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06.24.08, 14:54 PM General Topics
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Those who've successfully lost weight: along with diet, do you find cardio or strength training more effective? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:02 PM Flag

ITD. Op - I lost 30lbs with a combination of all you listed. Watched what I ate, also cut all white flour products. Joined a gym and workout on the treadmill, also lift weights. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:14 PM Flag

I agree - there are a ton of studies that show just dieting isn't as effective as working out... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:17 PM Flag

Exactly and you want to tone. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:19 PM Flag

food is 85% of the problem. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:47 PM Flag

strength and cardio have helped me lose inches, but weight -- i've just got to keep my mouth closed [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:14 PM Flag

Exercise also changes your metabolism so you burn fat for a longer period of time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:32 PM Flag

honestly, I think you need both, and both will help. It's true that weight training doesn't help you lose pounds, and it can actually make you gain, but you will look much better, and your clothes will fit better/looser! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:24 PM Flag

My trainer always said building muscle, b/c it's more "metabolically active" and burns more cals & fat all day long, making you leaner. But what is a trainer gonna say? "Fire me and go for a run"? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:37 PM Flag

you have to do both. i once asked my post-baby trainer (a two week gift, thank you) if it would be better to jog for 30 min. or walk briskly for 45 min and he said walk... you have to put in the time to burn the calories, but more importantly to raise your metabolism., which is what muscles do as well [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:44 PM Flag

muscles in women do not significantly increase metabolism (I've looked up the scientific studies on this) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag