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I would agree with this use; however this is not how the corrupt and incompetent are using this concept. As example review the conduct on college campuses within the humanities. If used for personal reflection, a severly underutilized tool, this can lead to great moments in one's life. The problem with such a generalized…

Physiologically this isn't stopping burning fat, but as mentioned, the stress may be causing an increase in water retention and masking weight loss. Hydrate, destress, and check again after 5-7 days. Humans are ritual seeking, so make sure you implement rituals to destress and get focus over your life. I take time to…

Set foot on every continent with the exception of Australia, which I hope to visit with my family. 4 deployments to the Middle East, 1 to DR of Congo, visited most of Europe. Never visited Russia, but long to visit the WWII historical sites.

Think in terms of something else you've earned that took time. Few people think of academics as "Oh lord I have 12-16 years of education ahead of me" It's focusing on the year, the semester, the class. Don't focus on the goal - focus on your behavior in achieving the goal. Age certainly imparts a benefit. It's quite…

"The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature take its course, and your tools will strike at the right moment." - Bruce Lee

The Oxford definition is: a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. So what special right, advantage, or immunity is granted or available? Credit and real estate is based upon risk. If you have a claim against these industries then file a lawsuit against them. A…

She isn't unhappy with you - she's unhappy with herself. Very likely afraid that if you change and she can't then you may leave. This is just a symptom of a greater problem - communication. Some people just get so mired in their own misery that they lash out at the concept of anyone attempting to better themselves.…

This is dependent upon so many variables, but the basic theory is that glycogen decreases causing decreased performance and fatigue, yet experienced athletes can overcome this depending on endurance. I review much of the data from the military physical readiness courses and it isn't so much that cardio or lifting hurts…

I think many feel the same largely due to a crisis of purpose. Why I see so many self help gurus springing up everywhere. Life is so incredibly complex and despite things being far better than ever before we are now aware of everything, so we perceive this from a very skewed lens. Everyone is going to have a different…

Beyond the transition to weight loss itself I imagine the transition from deficit to maintenance as one of the most challenging - for several reasons, but what led to my initial failure was the formation of a new goal. In so much of our lives we are conditioned to simply achieve a goal and then it's done. Prepare for and…

Then let's test that specific definition - noting that we are then rejecting the formal definition. How then is privilege measured? Seems to be a completely subjective system of measurement. As example - Prior to learning about CICO how many people on MFP believed that those successful in managing their weight was due to…

The only thing you need to change is your perception. Anyone with a solid physique acquired this from effort and patience. Take a good long look at yourself and your behavior before focusing on others. Instead of wallowing in envy study the successful and modify their behavior to your own life. Often this comes down to…

The problem with people's perceptions is that we tend to project our beliefs outward onto others and expect them to act in a predictable way. Anything else appears irrational. I'm in agreement with the above posters that to people who don't need it - pharmaceuticals appears to be a dodge. If one would only rely on…

The fundamental issue is lack of an agreed upon definition, so until then it remains a nebulous term similar to "healthy". We also have to specifically state the intended outcome of this to ensure it is just. Proponents of the movement have already determined that the outcome is favorable, but this has yet to be…

I've never restricted anything permanently and pretty much eat what I want, just cut the portions down to suit my calorie budget. I would imagine most of the successful long term maintenance folks here do the same. The only thing I do is be really careful around those foods with high calories that aren't satiating - for me…

What's the difference then between privilege and competency?

It's not metabolic (not basal anyway), but seems more of a lack of oxygen transport. As much as I rail against the supplement industry this is where it has potential for help with minimal risk. Flavenoids have great potential - you can find this is tea - unprocessed leaf & stick or "white" tea. Ferritin is another, but…

Then the correction would be to precisely define privilege and we can effectively debate. The next step would be to review data to verify that preconceived notions are indeed correct. This would be acceptable and as you say enlightening if done in review of other key characteristics. If you're only looking at one trait,…

I see things from a philosophical perspective or human nature in general. Specifically within the body positive movement it begins with legitimacy. A group of people feel victimized and come together to gain strength and to right wrongs. They form an argument and present this to a larger group, which reviews the claim and…

We tend to be horrible at communication, or at least much worse than we believe ourselves to be. We don't even process information as we believe we do. We like to think we seek out all information and scientifically deduce what is fact and what is false, but in reality we operate by confirmation bias - come up with a…

These movements grow in roughly the same manner - from a legitimate concern which needs to be reviewed, but once addressed the momentum isn't stopped. People are too invested into the political animus and branch far beyond, so movements unreliant on competency inevitably trend to corruption - unchecked consolidation of…

Love the recommendation to brush your teeth after dinner - that's a sure habit breaker. We recently moved from the suburbs to a very rural setting where internet went from high speed cable to satellite. At first the kids hated this as their routine was to watch something. While we were camping in the new home while…

Insightful and inspiring! The fool looks at a problem and attempts to place blame away from themselves. The wise look at a problem and hope they are responsible - if they are they can resolve it or at least make it better. You may have read these, but here's a link to some of the most helpful posts on the site:…

Facta no verba - Deeds not words. Words to live by. Welcome aboard!

Every activity carries a benefit and harm. Thinking of exercise and diet as two sides of an equation - moderate exercise certainly isn't going to hurt, but serves as a great mitigator with several other benefits outside of CICO. Comparing two subjects: Subject A eats 2000 kcals/day and burns 300 kcals through exercise. If…

I understand what it means and what it's attempting to produce. What's piteous is that the theory and underlying concept, if realized to it's logical endpoint - results in individualism. So either proponents haven't realized this yet, or more insidiously, using this to gain power. It is entirely regressive as is all…

All very much appreciated. I tailor to the audience, but miscalculated massively here on MFP. My dad taught me compound interest through beer (well soda at first). That by saving a minimum 10% of your income and investing this your savings were working for you and this grew over time. This was reinforced by social…

This is what matters. Just be better today than you were yesterday. Do this over weeks, months, years, and you'll find those small seemingly meaningless changes hold dramatic impact over time. The human body is unbelievably resilient. Keep asking questions and stay active within a community here. I encourage everyone to…

Yup, that's why I rebuke much of the data in metabolic testing - it's taken way out of context. If you're metabolism is truly 27% decreased - by George you'll know it as you'd be hospitalized.