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Yes, if you have an interest in bone density as well as visceral/organ fat accumulation, and relative fat mass, then DXA is highly recommended to measure a variety of those factors. Generally speaking, most people are primarily concerned with just their body fat percentage for body composition. People with a family history…

DXA, bodpod, hydrostatic weight, etc. are all *more accurate estimations* but nothing is absolutely accurate unless it's an autopsy report. Good stuff, though.

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What is "too much protein?" If you're eating anything in excess of your maintenance calories, you will be in a stall/gain. In grams, not percentages, what is your current carb, protein, fat intake? There are ~4kcal per gram of carbs and protein. There are ~9kcal per gram of fat. If your fat intake is more than your…

Absolutely this! I think we share the same mentality. Aadam's earlier writings came from embracing the fact that we did come from a place we aren't proud of. I know what I was trying to convey last night. Failure is progressive when we move on from it, and head toward success. A viral fb share of Will Smith saying the same…

I think they might be trying to work on transcripts but it’s digestible as a listen. I think they do a very good job in dispensing info relatively simply.

Believe me, I’m well accustomed to chasing a number or an image, and in my case it’s somewhat unattainable (I don’t plan on being elite and I’m well past my prime to even advertise it). But part of the nuance is that it keeps a goal in sight. Sure, it might sound vain on a personal level, but if I like looking good naked…

You’re welcome! A lot of what I say comes from personal experience and countless hours of research and therapy lol. I’m flattered I’d be put alongside Aadam in any sentence.

Do enough reps and it'll feel like a damn good workout :smile:

Simple. Cats > everything. I have to stop my workouts short when mine wants to lie down where the barbell lands, otherwise .. well, something not good's gonna happen.

Circadian timing is a form of IF/time restricted feeding. However, the difference as you've pointed out is that the feeding window follows daylight patterns. In the spring and summer, people are generally more active (increased energy output), and would allow for more of an energy intake. In the winter, people tend to be…

Exactly. Just to support the thought that awareness promotes management, see Lyle's comments from the thread. Those (formerly obese) who are able to eat "intuitively" are still mindfully aware of what they eat after a prolonged period of rigid dieting.

You've poignantly made a statement that's pervasive among modern society - that will power and self-control are things that we are bound to and slip ups are ultimately seen as "it's your own damn fault." I'm not saying that it's not the case, because ultimately we do decide what goes in our mouths, but that's not entirely…

Yup, they're really good guys who see nutrition and biochemistry as a spectrum based on personal health, goals, preference, activity, etc., and while low carb might be the slant, it's not invasive as an absolute dietary lifestyle.

As humans, we're inclined to be selective of favorable responses over those that oppose our views. It's an inherent trait, so I don't want to imply that I'm shaming you for a natural response, but since we are capable of higher reasoning, an objective and unbiased view is much more progressive than confirmation bias. The…

Ah ok, then it's very similar in terms of his articles where he takes topics and puts them into perspective of specific application. I think you'd enjoy it.

If you've read any of Lyle's other books, it's just as comprehensive and properly applied in the context of the female physiology and nutrition/training. Basically, it's not just information that's regurgitated from a textbook. There aren't any that exist that appropriately correlate female cycles/issues for achieving a…

Bolded statement: Maybe not continuously gorging on junk food, but you can allow yourself some of the food you restricted on the whole 30 plan. I don't really have an opinion on the diet itself, but what most diets are designed to do is remove or reduce the consumption of completely refined and processed food to focus on…

It's probably more accurate to say talking is calorically resistant than burning.. I mean, it's socially nuanced whether it's acceptable to talk with one's mouth full, but if you're on a roll in engaging conversation, the chances of interrupting that flow with food intake is minimal :tongue:

Shifting macros around periodically satisfies the psychological need for variety and perhaps the body's need for micronutrient variety as well. We look at the broad scale of protein, carbs, and fat but nutrient density gets overlooked sometimes, so micronutrient variety is also just as important from a cellular level. We…

That's understandable and in no way am I insinuating a lack of appreciation from anyone. Speaking from a sales driven profession, I do understand the reason why people have a problem with paying a certain amount for a digital copy since it's intangible, but the correlation I associate for those complaints (for people that…

In reality, you could parse through the near 900 references and come up with a way to apply it to yourself, but I'd rather pay Lyle a one time payment of 2 hours of my rate for a digital and signed physical copy. Lol.

While everyone is still reading the Women's Book, here's more stuff for you lol If I do this, then I can enjoy that Another good article by Aadam http://physiqonomics.com/if-i-do-this-principle/

You can certainly train yourself to fidget/spontaneously move to get a slight bump in NEAT. Naturally leaner individuals tend to be considered hyperactive or unable to sit still, but for more naturally sedentary individuals, it's going to have to be a conscious effort. Things like parking farther, taking stairs over…

Fasting creates a negative energy balance, which reduces stored fat cell energy, which increases insulin sensitivity, which responds to the cellular energy status of the fat cell, which makes it easier to store fat in mammals, including mice and humans. The point is that IF is not magic, nor is it inherently advantageous…

http://caloriesproper.com/some-nuances-of-intermittent-fasting/

I totally understand the meaning behind it, but I like to make the delineation between subjective and emotional well-being as a concept separate from perceived image. Though, the two are tied together, in terms of positive self-image it’s just good to note that they don’t “have” to be tied together, and there’s always a…

To answer the question regarding hormonal signaling, body fat levels respond to leptin signaling (fullness and fat loss), and leptin is inversely correlated to ghrelin (hunger and fat storage). GLP-1, PYY, and CCK are all tied to the cascade of leptin signaling. The short of it is once leptin signaling, AKA the master…

There's no reason that you can't be an ambassador for Lululemon and try to address your reduced RMR at the same time. To put it bluntly, "feeling your best" shouldn't be correlated with dieting. No one feels great in a constant calorie restriction. It certainly doesn't mean to derail your progress either, but eating at…

Interesting, but not surprising, article Lyle came across this morning: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29360396/ Basically, if you were formerly obese, feelings of perpetual hunger doesn't stop. Ever. You just get better at managing it however you have to. And this is why I'm partially tethered to tracking almost…