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How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by March_Hare »

papsosouid wrote: post #49
Tichy wrote: post #26

Is there really no other way than going Paelo? As a former vegetarian, I find that hard to stomach. Also I was slim for 16 years as a vegetarian, and vegetarian diets used to be considered healthy. Gained weight in the last three years, though - but I eat lots of sweets...

He is just sharing what worked for him. Any diet where you consume fewer calories will allow you to lose weight, it is just a question of choosing one you will stick with. You absolutely don't need to do the paleo/keto nonsense at all. I eat meat twice a week and barely eat any dairy (just a little cheese once in a while). I eat pasta, white rice and potatoes all the time. I've lost 68 pounds so far as of this mornin…

I've often seen recommended protein intake while lifting weights as 1g per lb of lean body mass.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by guga31bb »

yummyfajitas wrote: post #59
Casc wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Skipping cardio certainly won't turn you into a body builder nor make you look "big"... It takes significantly more than just lifting weights, 90% is your diet, caloric intake and macronutrient composition, which together play the biggest role here. Compare two genetically similar individuals, both lift weights 3x / week, one regularly consumes a 1000 caloric surplus, and the other consumes their daily caloric requir…

Go deadlift 300lbs and tell me your heart isn't going nuts. Your heart will certainly go nuts. But deadlifting won't enable your heart to keep going at 80% for 5 minutes straight unless you do some 1x100@100lb crossfit style deadlifting. I strongly recomment weight lifting for most people. I'm only suggesting that out of 5 days, do 3 weight and 2 cardio days. And yes, the cardio days should probably be squash, heavy…

>And yes, the cardio days should probably be squash, heavy bag or football rather than the treadmill.

I'd rephrase this and say cardio days should be something you enjoy doing. Some people enjoy running on a treadmill. I don't understand how that's possible, but if you like running on the treadmill, more power to you.

On the other hand, if you hate running on the treadmill, don't force yourself to do it! Exercise is a lifelong commitment and doing something you dislike isn't sustainable. Find something fun and do it regularly.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by bmelton »

tedunangst wrote: post #71
spking wrote: post #2

It looks like no cardio to speak of in your routine. So many people kill themselves doing an hour a day of running or riding a stationary bike and then wonder why they don't get better results. It's really 80% or more about diet and lifting weights. The more muscle you have the more calories you will burn throughout the day. You just don't need that much cardio if you train intensely enough when lifting weights. Nice…

Please stop spreading the muscles burn more calories lie. Look up how many calories are burned by muscle cells and fat cells, then do the math and calculate how many extra baby carrots you can eat as a result of turning 20 pounds of fat into muscle. http://www.lanimuelrath.com/blog/calories-burned-by-muscle-v...

From the link you posted: "muscle IS more metabolically active than fat"

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by March_Hare »

Sproutworx wrote: post #44
andrewingram wrote: post #40

Given that a big part of the dietary changes is getting rid of as many carbs as possible, does anyone have any advice for eating out at lunch on this kind of diet? Going out and grabbing some food is a rewarding part of my day, but I'm struggling to think of any options for low carb, almost everywhere seems to focus on bread, pasta or rice.

Mexican, even Chipotle will work. Get a burrito bowl. Substitute the rice for more veggies. No tortilla. Beans, veggies, meat, and fresh salsa. It's right in line with most of the diets. Pretty low carbs. I just completed a month of the Slow Carb diet by doing this. Lost 20 lbs.

The salads at Chipotle are also a good choice.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by ksmith »

mhd wrote: post #65
Tichy wrote: post #26

Is there really no other way than going Paelo? As a former vegetarian, I find that hard to stomach. Also I was slim for 16 years as a vegetarian, and vegetarian diets used to be considered healthy. Gained weight in the last three years, though - but I eat lots of sweets...

