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Ask HN: Does wearing a tight undershirt make you feel fat and hence eat less?

8 points by amichail 4y ago

Do you think it would have that effect?

dokem 4y ago
Stop trying to trick yourself with a stupid life hack and demand more from yourself.
uberman 4y ago
A tight underarmor shirt makes me feel compacted and muscular rather than fat. Perhaps that is just me though. I'm in good shape and coach youth sports. Your mileage may vary.
metadat 4y ago
Does being overweight make you feel fat already? The biological imperative to eat so one can continue to survive is deeply rooted in the subconscious of most beings. On average, a tight-fitting garment will not be sufficient to offset the imperative any more than a chastity belt can quell sexual urges. With that said, for any single particular person it could have the desired effect depending on their unique characteristics and mentality. We also live at a fortunate point in time where relatively safe prescription appetite suppressing medications exist for those blessed (or cursed) with excessively efficient digestive systems.
helph67 4y ago
You would do better by increasing your fibre intake (vegetables & whole grains) https://nutritionaustralia.org/fact-sheets/fibre-2/ https://nutritionaustralia.org/fact-sheets/fibre-2/
kbrannigan 4y ago
Hungry drink water Still hungry eat baby carrots instead of Cheetos Still hungry boil and egg Still hungry sautée some mushrooms Satisfying the craving by feeding the body
- metadat 4y ago
  When my dog is thirsty but I don't want him to drink more water because I don't want to get up in the middle of the night to take him out, I give more food instead. He happily eats it every time. The joke around the house is: Are you thirsty? Here, have some saltines.
  - willcipriano 4y ago
    I ensure my animals always have access to water.
    - metadat 4y ago
      Yeah, I'd like to but the reality is he's getting older and ends up either needing to go out at 2-3am (which eventually takes a heavy toll on my sleep when it's every night) or takes a huge piss in his crate / sleep area, which is then it's own nightmare to deal with. 06:00 AM emergency dog bath, anyone? Thankfully he's getting by fine on reduced evening water access, or happily sleeps outside with unlimited h2o access, weather permitting.
roland35 4y ago
Yes. In fact I'm wearing a tight undershirt and I'm feeling chubby right now!
VoodooJuJu 4y ago
No, it makes me feel like a ripped chad because I am one.
- dokem 4y ago
  Hell yea man
joshxyz 4y ago
You should get rid of sugar and everything processed food inside your house. Exercise more. Ask your partner if she still finds you attractive / if your stamina is still good. If you don't have a partner, gaslight yourself about it being caused by your repulsive physiognomy and physique. Delete the words acceptance, contentment, and body positivity in your dictionary. Go to the gym more. Be the man your God wanted you to be. I'm not talking about your religion's sky daddy. I mean greek gods and roman gods. Be a living breathing version of your physically fit greek and roman gods. Obviously kidding on some parts, but point being is eating less wont get you there.. get rid of the lowest hanging fruits of temptation and spend real time building muscles!
- cyanydeez 4y ago
  One good trick is get smaller plateware. People eat less when portions look bigger
- the_shivers 4y ago
  Eating less WILL get him there. Why wouldn't it? Exercise isn't a requirement for losing weight.
- kccoder 4y ago
  Some of this advice could be rather damaging to someone. How about this? Try to eat healthier than you currently eat. More whole foods, prepared at home, and less processed food and sugar. Keep in mind that you are a human with limits and you don't have to be perfect to achieve your goals, so it is okay to treat yourself from time to time. Exercise, both cardio and weight lifting are good for you, but the best exercise is the exercise you'll actually do, so start with that. Any activity which raises your heart rate and doesn't feel like a chore is a great start. You can add to that base in the future. Make these changes in your lifestyle for yourself, not your partner, or theoretical partner. Partners come and go, but you'll have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Long-term, doing things for yourself yields a better, more consistent result. Even the smallest of changes compound over time and can yield impressive results. Overall, be kind to yourself, and don't listen to advice from people who think your motivation should come from shame or a feeling of inadequacy.

