesn't think it needs to, because insulin signals the presence of a faster energy source in carbs.

Your body goes into ketosis at night because you aren't eating. So, yes. You can do the same thing exercising at night, provided you haven't eaten for about 6 hours before you work out. Something I'm doing right now is working out in a fasted state (always in the morning for convenience) and then not eating for 2 hours after I finish my workout. Really helps burn.

good to know. I'm easing into this deal. first was no beer; then this week for lunches and dinners salads, and meals without 'bad' carbs/smaller portions. Next week I'm going to get on the treadmill in the morning; and at the first of the year I'm going to lift 2-4 days / week.

Strangely, I feel better already. I'm sure I haven't changed physically, but I feel good/alert etc.

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Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	I don't know why you'd want to get out of ketosis in the morning before working out if your goal is to lose body fat. I also don't see why water would help, because what gets you out of ketosis is an increase in insulin levels. But hey, if it worked for you, why change it?
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