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ex_fatfast review: Massive fuckarounditis, briefly dipped <230lbs

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Diet Fitness Wellbeing
  1. Eating only salad led to gaining 12lbs in 12 hours due to high salt and low nutritional content.
  2. Experimenting with different foods like sour cream and tomato soup highlighted the importance of satiation vs. satiety.
  3. Avoid 'fuckarounditis' by sticking to a consistent plan instead of constantly trying new things.

Reversing obesity != getting shredded

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Metabolism Diet Nutrition Fitness
  1. Reversing obesity is not the same as achieving a shredded body like bodybuilders do.
  2. Starving yourself to extreme levels, like bodybuilders do, is not a sustainable or healthy method to reverse obesity.
  3. Using a strategy meant for bodybuilders, such as extreme dieting, to reverse obesity can be detrimental to your health in the long run.

We Used To Eat A Lot More Without Becoming Obese

Unfashionable • 15 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Metabolism Obesity Diet Research
  1. Historically, people used to eat more without becoming obese, challenging the 'calories in, calories out' theory.
  2. Studies show that children in the past consumed significantly more calories than recommended today, even without modern concept of workouts.
  3. The Ray Peat community suggests that historically, people had faster metabolisms, which could explain the paradox of declining calorie intake and rising obesity rates.
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How Ozempic Will Change Cities

The New Urban Order • 119 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Medication Diet Physical activity Urban planning
  1. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans over 20 years old are either overweight or obese, and as medications like semaglutide become more accessible, it may lead to significant changes in eating habits and society.
  2. While semaglutide can help reduce the obesity epidemic, it won't address the root causes such as predatory marketing of unhealthy foods, poverty, or lack of access to safe places for physical activity.
  3. The impact of medications like semaglutide on reducing obesity and changing eating habits could have far-reaching effects on various aspects of cities, from restaurants and transportation to parks and employment.

ex150nostarbucks review: down 13lbs, 6 of which fat

Experimental Fat Loss • 134 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Diet
  1. The author realized that consuming heavy cream lattes from Starbucks significantly increased their daily calorie intake, leading to weight loss plateaus.
  2. The experiment highlighted the importance of being mindful of hidden sources of excess calories in the diet, such as the heavy cream lattes.
  3. Insulin levels and types of protein consumed can play a significant role in fat gain or loss, showcasing the complexity of weight management beyond just calorie counting.

ex150ish-4: Second Week

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Metabolism Diet Well-being
  1. Experiencing a rapid and noticeable weight loss during illness can be linked to the body's innate mechanisms prioritizing burning stored energy reserves over intake.
  2. The interplay between Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) may impact metabolism and fat burning, potentially influencing appetite and weight.
  3. Consistent adjustments in diet composition, such as controlling BCAA levels and PUFA consumption, can play a role in weight management and overall well-being.

The Mysterious Case of Outlier 17

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Metabolism
  1. Outlier 17 lost a significant amount of weight on the Half-Tato diet, which was only 50% potatoes and 50% regular food, with the main focus on how her approach ties into eliminating PUFAs, limiting protein intake, and focusing on a specific macronutrient.
  2. The Half-Tato diet study compared to other experiments led to observations that avoiding PUFAs, keeping protein intake low, and following a specific macro balance might contribute significantly to weight loss.
  3. Outlier 17's success might be due to factors like avoidance of PUFAs, low protein intake, and focus on a specific macro balance, indicating potential keys to effective weight loss.

7 behaviours that boost your energy levels 🚀

10x your mind • 159 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Energy Levels Diet Exercise Nutrition Sleep
  1. Rise early to boost energy levels throughout the day. Waking up at 5:00 a.m. can lead to sustained energy and reduce the need for a nap.
  2. Morning outdoor workouts in sunlight can elevate mood and trigger the release of endorphins. Exercising in the morning is better than in the evening, as it can disrupt sleep patterns.
  3. Manage caffeine intake wisely by waiting 1-2 hours after waking and avoiding coffee after 2:00 p.m. to benefit from its peak effectiveness, which lasts 4-6 hours.

