Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
Are we talking about the elite runners, who precisely control their diets? Or are we talking about the average Jane and Joe, who are overweight and enjoy running? (As in, I see lots of heavy people running.)
1) We don't know exactly what population any particular study result pertains to. 2) Your impression of the number of heavy people running (
not knowing how much they run) isn't objective.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
And while I did omit ...
You (and that
one blog post) "omitted" a few things.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
In the Nov 2009 Reynolds article, one study she discussed is on obese people; the second study is on people who are athletic and lean, sedentary and lean, sedentary and obese.
She has at least four postings that contradict the broad claim in the blog you linked to.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
My wording is brief -- but the core isn't wrong. Losing weight is ultimately a calorie game, and exercise won't help much in terms of losing weight. You have to control your eating.
She has at least four postings that contradict this broad claim.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
Actually, it's two studies -- and there are lots of others. If you want a more in-depth discussion, you can read Ms Reynolds' book (The First 20 Minutes).
She has at least four postings that contradict this broad claim.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
So your response to a journalist who has spent a few years reading all the research is..
She has at least four postings that contradict this broad claim.
Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
1) There are lots of really unhealthy ways to lose weight.
2) There are lots of ways to lose weight in the short term, that don't work in the long term.
3) There are lots of indications that being slightly overweight actually isn't bad for your health (as opposed to being obese).
4) If you exercise properly, you will have lots of health and emotional benefits that have nothing to do with "losing weight."
There are significant benefits to exercise in relation to weight control (as described in Reynolds blog). (#3 could be true for a certain population and not generally).