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My jeans are now loose, as well. I can no longer "pinch an inch" (or two) as the popular saying went. I have one of those scales that computes body fat percen

My jeans are now loose, as well. I can no longer "pinch an inch" (or two) as the popular saying went. I have one of those scales that computes body fat percentage based on resistance - It may be rather inaccurate, as some have suggested, but for what it is worth, it is also suggesting my body fat is going down ever so slightly. Theoretically this is probably due to my body now consuming fat as fuel instead of carbohydrates. And although I am now increasing my fat intake, (hopefully) my body will continue to utilize the various places it has stored adipose fat in the past (around organs being the decidedly more dangerous form). So I am assuming, based on those measurements, that some of the weight loss is due to fat consumption, even if the lion's share is water weight. I will soon have to punch another hole in my leather belts, at this rate (already loose fitting)...

erikpukinskis 7y ago
My jeans can get loose and tight within the course of a single day from a big meal or vowel movement. Also, water takes up space too, not just fat. Also, losing weight is exciting and can cause mild mania. Also body dysmorphia is a real condition.
- raintrees 7y ago
  I agree, I lost 10 pounds of weight after stopping the intake of alcohol, measured over months. It is working for me, and I no longer seem to be quite so affected by overcast/gloomy days. I would refer to it as mild Seasonal Affectation Disorder, but I am reading that this is now being challenged as maybe not a real reason for the blahs in winter/extended rainy season (paraphrased, maybe poorly, based on my own experience). Regardless, I have found my own success for now, time will tell if I remain convinced. YMMV.
- raintrees 7y ago
  Also, I find it remarkable that I do not know you (so I doubt you are acting to offer assistance, as my friends might), and yet you offer 4 rebuttals, the latter 2 which suggest my thinking is suspect... Where is that coming from? And why?
  - erikpukinskis 7y ago
    I responded to your comment, not your person.

erikpukinskis 7y ago

My jeans can get loose and tight within the course of a single day from a big meal or vowel movement. Also, water takes up space too, not just fat. Also, losing weight is exciting and can cause mild mania. Also body dysmorphia is a real condition.

raintrees 7y ago
I agree, I lost 10 pounds of weight after stopping the intake of alcohol, measured over months. It is working for me, and I no longer seem to be quite so affected by overcast/gloomy days. I would refer to it as mild Seasonal Affectation Disorder, but I am reading that this is now being challenged as maybe not a real reason for the blahs in winter/extended rainy season (paraphrased, maybe poorly, based on my own experience). Regardless, I have found my own success for now, time will tell if I remain convinced. YMMV.
raintrees 7y ago
Also, I find it remarkable that I do not know you (so I doubt you are acting to offer assistance, as my friends might), and yet you offer 4 rebuttals, the latter 2 which suggest my thinking is suspect... Where is that coming from? And why?
- erikpukinskis 7y ago
  I responded to your comment, not your person.