Comments on: Insulin and Fat Loss. A Simple Explanation. http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/ Fitness Tips To Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TRIGYY http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-605503 TRIGYY Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:43:51 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-605503 i have tried in diet with low insulin level. now, i lost my weight.. hehe.. thanks for this tips i have tried in diet with low insulin level. now, i lost my weight.. hehe.. thanks for this tips

]]> By: no http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-535305 no Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:52:47 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-535305 "Mikha said: Here's this for whoever is interested: The 11 Critical Conclusions of Good Calories, Bad Calories: by Gary Taubes 1. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, does not cause heart disease. 2. Carbohydrates do, because of their effect on the hormone insulin. The more easily-digestible and refined the carbohydrates and the more fructose they contain, the greater the effect on our health, weight, and well-being. 3. Sugars—sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup specifically—are particularly harmful. The glucose in these sugars raises insulin levels; the fructose they contain overloads the liver. 4. Refined carbohydrates, starches, and sugars are also the most likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other common chronic diseases of modern times. 5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating and not sedentary behavior. 6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter any more than it causes a child to grow taller. 7. Exercise does not make us lose excess fat; it makes us hungry. 8. We get fat because of an imbalance—a disequilibrium—in the hormonal regulation of fat tissue and fat metabolism. More fat is stored in the fat tissue than is mobilized and used for fuel. We become leaner when the hormonal regulation of the fat tissue reverses this imbalance. 9. Insulin is the primary regulator of fat storage. When insulin levels are elevated, we stockpile calories as fat. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from our fat tissue and burn it for fuel. 10. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbohydrates make us fat and ultimately cause obesity. By driving fat accumulation, carbohydrates also increase hunger and decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism and physical activity. 11. The fewer carbohydrates we eat, the leaner we will be." LOL Biggest crock I have ever read.... "Mikha said:
Here's this for whoever is interested:
The 11 Critical Conclusions of Good Calories, Bad Calories: by Gary Taubes
1. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, does not cause heart disease.
2. Carbohydrates do, because of their effect on the hormone insulin. The more easily-digestible and refined the carbohydrates and the more fructose they contain, the greater the effect on our health, weight, and well-being.
3. Sugars—sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup specifically—are particularly harmful. The glucose in these sugars raises insulin levels; the fructose they contain overloads the liver.
4. Refined carbohydrates, starches, and sugars are also the most likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other common chronic diseases of modern times.
5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating and not sedentary behavior.
6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter any more than it causes a child to grow taller.
7. Exercise does not make us lose excess fat; it makes us hungry.
8. We get fat because of an imbalance—a disequilibrium—in the hormonal regulation of fat tissue and fat metabolism. More fat is stored in the fat tissue than is mobilized and used for fuel. We become leaner when the hormonal regulation of the fat tissue reverses this imbalance.
9. Insulin is the primary regulator of fat storage. When insulin levels are elevated, we stockpile calories as fat. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from our fat tissue and burn it for fuel.
10. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbohydrates make us fat and ultimately cause obesity. By driving fat accumulation, carbohydrates also increase hunger and decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism and physical activity.
11. The fewer carbohydrates we eat, the leaner we will be."

LOL Biggest crock I have ever read….

]]> By: no http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-535304 no Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:49:37 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-535304 it doesn't matter how high your insulin levels are, if you are at a caloric deficit you cannot gain fat. Conversely it doesn't matter how low your insulin levels are, if you are at a caloric surplus (and that surplus isn't being completely contributed to something else like muscle synthesis through getting enough protein and doing some sort of weight training) then there is no way to avoid putting on fat. it doesn't matter how high your insulin levels are, if you are at a caloric deficit you cannot gain fat. Conversely it doesn't matter how low your insulin levels are, if you are at a caloric surplus (and that surplus isn't being completely contributed to something else like muscle synthesis through getting enough protein and doing some sort of weight training) then there is no way to avoid putting on fat.

