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ex150ish-5: One Week In

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Ketosis Well-being Recipes
  1. The author experimented with a strict diet of beef, tomatoes, cream, butter, and other items, experiencing a mix of fatigue, headaches, and possible sickness, but also moments of increased energy and weight loss.
  2. Despite feeling unwell initially, the author eventually started feeling better and experienced a significant drop in weight, aiming to reach a stable state of ketosis.
  3. The author shared a new pickled cabbage recipe received from their mother, highlighting its pleasant taste when paired with beef, tomato curry, and cream, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and deliciousness.

TGIF: Nutrition News

Unsettled Science • 818 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Diet Obesity Military
  1. Ketogenic diet can help reduce alcohol cravings based on a small study, which also showed benefits in mice and humans.
  2. NIH is investing $190 million in short-term nutrition studies with questionable value, sparking concerns about meaningful data and focus.
  3. Weight-loss prescriptions among U.S. service members, along with rising obesity rates in military, raise questions about the effectiveness of current dietary guidelines and the impact on national security.
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ex150ish-5

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Ketosis Well-being
  1. The author is considering revisiting the ex150 diet plan for weight loss due to previous success with it
  2. Predictions include entering ketosis, experiencing water-weight loss followed by gain, and potential decrease in thyroid dose
  3. Expectations are set for ongoing weight loss post-diet phase and possible weight gain if the diet is not effective

Torricelli's Law for Fat Loss

Experimental Fat Loss • 127 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Metabolism Diet Sleep Predictions
  1. Torricelli's Law for Fat Loss explains how weight loss can slow down as you approach your normal weight, similar to a bucket draining liquid with decreasing speed.
  2. Weight loss projections can be influenced by dietary changes and external factors, like daylight savings time affecting circadian rhythms and potentially affecting weight loss plateaus.
  3. Testing multiple weight loss projections, such as following a fitted curve and intuition-based predictions, can help in anticipating weight loss outcomes and adjusting dietary strategies.

Book & concept review: Omega Balance

Experimental Fat Loss • 148 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Balance
  1. The importance of achieving a balanced Omega-6/3 ratio in the diet is emphasized, with a focus on reducing omega-6 intake and increasing omega-3 consumption to improve overall health.
  2. The concept of Omega Balance is introduced as a more detailed and structured approach to understanding the effects of PUFA ratios on the body, particularly in relation to phospholipids in cells.
  3. Cutting out omega-6 linoleic acid from the diet is highlighted as a vital step in improving health, with the book recommending a 'whole-of-diet' approach that combines reducing omega-6 while increasing omega-3 intake.

The Signal And The Noise

The Heart Attack Diet • 119 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Metabolism
  1. Measure your weight and waking temperature daily at the same time, and focus on the trend of the seven-day average for better insights.
  2. Avoid influencing measurements that do not impact your main goal, listen to your body's signals of hunger, and be cautious of using willpower for weight management.
  3. Be mindful of the effects of circadian rhythms, weekly variations, and water weight on your body measurements, and strive to minimize noise by staying consistent.

Current Beliefs, Suspicions and Confusions

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Metabolism Nutrition Weight management
  1. Man's natural state includes unconscious weight control and ample energy; modern lifestyles may derail this.
  2. Avoiding polyunsaturated fats and embracing natural foods like animal fats, salt, and moderate carbohydrates may be beneficial.
  3. Experimentation is key to understanding personal health; questions about metabolism, sulphite intolerance, and weight set-points remain.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part III: Eating Fat Like Never Before

Mind & Matter • 196 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Nutrition Obesity Metabolic health
  1. The type of fats we are consuming now is different from what our ancestors ate.
  2. Consuming high levels of omega-6 PUFAs while being deficient in omega-3s can promote inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
  3. Changes in dietary fat consumption trends, such as a shift towards more plant-based fats, have influenced the balance of fatty acids we consume.

Fuel-Partitioning causes Obesity

Experimental Fat Loss • 169 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Fitness Metabolism Diet
  1. Mainstream CICO/EBM and Fuel Partitioning/low-carb are two paradigms about what causes obesity.
  2. CICO views calories as the cause of fat gain, while Fuel Partitioning sees excess calories as a result of other issues.
  3. CICO doesn't work for everyone, and there are diets like low-carb or keto that work better for some due to Fuel Partitioning.

The Woke Marxist Agenda to Destabilize Kids' Health

Welcome to Absurdistan • 982 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Nutrition Fitness Lifestyle Diet
  1. The article discusses how societal movements like 'Fat Positivity' and 'Insulin Resistance' are impacting kids' health negatively.
  2. It criticizes the obsession with body image and the pressure to conform, which can lead to emotional issues and overeating.
  3. There is a focus on the health risks associated with obesity, especially in children, and the need to prioritize physical health over body positivity movements.

