I appreciate the maths etc and please note I just made a statement. I never advocate doing or not doing cardio I just state my experience of it and the results I have gained through my mixed and possibly unorthodox approach.
On the contrary, I think your approach is very orthodox. The instructors in my gym told me I should be in the gym an hour a time, doing 30 mins cardio and 30 mins weight training. I get the impression thats viewed as a common solution to losing flab. Personally, I dont think it is a solution.
No thanks, I would rather eat a calorie controlled diet and workout 30 mins, 3 times a week. This way I have the best chance of maintaining muscle mass (and therefore metabolism). At least thats the way I see it.
I have added @Anthony in the title so see if he has any advice for the original posters specific case.
