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[fredwiggy]

Just now, shdmn said:

Intermittent fasting is just another diet fad imo.  If you continue doing it your metabolism slows down so it doesn't work as well after awhile.  Yes, I know there are supposed techniques to prevent that such as only doing it once a week or whatever, but over time it still becomes less effective imo.

 

Bottom line is it's just another way of reducing caloric intake that seems to be easier for some people compared to just eating less throughout the day.

There's more to it than just losing a little weight, and it's not a fad diet like so many fly by night diet fads that have come around through the years...................https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefits

[fredwiggy]

4 minutes ago, Celsius said:

Nothing more lolz than watching some old guys who moved to Pattaya suddenly start to go to the gym and pretend to eat healthy while drowning in alcohol. 

 

Fasting, lol......

 

Intermittent masterbathing is what I do and is a lot more effective

Is that self pleasure while washing in a tub?

[save the frogs]

12 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Stevia seems to be okay, at least for now, and I've been slowly switching over to it as I've heard more about Splenda and Equal.

I was using stevia in my coffee.

Got sick of it, now switched to cane sugar. Which I believe is way healthier than processed sugar. And tastes better than stevia.

 

[fredwiggy]

Just now, save the frogs said:

I was using stevia in my coffee.

Got sick of it, now switched to cane sugar. Which I believe is way healthier than processed sugar. And tastes better than stevia.

 

The less sugar you consume, the less you need, which is how I've been living. It's in almost everything you buy in a box or jar, and isn't bad if kept low. When I was into bodybuilding, and not just lifting weights like now to maintain, I followed everything I could to reduce as many empty calories or fat calories as I could, so used them since Saccharine came out. That one is bad, so I was happy when Splenda and Equal came out, and then Stevia. I'm hoping they find another one better than Stevia someday, as I really don't like to add any kind of sugar to my food. The less processing the better.

[KhunLA]

6 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I was using stevia in my coffee.

Got sick of it, now switched to cane sugar. Which I believe is way healthier than processed sugar. And tastes better than stevia.

 

I tried stevia also ... sucks

 

1 tsp / 4.2gr of sugar isn't going kill anyone, as all of 16 calories.   I started drinking coffee black, then after awhile tried my usual sugar amount added (2 tsp / 400ml) and really tasted sweet.   Now just drink it black.  Don't even add sugar to Cappuccino when having.

 

You might want to try a darker roast coffee, as not as bitter, so don't need the sugar.   Although less caffeine, the darker the roast.

[fredwiggy]

Just now, KhunLA said:

I tried stevia also ... sucks

 

1 tsp / 4.2gr of sugar isn't going kill anyone, as all of 16 calories.   I started drinking coffee black, then after awhile tried my usual sugar amount added (2 tsp / 400ml) and really tasted sweet.   Now just drink it black.  Don't even add sugar to Cappuccino when having.

 

You might want to try a darker roast coffee, as not as bitter, so don't need the sugar.   Although less caffeine, the darker the roast.

I agree about the darker, richer roasts. More flavor means less need for sweetener. I'm hoping to visit Vietnam next year, before I move back to Texas, and maybe Malaysia. I always heard Vietnam coffee is the best. I know you can buy it here, but wanting to visit and have it while I'm there makes it more special.

[Presnock]

37 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

I agree that the artificial sweeteners might not be so healthy. I have been using them for many years, but have been trying to find better substitutes, those from more natural sources. Stevia seems to be okay, at least for now, and I've been slowly switching over to it as I've heard more about Splenda and Equal. The rest of my diet has been very clean for the last 50 years, and the only trouble I've really had has been stomach related when I had H Pylori, presumably from bad water here. Living in Texas, I rarely had anything health wise wrong. Just after I moved here. I think also meat has been the culprit here, as it's always left out all day on trays, which isn't that good. back home they shrink wrap as soon as It's cut and it's kept in coolers.

reputed food researchers indicate that artificial sweetners are actually worse for your body that true sweetners.  they recommend that if one HAS to HAVE sweetner then us maple syrup or real honey.  Red meat limited, no processed meats at all.  Recommend red fruits, including tomatoes regularly as a male aging...pomegranate juice daily, strawberries, pink guava.  Good health to you!

[KhunLA]

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[fredwiggy]

Just now, Presnock said:

reputed food researchers indicate that artificial sweetners are actually worse for your body that true sweetners.  they recommend that if one HAS to HAVE sweetner then us maple syrup or real honey.  Red meat limited, no processed meats at all.  Recommend red fruits, including tomatoes regularly as a male aging...pomegranate juice daily, strawberries, pink guava.  Good health to you!

Yes, in the last few years, more research has come around about artificial sweeteners and it has me concerned. We don't live forever, and genetics does play a role, but what you put in your body can surely make a difference in lowering the chances for disease, which leaves your body stronger. I use honey also sometimes. I always liked Splenda, as it tastes the best out of all of them, but now Stevia is first on my list until another one comes around. The thing about sugar, is that it takes more to sweeten than the substitutes, which lowers your calorie intake and empty calories from sugar are also bad. I don't eat processed meats besides the occasional sandwich with sliced turkey and when I shoot a deer, I have sausage made with deer and lean pork, which isn't bad.

[BigStar]

9 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

 

Stop being pussies,

Fast for 24 hours, if your serious, ( but take in water only )

 

5:2 is well-established and works well. Not water only on fasting days. There's something to be said for a 24-hour water fast, though most people won't find that very appealing.

 

 

Testimonial:

 

 

[connda]

On 10/23/2024 at 12:45 AM, still kicking said:

Run out of topics ?

Must have.  There is a ton of information online about intermittent fasting. 

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, connda said:

Must have.  There is a ton of information online about intermittent fasting. 

On AN as well ... 🙄

 

 

[jippytum]

Do not eat during daylight hours. 

you will lose weight but your life will be miserable.