Comments on: Why am I losing weight now?

By: Onlythebrave

Onlythebrave — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:44:17 +0000

The theory of calorie compensation is correct. This occurs especially a few hours after a high calorie expenditure is done such as running/ jogging and swimming in a cold water temperature. NEAT activities are underrated in terms of it’s power to generate calorie deficit.

By: julie

julie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:15:34 +0000

Dr. J – Have you ever dipped a toe in this bay? We’re talking hypothermia! Now that I realize I’m overcompensating (justifying?) with the eating/exercise, I’ll fix it. Thanks!

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:11:46 +0000

Just checking in! Sounds like you are doing alright. Yes, people tend to over eat a little when they work out more. The real key is to be aware of how much you want to eat and stay within reasonable limits. I guess with the ferry people on strike, you can swim the bay for even more exercise

By: julie

julie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:08:32 +0000

MB – Thanks, I continue, though there’s no longer any rush to it.

Attrice – Glad you’re back! How ironic to want to exercise, even if it’s not helping that much with the weight loss. I know it helps my mental state, think it helps my weight.

Hooray for endorphins (or dopamine or CCK1 or whatever)!

By: attrice

attrice — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:53 +0000

I hear you on the endorphin/whatever rush thing. I’ve been told that I might find it easier to lose weight by being less active and eating a much larger deficit, but I can’t think of anything more miserable than not being able to exercise. So even if it does ratchet up my hunger, it’s completely worth it to me.

By: MB

MB — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:33:56 +0000

I never believed the whole endorphin rush theory until I felt my first endorphin high. Wow!

Losing slowly may not be very exciting but it still gets the job done. Keep up the good slow and steady work. Rock on!