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Ask HN: Any weird tips for weight loss?
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#422Fasting (or IF) + keto. It’s mostly mental, but you adapt quickly, and there are tons of health benefits beyond weight control. To a lesser degree: eggs. They are a miracle food imho. Amazing fat/protein/vitamin combo. And anyone talking about cholesterol content hasn’t read any good science on serum cholesterol drivers in the last two decades (you can eat a dozen eggs a day and be fine).
This. Keto makes fasting shockingly easy.
Keto makes eating less super easy. Insulin is such an evil hormone.
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#423Substitute things. I love food. But I try to replace things, especially sugar related.
For example. I love McDonald’s. But I don’t drink the coke. I have water instead. If I buy a coke while at 711, I get the smallest can.
I lost 20kg over 2 years just by cutting down on sugar or replacing some items so I could continue to eat what I love.
COVID has messed me up tho, since I no longer walk to work or go out as often :(
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#424Exercise is the most effective for me. Find a running coach in your area (look for run clubs that have all levels) and usually they are led by a capable coach… especially if they’re an established club.
It can start really small… maybe having a goal for a 5k would help give you a goal…
I don’t know about a runners high, but pushing myself and getting better… setting and beating goals (failing along the way of course). That’s the addictive part.
In no time at all you’ll be able to cover 5+ miles maybe 4-5 days a week. There is literally no wrong way to do it. Walk/run, run too fast, run easy all the time…
it’s empowering to be able to walk out the door, pick a distance, and do it while everyone else is asleep.
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#425Don't eat.
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#426I struggle with eating healthy and with portion size. One thing that has helped me a lot is eating hot meals from a meal replacement company. Another thing that helped me a lot is actually rescuing a dog. I walk with him 2-3 hours a day.
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#427People spend too much time looking for shortcuts, paying for weight loss apps, fancy fitness trackers/watches, nutritionists, &c.
The truth is that unless you have a medical condition it's 80% about food intake (and 20% about exercising if you want to build some muscles)
To eat less calories you have two options:
- eat a shitty western diet, which means you'll have kids sized meals and feel hungry 24/7
- eat mostly veggies/meat/simple carbs (skip anything you couldn't theoretically grow/make yourself, the most processed thing you should eat are things like pasta)
Consider food as fuel, you don't top up your car three times a day with rocket fuel (sugar), especially if it's not getting out of your garage, same goes for your body.
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#428Just eat less. Much less. And don't drink alcohol, juice, milk, ice tea, or soft drinks. Drink water. My suggestion: Skip breakfast. Take a cup of black coffee. A lunch consisting of a salat made of half a cucumber and a medium sizes tomato and either 1) a can of tuna (in brine, not oil) or 2) smoked salmon (100 gram), will make you quite full without adding more than 200 calories. Afternoon snack: Lots of chewing gu…
In general I agree, but I would oppose the "much less" advice. If one is not morbidly obese, it is much easier to reduce the number of calories by a small amount and adjust to this lifestyle. Short diets with a strong calorie deficit require careful planning to be effective (exact nr of calories, protein, diet breaks etc). If you assume an average person who is 10kg overweight due to slacking over the last 5-10 years…
If you can cope with eating a lot less for 2-3 weeks. It helps a lot. The stomach stretches but if you eat to satisfy hunger instead of eating to feel full. And do that for a few weeks. You will begin to notice that you feel fuller sooner. As your stomach shrinks a bit as it’s not stretched with food. Doctor told me that and wow huge difference, but that 2-3 weeks was hard.
Re: Ask HN: Any weird tips for weight loss?
#429Fasting (or IF) + keto. It’s mostly mental, but you adapt quickly, and there are tons of health benefits beyond weight control. To a lesser degree: eggs. They are a miracle food imho. Amazing fat/protein/vitamin combo. And anyone talking about cholesterol content hasn’t read any good science on serum cholesterol drivers in the last two decades (you can eat a dozen eggs a day and be fine).
Isn't keto associated with higher mortality? I do a review of studies once in a while for private enjoyment, and most studies seem to report a higher mortality for low-carb diets. When they don't the studies are usually epidemiological with lots of confounding factors, like the recent PURE-study I saw linked to the other day in thread about keto.
I know the study which you're referring to, and unfortunately dietary and nutrition science is one of the worst disciplines.
You can find evidence pointing both ways. For instance, it's well studied that in animal models (which can be far better controlled than human populations) high fat diets lead to increased lifespans. The rub here is whether murine models translate to humans, which is not a given.
Keto often has issues because obese people find it as an excuse to continue eating caloric surpluses. It's not magic, and it may not work for everyone. Speaking for myself, doing keto OMAD (one-meal-a-day) is an unbelievable life hack. And my bloodwork backs this up (including a drop in serum LDL after increasing my egg intake dramatically).
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#430I’ve already commented about running but I would also recommend looking for a registered dietician. Some have a sports/performance focus but athletes are the most likely to seek them out… 99% will work with you if exercise is not a goal.
They will help you attain sustainable healthy weight loss. Most will actually ensure you are eating ALL of your meals + snacks in the proper portions (it’s not as restrictive as you think).
I would be extremely cautious of skipping any meals with regularity. You only make your body hold onto calories that way. A dietician can help you learn to give your body what it needs