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ex150-9 review: Down 4lbs, broke through 220lbs

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Fitness Metabolism Healthy Eating
  1. Decision-making dilemma: stick to what works or explore new options. It's tricky to find the balance.
  2. Balancing exploitation and exploration in weight loss experiments is key to progress. Trying new things can build confidence, but sticking to what's known to work is crucial for consistent results.
  3. It's important to evaluate the success of experiments and prioritize proven methods. Understanding mechanisms behind weight loss can lead to more effective strategies.

Does losing 5-10% of body weight really improve health?

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 04 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Health Benefits Research Body positivity
  1. Weight loss of 5-10% to improve health is a myth based on questionable research methods and flawed assumptions.
  2. Initial weight loss from diets often regains over time, negating claimed health benefits.
  3. Health improvements often credited to weight loss may actually be due to behavior changes like exercise and nutrition, not weight change itself.

Weight Loss and Informed Consent

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 09 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Informed consent Ethics Medical treatment Body positivity
  1. In healthcare, it's crucial for patients to receive informed consent before undergoing treatments. This involves understanding the treatment, risks, benefits, and making voluntary decisions.
  2. Intentional weight loss recommendations often lack informed consent. Research shows weight loss fails most of the time, yet healthcare practitioners may not disclose this to patients.
  3. Patients, especially those with higher body weight, can face judgment and lack of informed consent in healthcare settings, impacting their autonomy and well-being.

On Incomprehensible Mystery

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Medical Science Research
  1. Understanding complex mysteries often involves asking the right questions and breaking down the problem into simpler elements. Once the core questions are identified, solutions become clearer.
  2. History shows that even the most intricate scientific challenges eventually yield to persistent inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. What may seem incomprehensible at first can become simple with the right approach.
  3. Science is not just about conducting studies and publishing results, but about finding answers through experimentation and continual questioning. The key lies in identifying the right questions and trusting in replicable, well-designed studies.

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.
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Friday Q&A: On Ozempic; Alcohol; Hormones & Breast Cancer; & How to Ask for Help

Are You Okay? • 119 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medication Weight Loss Hormones Mental health
  1. Ozempic is a useful tool for managing weight, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Other treatment modalities should be considered alongside medication.
  2. The discussion around health effects of alcohol can be nuanced - not all recommendations apply universally to everyone.
  3. It's important to approach weight loss and health in a holistic way, considering various factors like societal, genetic, hormonal, behavioral, nutritional, and psychological influences.

What We Can Learn from Sports

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Coaching Weight Loss Advice Teaching
  1. Don't take weight loss advice from people who have always been in good shape or those who have never had weight issues; listen to those who have successfully gone from fat to thin.
  2. Just like in sports coaching, the best weight loss coaches are often individuals who had to work hard to achieve their own success and can relate to the challenges others face.
  3. When receiving advice for weight loss or sports, trying harder is not always the solution; focus on building the right form and understanding the essence of the guidance provided.

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.

What Does the Old Theory Get Wrong?

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Medical Literature Thyroid
  1. The author questions why certain weight loss methods worked or didn't work for them, highlighting the complexities of weight management.
  2. Observations around the effects of different diets on energy levels and weight gain in individuals raise doubts about conventional theories and practices.
  3. The post explores discrepancies between personal experiences and mainstream medical advice, prompting readers to reflect on their own health beliefs and experiences.

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.

ex150nostarbucks review: down 13lbs, 6 of which fat

Experimental Fat Loss • 134 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Nutrition Diet Insulin
  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

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Ketosis
  1. Mysterious pizza cravings were fixed by a pizza, and the aching legs might have been connected.
  2. Experimenting with different types of cream and predicting water-weight loss and ketosis for weight management.
  3. The author plans to start a new iteration of their diet, hoping for successful weight loss despite challenges and setbacks.

Correlation vs Causation Errors are Killing Fat Patients

Weight and Healthcare • 299 implied HN points • 15 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Methods Weight Loss Stigma Body positivity
  1. Correlation does not equal causation. Just because two things happen together doesn't mean one causes the other.
  2. Research on weight and health often overlooks confounding variables like weight stigma, weight cycling, and healthcare inequality.
  3. Assuming higher weight causes health issues has led to harmful practices, like the weight loss industry profiting from perpetuating weight stigma and promoting ineffective solutions.

It's the Diets That Fail, Not the Patients They Are Prescribed To

Weight and Healthcare • 319 implied HN points • 27 Oct 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body Image Health Risks Societal Impact
  1. Diets often fail, with studies showing a high failure rate around 95%, despite patients' efforts.
  2. Weight loss interventions can lead to biological changes that promote weight regain, indicating a flaw in the approach.
  3. Healthy habits, rather than weight loss, show significant health benefits regardless of BMI, challenging the common belief in weight loss as the key to health.

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.