The "nice" thing about pre-fab diets like Paleo is that you'll find lots of like-minded people sharing recipes and generally giving each other support - just like every "moment". There are certainly other diets that are effective, and paleo doesn't even seem to have a solid scientific foundation… Basically pick anything that reduces your caloric intake. Yes, some diets might get you more rapid results, but in the end…

Regarding the paleo science, or lack thereof, I enjoyed this talk from Robb Wolf: http://robbwolf.com/2012/03/07/darwinian-medicine-talk-suny-...

I'm sure some see 'paleo' as pseudoscience, but there are definitely people in the community trying to pin down the science.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by AznHisoka »

Sproutworx wrote: post #50

This may get a down voted because I'm new to commenting, but I figured adding a comment was better than starting a "Show HN" thread. My buddy and I created a web/iPhone app that is great for people trying to get fit but struggle doing it because they can't find the motivation. So for those who are motivated by Ryan's story and are looking for additional tools, maybe give it a try. http://1upfit.com allows you to comp…

I highly recommend you start a Show HN thread for this.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by tedunangst »

bmelton wrote: post #83
tedunangst wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Please stop spreading the muscles burn more calories lie. Look up how many calories are burned by muscle cells and fat cells, then do the math and calculate how many extra baby carrots you can eat as a result of turning 20 pounds of fat into muscle. http://www.lanimuelrath.com/blog/calories-burned-by-muscle-v...

From the link you posted: "muscle IS more metabolically active than fat"

Barely. A weight loss program consisting of "my muscle will burn off extra calories" will not go far.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by bmelton »

tedunangst wrote: post #87
bmelton wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

From the link you posted: "muscle IS more metabolically active than fat"

Barely. A weight loss program consisting of "my muscle will burn off extra calories" will not go far.

So, not a myth, but an exaggeration?

It goes on to say that having more muscle helps burn calories when active even more so. I agree with your assertion that extra muscle burns off extra calories 'at rest' may be imply more than its actual results, but I don't see that it makes it a flat out myth.

More muscular people who exercise burn more calories than less muscular people who exercise the same amount, and burn more calories at rest than less muscular people at rest. That statement evaluates to True. That it isn't to the degree you like doesn't make it False.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by mhd »

ksmith wrote: post #85
mhd wrote: post #65

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The "nice" thing about pre-fab diets like Paleo is that you'll find lots of like-minded people sharing recipes and generally giving each other support - just like every "moment". There are certainly other diets that are effective, and paleo doesn't even seem to have a solid scientific foundation… Basically pick anything that reduces your caloric intake. Yes, some diets might get you more rapid results, but in the end…

Regarding the paleo science, or lack thereof, I enjoyed this talk from Robb Wolf: http://robbwolf.com/2012/03/07/darwinian-medicine-talk-suny-... I'm sure some see 'paleo' as pseudoscience, but there are definitely people in the community trying to pin down the science.

I'd be more interested if people outside the community -- people who don't have a stake in it -- would work on it, but for this discussion, whether it's bro science or not doesn't really matter, as long as it works for people. (Until someone discovers long-time ill effects, of course, but I'm not aware of that right now)

Although I do guess that the "sole true human diet" factor is contributing to the effectiveness, as people who accept that are more likely to stick with it.

Re: How I lost 10% body fat, while launching a startup (and raising kids)

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Post by madaxe »

ryancarson wrote: post #28
ocirion wrote: post #18

I think its great that you accomplished this, and I guess seeing as its hit the front page of HN you may inspire a few tech folk to believe they can too. But I still find nothing new to take from this that you can't find on just about any Paleo, low carb, excercise site (i.e Mark's Daily Apple). You changed to Paleo. You worked out 3 times a week. You took some supplements. You saw some results. You did this with a d…

The hard part was achieving this during a tremendously stressful period of my life (raising money and launching a company). Also, I was never able to achieve success before, even though I tried multiple times.

Good on you, dude - thought you were looking rather more trim the last time I spied you in town. Did the same, and dropped from 18.5 stone to 13 over 9 months. Eat food, not too much, mostly leaves. Run. Done. Oh, and withings scales. Can't be without them.

That said, I still need to lose the final, irksome bit of gut. pulls finger out, decides to get some new running shoes

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