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Dr. Mercola - the one who had his license suspended for giving out false information? THAT Dr. Mercola? That guy is a nutjob. Can't even make up his mind on saturated fat/cholesterol. He hasn't done empirical, peer-reviewed research; his research consists of searching on Google. Again regarding the FDA - the facts which…

If you're an alcoholic then I would say weight loss/gain is the least of your worries. Are you seeking any sort of professional help?

Who said anything about the FDA? Artificial sweeteners are tested worldwide in many industrialized nations at all sorts of institutions with no affiliation to the FDA. Splenda, and all artificial sweeteners (including, gasp, aspartame!) have been shown to be fine in humans.

Please explain how it's dirty. Since I assume you're going to say it's processed, please explain why that's remotely bad in a diet that favors whole, micronutrient-dense foods.

Hey, I hear if it fits your macros, it's all fair game. But that just sounds like some kind of nonsensical BS!

Anyone saying carb cycling is the best in any fashion is too easily deceived by the scale, and forgets that a single carb = 3-5g water. The fluctuations in water weight alone will show people losing pounds over the course of a couple days. Unless you're insulin resistant and partaking in heavy training, there's really zero…

It might matter based on some individuals, but there's no universal right. Some people may find they bulk better with higher amounts of fat, others with higher amounts of carbs. Both have their place: dietary fat plays a role in hormonal regulation, like for that of testosterone, and carbs have their role in muscle…

"For the record, one pound of fat is 454 grams and let’s assume 90% lipid on average. So about 400 or so grams is actual stored TG. When burned by the body, one gram of fat provides 9 calories so 400 grams of fat contains about 3600 calories of stored energy. Now you know where the old axiom of ~3,500 calories to lose a…

Consider intermittent fasting.

Thank you for continually adding nothing thought-provoking to the conversation by posting scientifically unfounded paleo propaganda.

Sugar is fine from a body composition standpoint. From a general health standpoint: so long as you are getting in enough whole, micronutrient-dense foods, then sugar is still okay. No problem at all.

100% false. Meal frequency/timing has zero bearing on metabolism.

So researchers have found a correlation between people who eat too many calorie-dense foods and weight gain? ....................................................... Who funded this groundbreaking research?

No one denies that. I would imagine there's a higher probability that a doctor is more aware of research than your average person not working in the medical field. Regarding this discussion, however, I would take the opinion of someone with no credentials who is up to date on the research over a doctor who is not up to…

1) Calories for weight. 2) Macronutrients for body composition (specifically high protein - 1g per pound lean body mass). 3) Micronutrients for general health.

It's a good rule of thumb, but it's not a form of argument when trying to argue a conflicting perspective.

I mean this with all due respect...

If you're in a caloric surplus and maxing out glycogen stores before sleep, then it'll be incredibly close to 0%. Your body will see the influx of carbs and make that its almost-sole source of fuel. If you're in a caloric deficit, then that number will still be very close to 0% DURING SLEEP, but all long term caloric…

1) Your glycogen will not be filled as sleeping for 8 hours will burn a good amount of calories. BMR for a male with an average LBM works at ~1.5 calories per minute. Meaning 8 hours of sleep = 720 calories burned from sleep alone. We'll call it 650 - 800 calories burned through sleep. Your glycogen, upon waking, will not…

Because it's justifying someone's argument based on their credentials rather than the "truthiness" or logic of the argument itself. And guess what? It gets books out the door. Wait, wait. Are you saying that citing research is an appeal to authority...? Game, set, match.

It's not wrong until you start saying, "I believe this guy's statement is more true than that guy's because the first guy has an MD where as the other guy does not." That's avoiding the content of each person's arguments and looking solely at the credentials which has no bearing on the truth of the argument. You don't have…

You are unreal. Teemo already laid it out - I only brought credentials into it when someone else did to show how that argument is lacking. Not posting original research? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/269934-how-and-why-carbs-and-a-high-carb-intake-will-keep-you-fat?page=9 - I cite 3 studies in that page. Have at…

Only under extreme circumstances, but let me re-word it this way: What's the difference between carbs being converted to fat vs. carbs being stored as glycogen and restricting fat loss? The end result is the same: lack of fat loss, but the process is simply different. If you eat 4,000 calories of dietary fat, it will be…

Somehow wouldn't be surprised if I had to explain what appeal to authority is to you.

Dude, LEARN TO READ: The ONLY reason I ever brought up Aragon's credentials was because Chuck sarcastically questioned who is worth listening to: me or a certified nutritionist. I'm not saying, "listen to Aragon because of his credentials!" I was merely showing how silly the argument is that I am not a nutritionist and…

Appeal to authority is a logical fallacy. I was merely responding to Chuck sarcastically posing the question of who is worth listening to: me or a certified nutritionist. Hence me saying that my views coincide with a well-known nutritionist which reflects scientific literature. Credentials don't trump empirical evidence.…

That's not *necessarily* true. The minimum capacity for glycogen storage I have ever heard of was 400g carbs which = 1,600 calories. And that was from a single study on older, obese women who I believe were post-menopausal. Most studies out there show glycogen capacity to be more like ~1,200g carbs with the potential…

Except ignore everything discussed when talking about insulin and carbs being converted the fat. Conveniently the filmmaker leaves out the disgustingly obvious axiom of human physiology that discusses how carbs are stored as glycogen before being stored as fat, yet he tries to tell viewers that carbs will be converted to…

From a physiological standpoint, assuming you are not insulin resistant or diabetic, there is no advantage to a low carb diet than a diet more moderate/high in carbs. However, if that's what you prefer to do, then do it. Experiment and see what works for you. But don't feel some sort of pressure to do it because you hear…

It's the same thing as doctors not being forced to learn about nutrition. I should have been more clear, and I was undoubtedly wrong in making such a general statement. Could have worded it better! http://user210805.websitewizard.com/files/unprotected/AARR-Jan-2008.pdf That's what he releases once a month if you subscribe…