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The volume of ever-changing and contradictory advice about dieting is maddening. The only dieting advice I truly accept these days is the First Law of Thermodyn
by mysterypie 8y ago
The volume of ever-changing and contradictory advice about dieting is maddening. The only dieting advice I truly accept these days is the First Law of Thermodynamics. In context of dieting, you could state this as, eat less (calories) or exercise more (joules) or both, and you will lose weight. Absolutely guaranteed by a fundamental law of physics. Yes, it's very hard to follow this rule, but for me at least a simple rule that is guaranteed to work is much better that complex rules and theories that inevitably turn out to be nuanced, dependent on particular genetics or environment, or plain wrong.
- ionforce 8y agoI think everyone knows that "works" on paper. But people are looking for solutions that fit their lifestyle, including human imperfections like the lack of willpower.
- mysterypie 8y ago> I think everyone knows that "works" on paper. You'd think so, but people with science or math degrees have said, it doesn't work for me, even though I point out that we're talking about laws of physics, not about willpower. Never mind the average person. The average person will not agree that "eat less, exercise more, guarantees weight loss". Regarding your other point, I know that everyone is looking for a shortcut, trick, or something that works for them. I'm saying that with the insane volume of unreliable studies and advice, it's simpler to ignore it all and try one rule that will work.