[phamilton]

Mentioned multiple time is the increase in hunger and consumption which often negates the burned calories.

I've never lost weight via cardio. I lost 30 lbs over 6 months without any exercise at all (too busy with school and would just forget to eat until the end of day.) 3 years later, I'm back up at the same weight. I worked out 5 days a week for 3 months (~1000 calories per day) and didn't lose any weight.

Completely anecdotal, but I think it's a good data point. I'm going to give the no cardio work out a shot.