Re: For Luna - Exercise And Weight Control/Maintenance

From: Bob Mauri (ctviggen.y_at_adelphia.net)
Date: 12/17/04 

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 14:10:34 -0500

On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:11:40 -0800, GaryG <sorrynoemail@NOSPAMX.com> wrote:

> "MU" <munospam@fastmail.fm> wrote in message
> news:8ubmchapv0kr$.17xsbk0jeo0sa.dlg@40tude.net...
>> In our modern, technology-driven age, an ever increasing
>> number of labor-saving conveniences and gadgets
>> contribute to the reduction in average daily energy
>> expenditure that favors the development of obesity.
>>
>> Although physical activity and exercise are factors in
>> successful weight reduction programs, the contribution
>> of exercise to weight loss is modest at best. For example,
>> approximately 40 miles of walking is required to metabolize
>> 1 kg of fat. The effect of exercise on weight loss is
>> variable, but most studies I have been shown, interpreted
>> by researches themselves, only a small reduction
>> (;2 kg)and some show no benefit at all.
>
> Dietary modifications are clearly a required component for successful
> weight
> loss. But, so is physical activity for most people. The National Weight
> Control Registry ( http://www.uchsc.edu/nutrition/WyattJortberg/nwcr.htm
> )
> has studied successful "losers" - their database contains information on
> the
> habits of more than 3000 Americans who have, on average, lost 60 lbs and
> kept it off 6 years.
>
> Based on their studies, they have identified four behaviors common to
> successful weight loss. Specifically:
>
> 1) They eat a low-calorie, low-fat diet

Actually, the Registry is set up so that you can't answer the questions
and be on low carb. In otherwords, they assume you're on a low fat diet.

> 2) they monitor themselves by weighing in frequently
>
> 3) they are very physically active
>
> 4) and they eat breakfast.
>
> See http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/102_fat.html
>
> So, while exercise may not be required for weight loss, it is clearly an
> important behavior to adopt if one wishes to be successful with weight
> loss
> and maintenance over longer time frames.
> 

-- 
Bob in CT

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