]]> By: Jim http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-471982 Jim Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:24:31 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-471982 Let me clear up some confusion. This is in regards to John's post. Cortisol is not released until high amounts of physical stress. Even a high intensity workout is generally not enough. However if you go into prolonged starvation, accelerated by intense workout then yes, muscle loss will result. The body naturally feeds from body fat, but the body is worried about LONG TERM survival. When the body is around 5-8% body fat, mucsles will be metabolized. Also, the body does require SMALL amounts of sugars ( for mucsles and some for the brain. Majority of brain can use ketones. ) However, those following zero carb and/or low carb will still get sugar ( excess protein consumed can slowly convert to glucose.) Extended high intensity workouts are actually against our survival methods. Those performing such activities are suggested to maintain high fat consumption to metabolize more triglycerides for enegry replacement. //PhD Let me clear up some confusion. This is in regards to John's post. Cortisol is not released until high amounts of physical stress. Even a high intensity workout is generally not enough. However if you go into prolonged starvation, accelerated by intense workout then yes, muscle loss will result. The body naturally feeds from body fat, but the body is worried about LONG TERM survival. When the body is around 5-8% body fat, mucsles will be metabolized. Also, the body does require SMALL amounts of sugars ( for mucsles and some for the brain. Majority of brain can use ketones. ) However, those following zero carb and/or low carb will still get sugar ( excess protein consumed can slowly convert to glucose.) Extended high intensity workouts are actually against our survival methods. Those performing such activities are suggested to maintain high fat consumption to metabolize more triglycerides for enegry replacement. //PhD

]]> By: Tom http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-443717 Tom Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30:05 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-443717 However i do agree with the low GI. But really people should be following the GLYCEMIC LOAD not INDEX. However i do agree with the low GI. But really people should be following the GLYCEMIC LOAD not INDEX.

]]> By: What's The Problem With Grains? | Zen to Fitness http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-352266 What's The Problem With Grains? | Zen to Fitness Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:56:22 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-352266 [...] Insulin is a storage hormone. It promotes your body to store either fat or muscle and by eating real food you will generate a moderate insulin response which keeps your body in a fat burning, muscle building mode. Whereas if you treat yourself to a healthy low fat sandwich for lunch your Insulin levels shoot up and your body stores what you have just eaten. Now this isn’t such a problem if you have been on a long run or if your a manual laborer as the energy will go into your glycogen stores (muscle) and none will be stored as fat. Whereas if you have been sitting a desk all morning and have the grain based lunch it will be stored in the wrong places- Your Fat Cells…. So how should we eat? In plain language, base your diet on garden vegetables, especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch, and no sugar. [...] [...] Insulin is a storage hormone. It promotes your body to store either fat or muscle and by eating real food you will generate a moderate insulin response which keeps your body in a fat burning, muscle building mode. Whereas if you treat yourself to a healthy low fat sandwich for lunch your Insulin levels shoot up and your body stores what you have just eaten. Now this isn't such a problem if you have been on a long run or if your a manual laborer as the energy will go into your glycogen stores (muscle) and none will be stored as fat. Whereas if you have been sitting a desk all morning and have the grain based lunch it will be stored in the wrong places- Your Fat Cells…. So how should we eat? In plain language, base your diet on garden vegetables, especially greens, lean meats, nuts and seeds, little starch, and no sugar. [...]

]]> By: pjnoir http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-227644 pjnoir Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:03:51 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-227644 John- It is LOW carb not NO carb. John- It is LOW carb not NO carb.

]]> By: pjnoir http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-227643 pjnoir Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:02:26 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-227643 I have tried both diets. Still a low carber becauase of my diabetes. Warrior diet for four months and ESE for the last two. Warrior Diet seems to be easier to have a social life then ESE. It seems the day you can't eat is the day of an ESE fast. With Warrior- if in the under-eating phrase you can still eat with colleagues. Low Carb is still the backbone of any diet. I have tried both diets. Still a low carber becauase of my diabetes. Warrior diet for four months and ESE for the last two. Warrior Diet seems to be easier to have a social life then ESE. It seems the day you can't eat is the day of an ESE fast. With Warrior- if in the under-eating phrase you can still eat with colleagues. Low Carb is still the backbone of any diet.

]]> By: John http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-207047 John Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:56:18 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-207047 eating small amounts of carbs pre workout helps maintain a consistant level of insulin. Which in turn blocks cortisol helps you retain muscle. We all know lean muscle burns body fat. workout with extreme intensity and no carbs vs a lil bit of carbs and an intense workout. Instead of these stupid and people saying they go of science let your body determine which is healthier. I have been in body building 14yrs I did the no carb thing forever and lost mad muscle. eating small amounts of carbs pre workout helps maintain a consistant level of insulin. Which in turn blocks cortisol helps you retain muscle. We all know lean muscle burns body fat. workout with extreme intensity and no carbs vs a lil bit of carbs and an intense workout. Instead of these stupid and people saying they go of science let your body determine which is healthier. I have been in body building 14yrs I did the no carb thing forever and lost mad muscle.

