Replies to common questions asked.
So scrolling through pages on the internet I see people ask questions and I see sooooo many people giving false advice they invented in their head. I am sorry but If education wasn't needed we would have no need for schools. So here are some common questions I see asked in the group and some science to answer them.
Q. Ok so you're supposed to eat 6 small meals a day right? A. No. there is no set number of meals you are meant to eat. What matters is how many calories you eat and the macros in a whole day. [1]
Q. I'm told u shouldn't eat past 7? A. There is nothing wrong with eating past 7pm or 7am. Your body can not tell the time.
Q. What do you do when you get the urge to go off track and eat something unhealthy? A. There is no such thing as an unhealthy food. Only unhealthy diets. A cheeseburger from McDonalds has protein, fats, carbs and vitamins and minerals and can be eaten in a healthy diet. [2]
Q. Can I get some suggestions for healthy snacks? A. Many foods can be a healthy snack. If you are looking to lose weight then a snack that is low in calories or high in protein only may be better. Celery and carrot sticks can be great.
Q. I want to lose weight! Tell me how! A. Every human loses weight the same way. Through a caloric deficit. This means you eat less energy in a day then your body burns so your body uses stored energy to move and function. [3]
Q. What’s everyone’s favourite detox water? A. I am sorry but detoxing is largely a scam. If you have a legit toxicology report stating you need to rid something then go through your doctor. Humans have a liver which detoxes humans. [4]
Q. What are some foods to eat that make you lose weight? A. There is no such thing as a food that makes your body lose weight. In order to lose weight you need to eat less energy. Food is energy. If you want something that boosts metabolism drink black coffee. [3], [5]
Q. hi pls, i want to lose weight with flat tummy naturally A. You can NOT spot reduce fat. This means you can't target the area your body loses fat from. If you want a flat tummy then you need to reduce your caloric intake to lose it like every other human being who loses weight. [3]
Q. What can I do or drink, I'm always sleepy & it makes me gain weight A. If you lack energy make sure your stress levels are low. Drinking coffee can give you lots of energy. [5]
Q. Please help me good people, I have eating disorder habit, I need to get rid of it, What can I do? A. If you have an eating disorder you might need to seek a mental health professional. If you can't afford one then I suggest you learn about flexible dieting. It is a way people can eat the foods they love and improve their relationship with food. [6]
Q. Hi guys am new n obese, I would like to lose weight as soon as possible, I don't want any expensive products to lose weight coz am unemployed A. Great news. You don't NEED to buy any of the scam products out there. Some products like coffee can help unlike green tea or L Carnitine or those silly lemon drinks. Losing weight as fast as possible is not wise. It can result in slowing your metabolism and can lead to having excess loose skin and no one wants that. [7]
Q. People say am getting fat n I don't like that..what can I do coz I don't have enough time to go to the gym ???? A. First, find new friends. Good news. You don't need to go to the gym. You can workout at home. But most importantly you need to eat less energy in a day than your body burns so your body burns stored energy "fat" as fuel. [3]
Q. Every morning take hot water with slice of lemon u before u eat u will see. A. I am sorry your body can't tell the time. Also hot water? No. Your body uses more energy heating up than it does cooling. It is why using heaters in your home use much more electricity than air conditioning as it uses more energy. And the effects of cold water is so small it isn't worth noting. And drinking it with lemon? goes does sugar which is in lemon help your body lose fat seeing as sugar releases insulin which stops fat burning. Think about that. [8]
Q. I have been trying to eat clean, no carbs, no processed foods. How can I lose weight? A. First of all. clean eating is a myth [2]. And how can you eat no carbs seeing as fruit and vegetables contain mostly sugar / carbs. Also processed foods, they can actually contribute to health in humans due to fortification [9]. as for losing weight. It is the same for every human. You need to eat less energy in a day than your body burns so your body burns stored energy "fat" as fuel [3].
Q. Guys how can I lose weight without jogging. A. You can lose weight the same way as every other human by eating less energy in a day than your body burns so your body burns stored energy "fat" as fuel [3]. As for jogging, it is not needed. You can do any other kind of exercise to lose weight. Lifting weights is better as it causes an anabolic response as well.
Q. How do I drink vinegar to lose weight? A. You don't. The only studies to say it burns fat is done on very obese Japanese people to an effect that is little [10]. It can reduce how much glucose is in the blood stream but in the big picture its effect is minimal at best.
Q. How can I drink green tea and lose fat? A. You don't. Green tea itself doesn't burn fat. any fat burning effects are from caffeine. So save your money and buy caffeine [11].
[1] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26734613 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4683169/ http://www.jissn.com/content/8/1/4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11319656 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1905998 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22719910
[2] http://www.simplyshredded.com/research-review-the-dirt-on-clean-eating-written-by-nutrition-expert-alan-aragon.html
http://www.seriecientifica.org/sites/default/files/hilljames_-_understanding_and_addressing_the_epidemic_of_obesity_0.pdf http://evidencemag.com/why-calories-count/ http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/79/5/899S.long [4] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25522674 http://www.niashanks.com/avoid-detoxes-cleanses/ https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-detox-scam-how-to-spot-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/ http://www.biolayne.com/nutrition/detox-diet-scams-and-product-scams-get-called-out-by-real-scientists/ http://lifehacker.com/what-happens-in-your-body-during-a-cleanse-or-detox-1669540259
[5] https://davidplatte.wixsite.com/platteattackcpt/blog/caffeine-for-weight-loss
[6] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/11883916/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10336790
http://anthonymychal.com/2013/08/calories/
http://www.jcdfitness.com/2009/03/how-i-eliminated-binge-eating-completely/ http://iifym.com/eating-clean-vs-knowing-wtf-you-are-doing/
https://soundcloud.com/biolayne/physique-science-episode-2-flexible-dieting-vs-clean-eating http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/10/the_healthiest_diet_proven_by_science.html
[7] http://www.jissn.com/content/11/1/7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23412685
[8] https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/91/9/3598/2656772
[9] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24760975 http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/99/6/1525.long http://asn-cdn-remembers.s3.amazonaws.com/21c7b8d82f299a037403565d536b36f7.pdf
[10] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661687
[11] https://davidplatte.wixsite.com/platteattackcpt/blog/caffeine-for-weight-loss
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