CICO and calorie counting explained by analogy

WinoGelato

gia_incognito wrote: »

I think it's funny that people are upset about TL;DR guy. He's obvi just a troll.

That being said, I tried to read it and I couldn't figure out what it meant. And I know what CICO is. So maybe some people have reading and comprehension issues. Or maybe they just like formulas instead. Live and let live.

Was there something in particular you found confusing about the OP? Aaron is quite patient and willing to try to explain things in different ways for different people, or perhaps one of the other posters reading along will take a stab at translating it if you clarify what was difficult to follow.

JeromeBarry1

gia_incognito wrote: »

I think it's funny that people are upset about TL;DR guy. He's obvi just a troll.

That being said, I tried to read it and I couldn't figure out what it meant. And I know what CICO is. So maybe some people have reading and comprehension issues. Or maybe they just like formulas instead. Live and let live.

The main tank, the different types of fuel, and the reserve tank were used as analogies to macros and fat.
I can see that certain people, engineer types of math-dominant brains, could get lost in the engineering problem of how the single motor could use all those fuels. It only takes a second or two, but it's an external combustion engine, and before the poor dude is halfway through the story he chasing rabbits.

Aaron_K123

gia_incognito wrote: »

I think it's funny that people are upset about TL;DR guy. He's obvi just a troll.

That being said, I tried to read it and I couldn't figure out what it meant. And I know what CICO is. So maybe some people have reading and comprehension issues. Or maybe they just like formulas instead. Live and let live.

I have no problem with people being not interested in what I have to say or having the way I said it not appeal and just moving on. It is just weird when they make a big show out of being not interested and then contribute nothing else as if I had asked them personally what they thought. But yeah, I agree with live and let live.

As for people trying to explain my post, no need unless the person is actually interested. I'm perfectly fine with this sort of thing not being appealing to everyone and if they prefer different types of examples or discussions and don't feel like putting in extra time into figuring out something that doesn't really speak to them that is absolutely fine. I am not offended at the concept that someone doesn't particularly like the way I chose to explain something, it is impossible to appeal to everyone.

CSARdiver

Aaron_K123 wrote: »

gia_incognito wrote: »

I think it's funny that people are upset about TL;DR guy. He's obvi just a troll.

That being said, I tried to read it and I couldn't figure out what it meant. And I know what CICO is. So maybe some people have reading and comprehension issues. Or maybe they just like formulas instead. Live and let live.

I have no problem with people being not interested in what I have to say or having the way I said it not appeal and just moving on. It is just weird when they make a big show out of being not interested and then contribute nothing else as if I had asked them personally what they thought. But yeah, I agree with live and let live.

As for people trying to explain my post, no need unless the person is actually interested. I'm perfectly fine with this sort of thing not being appealing to everyone and if they prefer different types of examples or discussions and don't feel like putting in extra time into figuring out something that doesn't really speak to them that is absolutely fine. I am not offended at the concept that someone doesn't particularly like the way I chose to explain something, it is impossible to appeal to everyone.

If anything take it as high praise. In declaring "TLDR" it's essentially a statement "I could never construct a thing of such profound wisdom and glory, but here's some snark."

The postmodernists of the internet forums.

DX2JX2

Thanks for the effort but CICO isn't exactly rocket science. Anybody without the intelligence to understand the basic concept either won't want to read the essay or they won't understand the analogy if they do read the essay.

For the non-CICO believer crowd, pictures would probably be better.

tbright1965

JeromeBarry1 wrote: »

The main tank, the different types of fuel, and the reserve tank were used as analogies to macros and fat.
I can see that certain people, engineer types of math-dominant brains, could get lost in the engineering problem of how the single motor could use all those fuels. It only takes a second or two, but it's an external combustion engine, and before the poor dude is halfway through the story he chasing rabbits.

I'm an engineering type and I know that the Army had multi-fuel engines in Deuce and a half trucks. So the idea of different fuels really didn't bother me.

FWIW

NorthCascades

MichSmish wrote: »

TL;DR *shrug*

Sometimes understanding things takes a little bit of work. Not much. Other people figured this out, it's just being explained to you. Apparently that's too much.

How about this instead: ITS MAGIC!!1!

Aaron_K123

DX2JX2 wrote: »

Thanks for the effort but CICO isn't exactly rocket science. Anybody without the intelligence to understand the basic concept either won't want to read the essay or they won't understand the analogy if they do read the essay.

For the non-CICO believer crowd, pictures would probably be better.

Honestly wasn't posting it for either of those groups...just thought up the analogy and liked it enough myself to share assuming a niche group might appreciate it as well. No rule stating you must appeal to the masses or write to achieve the maximum possible readership or impact.

This thing in the culture where people seem to think public posts must be written at them specifically is sort of new. If it doesn't appeal to you then well chances are I didn't write it for you...and that's okay.