Any other science minded people out there?

annepage

Bit of a clash with fitness, but just wondering if there were. Could always use a bit more of that in my life.

norghost

Not sure if it's what you meant, but I'm definitely interested in the science behind nutrition and fitness. I'm very much a rookie, though. I just started two weeks ago and suddenly got very excited about learning what exactly is happening in my body in regards to metabolism, digestion and exercise. Partly because I want to know how I work and partly because there is so much nonsense/broscience and so many myths floating around, I want to be able to confidently debunk them and help others reach their goals. I feel like I kinda have to lead by example on that.

I've been reading a lot of Lyle McDonald's stuff ('The Ketogenic Diet' and his website www.bodyrecomposition.com) and Martin Berkhan (www.leangains.com).

scottdeeby

I love reading about the science of nutrition and fitness. It is so very complicated, and there is so much pseudo science out there!

I like Lyle McDonald's stuff as well. He lays out solid advice, IMO, and backs it up with good arguments and citing research papers.

DrMAvDPhD

Why does this clash with fitness? I'm about a year away from a PhD in chemistry. I don't think it has anything to do with fitness, other than making time for both!

stumblinthrulife

Why does this clash with fitness? I'm about a year away from a PhD in chemistry. I don't think it has anything to do with fitness, other than making time for both!

I think OP is probably referring to 'bro-science' vs. real science.

OP, I'm definitely in the science minded camp. I'm not averse to taking advice from people who have more experience than me, but it's always nice to see some real science backing it up.

Docmahi

I will have my MD in a few months and I appreciate the 'real science' I have learned in med school as well as the bro-science I have learned through my weightloss/muscle gain journey

I really do believe there is a place for both - and you really need a little of each

Brad805

I have a BSc in Engineering and sometimes it is easy to get a bit to technical with the nutrition and exercise stuff. That said, it is helpful in deciphering some of the things you read online and at various sites. Alan Aragon, Jim Stopanni (sp prob) and Layne Norton are all PHd bodybuilders and share a wealth of useful information. Lyle MacDonald is mentioned on a lot of sites too. Some of the sellouts are hard to listen too, but I can't totally blame them since most of society wants a magic pill instead of making sacrifices.

annepage

Why does this clash with fitness? I'm about a year away from a PhD in chemistry. I don't think it has anything to do with fitness, other than making time for both!

Yes and I'm working on a Physics PhD right now and making time for both. I was just wondering if there were more scientific minded people on here to have discussions about nutrition, fitness, etc with.

MMMMMMMary

definitely. the only thing I'm NOT interested in is the science of exercise and fitness, which is probably why I ended up wit 43 pounds to lose

nonstopper

ScIeNce!!!!:glasses:

scottdeeby

does anybody else consider their life-long fitness/eating routine as a big science experiment?

eowynmn

I know I'm one big science experiment. I think it was called the corn syrup experiment.

I'm a Registered Nurse, an Atheist, and a Science enthusiast myself. We're around.

RobynC79

I think there are quite a lot of science people on here. I am one, and occasionally I will go and crusade on the boards to try to provide some solid science in response to a lot of misinformation (with mixed success). I have a PhD in behaviour and evolution, undergrad in marine bio and post-doc training in neuroscience. I'm always happy to connect to more science-y people, feel free to add me if you like.

Good luck with your PhD! What area of physics are you working on?

Aarjono

does anybody else consider their life-long fitness/eating routine as a big science experiment?

Me!! I manage a university research lab. I am keeping all my measurements and exercise data in an excel file.

annepage

does anybody else consider their life-long fitness/eating routine as a big science experiment?

Yes. Especially the fitness learning curve .

The_Enginerd

*Raises hand*

We are around. I'm a big science buff and like to see actual fitness and health science. The amount of pseudo science that gets posted around here is aggravating.

neandermagnon

My favourite science is palaeoanthropology, but I like all kinds of other science, especially human sciences, and have been known to occasionally dabble in astrophysics even (descriptive only, I don't have the maths to study it properly, but if I ever get enough time I might get my husband to teach me it)

CassieReannan

neandermagnon

annepage

*Raises hand*

We are around. I'm a big science buff and like to see actual fitness and health science. The amount of pseudo science that gets posted around here is aggravating.

My goal is to be able to eventually determine what is pseudo in terms of nutrition and fitness and what isn't.

scottdeeby

*Raises hand*

We are around. I'm a big science buff and like to see actual fitness and health science. The amount of pseudo science that gets posted around here is aggravating.

My goal is to be able to eventually determine what is pseudo in terms of nutrition and fitness and what isn't.

If anybody figures out how much protein you really actually need, please, let me know!

Rado_SVK

you will need 0.8 - 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight,depending on how serious you want to be about it.we are obviously assuming that you lift.

gfedex

YES. I'm a bundle of contradictions: I'm a makeup artist...who was a writer...who studied sciences for several years and still very much enjoys nerdy science stuff, particularly if it's biology-centric.

scottdeeby

Here's one that's not very surprising:

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/02/calorie-counting/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+wired/index+(Wired:+Top+Stories)&utm_content=Google+International

BettyandVeronica

Hey all Fellow Science people, I'm doing 2nd Masters in virology soon.



So who else is here to get rid of the excess pounds.


Feel free to add me anyone.Lets CONJUGATE!!!!

richardheath

PhD Biochemist here with 20+ years experience working in and running a lab. Does that count?

KANGOOJUMPS

some funny ducks for being so clever.

NicoleisQuantized

Yes, I am currently writing up my MSc. thesis in Physics, and will be starting a PhD in Physics in the late summer/ early fall.

GiddyupTim

Oh no. Not falling for that one. You're not going to get me to admit publicly to being a nerd.

annepage

PhD Biochemist here with 20+ years experience working in and running a lab. Does that count?

Definitely counts.

annepage

Yes, I am currently writing up my MSc. thesis in Physics, and will be starting a PhD in Physics in the late summer/ early fall.

Finally. 1st fellow physicist.