The Science of Fasting (2 Viewers)

[Dago]

I like it all. Honestly, sometimes I wonder how I am not a candidate for my 600lb life.

Good genetics?

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Good genetics?

Eh. They are decent. My parents are both tall. My dad 6’ 1” and my mom 5’ 7” so able to carry extra pounds better than shorties. But even when they don’t eat well or work out, while they gain weight, they’ve never really fallen into that category of fat or obese.

Plus I work out a lot so there’s that, too. Then there’s also that I love to eat but I can’t eat large portions.

 

[Madmarsha]

Then there’s also that I love to eat but I can’t eat large portions.

OMG, the portions they eat on that show. I love food, too, but I'd hurl if I ate that much volume at one sitting.

 

[DaveXA]

OMG, the portions they eat on that show. I love food, too, but I'd hurl if I ate that much volume at one sitting.

I'm like that too. I used to watch my parents go get seconds after eating a pretty full plate. I never could do that.

 

[Zack Lee]

I went and picked up Vietnamese food after reading this

No kidding., fasting a few times a week had gotten me to the point where I wasn’t going up or down. So when I started dating I knew that was going to change my routine so I watched the weight and was prepared to tell her I was going to fast. But I actually lost about five pounds and was having trouble putting it back on. And I was eating until I’m full. All the food looks relatively healthy but it has rice noodles etc. so I thought it would be about the same, calorie wise. But I guess that many be why you don’t see many obese Vn folk.

I’m happy with it because it was already one of my favorite cuisines. Having said that, we are going to have to diversify a little better lol. She loves when I cook Italian or Cajun but we are usually at her house and it can be a chore when the pantry is 90% Asian.

 

[SaintInBucLand]

Ran into some interesting info recently.

Apparently fasting is associated with gallbladder issues. BOLO symptoms of gallstones and see your Dr. if you need.

I had slight gallbladder issues into the first 3 months of intermittent fasting, but this is because of your liver and gallbladder adjusting to how much bile your body needs for digestion. Many people have gallstones and do not ever realize it, but if there significant changes to your diet you can experience symptoms of those gallstones. Now that I routinely intermittent fast it is no longer an issue.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

triglycerides at 235
Cholesterol at 216
all other labs are within normal range
now what?

 

[Madmarsha]

triglycerides at 235
Cholesterol at 216
all other labs are within normal range
now what?

You asking for medical advice?

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

triglycerides at 235
Cholesterol at 216
all other labs are within normal range
now what?

Does this mean it’s safe to go fork yourself?

 

[DaveXA]

Does this mean it’s safe to go fork yourself?

Still applicable either way. Yeah.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Does this mean it’s safe to go fork yourself?

Why would safety be a concern?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

You asking for medical advice?

I suppose
Dietary at least
This is my first time getting blood work back that was ‘bad’ (haven’t heard back from Dr yet)
Just wondering how much of a change this entails (and what change)

 

[Tapxe]

triglycerides at 235
Cholesterol at 216
all other labs are within normal range
now what?

See what the Dr says first.

If you've gone heavy bacon cheeseburger route, might be time to sub leaner meats or plant proteins.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

Why would safety be a concern?

Wouldn’t want to get your blood pressure up. But I guess after being familiar with yourself, the newness/excitement is gone.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Wouldn’t want to get your blood pressure up. But I guess after being familiar with yourself, the newness/excitement is gone.

Fine, I’ll get a spotter