]]> By: John http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-207040 John Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:39:58 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-207040 So I guess the question is without eating before a workout and keeping your insulin levels similar to a diabetic. You see without food your body goes into a stage of shock. Realsing a hormone known as cortisol, Cortidol feeds of the muscle in your body to prevent starvation. So the truth is your are definately losing muscle when people go on these no carb diets. once again its all about keeping homeostasis. So I guess the question is without eating before a workout and keeping your insulin levels similar to a diabetic. You see without food your body goes into a stage of shock. Realsing a hormone known as cortisol, Cortidol feeds of the muscle in your body to prevent starvation. So the truth is your are definately losing muscle when people go on these no carb diets. once again its all about keeping homeostasis.

]]> By: Mikha http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-191864 Mikha Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:19:23 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-191864 Here's this for whoever is interested: The 11 Critical Conclusions of Good Calories, Bad Calories: by Gary Taubes 1. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, does not cause heart disease. 2. Carbohydrates do, because of their effect on the hormone insulin. The more easily-digestible and refined the carbohydrates and the more fructose they contain, the greater the effect on our health, weight, and well-being. 3. Sugars—sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup specifically—are particularly harmful. The glucose in these sugars raises insulin levels; the fructose they contain overloads the liver. 4. Refined carbohydrates, starches, and sugars are also the most likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other common chronic diseases of modern times. 5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating and not sedentary behavior. 6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter any more than it causes a child to grow taller. 7. Exercise does not make us lose excess fat; it makes us hungry. 8. We get fat because of an imbalance—a disequilibrium—in the hormonal regulation of fat tissue and fat metabolism. More fat is stored in the fat tissue than is mobilized and used for fuel. We become leaner when the hormonal regulation of the fat tissue reverses this imbalance. 9. Insulin is the primary regulator of fat storage. When insulin levels are elevated, we stockpile calories as fat. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from our fat tissue and burn it for fuel. 10. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbohydrates make us fat and ultimately cause obesity. By driving fat accumulation, carbohydrates also increase hunger and decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism and physical activity. 11. The fewer carbohydrates we eat, the leaner we will be. Here's this for whoever is interested:

The 11 Critical Conclusions of Good Calories, Bad Calories: by Gary Taubes

1. Dietary fat, whether saturated or not, does not cause heart disease.
2. Carbohydrates do, because of their effect on the hormone insulin. The more easily-digestible and refined the carbohydrates and the more fructose they contain, the greater the effect on our health, weight, and well-being.
3. Sugars—sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup specifically—are particularly harmful. The glucose in these sugars raises insulin levels; the fructose they contain overloads the liver.
4. Refined carbohydrates, starches, and sugars are also the most likely dietary causes of cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other common chronic diseases of modern times.
5. Obesity is a disorder of excess fat accumulation, not overeating and not sedentary behavior.
6. Consuming excess calories does not cause us to grow fatter any more than it causes a child to grow taller.
7. Exercise does not make us lose excess fat; it makes us hungry.
8. We get fat because of an imbalance—a disequilibrium—in the hormonal regulation of fat tissue and fat metabolism. More fat is stored in the fat tissue than is mobilized and used for fuel. We become leaner when the hormonal regulation of the fat tissue reverses this imbalance.
9. Insulin is the primary regulator of fat storage. When insulin levels are elevated, we stockpile calories as fat. When insulin levels fall, we release fat from our fat tissue and burn it for fuel.
10. By stimulating insulin secretion, carbohydrates make us fat and ultimately cause obesity. By driving fat accumulation, carbohydrates also increase hunger and decrease the amount of energy we expend in metabolism and physical activity.
11. The fewer carbohydrates we eat, the leaner we will be.

]]> By: Razzi http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-139373 Razzi Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:54:42 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-139373 You are a genius Rusty. I discovered this type of workout by accident, but it works great. Thanks for showing the scientific support. You are the man! You are a genius Rusty. I discovered this type of workout by accident, but it works great.

Thanks for showing the scientific support. You are the man!