8 points by amichail 4y ago

Do you think it would have that effect?

dokem 4y ago

Stop trying to trick yourself with a stupid life hack and demand more from yourself.

uberman 4y ago

A tight underarmor shirt makes me feel compacted and muscular rather than fat. Perhaps that is just me though. I'm in good shape and coach youth sports. Your mileage may vary.

metadat 4y ago

Does being overweight make you feel fat already? The biological imperative to eat so one can continue to survive is deeply rooted in the subconscious of most beings. On average, a tight-fitting garment will not be sufficient to offset the imperative any more than a chastity belt can quell sexual urges. With that said, for any single particular person it could have the desired effect depending on their unique characteristics and mentality. We also live at a fortunate point in time where relatively safe prescription appetite suppressing medications exist for those blessed (or cursed) with excessively efficient digestive systems.

helph67 4y ago

You would do better by increasing your fibre intake (vegetables & whole grains) https://nutritionaustralia.org/fact-sheets/fibre-2/ https://nutritionaustralia.org/fact-sheets/fibre-2/

kbrannigan 4y ago

Hungry drink water Still hungry eat baby carrots instead of Cheetos Still hungry boil and egg Still hungry sautée some mushrooms Satisfying the craving by feeding the body

metadat 4y ago
When my dog is thirsty but I don't want him to drink more water because I don't want to get up in the middle of the night to take him out, I give more food instead. He happily eats it every time. The joke around the house is: Are you thirsty? Here, have some saltines.
- willcipriano 4y ago
  I ensure my animals always have access to water.
  - metadat 4y ago
    Yeah, I'd like to but the reality is he's getting older and ends up either needing to go out at 2-3am (which eventually takes a heavy toll on my sleep when it's every night) or takes a huge piss in his crate / sleep area, which is then it's own nightmare to deal with. 06:00 AM emergency dog bath, anyone? Thankfully he's getting by fine on reduced evening water access, or happily sleeps outside with unlimited h2o access, weather permitting.

roland35 4y ago

Yes. In fact I'm wearing a tight undershirt and I'm feeling chubby right now!

VoodooJuJu 4y ago

No, it makes me feel like a ripped chad because I am one.

dokem 4y ago
Hell yea man

joshxyz 4y ago

You should get rid of sugar and everything processed food inside your house. Exercise more. Ask your partner if she still finds you attractive / if your stamina is still good. If you don't have a partner, gaslight yourself about it being caused by your repulsive physiognomy and physique. Delete the words acceptance, contentment, and body positivity in your dictionary. Go to the gym more. Be the man your God wanted you to be. I'm not talking about your religion's sky daddy. I mean greek gods and roman gods. Be a living breathing version of your physically fit greek and roman gods. Obviously kidding on some parts, but point being is eating less wont get you there.. get rid of the lowest hanging fruits of temptation and spend real time building muscles!

cyanydeez 4y ago
One good trick is get smaller plateware. People eat less when portions look bigger
the_shivers 4y ago
Eating less WILL get him there. Why wouldn't it? Exercise isn't a requirement for losing weight.
kccoder 4y ago
Some of this advice could be rather damaging to someone. How about this? Try to eat healthier than you currently eat. More whole foods, prepared at home, and less processed food and sugar. Keep in mind that you are a human with limits and you don't have to be perfect to achieve your goals, so it is okay to treat yourself from time to time. Exercise, both cardio and weight lifting are good for you, but the best exercise is the exercise you'll actually do, so start with that. Any activity which raises your heart rate and doesn't feel like a chore is a great start. You can add to that base in the future. Make these changes in your lifestyle for yourself, not your partner, or theoretical partner. Partners come and go, but you'll have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Long-term, doing things for yourself yields a better, more consistent result. Even the smallest of changes compound over time and can yield impressive results. Overall, be kind to yourself, and don't listen to advice from people who think your motivation should come from shame or a feeling of inadequacy.