Rightnow, I'm going to try and keep my posts a little shorter because I tend the blather on sometimes. I know that there have been recent studies since the 60s (LOL!), but I was talking about the foundational study that the whole carb cycling/loading theory is based on.

I think this interview with Dr. Ellis is worth reading:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler11.htm

Also, it is the scientific community's notion that calories count, not mine. I didn't come up with this theory on my own. As a matter of fact, as I've posted in other threads, I didn't count calories for a couple of years on my journey; however, I came to a point that if I wanted to lose more weight or really achieve my goal, I had to keep track of how much food I put into my pie hole. LOL! Ask any nutritional scientists; this is accepted as fact, and I find it hard to believe that people still debate this issue. All the controlled clinical studies that have been done show this. In addition, we are talking about folks who also exercise; this is one point that Tom Venuto drives home and all the people who have succeeded on his program. I would say it is much less about carb loading and cycling, which is not the same thing as glycogen replenishing (please go to Colpo's forum to read up on this because he clearly delineates the differences), as it is that they exercise (weight resistance and cardio) and count calories.

Actually, we can agree to disagree Rightnow (hey that's pretty funny how your handle fit into this sentence--LOL!) on the calorie issue. However, I think that there are a lot more "most people" on this forum than you suspect.

Thanks for your post and I can't wait to watch your results as you continue on your journey. BTW, did you check out the site that I mentioned in my earlier post? I've been in contact with Mike, who started his journey at 440lbs. and besides the points I've made that I disagree with Venuto's approach, we are on the same page about counting calories and exercising; they go hand in hand.

Yes, I'm familiar with the other Mike's story--very motivating too! I love his "How bad do you want it?" attitude! Anyone losing over 100 pounds is truly an inspiration to me, and that includes you too Rightnow!

You can actually do the same thing without the weight. The weight is just a prop for form, etc. Check out http://www.transformetrics.com for more info. They have some free e-books that talk about techniques and routines.

arc,

Thanks for the link. Excellent looking site for alternative workout routines. I see lots of references to oldtime strongmen and bodybuilders.

Just another tool to add to the arsenal

I second that! I found a great isometric exercise for my neck on that site that I'm definitely going to add to my "bag of tricks" . . .

Glad that you liked them. John Peterson's books are all excellent too, particularly the Isometric Revolution one (I do ignore the nutritional advice in them, though ).