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-106542 admin Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:40:30 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-106542 <b>Brandon,</b> Thanks for the compliment. I just gave up TV (except for "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "The Soup", and "The Daily Show") and try to assist people in getting in great shape instead. It does take time, but doesn't feel like work. It has been rewarding beyond my expectations. Rusty Brandon,

Thanks for the compliment. I just gave up TV (except for "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "The Soup", and "The Daily Show") and try to assist people in getting in great shape instead. It does take time, but doesn't feel like work. It has been rewarding beyond my expectations.

Rusty

]]> By: Brandon B http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-105507 Brandon B Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:22:35 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-105507 Amazing article! Insulin is THE key factor for fat loss. I hope this will inspire readers to delve a little deeper into the hormonal factor. If anyone is interested... there is a book called, "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes that gives some good information in regards to insulin and weight loss. Rusty, I know this blog must take ALOT of your time, but you are much appreciated! You give great advice on achieving a "model" body. Keep up the good work! Amazing article! Insulin is THE key factor for fat loss. I hope this will inspire readers to delve a little deeper into the hormonal factor.

If anyone is interested… there is a book called, "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes that gives some good information in regards to insulin and weight loss.

Rusty, I know this blog must take ALOT of your time, but you are much appreciated! You give great advice on achieving a "model" body. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: EC http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-77338 EC Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:35:30 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-77338 Hi Rusty: Just found your site recently, what a godsend. I know this is an old post, but I'd love your advice, in general: I'm a lifelong runner, never struggled with my weight until recently. It's almost as if my body has adpated to XX running and simply doesn't want to lose fat. In fact, I've gained 9lbs. in the past 3 months training for a marathon. I've begun a twice-weekly PT program including resistance training to try the ol' muscle confusion approach. I'm also going to give your HITT approach a go. My question is: what is the best way to break through a plateau like mine? My cardio is on-par. My diet is decent (always room for tightening). I just can't seem to get below 20is% body fat w/o severe caloric restriction. 10-15lbs stands b/t me and my goal. Thanks for any insights. Hi Rusty:

Just found your site recently, what a godsend. I know this is an old post, but I'd love your advice, in general:

I'm a lifelong runner, never struggled with my weight until recently. It's almost as if my body has adpated to XX running and simply doesn't want to lose fat. In fact, I've gained 9lbs. in the past 3 months training for a marathon. I've begun a twice-weekly PT program including resistance training to try the ol' muscle confusion approach. I'm also going to give your HITT approach a go. My question is: what is the best way to break through a plateau like mine? My cardio is on-par. My diet is decent (always room for tightening). I just can't seem to get below 20is% body fat w/o severe caloric restriction. 10-15lbs stands b/t me and my goal.

Thanks for any insights.

]]> By: Alecia http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-74896 Alecia Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:58:03 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-74896 I would love your opinion on something. My goal is to get to about 12% bf. I am female 5'4" 126lb and about 18%bf i think. Am I on the right path doing SFP in the morning(15 min HIIT followed by 20-40min steady state) then 4 days weight training in the evening 7sets 5 reps and doing eat stop eat kind of warrior style mixed in. avoiding carbs and sugar....how does all that sound? should I change something? focus on something i'm missing. Do you think this will take me a long time? Is there something I can do to be more efficient? Can't wait for your reply! thank you I would love your opinion on something. My goal is to get to about 12% bf. I am female 5'4" 126lb and about 18%bf i think. Am I on the right path doing SFP in the morning(15 min HIIT followed by 20-40min steady state) then 4 days weight training in the evening 7sets 5 reps and doing eat stop eat kind of warrior style mixed in. avoiding carbs and sugar….how does all that sound? should I change something? focus on something i'm missing. Do you think this will take me a long time? Is there something I can do to be more efficient? Can't wait for your reply! thank you

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-74722 admin Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:19:46 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-74722 <strong>BurritoKid,</strong> Did you like Lyle's book? I think all of his stuff is stellar! I'm a big fan. <strong>Mikey D,</strong> My physique made a huge change for the better, when I stopped eating high GI carbs right after working out. I could never get lean following that advice. To be honest, the strength training I recommend doesn't damage the muscles anyway, so no need to replenish the glycogen stores. This method is good for someone looking to put on mass quickly, but I would avoid it after you reach the size you desire. <strong>Trevor,</strong> The insulin spike should be the same. Enjoy the pizza...you will be able to work it off quickly! I've never had New York Style Pizza. I'm a West Coast guy and from what I understand, I'm missing out bg time! Cheers, Rusty BurritoKid,

Did you like Lyle's book? I think all of his stuff is stellar! I'm a big fan.