Another Go

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Wellness Energy Levels
  1. The author is trying a new diet called heart-attack-keto that focuses on low carb intake and avoiding certain foods.
  2. They are monitoring aspects like water-weight loss, energy levels, and actual body fat weight loss to see the diet's effectiveness.
  3. The author is committed to sticking with the heart-attack-keto diet for as long as it makes sense, but is open to switching back to their previous diet if needed.

The Test of the Mom Jabbar

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Physical health Mental health
  1. The author is visiting family and indulging in delicious home-cooked food without worrying about weight or strict diets.
  2. The author is experimenting with tracking body temperature and thyroid dose instead of weight to see how it affects energy levels and weight.
  3. There is a sense of curiosity and openness to different outcomes regarding weight and health, with a mix of expectation and uncertainty.

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.

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.

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.

What If My Patient Wants To Lose Weight?

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 01 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Healthcare Education Body positivity Self-Improvement
  1. Patients often desire weight loss because they've been influenced by healthcare practitioners and societal norms.
  2. Healthcare practitioners have a crucial role in shifting patient perspectives about weight loss and health.
  3. It's important for healthcare providers to address weight loss requests by educating on evidence-based alternatives and supporting patients in their health goals.

Misleading Conclusions About Psychiatric Meds and Weight Loss - Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 259 implied HN points • 05 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Weight Loss Research
  1. The study findings on weight loss linked to psychiatric medications may have been misleading and lacking in specific data like actual weight loss numbers.
  2. Dropout rates in weight loss studies are often overlooked, impacting the validity of success rates reported.
  3. Published research on weight loss programs can be influenced by conflicts of interest and may not always provide accurate representations of outcomes.

The 5-10% Weight Loss Lie - Part 2

Weight and Healthcare • 259 implied HN points • 08 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Research Behavior Change Mental health
  1. Weight loss doesn't necessarily lead to greater health. Behavior changes and health improvements may happen simultaneously.
  2. Fitness and mobility improvements are often wrongly attributed to weight loss. Programs and effort play a significant role.
  3. Confidence changes attributed to weight loss might be societal conditioning. Weight loss doesn't guarantee long-term success and can lead to giving up on other goals.

Help - My Colleague Thinks Weight Loss is a Magical Fix-All!

Weight and Healthcare • 239 implied HN points • 15 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Healthcare Body positivity Mental health
  1. Assuming weight loss is a cure-all is a common yet harmful mistake perpetuated by the weight loss industry.
  2. Healthcare providers can do harm by focusing solely on weight loss as a solution without evidence-based interventions that suit the individual's needs.
  3. Thin people can also face similar health issues, so weight loss is not a guaranteed fix and all individuals deserve ethical treatment regardless of size.

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.

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.

Reader Question - What About Those Jaw Locking Weight Loss Devices

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 25 May 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Body positivity Healthcare Ethics Weight Stigma
  1. Jaw locking weight loss devices are inhumane and unethical, regardless of their effectiveness in achieving long-term weight loss.
  2. Research shows that weight loss surgeries and extreme diets do not lead to sustained weight loss for most people.
  3. Weight stigma in healthcare can lead to harmful interventions and perpetuate inequalities in healthcare access.

ex150ish-4: Week One

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Well-being Illness
  1. The author's weight loss journey with ex150ish-4 started well but faced challenges like a sudden illness during a choir performance.
  2. Despite feeling unwell, the author managed to push through the choir concert successfully by buying medication to alleviate symptoms temporarily.
  3. The author reflects on the impact of the diet amidst challenges like illness and social events, pondering its effects on well-being.

Deadly Side Effect of Popular Weight Loss Drug Revealed - Is It Worth the Risk?

semaglutide • 39 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Medication Side Effects Obesity Treatment
  1. Be wary of potential deadly side effects of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
  2. Weight Watchers and NHS are incorporating weight loss drugs like Wegovy into their programs.
  3. The high costs and potential health risks associated with weight loss medications raise concerns about accessibility and effectiveness.

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.

Heart Attack Keto: Rebound

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Weight Loss Energy Carbohydrates Ketosis
  1. Refeeding syndrome can occur after a period of no carbs, causing symptoms like exhaustion and lethargy.
  2. Unexpected weight fluctuations can happen when transitioning from a low-carb diet, often involving regaining and losing water weight.
  3. Maintaining ketosis may not always result in the same energy boost for everyone, as energy levels can vary based on individual reactions to carbohydrate intake.

Heart Attack Keto

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Physical health Weight Loss Dieting
  1. The author experienced different physical and mental effects while trying the Heart Attack Keto diet, such as running out of mental energy and experiencing 'the ghost of a headache,' indicating possible signs of going into ketosis.
  2. Despite some changes in weight and energy levels, the author did not notice the same spectacular water-weight loss or enhanced mood and energy as with a previous diet, leading to mixed feelings about the effectiveness of the Heart Attack Keto diet.
  3. The author is unsure about the impact of the diet on actual fat loss and is considering returning to their previous diet to observe any changes, highlighting the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the outcomes of following the Heart Attack Keto plan.