More Sugary Questions

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research History Diet
  1. Sucrose combined with streptococcus mutans can damage teeth by creating plaque that leads to acid buildup.
  2. Most animals have enzymes that break down sucrose, indicating it's been a common part of diets for a long time.
  3. Questions remain about why fruit-eating animals don't get tooth decay, the impact of high-fructose corn syrup, and the historical evolution of sucrose consumption and dental health.

Seed Oils explain the 8 Mysteries of Obesity

Experimental Fat Loss • 176 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Nutrition Metabolism Diet Wellness
  1. Obesity is caused by long-term dysfunction of mitochondrial energy metabolism, mainly due to changes in food intake starting in the late 1800s and increased seed oil consumption since the 1930s and 1970s.
  2. The drastic increase in obesity rates since the mid-1970s can be attributed to the rise in seed oil consumption, such as the introduction of canola oil in the 1970s.
  3. The ongoing obesity crisis, even since 2010, has seen a massive increase due to a 50% rise in seed oil consumption like soybean oil.

Brain Foods

10x your mind • 79 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Diet Brain function Healthy Habits
  1. Brain-boosting foods can help improve brain function including focus, retention, and memory.
  2. Fish, algae, cabbage, eggs, berries, green tea, and dark chocolate are beneficial for brain health and cognitive performance.
  3. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, and oily fish is favorable for memory while a diet high in sugars and refined foods can have detrimental effects on brain function.

I'm Confused About Sugar

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Wellbeing Fitness
  1. People in history had terrible dental health due to sugar, which was driven by British people's desire for cheap sugar, leading to dental problems and health issues.
  2. Tooth decay might not have always been a problem caused by sugar, which raises questions about ancestral populations' exposure to sugar and the evolution of taste preferences.
  3. The idea that sugar causes tooth decay and people like the taste of sugar might not align over evolutionary timescales, leading to a need for further exploration and explanations.

What We Can Learn From Made Up History

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Body Image Diet Health Effects
  1. Humans in the past often maintained a stable weight and strength without getting excessively fat, regardless of their diet or activities.
  2. The modern Western diet is linked to obesity and diseases of modernity spreading worldwide.
  3. There may be something in our current food environment contributing to the rise in obesity and health issues.

ex150ish-4-sour-cream-lowish-protein-recarb

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Weight Loss Diet Nutrition Recipes Health
  1. The experiment with ex150ish-4-sour-cream-lowish-protein-recarb was successful with a weight loss of 2.5kg in roughly four weeks.
  2. Eating sour cream and crème fraîche seemed to work the same as double cream for the author.
  3. Switching from Mom Test to ex150ish was able to undo rapid weight gain from eating normally, providing a successful weight loss strategy.

Not losing fat on Keto/Carnivore? Try eating less protein.

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Metabolism Diet Medical Research
  1. Eating high protein might hinder fat loss on Keto/Carnivore diets; consider reducing protein intake.
  2. Popular Keto/Carnivore diets emphasize high protein, but excessive protein intake may not be suitable for everyone.
  3. Moderating protein intake and focusing on adequate fat consumption is essential for maintaining a balanced diet on Keto/Carnivore.

Much Ado About Nothing: Diet Coke is Fine

reedmolbak • 39 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Food Safety
  1. Diet Coke is considered fine by various governmental and health agencies around the world, with extensive studies showing aspartame to be safe for consumption.
  2. The classifications by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of aspartame as 'possibly carcinogenic' do not directly translate to policy recommendations, and practical guidelines from agencies like JECFA are more relevant.
  3. Drinking Diet Coke in moderation is generally safe, with concerns about its safety largely unfounded based on current scientific evaluations and regulations.

ex150ish-3

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Ketosis Weight Loss Energy
  1. The author is experimenting with a diet called ex150ish-3, which involves low protein, very low carb, and high fat intake. This diet seems to induce ketosis and is leading to rapid weight loss.
  2. During the first week of ex150ish-3, the author experienced mild headaches and some episodes of listlessness, but overall felt energetic. Despite rapid weight loss, the author noted a lack of hunger and difficulty eating.
  3. The author is considering a new hypothesis that ex150-type diets help regulate fat stores, while heart-attack-keto diets may disrupt this balance and lead to weight gain. The five constant diet rules the author follows are no-PUFAs, no-sulphites, no-willpower, no-goodharting, and don't-be-a-psycho.

