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sebTeggy · 06-05-2012, 09:33 AM

Hey guys,

So I have been into fitness for almost 8 years and have always considered health an important part of my life.

I have always been a thick guy, I'm 6'5 and weight about 235 lbs. Ive always worked out and always have had a tiny bit of chub. Ive sort of gotten a bit too 'comfortable' with my gf over the last 2.5 years and have invested thousands of dollars into my stomach chub.

I am wanting to get rid of it, for good. I have always had this stupid theory that if I 'feel' hungry, and my stomach is gurgling for food, that my body will feed on my muscle rather than my fat, is this true?

I know the importance of dieting and eating healthy, but when I do try it, my stomach always feels like it needs 'more' and I always think its going to chew away at my muscle, rather than my fat.

Basically, I got this idea from reading up on starvation and the fact that 'muscles are food' and 'body fat is heat', so the body will naturally eat up all the muscle.

Is this complete bs? I have trouble finding the fine line between 'eating enough to avoid body hunger' and 'eating too much and storing fat'.

I eat fairly healthy. I am a bit heavy on cheese and sour cream when I make tacos, but I am eating vegetables, avoiding empty carbs (hashbrowns, donuts, etc) and crap like that.

I think my main problem is starchy carbs - bread, pasta, flours. I havent cut them out completely since I always feel the 'starvation' feeling if I eat a salad and no pasta/bread/rice. I am worried I will end up muscle-less with tons of fat if I eat small meals and constantly feel hungry

I also have many many small snacks throughout the day, rather than 2 big meals. I eat breakfast every day and avoid midnight snacks since I get nightmares :P

Thanks guys.

06-05-2012, 09:33 AM	#1
sebTeggy Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burnaby Posts: 809 Thanked 56 Times in 26 Posts Failed 178 Times in 34 Posts	Dieting properly, general question, hopefully not beat to death Hey guys, So I have been into fitness for almost 8 years and have always considered health an important part of my life. I have always been a thick guy, I'm 6'5 and weight about 235 lbs. Ive always worked out and always have had a tiny bit of chub. Ive sort of gotten a bit too 'comfortable' with my gf over the last 2.5 years and have invested thousands of dollars into my stomach chub. I am wanting to get rid of it, for good. I have always had this stupid theory that if I 'feel' hungry, and my stomach is gurgling for food, that my body will feed on my muscle rather than my fat, is this true? I know the importance of dieting and eating healthy, but when I do try it, my stomach always feels like it needs 'more' and I always think its going to chew away at my muscle, rather than my fat. Basically, I got this idea from reading up on starvation and the fact that 'muscles are food' and 'body fat is heat', so the body will naturally eat up all the muscle. Is this complete bs? I have trouble finding the fine line between 'eating enough to avoid body hunger' and 'eating too much and storing fat'. I eat fairly healthy. I am a bit heavy on cheese and sour cream when I make tacos, but I am eating vegetables, avoiding empty carbs (hashbrowns, donuts, etc) and crap like that. I think my main problem is starchy carbs - bread, pasta, flours. I havent cut them out completely since I always feel the 'starvation' feeling if I eat a salad and no pasta/bread/rice. I am worried I will end up muscle-less with tons of fat if I eat small meals and constantly feel hungry I also have many many small snacks throughout the day, rather than 2 big meals. I eat breakfast every day and avoid midnight snacks since I get nightmares :P Thanks guys.