One Year of the Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Well-being Obesity
  1. Polyunsaturated fats might be a likely cause of obesity and modern diseases, leading to weight gain and negative health effects.
  2. The traditional 'eat less, exercise more' weight loss advice can be ineffective, and experimenting with different diets and food components may lead to varying results.
  3. Sulphite preservatives and high polyunsaturated fat content in certain foods can have adverse effects on health, causing issues like hangovers and weight fluctuations.

A Signal Boost for a New Seeker

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Nutrition Well-being Exercise
  1. Experimenting with a diet focused on starch and animal fats, minus vegetable oils and high protein, resulted in significant weight loss for the author.
  2. The author has seen improvements in digestion, skin, energy levels, and satiety while following this unique diet approach.
  3. The website of George from codingbackwards.org, who is on a similar diet journey, is described as charming and hand-coded in html, providing a nostalgic feel.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part II: Decomposing Fats & Carbs

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Obesity Metabolism Carbohydrates
  1. Calories are not interchangeable; different types of foods with the same caloric content can have distinct metabolic consequences.
  2. Total calories alone cannot account for the rise in obesity and diabetes rates; the macronutrient composition of diets has changed over time.
  3. Carbohydrate and fat intake have shifted over the years, with varying trends in protein, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats consumption.

Why Are We Getting Fatter? | Part I: Diet Advice, Health Trends & Informational Obesity

Mind & Matter • 157 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Diet Metabolism Nutrition Exercise
  1. The rise in obesity rates continues despite no increase in calorie consumption or decrease in physical activity.
  2. There is a lot of conflicting diet advice and information overload, leading to confusion and misinformation.
  3. Metabolic health can be affected by various factors like body fat, food intake, and specific macronutrient composition of the diet.

Confounded! PUFAs/Protein is Not The Answer

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Metabolism Nutrition Empiricism
  1. The author is reevaluating their beliefs about the impact of PUFAs and protein on weight gain based on personal experiences and observations.
  2. The author is considering the concept of a weight-homeostat and the potential factors influencing metabolism and weight regulation.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and being open to adjusting beliefs based on new information and outcomes from experiments.

Xmas Mom Test: Fiddled Results

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Fitness
  1. The author experienced significant weight fluctuation during the Xmas Mom Test period, gaining 3.4 kilos in three weeks but then surprisingly losing 2 kilos in a day.
  2. The author decided to fiddle with their weight data to present a more smoothed-out version on the graph, feeling guilty about doing so but choosing transparency by openly discussing it.
  3. This incident highlights the complexities and challenges of accurately tracking and interpreting weight changes over time, even with careful monitoring and data recording.

A Premature Declaration of Success

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Nutrition Medical Science Weight management
  1. The impact of PUFAs on weight gain in mice should be common knowledge and thoroughly researched, yet there seems to be confusion and skepticism around the topic.
  2. The idea that PUFAs are linked to obesity raises questions about why this information isn't widely accepted and why PUFAs are still prevalent in food.
  3. Eliminating PUFAs and adjusting protein intake could potentially lead to significant health benefits and weight management, highlighting the potential impact of dietary changes.

Friday Q&A: Vitamins & Supplements

Are You Okay? • 319 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Vitamins Diet
  1. Juice cleanses may not provide significant health benefits and can lead to negative side effects like headaches and irritability.
  2. Long-term, sustainable changes in diet, such as eating fruits and vegetables, three solid meals a day, and regular fullness, are recommended over juice cleanses.
  3. Vitamin B12 supplements may be necessary in certain cases, like when levels are low due to specific conditions, even though vitamins can sometimes be unnecessary.

Response: How Critical MAS would tackle serious weight loss

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Exercise Nutrition Wellness
  1. Critical MAS recommends tackling serious weight loss in two phases, with different strategies for each phase based on weight and goals.
  2. During the 'Serious Phase,' MAS suggests a low-fat whole-food diet, including the Modern Peasant Diet, and protein restriction to aid weight loss.
  3. MAS advises against exercise in the initial phase, gradually incorporating intermittent fasting, and increasing protein intake in the 'Red Zone' for final weight loss.

Some Successful Predictions of the Old Theory

The Heart Attack Diet • 139 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Chronic Fatigue Metabolism Nutrition
  1. Eating too much polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) can clog your metabolism and lead to weight gain, tiredness, and other health issues.
  2. Avoiding PUFAs and sulfites can lead to improvements in energy levels and well-being.
  3. Old theories about diet and metabolism may help explain personal experiences, but new information and adjustments to these theories may be necessary over time.