Comments on: People Are Quick to Criticize Low Calorie Diets

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:10:26 +0000

I really liked your information. I think it was great! I love reading as much as I can about fitness and health. 2 of the biggest things that should be part of our lives!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:14:42 +0000

…and if you can't afford eat stop eat, think about the money you will save not eating twice a week for 24 hours. Maybe fast for some weeks and save up some money. LOL

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:05:05 +0000

"I was overdue for a picture of a fit woman in a swimsuit. I know it is borderline tacky, but it just makes the article more fun to read!"

I would not have noticed this article otherwise!

By: Jason G

Jason G — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:44:00 +0000

Julian,
This article is a little old but it’s the main page I use to save fitness black book. Here’s my message to you since you’re probably going to have limited feedback:

Weight loss is easy. You cut calories or burn calories. Its only hard work if you choose the second option. Starving yourself is not eating. Weight loss is eating less calories than you burn. YOU HAVE TO LOWER YOUR CALORIE INTAKE TO LOSE WEIGHT EVEN WHEN EATING HEALTHY FOODS. People who lose weight because of healthy eating are usually eating higher fiber, less fat and protein resulting in fewer calories in their diet (aka lower calorie intake). Welcome to weight loss 101!

By: Julian

Julian — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:51:33 +0000

lowering your caloric intake to lose weight is true, starving yourself? insane. eat smaller portions of balanced meals and excersize= fat loss. its that simple. avoid sugary, salty, saturated fat snacks, try almonds for example, food with lots of fiber, yummy! i agree with a lot of the things on this site, but not this. People just want shortcuts, unfortunately, there are none when it comes to fat loss, just hardwork and dedication. dont cheat yourself, its unhealthy.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:39:41 +0000

Right on target with this. People don't want to hear that the equation for weight loss demands simply consuming fewer calories.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:29:46 +0000

Hey Rusty,
I have been working out solidly for a little over a year. I am 5'8 and 140lbs. with a body fat percent in the 4-5 range. I have an upcoming surgery that will keep me from excercising for three weeks. What is the best way to prevent muscle loss during this time?

By: Cyan

Cyan — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:39:36 +0000

Hi again,
With IF, after fasting all day, do you need to eat in the night? If so what can you eat? I thought you had to fast for 24 hours staight through for two days a week? While fasting in the day can you take multivitamins? I have so many questions? Thanks

By: Cyan

Cyan — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:00:07 +0000

Hi
I am really interested in your site and I am want to try the Intermittent Fasting plan. I am 196 pounds and my goal weight is reach to 145 pounds. Would this fasting regimen help me to loss the weight.
I currently attend the gym 4 times a week and its been four years and I've been up and down with my weight. The least I've ever weighed was 180 pounds. Also I've been trying to purchase the Eat Stop Eat book but it can't be shipped to my location. Intermittent Fasting, is it just fasting for two days a week and you would get results?, is it so easy? And at least exercising 3 times a week….? Please explain. Awaiting your reply with bated breath and thank you in advance.

By: Joseph Michael

Joseph Michael — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:46:25 +0000

#1 – Juice fasting is not fasting….

#2 – Juice is not that great for you, it is all sugar….

By: admin

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:47:39 +0000

Tams, Go with milk. Soy has actually been shown in some cases to increase estrogen levels and cause an accumulation of stubborn body fat. I won't go into to details about this, but do a Google search on soy and increasing estrogen levels. Chewing gum is fine and won't have a negative effect. Craig, I'm pumped you stopped by! You are a true innovator and I have been following your teachings for the past few years. I'm kind of a cardio guy, but not long drawn out cardio...just a bit of HIIT followed by 20 minutes of steady state cardio. Note: For anyone reading this. Craig has developed an amazing training course that is an advanced way to burn body fat without cardio. His methods work well and is a way to get lean if you can't stand traditional cardio. Turbulence Training Tasha, You are doing 24 hour fasts like Brad recommends, but he only recommends twice per week. Believe it or not, I've found that I can stay leaner this way than doing this everyday. Rusty

By: Tasha

Tasha — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:50:49 +0000

Isn't this the same as eating one meal a day? I mean I normally eat my one meal around 6pm and don't eat again until 6pm the next day. Would you say I'm already doing the 24 hour fast? If so, I'm not seeing many results. I've kinda hit a plateau and haven't been able to lose any more weight. I still have 30 pounds to go. What am I doing wrong? I even added HIIT to my workout. Thanks

By: craig ballantyne

craig ballantyne — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:50:47 +0000

I'm a big fan of ESE, even though i was skeptical at first. I have a lot of clients who have used it with great success!

