Gunny72
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Yeah, also: the no overweight people thing is a myth.
People were overall less fat, and a lot less were seriously obese, but the first Atkins book came out fifty years ago, and it sold millions THEN.
Before that was the Drinking Man's Diet, Fletcherizing, you name it. Heck, Banting's Letter On Corpulence, To The Public, sold 63,000 copies in England, in 1863.
Don't get caught in Golden Age fantasies.
Hi Jordan,
I was referring to as a whole not as individual cases as you pointed out.
I deal in facts and facts alone. I am sure there were some pockets of society carrying a few extra kilos back in "the golden age" but as a whole they well and truly have our generation covered in regards to lean body mass.
I have seen, read and researched more than enough to come to this conclusion. I am definitely not caught up in any "golden age' fantasies.
P.s my mother bought the Atkins diet book back in the late 1970's, early 80's and she wasn't even Fat. Never really has been.
It sounds strange, but, people buy these kind of books even though they don't necessarily need to read them. Not sure why my mum ever bought that book. Catchy marketing? who knows.
Andrew Gunn
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WxHerk
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I would also consider what different generations regarded as "fat." Looking back at pictures, the fatter people in general were not as fat as today's fatter people. Especially youngsters.
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BrianBinVA
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I would also consider what different generations regarded as "fat." Looking back at pictures, the fatter people in general were not as fat as today's fatter people. Especially youngsters.
Yes, correct. I'm fairly sure that what passes for "normal" size/bulk today would have been considered something like "husky" if not downright fat, in previous generations.
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DanMartin
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Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds =/-. The two main factors were/are: Move more*, eat less. YMMV
*It will require a separate thread, but I cannot stress enough how effective Heavy Hands walking is at burning calories. And, to digress, because of Heavy Hands, my resting pulse rate has dropped significantly. YMMV
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Jordan D
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07-12-22 12:52 PM - Post#920410
If there’s a single X, I think it’s “Convenience”, because that wraps up a lot of issues like cheap calories, plastics, and their sneaky insidious herald, advertising.
Imagine a line graph mapping ”convenience” against average bodyweight across the 20th century.
Also, I’m not opposed to extreme diets. I’m just opposed to them as a “solution” instead of a “temporary reset button.”
My own dietary philosophy now is: Eat like an adult (meat, veg, fruit) and occasionally do something extreme (whether that’s enjoying the shit out of ice cream and whiskey, or a 3-day total fast).
I do think both are conducive to the good life.
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Gunny72
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Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds =/-. The two main factors were/are: Move more*, eat less. YMMV
*It will require a separate thread, but I cannot stress enough how effective Heavy Hands walking is at burning calories. And, to digress, because of Heavy Hands, my resting pulse rate has dropped significantly. YMMV
That's mighty impressive Dan Martin!
Your "move more/eat less" mantra reminds me so much of a very famous Australian science commentator, author and media personality "Dr Karl" Kruszelnicki.
"Dr Karl" has the unique ability to make science fun with any age group or genre. With his quirky personality and youthful enthusiasm (despite being a Baby boomer), he has written numerous best-selling books in Oz because of this ability.
In one of his books, he wrote about "fat burning." He told the reader that "fat burning" is a terrible term because it is physically impossible for the human body to "burn" fat. There is no chemical reaction in the human body that allows this to happen.
What "Dr Karl" then stated was the body removes/discharges fat molecules.
And how does the body do that he asked the reader? By breathing and sweating.
His last paragraph links in with yours and " I will quote it word for word."
"MORAL OF THE STORY - MOVE MORE AND EAT LESS" wrote the great scientist.
Andrew Gunn
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Justin Jordan
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07-12-22 08:44 PM - Post#920413
Way more people are way more fat today.
That's different than the idea that everyone was lean.
in 1960 - 1962, the percentage of people who were obese was thirteen percent, and the overweight percentage in the US was around thirty percent.
Obese, here, was defined as 30 or above. For a 5'9 male, that's about 205 pounds. So that's a fairly good proxy for actually being fat.
The overweight percentage overall is squishier, because of how low is starts - for our 5'9 male, it starts at 175.
I'd also note that the rates of obesity have skyrocketed, the overall rate of overweight actually hasn't - the number of merely heavyish by BMI people has remained stable (overweight and obese are separate categories in the stats - overweight doesn't include obese within it, and obese doesn't include severely obese)
So, it is absolutely true that more people are fat AND we are fatter individually.
What is not true is that everyone was lean back in the day. Even IF you want exclude everyone who was overweight AND you drop 1/3 of the people obese category (just assume they're muscular) you STILL have ten percent of the population being fat.
They were just less likely to be as fat. But the most charitable interpretation of the stats is that at least ten percent of the population needed to drop at least forty pounds or so.
