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The caloric deficit line of thought is true, but it doesn't really take into account that people are impulsive and don't really have free will. You need a way o
by rhinoceraptor 7y ago
The caloric deficit line of thought is true, but it doesn't really take into account that people are impulsive and don't really have free will. You need a way of eating that is maintainable and doesn't constantly require resisting impulses.
To paraphrase Peter Attia, to say that the reason people are overweight is they eat too much, is like saying Bill Gates is rich because he made more money than he spent. It's by definition true, but has no explanatory power.
- tracker1 7y agoMost of impulse control is circadian... A mono diet or shifting to OMAD or doing a 3-7 day fast can all help reset how you feel in terms of hunger. It's a matter of understanding that you aren't going to starve to death, drink some water and wait a half hour. The feeling will usually just go away if you keep busy. After a few days, it will become more normal. I find that One Meal a Day works incredibly well as for most people, it's VERY hard to over-eat (for a day) in a single meal in under an hour. The other issue, is I feel that people were sold on low fat, don't eat meat, etc, and I think that has been harmful overall. Impulse control can be better over time, but the social triggers are the worst.