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Article Analysis: Should Type 2 Diabetes Management Focus on Weight Loss over Blood Sugar?

Weight and Healthcare • 419 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. The article discusses the debate over whether Type 2 Diabetes management should prioritize weight loss or blood sugar control.
  2. It highlights the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical advice and guidelines in the diabetes management space.
  3. The article raises concerns about financial conflicts of interest, lack of long-term efficacy data, and potential risks associated with focusing on weight loss over other health factors.

Weight Watchers Long-Term Research

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 16 Nov 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Weight Watchers' long-term research suggests that their program may not be as effective for sustained weight loss as claimed
  2. Studies cited by Weight Watchers showed initial weight loss, but participants often regained weight by year two
  3. Guidelines based on studies continue to recommend approaches that have not been successful in achieving long-term weight loss

ex_rice review: Didn't lose any weight, Non-24 gone

Experimental Fat Loss • 198 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. A rice-only diet was tested, but it didn’t lead to weight loss. Instead, there was an increase in body fat and lean mass, which was disappointing.
  2. The individual’s sleep cycle disorder, called Non-24, seemed to improve during the rice diet, suggesting a potential link between carb intake and circadian rhythms.
  3. The experiment highlighted that feeling full doesn't always mean being satisfied; the body knows when it has the energy it needs, regardless of how much food is consumed.

Weight Loss Drugs – A Long Line Of Losers Part 1 Fen-Phen and Belviq

Weight and Healthcare • 359 implied HN points • 10 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Pharmaceutical companies have profited off dangerous weight-loss drugs that harmed people and were eventually pulled from the market.
  2. Short-term data and misleading risk/benefit analyses have led to the approval of weight-loss drugs that caused serious side effects.
  3. Weight-related co-morbid conditions do not always originate from weight, and weight stigma in healthcare can lead to unjust risks for those with higher BMIs.

Friday Q&A: Correcting internal narratives about Weight; Alcohol & Social Anxiety; Unknown Family History; Hormones & Heart Disease; & “Keto” Dieting

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Shame around eating can lead to complicated relationships with food and body image. It's important to rewrite the script by understanding that weight doesn't equate to worth and food is essential for fuel.
  2. Anxiety and social challenges can sometimes lead to coping mechanisms like alcohol use, which can have negative impacts on health. It's crucial to find ways to socialize and connect with others without relying on substances.
  3. Listening to hunger cues, experiencing satiety, and meeting basic biological needs are important steps in breaking the cycle of body shame. Tools like Ozempic can be helpful for managing weight and providing a sense of agency.
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ex150ish-4-sour-cream

The Heart Attack Diet • 99 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Be cautious with dietary changes - different foods can have varying reactions in the body, affecting satiety and weight loss.
  2. Monitor electrolyte intake when on specific diets to avoid potential health issues such as 'keto flu'.
  3. Listen to your body's signals - symptoms like sweating, faintness, and passing out can indicate low blood pressure or other issues related to dietary changes.

ex_dryfast report: 48h of no food, no water

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 17 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Dry fasting for 48 hours felt easier than expected. The experience didn't match the scary stories I'd heard online about serious difficulties.
  2. I lost about 5-7.5 pounds after the dry fast, mainly due to water weight. It was surprising how quickly the weight dropped without eating or drinking.
  3. This experience made me more interested in trying dry fasting again. It seems less daunting now, and I have noticed that many people are exploring it more as a way to lose weight.

Myths About the Failure Rate of Dieting

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 16 Apr 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Research shows that the majority of people regain weight after intentional weight loss, often gaining back more than they lost.
  2. The failure rate of intentional weight loss applies to all methods, not just 'fad' diets, with statistics dating back to the 1950s showing low success rates.
  3. The idea that weight loss fails because people don't do it correctly is a misconception; with around 95% of individuals regaining lost weight, the approach itself may be flawed.

Weight Loss Drugs Part 2 - Plenity and Alli

Weight and Healthcare • 319 implied HN points • 13 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Plenity is a weight management device made of hydrogel particles that swells in the stomach to create a sensation of fullness, but it comes with risks like undernourishment and eating disorders.
  2. Alli/Xenical/Orlistat is an over-the-counter medication that blocks fat absorption, claiming 5-10% weight loss with potential side effects like kidney stones and liver disease.
  3. Both Plenity and Alli are unlikely to lead to significant weight loss, come with various risks, and lack long-term research on effectiveness and safety.

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

Weight and Healthcare • 559 implied HN points • 04 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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.

150 Lbs Lost

Inland Nobody • 400 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. The first step in achieving a big goal, like weight loss, is ensuring your mental well-being. You need to muster all resources, manage your willpower, and address any mental health issues.
  2. Self-love is crucial for weight loss success. Shaming oneself or others does not lead to long-term positive results. Loving yourself and finding what works for you are key components.
  3. Weight loss is a journey of trial and error. Improvement happens throughout the process, not just at the end goal. Be patient with yourself, learn from setbacks, and keep adapting.

Weight Loss and Informed Consent

Weight and Healthcare • 439 implied HN points • 09 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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.

Is Keto just a Band-Aid?

Experimental Fat Loss • 176 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Keto can help some people lose weight initially, but it often doesn't lead to long-term success. Many people may gain the weight back after stopping the diet.
  2. People can do keto in many different ways, but not all methods work for everyone. It's important to find what suits your body and lifestyle best.
  3. Keto isn't the only option for weight loss; other diets, like those focused on potatoes or rice, can also be effective. Choose a diet that you enjoy to make it easier to stick to.

ex150ish-4: Second Week

The Heart Attack Diet • 79 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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.

ex150-12 review: Holiday Edition

Experimental Fat Loss • 127 implied HN points • 10 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Following a special diet led to a quick weight loss of about 4 pounds, but it might just be water weight from changes in food intake.
  2. During the holidays, more flexibility in eating was allowed, but it didn't seem to majorly affect overall weight loss.
  3. Future experiments with different diets, like one focused on honey, are planned to see how they compare with previous food plans.

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 Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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.

ex150-11 review: weight stable for 30 days

Experimental Fat Loss • 134 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. After a month on the ex150 diet, the person remained stable in weight with an average around 222-224 pounds. A little weight gain was noted, but it was mostly muscle and fat together.
  2. Eating felt more satisfying during a recent protein refeed. They experienced better fullness from their meals than they had in the past.
  3. The experiment with different foods shows that consuming more cream might help maintain weight. They are now trying out a new diet involving rice to see how it affects their results.

What Does the Old Theory Get Wrong?

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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.

ex150ish-4

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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
  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 Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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
  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.

Explicitly Trying to Lose Weight

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. The author is experimenting with a diet to improve health, though weight loss has been a challenge.
  2. The author is intrigued by an individual who tests various unconventional diets for weight loss.
  3. The author is curious to try the experimental diet, not expecting guaranteed success but driven by curiosity.

PUFA: The Preponderance of the Evidence

Experimental Fat Loss • 233 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  1. Cutting out seed oils led to significant health benefits for the author, including weight loss and improved overall well-being.
  2. While the link between PUFAs and obesity is not 100% proven, there is substantial evidence and personal anecdotes supporting the idea.
  3. The author believes that the risks of consuming seed oils outweigh any potential benefits, and will continue to avoid them based on the evidence available.

What If My Patient Wants To Lose Weight?

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 01 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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 Weight Loss
  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
  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
  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.

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

The Heart Attack Diet • 39 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Weight Loss
  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
  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 Weight Loss
  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.

Fuel-Partitioning causes Obesity

Experimental Fat Loss • 169 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss
  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.