Mikey D,

My physique made a huge change for the better, when I stopped eating high GI carbs right after working out. I could never get lean following that advice. To be honest, the strength training I recommend doesn't damage the muscles anyway, so no need to replenish the glycogen stores. This method is good for someone looking to put on mass quickly, but I would avoid it after you reach the size you desire.

Trevor,

The insulin spike should be the same. Enjoy the pizza…you will be able to work it off quickly! I've never had New York Style Pizza. I'm a West Coast guy and from what I understand, I'm missing out bg time!

Cheers,

Rusty

]]> By: Trevor http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-72079 Trevor Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:26:17 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-72079 does GI compound? for example, i am going to nyc on thursday, and will probably eat and insane amount of pizza because i can't get tolerable pizza in boston....does it really matter if i have 1 or 12 slices? will the spike last longer? be harsher? i know i don't have to worry about one day, but i'm just curious. thanks does GI compound?

for example, i am going to nyc on thursday, and will probably eat and insane amount of pizza because i can't get tolerable pizza in boston….does it really matter if i have 1 or 12 slices? will the spike last longer? be harsher?

i know i don't have to worry about one day, but i'm just curious.

thanks

]]> By: Mikey D http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-68683 Mikey D Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:15:14 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-68683 And while I'm at it...in what order do the following two things happen: 1) you stop burning fat post-workout and 2) your body will start breaking down muscle for energy? In other words, should I immediately get my insulin levels higher after lifting to get glycogen to the muscles, or should I wait some time to get an "afterburn" of fat? My understanding is that once insulin is ingested, the body will stop searching for fat to burn and hence my confusion. My primary objective is to lose a few more % points of body fat (currently stuck around 10-11%), but I also do not want to start breaking down muscle waiting to eat. I started doing minimal calorie consumption before workouts, so I go into the gym hungry as a mother. And for the past 2 weeks I've been doing 2/3's of my lift, cardio 15-20 min, finish the lift. Maybe there's not much difference either way, but I naturally try for efficiency. --new fan And while I'm at it…in what order do the following two things happen: 1) you stop burning fat post-workout and 2) your body will start breaking down muscle for energy? In other words, should I immediately get my insulin levels higher after lifting to get glycogen to the muscles, or should I wait some time to get an "afterburn" of fat? My understanding is that once insulin is ingested, the body will stop searching for fat to burn and hence my confusion.

My primary objective is to lose a few more % points of body fat (currently stuck around 10-11%), but I also do not want to start breaking down muscle waiting to eat. I started doing minimal calorie consumption before workouts, so I go into the gym hungry as a mother. And for the past 2 weeks I've been doing 2/3's of my lift, cardio 15-20 min, finish the lift. Maybe there's not much difference either way, but I naturally try for efficiency.

–new fan

]]> By: Mikey D http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/comment-page-1/#comment-68163 Mikey D Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:19:37 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/dieting_for_fat_loss/insulin-and-body-fat-loss-a-simple-explanation/#comment-68163 Hey Rusty, I've been in a hole in the ground recently and am a newbie to the idea of a post workout insulin spike. Looking around, I found a few postings about how blood glucose and insulin levels are highly correlated in general but not always the same, e.g. dairy significantly raises insulin while being a low GI food. Have you heard about this idea of an insulin index as opposed to the GI index (wikipedia have a few sources listed on the idea)? I ask because I've been eating lots of brown rice which is much lower on the insulin index than the GI index, and I'd much prefer to have a thing of yogurt instead. Also, does higher insulin response always equal better for muscle repair? In other words is it better for me to get used to jelly beans and smarties immediately after a workout then waiting to have a bowl of cornflakes or something not as high 30 min after lifting? Hey Rusty, I've been in a hole in the ground recently and am a newbie to the idea of a post workout insulin spike. Looking around, I found a few postings about how blood glucose and insulin levels are highly correlated in general but not always the same, e.g. dairy significantly raises insulin while being a low GI food. Have you heard about this idea of an insulin index as opposed to the GI index (wikipedia have a few sources listed on the idea)? I ask because I've been eating lots of brown rice which is much lower on the insulin index than the GI index, and I'd much prefer to have a thing of yogurt instead. Also, does higher insulin response always equal better for muscle repair? In other words is it better for me to get used to jelly beans and smarties immediately after a workout then waiting to have a bowl of cornflakes or something not as high 30 min after lifting?

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