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This doesn't signal much other than his lifestyle changed dramatically and he hasn't adjusted his eating habits. Several athletes, military, and others with physically demanding jobs experience the same. There's no harm in getting advice as long as this results in a conversation with him quickly afterwards. Otherwise our…

Much appreciated - I'm thinking along the same lines as @magnusthenerd. The estimation is correct, but this would lead me to do another two tests to ensure accuracy. This could be explained by a short fasting period. Does that jive with anything in the days/weeks beforehand? Basically I don't want you to be overly…

I smell a sit-com!

Clearly my pipe/cigar data will be foundational for future generations. My pappy lived to the respectable age of 96 and credited moonshine, oatmeal, and pickled pig's feet.

I need to consult her and do some comparative analysis to my scotch, beer, bacon plan.

This sums up the absurd notion of privilege. An embodiment of envy.

Does IF impact telomeres or telomerase?

Thanks! Note that these devices carry a high degree of inaccuracy and largely guided by the latest calibration date and the skill of the technician. How low is low? Would you reveal the data and were multiple readings taken over time?

I wake up, work out and mentally plan out my day. I hydrate and follow a routine. I talk over short term and long term plans with friends and colleagues and listen to their input. On the drive home or at the end of the day I review the day and reflect on what could have gone better, what I could've done, and take a look at…

REV as in low testosterone? Is this a medical clinic or a commercial clinic?

I struggled a bit at first due to achieving my initial goal of weight loss and a bit lost in setting up a new larger goal, but I need a "Why" and have a greater purpose I'm striving for. I settled on performance in mulitsport and obstacle course races. I give myself a break in the off season, especially good since…

Being better than I was yesterday. Gotta go with basic calisthenics & flutter kicks to failure.

Hoo-*kitten*-Yah! I don't believe exercise feels good for anyone, but you start to realize all the benefits that emerge from this and your brain begins to connect the unrealized benefits with the work.

...and not the irony of the post itself?

Nope. ...and nope. A comment on how the mind works - reading into statements and seeing what people want to see, rather than what was stated.

Comparison is the thief of joy, but there's tremendous growth and learning potential in comparing who you were yesterday to who you are today. Continuous improvement is a key component to life. Happily married for 13 years and I've learned that there's a great deal of personal responsibility one must attend to in any…

Completely agree with this. Analysis takes multiple readings over time and in context. In text the OP stated only what they believe important, but there are countless other variables at play which were not stated. What other supplements, vitamins, OTCs, prescription medications are you taking? What's your medical history?…

Yup. There's a focus on carbs because they "trap" water, meaning a slight increase of water weight over 5-7 days, same as salt. People want quick results so they cut carbs to see quick results. None of this matters over time, so if you love carbs, make room for them in your budget and just establish a caloric deficit.

I'm going to go with projection.

One of the best debate threads on this - 68 pages of gold within: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10538818/should-your-s-o-spouse-have-a-say-so-if-they-feel-you-are-too-thin-or-too-large#latest

Is it as simple as him not understanding CICO? Was he very active before and recently stopped being active? How serious are you two and what long term commitments have you discussed if any? Regardless of this any comment made to anyone has to be firmly rooted in love. You have to have a serious intimate relationship with…

It's born out of resentment and envy. Easily identified, but impossible to deal with as those mired in such a state are in a prison of their own making. "One reason why so many people are unhappy, not knowing why, is that they have burdened their minds with resentments. These evil thoughts pile right on top of happier and…

To the question - no. Your body/mind is not capable of recognizing deficit, maintenance, or surplus. These are abstract calculations with little markers in reality. Are you first distinguishing between hunger and appetite? Hunger is physiological need for food and slow growing over time - several hours. Appetite is a…

I'm doing the same and see the same reaction although it's not even the wrong comment. Confirmation bias and projection on display. It's one comment removed from context that fits a strawman construction in the mind of the outraged. Giving them license and justification to unleash wrath onto the strawman.

Drinking 16 oz water 30 mins before meal times. Establishing meal times. Decreasing TV and reading more - eliminating the opportunities for mindlessly munching.

Well to start there is no such thing as starvation mode. Not sure if normal eating exists either other than eating a variety of foods and staying within caloric budget. Weight loss certainly has the potential to help all of these issues with about zero chance of making them worse. From personal experience my GERD improved…

I prelog and budget. Popcorn is a must for movies, so I just make sure I have enough calories to spend.

I started structuring my weekends - going on hikes, playing with the kids, DIY projects, camping, etc. I watch much less TV and read more. My week points are inactivity and I mindlessly munch, so my solution is to keep my mind and body active.

I would think this would have a great deal to do with when a person is active. I'm active during the day and wind down at night, so 70% of my calories are ingested after 7 pm. It would suck trying to work out with a full stomach. I have to call into question the scrutiny of such a "study". Academia needs a reformation.

I've been asked to present to three groups in the SE Wisconsin area - all very diverse groups, so making sure I include connecting points to everyone. What I've done traditionally is present the tactics - as @lynn_glenmont states with limited success. I works in the short term, but just as in weight loss if there's not…