Craig

By: Tams

Tams — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:44:30 +0000

Hey Rusty,

I have been reading your posts like crazy – they're fantastic! – and i've been giving the whole IF thing a go but i have some questions; when im fasting i chew gum so that im not tempted to chew on food. does this affect how insulin works? cause one of your posts says if you eat anything your insulin levels go up and then you do the wieght gain thing…does gum do the same thing even though your not really swallowing anything? also, i was having a debate with a friend yesterday and i was wondering your opinion; milk or soy? she says soy is better because its easier to digest, but im really caught up on the calorie side of things because trim milk has less! what do you think?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:31:24 +0000

Diana,

Thanks for the compliments and all of the great comments. The nice thing about having a private website is that I'm not influenced in "any way shape or form" by any supplement company. I can call it like I see it. I tell people exactly what I would do if I was in their shoes…not just stuff that sounds good. Brad Pilon, who is one of my acquaintances is the author of Eat Stop Eat. He is cool as hell and one of the "good guys" in the fitness industry. I hope his book reaches a lot more people. His diet flat out works.

Jani,

The big benefit to fasting comes when you fast for at least 18-24 hours straight. So you would eat a dinner on Tuesday at 6pm. and not eat again until Wednesday at 5 pm…then maybe again a couple hours later. You pick one other day of the week to do the same thing. It sound tough, but it is pretty easy…it also gives you the flexibility to be able to go out to eat and eat a big meal every now and then…something you can't do on a 6 meal per day approach unless you want to put on weight.

Andrew,

Excellent post on your blog. I commented, but I think my computer was acting up and it didn't post. I will try again at some point. You have lengthy posts that deliver a lot of info. I told you to quit, so you wouldn't make me look lazy Great stuff buddy!

eric,

Let yourself eat some big meals every now and then. I eat some really big meals at least twice a week (I like going out to eat every now and then and getting full). You will still remain lean. No need to be so strict.

Rusty

By: eric

eric — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:46:38 +0000

hey rusty..i have a problem. it seems that i have lost my feeling of satiety. i think one reason might be that i sort of overdo it with IF and especially with the warrior diet in the last month. when i tried the warrior diet for example or other versions of daily fasting i usually eat rather big meals…sometimes in a short time period. so, i follow "eat stop eat" now and feeling fine..except for feeling never satisfied during my meals and snack all the time because i am "allowed to eat"most of the time i am not fasting..do you think i had massively exaggerate it with fasting? sometimes i have the impression that i developed some kind of an eating disorder or something..i think i got a bit too obsessed about eating..any suggestions?

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:46:29 +0000

Hey Rusty,

I really agree with you on the fact that you "can't out exercise a bad diet". In my post on gaining definition in your abs, I harp on this point quite a bit! It seems to me that the overall benefits, both aesthetic and internal come mainly from a good healthy diet, incorporating the proper amounts of servings of fruits and vegetables.

http://www.gohealthygofit.com..ore-diet-less-exercise/

Thanks for the great post!

All the Best,

Andrew R

By: Jani

Jani — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:20:56 +0000

By fasting/low calorie diet I meant eating only break fast and dinner.
Say cereal in the morning and Eggs for dinner. And some fruits in between. Is that kind of a light diet beneficial or is it not.
Thank you!

By: Jani

Jani — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:09:26 +0000

Hey Rusty , does this work if I fast/eat a low calorie diet every day? Or is it better to fast only a couple of days a week?
Cheers if you answer!

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:41:25 +0000

Your website is unbelievable!!! Its like you have been present in many of my own conversations!I disagree with so much of the fitness info out there. I felt like I was the only one who believed the following (until I read your site!): I agree so much with all the controversial things , being hungry is needed to lose fat, sometimes you DO need to lose muscle, bikes make your legs bigger, it doesnt have to be all or nothing, america is scared of being hungry, insulin is the devil, and women do NOT want meat heads. Thanks for your site, I bought your book on fasting!