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Worst diet advice/misinformation that you have heard
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The worst trend is not necessarily the idea of fasted exercise (nowadays I can understand that, albeit reluctantly), but the many messy interpretations thereof. My old friend, as one of countless examples, says that, to be fasted, there can be no food OR DRINK anywhere near you, let alone in you, before, during or for the rest of the morning after your exercise. What, no (at least) snack and water (or better yet, sports drink) by your side during a humid summer run? *fake-faints*
Uh, honey, (although it doesn’t leave a wound like other methods) that’s SELF-HARM. 3 -
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The worst trend is not necessarily the idea of fasted exercise (nowadays I can understand that, albeit reluctantly), but the many messy interpretations thereof. My old friend, as one of countless examples, says that, to be fasted, there can be no food OR DRINK anywhere near you, let alone in you, before, during or for the rest of the morning after your exercise. What, no (at least) snack and water (or better yet, sports drink) by your side during a humid summer run? *fake-faints* Uh, honey, (although it doesn’t leave a wound like other methods) that’s SELF-HARM.
That just sounds dangerous!1 -
I remember in the 80's it was the rage for a short while to wrap yourself in cling wrap under your clothes then go on a run... sheesh4
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I do remember that, people would pass out.0
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I guess it’s not advice but I’ve got a friend who’s trying like hell to bulk on a keto diet and isn’t having any success. He can’t figure out why. 🤷🏻♂️🤔3
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LouisTamsi wrote: »I remember in the 80's it was the rage for a short while to wrap yourself in cling wrap under your clothes then go on a run... sheesh
People still do that lol!0 -
Right up there with the inverted bars where people would hang upside down.0
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rickswifey83 wrote: »Sugar-Free Gummy Bear Diet....
To be fair, anecdotal evidence suggests that this one really works, if the Amazon reviews are anything to go by... though I wouldn't recommend it for long-term success.
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To be fair, anecdotal evidence suggests that this one really works, if the Amazon reviews are anything to go by... though I wouldn't recommend it for long-term success.
Isnt it like taking a laxative ?0 -
DoubleUbea wrote: »When I go to the gym in July I see people with sweat pants with a hoodie, zipped up tight the hood tied tight around their head because...'you sweat more so you burn more calories.', They know this because they weigh themselves after they workout.
Well that's the most terrifying "how to die of dehydration" story I've heard all week...0 -
Isnt it like taking a laxative ?
The effect seems to vary depending on how sensitive the person is to the sugar alcohol. It's more like a colon cleanser before a colonoscopy.0 -
To be fair, anecdotal evidence suggests that this one really works, if the Amazon reviews are anything to go by... though I wouldn't recommend it for long-term success.
They don't put the same sugar substitute into them these days so the laxative effect isn't as bad.
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LouisTamsi wrote: »
Funny enough the name of that stuff is "Go Lightly". There's nothing light about it. You feel like you're being sucked inside out through your *kitten*.
Ughhhg I schedule colonoscopies and wouldn’t dream of giving a patient Golytely...unless they’re very elderly or have severe kidney issues.
They’ve come a loooong way in preps. The one I give the most is Clenpiq. 2 5.4 Oz of liquid that come pre-mixed. Slug it down 6 hrs apart from each other. Bam.0 -
Worst diet advice...hmm, probably the diet that won’t ever seem to frikking die: The Military Diet.0
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stretchmarksaretigerstripes wrote: »Worst diet advice...hmm, probably the diet that won’t ever seem to frikking die: The Military Diet.
Whenever I see that one I just laugh. Go through basic then airborne jump training and after that you can tell me you did the military diet.2 -
BrSpiritus wrote: »
They don't put the same sugar substitute into them these days so the laxative effect isn't as bad.
But....fat free Pringles has it, so they work just like the original Sugarfree Haribo gummies.0 -
The cotton-ball diet. I overheard some fellow students talking about it and honestly thought it had to be a joke, nope! Why?!?!?! Seriously, why would anyone think that this is even remotely healthy?1
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Another vote for "carbs are bad" here. Also, wearing a waist trainer will get you a smaller waist.4
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That there's no such thing as moderation because moderation has too much wiggle room.0
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Exactly!! If my friend from my ”NPO Cardio” (Nil Per Os/absolutely nothing by mouth on the day of a workout) example did that, she’d be in a better place (details excluded to prevent breaking the ”no divisive topics” rule) sooner than she could SAY ”silks, ” let alone do a round on ’em!
Well that's the most terrifying "how to die of dehydration" story I've heard all week...
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The "baby food diet". Apparently it consists of eating like a 4-month-old baby: a tiny jar of baby food every 4 hours (day and night).0
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Smoke cigarettes to boost your metabolism.
Endorsement of eating disorder.
People do it. People can become desparate to change and may take drastic measures when very upset.
Perhaps the bad advice works in part, or in conjunction with other things that are changing. Then, people get confused and pass it along with a good recommendation and evidence of success and promise.
And it repeats.
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My top 3:
1. You cannot spot reduce
2. It is okay or not okay to eat back your calories
3. You need to eat at a deficit to lose weight3 -
Keto.2
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Coconut Oil for the big WIN. Fat, fat, fat is where it's at.
Wolf down grassfed butter with everything and stay sated.
Fruit is worthless. There's nothing in fruit that you can't get out of a vegetable.
Eat babyfood packs. Have you ever witnessed a 135 - 220 lb baby. Baby food is formulated for infants/toddlers.2 -
take this pill or drink this, you don't have to change your eating & you will lose weight. It's only $991
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Drink this magic concoction and you will burn 3lbs of fat overnight! I get e-mails on this *kitten* all the time...0
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