Using kettlebells (& diet) to gain/lose weight
Although I am NOT (medically) qualified to discuss the detailed dietary & health requirements which are recommended for weightloss/gain, I am absolutely trained in the laws of physics.
IF….calorie intake from food exceeds the calories expended in exercise, there WILL be gain.
IF….calories expended in exercise exceeds intake from food , there WILL be loss.
It does NOT matter if you eat carbs, protein, vegetables, or chocolate/cake. Energy/matter CANNOT be created or destroyed.
That “thyroid problem” is just a crappy excuse. Whether you’re on cake only, or using “banting” or Scarsdale, or South beach, or any weird and wonderful “diet”, it does NOT make any difference.
If… you’re gaining weight, be it muscle or fat, it’s because you eat too much and train too little.
If… you’re losing muscle, it’s because you’re eating too little, and training too much.
Kettlebell training provides an opportunity to burn monstrous amounts of calories. It’s HIIT! As much as 20kcal/min.
In addition, the post workout calorie burn can continue for up to 72 hours. That means, you CAN eat cake…and not be fat.
Just not too much (unless you want to do MORE kettlebell training).