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Justin Jordan
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07-12-22 08:47 PM - Post#920414
That's based on CDC studies, and the sample sizes were in the thousands.
Anecdotally and observationally, I can actually see something like this in real life. If I go to Manhattan, I am very likely to be one of the largest people I pass on the street at six feet and 230 pounds or so. If I go to any store here in rural Pa, I've got a good chance of seeing bunches of people heavier than me. It's striking.
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Andy Mitchell
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I believe most (60’s to 70’s) were more often than not…malnourished and skinny-fat.
Nice legs-shame about the face
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Andy Mitchell
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07-12-22 09:43 PM - Post#920416
When I was a kid I didn’t know what a mango was.
We had a very small choice of available food.
Nice legs-shame about the face
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Laree
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Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds =/-. The two main factors were/are: Move more*, eat less. YMMV
*It will require a separate thread, but I cannot stress enough how effective Heavy Hands walking is at burning calories. And, to digress, because of Heavy Hands, my resting pulse rate has dropped significantly. YMMV
Hey, Dan, what weight would you use for me? I haven't had those in decades. I just looked and won't be buying HH brand. That price is nuts! But will find an offbrand with the weight already in place. Thanks!
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DanMartin
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Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds =/-. The two main factors were/are: Move more*, eat less. YMMV
*It will require a separate thread, but I cannot stress enough how effective Heavy Hands walking is at burning calories. And, to digress, because of Heavy Hands, my resting pulse rate has dropped significantly. YMMV
Hey, Dan, what weight would you use for me? I haven't had those in decades. I just looked and won't be buying HH brand. That price is nuts! But will find an offbrand with the weight already in place. Thanks!
Laree, I was able to find "vintage" AMF Heavy Hands weights on eBay. I didn't think the prices were bad. (That new site that sells the latest versions is way over the top.) That said, I would get a set that is just a pair of handles with 1, 2 and 3 pound weights. That should get you through a year or so before you would need to go heavier, if at all.
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07-13-22 03:08 PM - Post#920440
Thanks Dan! Will try both
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Old Miler
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07-13-22 04:59 PM - Post#920449
Hi all,
Quick update. On day 7 (minus 3kg) we left the UK for a week-long drive to Croatia. So, no more access to bedroom scales, and 6 more days before we get to compare love-handles on the beach with all the friends we see once a year. We filled the car with healthy snacks, tried to avoid all carbs until the evening, and then allowed ourselves a little wine or beer. My morning run goes WAY faster if I had some carbs the night before.
Then, we got to Italy. At this point, you have no soul if you don't eat, so I stopped caring today. There was even a gelato after dinner.
We are definitely looking significantly slimmer after 10 days or so, and I can't believe how easy and enjoyable it was. Anyhow, from now on, it's hopefully back to plain old healthy eating, avoid carbs when we have a choice, and lots of exercise.
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WxHerk
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07-13-22 10:48 PM - Post#920454
Then, we got to Italy. At this point, you have no soul if you don't eat, so I stopped caring today. There was even a gelato after dinner.
If I may beg to differ, you cared about the right thing for that moment. I’m certain that you and Mrs. Miler will remember that fine Italian food and gelato FAR longer than the kg or so you may have added. Oh, and color me envious!!
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Matt_T
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07-14-22 01:57 AM - Post#920456
Then, we got to Italy. At this point, you have no soul if you don't eat, so I stopped caring today. There was even a gelato after dinner.
If I may beg to differ, you cared about the right thing for that moment. I’m certain that you and Mrs. Miler will remember that fine Italian food and gelato FAR longer than the kg or so you may have added. Oh, and color me envious!!
This in spades. What's the point if you can't live a little?
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Neander
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07-14-22 02:06 AM - Post#920457
Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds. The two main factors were/are: Move more, eat less. YMMV
Hello Dan! Long time, eh.
I chose to go from around 190 to under 170 to get a clean sixpack one more time before . . . hey, maybe one more time again later on. Nothing's writ in stone here on this rock.
Except them cave paintings, maybe.
Feels great to be this light! Shining.
All's I did was eat less, that's it. And now, I can play about with a clean slate and build back some strength and yer muscals for fun!
YMMV. That fits perfectly.
Life's too short to worry about longevity.
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DanMartin
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Over the past year and a half I have lost 50 pounds. The two main factors were/are: Move more, eat less. YMMV
Hello Dan! Long time, eh.
I chose to go from around 190 to under 170 to get a clean sixpack one more time before . . . hey, maybe one more time again later on. Nothing's writ in stone here on this rock.
Except them cave paintings, maybe.
Feels great to be this light! Shining.
All's I did was eat less, that's it. And now, I can play about with a clean slate and build back some strength and yer muscals for fun!
