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burning fat vs burning carbs - 3/29/2005 6:34:45 AM

sunshine

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Ok, I'm a bit confused about this one. I read in magazines that to burn optimum fat, you should work at a less intense pace because if you work at a more intense pace, you'll be burning more carbs.

I also heard that if you eat 'fat' it gets stored in your body as fat, whereas carbs get stored as energy - is this true? If so, how does this impact my diet & overall body fat %?

Then - I read somewhere else from some medical specialist that it doesn't matter 'where' you burn as long as you burn calories because in the end, that is what's going to make you leaner - and more intense workouts will deliver results faster.

Can anyone help me clarify this? I'm working out (Tae Bo) to a point where it's a bit difficult to speak (but it's a challenging workout) at 5-6 days a week, but still not seeing much results. Granted, it's only been 5 weeks, but shouldn't i be seeing something?

Thanks again for your expert advice!!

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RE: burning fat vs burning carbs - 3/29/2005 6:45:47 AM

Naviator

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Fat burning is only accomplished by creating a calorie deficit. You calculate the number of calories necessary for you to stay the same size. Then you eat about 500 per day less than that number. Exercise is another way to create a calorie deficit. It is up to you what kind of exercise you perform. Many will say cardio is the best way, but I say weightlifting because muscle burns energy all day long. At any rate, the type of exercise you perform will dictate how "tight" your body appears because of muscle development. However, as long as you have the calorie deficit you will burn the subcutaneous fat that you are trying to get rid of. Aerobic exercise does little for muscular development, but you can perform it longer. Anaerobic burns more carbs, but also builds muscle. The best route is through the types of foods that you eat. If you simply stay away from anything that contains sugar, white flour, and saturated fat you will notice a grand improvement in a short time. Check the nutrition forum for a more comprehensive guide. Carbs are not bad, and neither is fat. There are good and bad types, though.

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