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In the first place, nobody should be on a quick weight loss method of any kind if they want to lose weight permanently. Quick weight loss methods don't work. Period. You put the emphasis on fat loss as opposed to weight loss, which is good. Scale weight is meaningless. It has to be fat you're losing.

While it makes a catchy title, it's impossible to burn fat faster than a speeding jackrabbit. You can't lose more than 1 1/2 to 2 lbs a week and expect it to be fat. It has to be something else, water or muscle tissue. Fat is an energy dense substance containing 3500 calories in a pound. So even if you cut your caloric intake by 500 calories a day, you couldn't expect to lose more than a pound of fat in a week. But that adds up over time!

We could argue ratios of macro ingredients endlessly, but 30% fat is way to high. For a person on a 1500 calorie diet that would be 450 calories or 50 grams of fat - way more than a person needs.

Most dietitians and trainers in the know would suggest a ratio of around 50% good carbs, 30% protein and 20 % fat. Even 20% fat is high. All a person really needs is a good supplement with Omega 3 and 6 oils such as fish oils or the olive & flax oils you suggested. If a person is exercising as you suggested, and they should be, then they should up their protein for repair and maintenance. Carbs should also be increased for energy to fuel the workouts. Fat can be dropped lower. You don't need the stuff because that's what you're trying to burn. If you feel tired and drained by the afternoon, then you know you need to up your carbs.

While your suggestions about fat loss (and I assume you're also infering an intense weight loss program as you call it) are good, you're missing the two basic fundamental truths that all successful weight loss plans are based on.

The first is that a person has to be aware of the energy balance equation. Take in more energy (calories) than you use, and the excess energy is stored in reserve (read fat). Take in less energy than you expend and you will lose weight. So a person has to be aware of what they're eating. Counting calories is a must when you're getting started.

The second fundamental truth a person has to be aware of is that this involves life long changes. You can't go on a plan to lose weight for a few weeks then go back to your old eating habits and expect the weight to stay off. Before you begin, you have to realize that you're in this for the long haul, if you want to keep the weight off permanently. This involves not only changes in food but an increase in exercise as well.

10-07-2005, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
chefbrian DD Beginner Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7	In the first place, nobody should be on a quick weight loss method of any kind if they want to lose weight permanently. Quick weight loss methods don't work. Period. You put the emphasis on fat loss as opposed to weight loss, which is good. Scale weight is meaningless. It has to be fat you're losing. While it makes a catchy title, it's impossible to burn fat faster than a speeding jackrabbit. You can't lose more than 1 1/2 to 2 lbs a week and expect it to be fat. It has to be something else, water or muscle tissue. Fat is an energy dense substance containing 3500 calories in a pound. So even if you cut your caloric intake by 500 calories a day, you couldn't expect to lose more than a pound of fat in a week. But that adds up over time! We could argue ratios of macro ingredients endlessly, but 30% fat is way to high. For a person on a 1500 calorie diet that would be 450 calories or 50 grams of fat - way more than a person needs. Most dietitians and trainers in the know would suggest a ratio of around 50% good carbs, 30% protein and 20 % fat. Even 20% fat is high. All a person really needs is a good supplement with Omega 3 and 6 oils such as fish oils or the olive & flax oils you suggested. If a person is exercising as you suggested, and they should be, then they should up their protein for repair and maintenance. Carbs should also be increased for energy to fuel the workouts. Fat can be dropped lower. You don't need the stuff because that's what you're trying to burn. If you feel tired and drained by the afternoon, then you know you need to up your carbs. While your suggestions about fat loss (and I assume you're also infering an intense weight loss program as you call it) are good, you're missing the two basic fundamental truths that all successful weight loss plans are based on. The first is that a person has to be aware of the energy balance equation. Take in more energy (calories) than you use, and the excess energy is stored in reserve (read fat). Take in less energy than you expend and you will lose weight. So a person has to be aware of what they're eating. Counting calories is a must when you're getting started. The second fundamental truth a person has to be aware of is that this involves life long changes. You can't go on a plan to lose weight for a few weeks then go back to your old eating habits and expect the weight to stay off. Before you begin, you have to realize that you're in this for the long haul, if you want to keep the weight off permanently. This involves not only changes in food but an increase in exercise as well.