Pearl's Keto Diet Cheat Sheet

Prime Cuts Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 16 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Diet Fitness
  1. The author created a simple, one-page keto cheat sheet to make it easier to understand what to eat and avoid on a keto diet.
  2. The cheat sheet includes information on what to eat, what to avoid, and when to eat in one printable format.
  3. The author recommends going deep into the topic by reading 'The Keto Bible' for a more detailed understanding.

A Sudden Reversal of Fortune

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Energy Levels
  1. Sudden and unexplained changes in weight can be perplexing and may not have straightforward explanations.
  2. Health improvements from dietary changes can have unexpected side effects, like sudden fatigue or sensitivity to substances like coffee.
  3. It's important to observe trends in health changes over time and not jump to immediate conclusions based on short-term fluctuations.

Mom Test: Mixed Results

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 14 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Metabolism Diet Nutrition
  1. Recent weight gain of over 2kg in three weeks was the fastest rate ever, mostly due to overfeeding at home.
  2. The author's metabolism is slowly repairing itself, with normal thyroid health and potential impact from avoiding processed food.
  3. The author highlights the complex relationship between appetite, body fat percentage, and weight fluctuations based on different dietary approaches.

Back to the Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Weight Loss Metabolism Carbohydrates Alcohol
  1. The author experimented with different diets and observed a notable difference in how their body reacted to various types of food, indicating a potential issue with carbohydrate metabolism.
  2. Avoiding certain substances like PUFAs and sulphites, while consuming normal foods ad lib, seemed to aid in weight loss and maintenance effortlessly.
  3. The author's experience suggests that certain dietary restrictions and nutritional adjustments can have a significant impact on overall well-being, showcasing the importance of investigating individual metabolic responses to food.

ex150ish Redux : Headache City

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Mental health Fitness Diet
  1. Following a strict diet like ex150ish can have different effects on energy levels and health.
  2. Headaches and other symptoms can occur when transitioning to a new diet, like ex150ish, but they may not always be related to the diet itself.
  3. Sharing personal experiences and documenting progress can be helpful for oneself and potentially for others who might be on a similar journey.

Sugar and your mind — Quitting added sugars

10x your mind • 139 implied HN points • 29 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Lifestyle Fitness Diet
  1. Reducing added sugars can lead to decreased sugar cravings, making it easier to avoid unhealthy sugary foods.
  2. High intake of added sugars can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and brain fog.
  3. It's beneficial to identify your motivation for reducing added sugars, find healthier alternatives for sugar cravings, and indulge in sweets after intense exercise.

A Farewell to Oars

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Fatigue Exercise Diet Medical Literature
  1. In 2010, the author experienced a significant change in health after giving up smoking, shifting to nicotine pills, and reducing cigar consumption. This change led to the development of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a shift in physical abilities.
  2. The author's tiredness resurfaced during the pandemic, but this time thyroid medication was not as effective in addressing it, highlighting a new challenge in managing health.
  3. After moving away from rowing and adopting different eating habits, such as cutting out carbohydrates and trying the Shangri-La Diet, the author noticed fluctuations in energy levels and overall health.
  4. In retrospect, some lifestyle changes made, like moving onto a narrowboat and altering food choices, may have influenced the author's health, even though the exact cause remains unclear.

Results Graph

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Diet Metabolism Nutrition
  1. The author created a graph displaying their weight fluctuations over time, highlighting a period of weight gain and subsequent weight loss.
  2. The data suggests that changes in diet rules, like eliminating sulphites and participating in specific exercises, influenced the author's weight trends.
  3. The graph analysis led the author to question the impact of different diet components, metabolic changes, and adjustments in medication on their weight and overall health.