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It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by meindnoch »

paulpauper wrote: post #14
8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #7

You see this often with middle class city people in their late 20s and 30s. You go from being athletic in high school and walking all day in college to suddenly being in your prime dating age, regularly out eating and drinking with friends or dates, hitting 2-3 cocktails a few nights a week. You start investing more into your ultra-sedentary career, which you drive to, which constantly requires more of your time to g…

I don't think it's a s simple as inactivity. IF this were true, then being active would reverse the weight gains, but it does not, at least not for me and others. I was still as active in my 30s as I was in my late teens and 20s but still gained weight. Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Despite the popularity of fitness apps, people keep getti…

>Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance.

Because they do shit exercises, then drive home, gorge on high-carb trash, and sit on their asses until their next gym appointment.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by throwaway22032 »

8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #7

You see this often with middle class city people in their late 20s and 30s. You go from being athletic in high school and walking all day in college to suddenly being in your prime dating age, regularly out eating and drinking with friends or dates, hitting 2-3 cocktails a few nights a week. You start investing more into your ultra-sedentary career, which you drive to, which constantly requires more of your time to g…

Completely agree with this.

I'm fitter (can run further, lift more, more aesthetic figure) than I was in my late teens / early twenties and it was all down to one decision -

I stopped prioritising maximum income and started prioritising fitness and diet.

Not everyone wants to do that, and with pre existing health and lifestyle choices it can be much more challenging for some than for others.

But it's there as a choice, it's possible, and it's a hell of a lot easier than it seems once you start to see the results.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by pfannkuchen »

paulpauper wrote: post #14
8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #7

You see this often with middle class city people in their late 20s and 30s. You go from being athletic in high school and walking all day in college to suddenly being in your prime dating age, regularly out eating and drinking with friends or dates, hitting 2-3 cocktails a few nights a week. You start investing more into your ultra-sedentary career, which you drive to, which constantly requires more of your time to g…

I don't think it's a s simple as inactivity. IF this were true, then being active would reverse the weight gains, but it does not, at least not for me and others. I was still as active in my 30s as I was in my late teens and 20s but still gained weight. Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Despite the popularity of fitness apps, people keep getti…

Gym != being active throughout the day

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by WheatMillington »

meindnoch wrote: post #21
paulpauper wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think it's a s simple as inactivity. IF this were true, then being active would reverse the weight gains, but it does not, at least not for me and others. I was still as active in my 30s as I was in my late teens and 20s but still gained weight. Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Despite the popularity of fitness apps, people keep getti…

>Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Because they do shit exercises, then drive home, gorge on high-carb trash, and sit on their asses until their next gym appointment.

That's a very judgemental, obnoxious and inaccurate statement.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by euroderf »

somenameforme wrote: post #11

The article failed to mention another huge benefit of protein - it makes you feel full for longer. Eating 2000 calories of carbs is super easy. Eating 2000 calories of chicken breast is painfully hard.

2000 calories of protein def fends off hunger.

If I know I'm going to be traveling all day, I load up on eggs for breakfast. It beats getting ripped off for crappy snacks at travel waypoints.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by BriggyDwiggs42 »

meindnoch wrote: post #21
paulpauper wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't think it's a s simple as inactivity. IF this were true, then being active would reverse the weight gains, but it does not, at least not for me and others. I was still as active in my 30s as I was in my late teens and 20s but still gained weight. Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Despite the popularity of fitness apps, people keep getti…

>Likewise, gyms are full of people in their 30s and 40s who are not losing weight despite regular attendance. Because they do shit exercises, then drive home, gorge on high-carb trash, and sit on their asses until their next gym appointment.

It’s crazy how many people lift weights trying to lose weight when they desperately need cardio.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by WheatMillington »

cebert wrote: post #4

I wonder if employers will be more receptive to regular breaks for knowledge workers who are mostly sedentary. One befits of working from home before being mandated back to the office was being able to go on a walk during lunch and less-critical meetings.

Surely you can do this from the office? I do.

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by fsckboy »

euroderf wrote: post #26
somenameforme wrote: post #11

The article failed to mention another huge benefit of protein - it makes you feel full for longer. Eating 2000 calories of carbs is super easy. Eating 2000 calories of chicken breast is painfully hard.

2000 calories of protein def fends off hunger. If I know I'm going to be traveling all day, I load up on eggs for breakfast. It beats getting ripped off for crappy snacks at travel waypoints.

whole eggs have substantial fat, as a confounding factor in your analysis

Re: It's not your age that's slowing your metabolism, new research says (2021)

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Post by monero-xmr »

throwaway22032 wrote: post #22
8f2ab37a-ed6c wrote: post #7

You see this often with middle class city people in their late 20s and 30s. You go from being athletic in high school and walking all day in college to suddenly being in your prime dating age, regularly out eating and drinking with friends or dates, hitting 2-3 cocktails a few nights a week. You start investing more into your ultra-sedentary career, which you drive to, which constantly requires more of your time to g…

Completely agree with this. I'm fitter (can run further, lift more, more aesthetic figure) than I was in my late teens / early twenties and it was all down to one decision - I stopped prioritising maximum income and started prioritising fitness and diet. Not everyone wants to do that, and with pre existing health and lifestyle choices it can be much more challenging for some than for others. But it's there as a choic…

You don’t have to stop maximizing income in order to get fit and healthy. I schedule time to work out in my calendar. My wife and I prioritize workouts as necessary time. You can eat at a restaurant and order healthy options and drink water.

People who blame their work for being unhealthy are making excuses. I’ve worked 60 - 70 hours a week for 2 decades and I’m in excellent physical condition.

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