Comments on: Tim Ferriss’ 4 Rules for losing fat without exercise http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/ Fitness is a way of life. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:21:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Thena http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-267308 Thena Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:23:49 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-267308 Stay ifnormavite, San Diego, yeah boy! Stay ifnormavite, San Diego, yeah boy!

]]> By: Gayle Daigneault http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-129463 Gayle Daigneault Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:17:46 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-129463 Love the post. Hope bodybuilding info could assist someone there. Love the post. Hope bodybuilding info could assist someone there.

]]> By: Skinny Quick http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-122015 Skinny Quick Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:10:08 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-122015 Skin grains entirely and keep carbohydrates below 100 grams per day and weight loss will be effortless for most... Skin grains entirely and keep carbohydrates below 100 grams per day and weight loss will be effortless for most…

]]> By: inch loss body wraps http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-86879 inch loss body wraps Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:04:31 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-86879 Great break down. I've never heard of eating the same things over and over again. Also the tips on calories that you mentioned are awesome. I mean how many calories does a gatorade have? I bet a lot! Great break down. I’ve never heard of eating the same things over and over again.

Also the tips on calories that you mentioned are awesome. I mean how many calories does a gatorade have? I bet a lot!

]]> By: Nick http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-85927 Nick Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:20:31 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-85927 Taking a day off can be an essential strategy depending on what your starting point and goals are. If you have 30,40,50 lbs or more too lost this "cheat day" is physiologically uneccesary, whether it helps mentally is for each person to decide on their own. If you are only losing a small amount of weight, however, such as in the final weeks of a bodybuilding diet, a cheat will replenish your body's leptin levels and allow it to get leaner than it would otherwise. In that sense it is a good idea, but a cheat meal will suffice..not an entire day of binge eating. In summation, if your main goal is "losing fat" and aren't already pretty lean, I agree that a cheat day is dangerously counter-productive. If you are just tightening up a few percent, however, a cheat meal can be a good idea. Taking a day off can be an essential strategy depending on what your starting point and goals are. If you have 30,40,50 lbs or more too lost this “cheat day” is physiologically uneccesary, whether it helps mentally is for each person to decide on their own. If you are only losing a small amount of weight, however, such as in the final weeks of a bodybuilding diet, a cheat will replenish your body’s leptin levels and allow it to get leaner than it would otherwise. In that sense it is a good idea, but a cheat meal will suffice..not an entire day of binge eating.
In summation, if your main goal is “losing fat” and aren’t already pretty lean, I agree that a cheat day is dangerously counter-productive. If you are just tightening up a few percent, however, a cheat meal can be a good idea.

]]> By: Joggsie http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-68025 Joggsie Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:18:31 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-68025 One of the most seductive things about Tim's diet is in fact the day off to eat what you want. It is very similar to the diet and weight program by the legendary author of Body for Life Bill Phillips. The reason behind this is that our bodies are incredibly smart constructions that are built for survival. I believe part of the reason we're all getting bigger is because our genetic lineage is not yet aware of McDonalds or 7-11 and thus still hasn't figured out that we won't have to go a week until our next meal. Our bodies are constantly storing energy for periods of deprivation and in fact the reason many restrictive diets don't work is because the body thinks it is going into starvation and then starts to store every little thing you put in your mouth. Oh the bitter irony!! When you shake up your diet by blowing out on calories and carbs one day a week then the body gets "tricked" into not plateuing. It really is a good thing to have that day off. HOWEVER (and it's a big however) these guys are generally healthy guys. They work out, life weights, don't smoke and 6 days a week they watch their diet like the most anally retentive of the Spartan army! While I agree with you that bingeing is just not a healthy behaviour, if anyone can get away with it these guys can. For the average Joe, eating whatever you want and as much as you want is a bad idea. So instead you have a day where you can eat less strictly than the other days. Have a piece of cake or chips and a beer, treat yourself to a burger and fries - but be sensible. Limit it to one meal instead of the whole day. Be sensible. Great article, thanks. One of the most seductive things about Tim’s diet is in fact the day off to eat what you want. It is very similar to the diet and weight program by the legendary author of Body for Life Bill Phillips. The reason behind this is that our bodies are incredibly smart constructions that are built for survival. I believe part of the reason we’re all getting bigger is because our genetic lineage is not yet aware of McDonalds or 7-11 and thus still hasn’t figured out that we won’t have to go a week until our next meal. Our bodies are constantly storing energy for periods of deprivation and in fact the reason many restrictive diets don’t work is because the body thinks it is going into starvation and then starts to store every little thing you put in your mouth. Oh the bitter irony!! When you shake up your diet by blowing out on calories and carbs one day a week then the body gets “tricked” into not plateuing. It really is a good thing to have that day off.

HOWEVER (and it’s a big however) these guys are generally healthy guys. They work out, life weights, don’t smoke and 6 days a week they watch their diet like the most anally retentive of the Spartan army! While I agree with you that bingeing is just not a healthy behaviour, if anyone can get away with it these guys can. For the average Joe, eating whatever you want and as much as you want is a bad idea. So instead you have a day where you can eat less strictly than the other days. Have a piece of cake or chips and a beer, treat yourself to a burger and fries – but be sensible. Limit it to one meal instead of the whole day. Be sensible.

Great article, thanks.

]]> By: guasha http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-66645 guasha Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:47:11 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-66645 This is not bad advice, unlike a lot I have come across. This is not bad advice, unlike a lot I have come across.

]]> By: rob schacter http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-66172 rob schacter Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-66172 what else can i have for breakfast.seems like a lot of eggs...what are some good snacjs what else can i have for breakfast.seems like a lot of eggs…what are some good snacjs

]]> By: Dale http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-40256 Dale Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:38:36 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-40256 Also, there is nothing wrong with 'white carbs'. People the world over eat bread, oats, rice, potatoes and pasta and are healthier and slimmer than we Americans are. Also, there is nothing wrong with ‘white carbs’. People the world over eat bread, oats, rice, potatoes and pasta and are healthier and slimmer than we Americans are.

]]> By: body wrap http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-21356 body wrap Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:24:13 +0000 http://www.thelifeledger.com/2007/04/23/tim-ferriss-4-rules-for-losing-fat-without-exercise/#comment-21356 I agree with Tim on taking a day off. That does give you the mindset that the way you are eating on your "diet" is temporary. It is better to change your eating habits and make healthier choices on a daily basis. This doesn't mean that you can't occasionally eat a small portion of your favorite dessert. However, if your treat is a problem for you and you can't stop once you start, then it is better to get a healthier substitute. I agree with Tim on taking a day off. That does give you the mindset that the way you are eating on your “diet” is temporary. It is better to change your eating habits and make healthier choices on a daily basis. This doesn’t mean that you can’t occasionally eat a small portion of your favorite dessert. However, if your treat is a problem for you and you can’t stop once you start, then it is better to get a healthier substitute.

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