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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My impression: Weight loss is calories in and calories out (though lots of things affect both sides). It takes a lot more effort to burn calories, so if you want to lose weight, cut calories.

BUT if you are in caloric balance, you're going to do OK if you exercise a lot, even if you eat a lousy diet, up to a point. You still have to have some fruit or veggies, don't guzzle soda, etc., but you can eat burgers and donuts regularly.

Full disclosure: This is probably informed by my bias as a slim, active, middle-aged guy who eats reasonably well but could do better.

Data point: At the 2008 Olympics, Usain Bolt literally ate nothing but Chicken McNuggets and bottled water. He set three world records.  (https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2020/04/21/usain-bolt-beijing-olympics-2008-chicken-nuggets/)[/quote]

Balance is the only thing I care about. I am not trying to lose or gain, but I do want to provision accordingly for the monkey wrenches that ageing brings. [/quote]

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