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In addition to specific training goals, this could also have relevance to diabetics. Knowing how many carbs vs fat will be burned in a given exercise session can help with those who require careful meal planning.

Given that many of us have Fitbits, I think a big part of it is activity level. So even though their TDEE should be a lot higher given the weight difference, mine and theirs are probably pretty close.

I also find it interesting that sometimes when I'm eating with coworkers (some of who are overweight), I will eat just as much if not even more than them. But yet, in the end I maintain my weight/BMI far lower than them.

While I don't know how old the people you are referring to are, metabolism does slow down as part of the aging process. This is due to declining anabolic hormone levels and the fact that a lot of people are not as active as they get older. Meaning, if you took two people of the same height/weight, a 20 year old is likely…

I was under the impression that for men physical strength doesn't naturally peak until at least age 30. I had actually researched this myself in the past, but could not find anything concrete. Now if you compare someone in their early 20s who has done a lot of training vs one in their 40s who has done none, I'm sure the…

While I'm not in support of GMO's, I don't see how that has anything to do with maintaining a healthy weight.

I think naturally thin can mean different things. As a small framed person, I need more calories per pound of bodyweight than someone who is 75 pounds heavier (assuming equal activity level). I've also always been thin my entire life.

Ok, I did not see coffee listed before. Also, whether or not much of the magnesium in coffee can be utilized by the body is another subject, but I'll leave it there since we're just discussing straight intakes.

Examples of what I mean by running suboptimally: - Slightly slower than normal recovery after exercise - Some general fatigue (nothing too serious) - Mood (the diet and mental health thread is a good example) - Increased susceptibility to some illnesses (like the cold and flu) I do realize that some of these examples are…

I think there's a difference between "clinical" or "overt" deficiency and "suboptimal" intakes of some nutrients. There are some nutrients that most people may not be truly deficient in, but that doesn't mean that they are taking in enough for their bodies to run optimally. I would question how accurate some of those…

I do agree that these explanations may be key factors in associating religion and health.

I know. That's just been a curiosity of mine for a while.

Understood. What I was more so wondering is whether there would be a difference in BMR with bone vs muscle. Meaning, two people that weigh the same and have the same amount of body fat, but one being taller than the other. So in this case, the taller person would have more bone but less muscle.

I've seen some online calorie calculators that take height into account. As an example, suppose one person is 5'8" 140 lbs and the other is 5'3 140 lbs. The taller one would have a higher metabolism according to the calculator. I've often wondered whether that it is really true.

I may be an outlier here. While there have been instances in which I've skipped meals due to being very busy, I don't recall having forgotten to eat lunch before. I've never had a problem with excess weight.

I'll add another unpopular opinion. While I know that eating fewer calories is absolutely necessary for weight loss, I think that there are some overweight/obese people out there who would do well with focusing on what they're eating as opposed to the amount. Recently, a coworker asked me if I ate a lot of food as we were…

I only do it on rare occasions, and mainly limited to simple things like cereal bars. Some of that may be related to my overall driving experience (only 4.5 years of driving on my own).

Same here. In addition, it would take me over 3 hours (one way) to bike to work.

I do find their snacks to be higher quality and just as tasty as the ones in regular grocery stores.

That includes exercise.

I maintain at around 2400 calories per day. I have a sedentary job but am somewhat active when it comes to intentional exercise. I'm 5'8" 126 lbs.

If you're seriously trying to eat a diet comprised mainly of junk food, then you will most likely run into major health problems eventually. Some junk food is one thing, but that doesn't sound like what you're saying you want.

While I tend to agree with you, I think that eating a paleo diet like what you mentioned works better for those eating a lower calorie diet. Once you get into 2400+, IMO it seems like a hard diet to follow without eating a lot of fat and meat.

Regarding the food dyes from vegetables, that reminds me that the nutrition facts for watermelon do list a very small amount of saturated fat. But in practicality, of course, it's such a tiny amount that it is considered nonexistent.

Science has not shown that eating a plethora of foods laced with those additives for years upon years is safe, however. I'm not saying that eating foods like that occasionally or as a very small minority of the diet are a big issue. Also, apples are naturally found in nature. You cannot say the same thing amount most of…

I don't think I've ever heard of the body actually having a physiological need for gluten. What specifically does the body actually need that protein for?

I get what your'e saying, but I do find it weird to have a guy who's made that his main focus. But then, if one wants to fit in with the current societal standard, then that would certainly make him the go-to person.

I find it hilarious that you actually went back that many pages back to respond to that post, when I later made it obvious I had moved off from discussing that topic.

I regularly eat homemade wholewheat sourdough bread, sometimes apple bread made from whole grains.

Great suggestion. I do know FPU does work in helping a lot of people with their finances.