Weight Loss Forum

Originally Posted by Steve

A calorie deficit is a calorie deficit. Basic thermodynamics state that if adequate energy is not provided to the body so it can carry out living and activity, it will make up for the energy deficit by utilizing its existing tissues. Sure you can invoke the starvation response mechanism. However, this plays more a role in body composition more so than body weight. If she is not losing, she is either adding muscle or she is eating more than she thinks, which I often find the case, no matter how adamant the individual is about her energy intake.

Secondly, your body gets used to all forms of steady state cardio. Sure, switching it up can break boredom.... but I would much rather see her institute some HIIT if fat loss is the main priority right now.