Dr. Westman is one of the most well spoken, thoughtful, and science focused doctors I’m aware of. He does not sugar coat (heh) the known science; it’s always worth while to listen to him

  • jet@hackertalks.comOPMEnglish
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    3 days ago

    100% - Don’t lose weight to get healthy. Get Healthy to lose weight.

    I imagine electrolyte water fasts plus insane exercise would be the most efficient in losing weight. I recently read a study (i forget which at the moment) where participants on a 60 day water fast lost 30kg.

    And of course… Angus! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_Barbieri's_fast

    • psudMEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Yeah it was 20g keto plus 3 days a week lifting heavy at the gym that worked the best

      Funny thing on carnivore is in putting on more muscle with less exercise - I bought a steel bicycle as my carbon fibre one was too easy

      • jet@hackertalks.comOPMEnglish
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        3 days ago

        I have gained 5kg of muscle mass just doing carnivore while also losing weight, its been amazing.

        • psudMEnglish
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          3 days ago

          I wonder how many “I’m not losing weight” people lose 5kg fat and gain 5kg muscle

          Reddit zerocarb tells people to measure themselves rather than weighing themselves. The important number being a waist measurement less than hips

          • jet@hackertalks.comOPMEnglish
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            3 days ago

            Having multiple metrics is important. The body could be getting healthier in one dimension while seeming to be static in others.

            Waist circumference, total weight, arm/leg measurements, and body composition scanners : all good things to monitor if you have access to them.

            I’ve often hit a wall in one metric, but improved in others. When I first started my journey to health my weight was stuck for a month while my waist was going down significantly.

            • psudMEnglish
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              3 days ago

              Yep. Tape measure tells the best. I started buying high waisted trousers (which are definitely not currently fashionable for men)