Comments on: Why Exercise is Not the Best Prescription for Weight Loss http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/ A physician's commentary on current issues in medicine, clinical research, health and wellness. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:41:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: BlogBites. Like sound bites. But without the sound. » Blog Archive » I’m going to walk at a moderate pace to the celery store now, and then come home and fidget for a good hour. http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-199 BlogBites. Like sound bites. But without the sound. » Blog Archive » I’m going to walk at a moderate pace to the celery store now, and then come home and fidget for a good hour. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:02:28 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-199 [...] to walk at a moderate pace to the celery store now, and then come home and fidget for a good hour. Weight Loss and Exercise | Not Necessarily Linked   « Oh, Princeton University, won’t you leave the poor electronic voting [...] [...] to walk at a moderate pace to the celery store now, and then come home and fidget for a good hour. Weight Loss and Exercise | Not Necessarily Linked   « Oh, Princeton University, won’t you leave the poor electronic voting [...]

]]> By: ERV http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-181 ERV Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:49:15 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-181 Camilla-- "sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women" (or men), are the only people I would have <i>thought</i> this very light 'exercise' would work for. They walked, very, very slowly, for 30-90 minutes, instead of doing nothing for 30-90 minutes. 50% VO2 Max. Thats minimally better than nothing. If "sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women" have pathetic weight loss results with this pathetic routine, <i>why</i> do you think healthy adults should do it when they are capable of more intensive, functional programs?? Camilla– “sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women” (or men), are the only people I would have thought this very light ‘exercise’ would work for. They walked, very, very slowly, for 30-90 minutes, instead of doing nothing for 30-90 minutes. 50% VO2 Max. Thats minimally better than nothing.

If “sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women” have pathetic weight loss results with this pathetic routine, why do you think healthy adults should do it when they are capable of more intensive, functional programs??

]]> By: camilla http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-180 camilla Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:24:23 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-180 No where in this post does the author note that the study under discussion was limited to sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure. Importantly, the original paper states "we do not know if the results will apply to other women or men". No where in this post does the author note that the study under discussion was limited to sedentary, overweight or obese, postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure. Importantly, the original paper states “we do not know if the results will apply to other women or men”.

]]> By: Sleeve98 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Sleeve98 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:31:56 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-176 In '93 I was, on doctor's orders, Non-Per-Oral (no food or water), for about six weeks. Despite intravenous "hyperalimentation" I lost so much weight I looked like a crack fiend, going from ~180 to roughly 150lbs. No exercise, just a pack-and-a-half a day to smoke, since I couldn't eat. No, exercise isn't necessary for weight loss if you're STARVING! In ’93 I was, on doctor’s orders, Non-Per-Oral (no food or water), for about six weeks. Despite intravenous “hyperalimentation” I lost so much weight I looked like a crack fiend, going from ~180 to roughly 150lbs. No exercise, just a pack-and-a-half a day to smoke, since I couldn’t eat. No, exercise isn’t necessary for weight loss if you’re STARVING!

]]> By: Am Ang Zhang http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Am Ang Zhang Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:59:39 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-175 Interesting post. Food for thought indeed!!! Found your site via Grand Rounds. <a href="http://cockroachcatcher.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cockroach Catcher</a> Interesting post. Food for thought indeed!!!

Found your site via Grand Rounds.

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]]> By: Grand Rounds, Vol. 5.47 - Cost Containment In Healthcare : The Covert Rationing Blog http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Grand Rounds, Vol. 5.47 - Cost Containment In Healthcare : The Covert Rationing Blog Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:41:03 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-174 [...] is pleased to see that Dr. Charles is back after a long hiatus. At The Examining Room of Dr. Charles, he offers a clear analysis and interpretation of emerging evidence that exercise alone (even a lot [...] [...] is pleased to see that Dr. Charles is back after a long hiatus. At The Examining Room of Dr. Charles, he offers a clear analysis and interpretation of emerging evidence that exercise alone (even a lot [...]

]]> By: The "Myth" About Exercise? Gimme a break [DrugMonkey] http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-173 The "Myth" About Exercise? Gimme a break [DrugMonkey] Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:12 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-173 [...] Guest PostPalMD, Isis the Scientist and Dr. Charles have been talking a little bit about restarting fitness and dieting regimens, a topic in which I [...] [...] Guest PostPalMD, Isis the Scientist and Dr. Charles have been talking a little bit about restarting fitness and dieting regimens, a topic in which I [...]

]]> By: ERV http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-172 ERV Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:05:25 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-172 heh. Former power-lifter: If you are completely sedentary, steady-state cardio (50% VO2 Max?? ) is better than nothing. If you are serious about losing weight and changing your physique, you need to lift weights. Not 5 lb dumb bells. Weights. Im 5'8"-9"-ish. In 2 years I went from 130, 25% body fat (at least one hour a day on a treadmill/elliptical/bike), to my peak 160 lbs at 13% bf with power-lifting ONLY. Zero cardio. I dont have time for power-lifting in grad school, and I have to run the dog (steady state cardio, dirp!), but I make time for heavy lifting, so now I am comfortably at 135, 15% bf. Unless you are injured or otherwise completely sedentary, Im not surprised at the results of this paper... Well, I am surprised the weight loss was so bad... 'Max' of 4.6 lbs lost in 6 months? Shit... Get those ladies to a real gym with a real training program. God that study is almost cruel. heh.

Former power-lifter: If you are completely sedentary, steady-state cardio (50% VO2 Max?? ) is better than nothing. If you are serious about losing weight and changing your physique, you need to lift weights. Not 5 lb dumb bells. Weights.

Im 5’8″-9″-ish. In 2 years I went from 130, 25% body fat (at least one hour a day on a treadmill/elliptical/bike), to my peak 160 lbs at 13% bf with power-lifting ONLY. Zero cardio.

I dont have time for power-lifting in grad school, and I have to run the dog (steady state cardio, dirp!), but I make time for heavy lifting, so now I am comfortably at 135, 15% bf.

Unless you are injured or otherwise completely sedentary, Im not surprised at the results of this paper… Well, I am surprised the weight loss was so bad… ‘Max’ of 4.6 lbs lost in 6 months? Shit… Get those ladies to a real gym with a real training program. God that study is almost cruel.

]]> By: Matt M http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Matt M Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:58:47 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-170 I, too, have observed that exercise does not result in weight loss. However, it does result in greater strength, lower resting heart rate, and increased energy, in my case. I feel better and stand straighter. As for my belly, I suppose you could say that I have a higher grade of bacon, now. I, too, have observed that exercise does not result in weight loss. However, it does result in greater strength, lower resting heart rate, and increased energy, in my case. I feel better and stand straighter. As for my belly, I suppose you could say that I have a higher grade of bacon, now.

]]> By: chairman meow http://www.theexaminingroom.com/2009/08/exercise-and-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-169 chairman meow Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:39:11 +0000 http://www.theexaminingroom.com/?p=194#comment-169 nice! At some point a lot of these things have to be decided on an individual level, as your body generally tell you what is good. Basically you should eat plants, and stay active. If you do that, your brain will release some tasty endorphins and let you know you are on the right track. nice!

At some point a lot of these things have to be decided on an individual level, as your body generally tell you what is good. Basically you should eat plants, and stay active. If you do that, your brain will release some tasty endorphins and let you know you are on the right track.

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