YMMV. That fits perfectly.
My brother...
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Henry
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07-15-22 07:46 AM - Post#920489
We filled the car with healthy snacks.
I'm reminded when I was going to Aikido, the blackbelt instructors did a group trip to Japan. The head Sensei complained about one who is a bodybuilder type person had to stop the groups sightseeing and eat every 2 hours on the trip.
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Matt_T
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07-15-22 11:45 AM - Post#920495
We filled the car with healthy snacks.
I'm reminded when I was going to Aikido, the blackbelt instructors did a group trip to Japan. The head Sensei complained about one who is a bodybuilder type person had to stop the groups sightseeing and eat every 2 hours on the trip.
Leave Steven Seagal out of this.
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Andy Mitchell
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07-16-22 10:19 PM - Post#920520
Here’s something I was thinking about after reading a little article by Dave Maurice in 1998, it’s in a Hardgainer mag #66.
If you go to a supermarket and view shopping trolleys they sorta represent your stomach, and a trolley that is full of fresh produce is always going to be a lot less in terms of volume (all things being equal)
Dave’s message back this was; we’re just all eating too much and in particular “processed” carbs, and sweeteners (mostly hidden)
Nice legs-shame about the face
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Andy Mitchell
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Dan Martin usually says many profound things and one thing he said that sticks with me; “if you follow a diet ya sorta got an eating disorder “ he was more eloquent.
I’ve been reading his comments since Garagegym in the 90’s
Nice legs-shame about the face
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Andy Mitchell
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07-16-22 10:29 PM - Post#920522
At 60 I’ve grown up throughout an interesting era; Aerobics (Ken cooper) Wieder, Arnold, the reliance has been more from receiving external help (relying on others) rather than internal (learning from mistakes)
Nice legs-shame about the face
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Jordan D
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At 60 I’ve grown up throughout an interesting era; Aerobics (Ken cooper) Wieder, Arnold, the reliance has been more from receiving external help (relying on others) rather than internal (learning from mistakes)
"The Advertising Age"
Honestly, I think advertising may be among the greatest of mankind's evils, though probably unavoidable. So many countries have banned advertising cigarettes and alcohol. Some are now banning advertising of sugary "food" items to kids. Hawaii banned public billboards entirely.
Contemplate this: if you lived in a world without advertising, how would you organize your diet and training?
Dan Martin usually says many profound things and one thing he said that sticks with me; “if you follow a diet ya sorta got an eating disorder “ he was more eloquent.
I’ve been reading his comments since Garagegym in the 90’s
That's one of the more profound things I've ever read on this forum.
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DanMartin
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At 60 I’ve grown up throughout an interesting era; Aerobics (Ken cooper) Wieder, Arnold, the reliance has been more from receiving external help (relying on others) rather than internal (learning from mistakes)
"The Advertising Age"
Honestly, I think advertising may be among the greatest of mankind's evils, though probably unavoidable. So many countries have banned advertising cigarettes and alcohol. Some are now banning advertising of sugary "food" items to kids. Hawaii banned public billboards entirely.
Contemplate this: if you lived in a world without advertising, how would you organize your diet and training?
Dan Martin usually says many profound things and one thing he said that sticks with me; “if you follow a diet ya sorta got an eating disorder “ he was more eloquent.
I’ve been reading his comments since Garagegym in the 90’s
That's one of the more profound things I've ever read on this forum.
Diet, just the word flares people up faster than a hemorroid.
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WxHerk
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Diet, just the word flares people up faster than a hemorroid.
And most diets taste about as good….
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Old Miler
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Report 3 weeks in. We got to wife's family beach place, which amazingly the builder had almost finished renovating, so for the first time ever we have a breeze to sleep in, a proper kitchen and shower. We sucked in our abs hard and went down to the harbour wall everyone sits on, and decided we didn't look too shabby. We're awarding ourselves the gold medals in the village over-50 category, but firmly behind two of my wife's friends in their 40s who are ex-models and fitness instructors (and who confessed to starving themselves for a month before holidays each year!).
Henceforth there's a mixture of odd building chores, swimming, paddleboarding and an early evening run; very light lunch at 2pm (heat's great for suppressing appetite), and barbecued fish or meat each night, with one piece of bread to mop the sauce up. Not bothering with keto, it's not compatible with cold beer which is my main carbo-vice here, but I'm pretty sure I'm still shrinking.
Next week my friend who's into kettlebell sport is arriving, so I can get some coaching and crank it up a notch further..
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WxHerk
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Henceforth there's a mixture of odd building chores, swimming, paddleboarding and an early evening run; very light lunch at 2pm (heat's great for suppressing appetite), and barbecued fish or meat each night, with one piece of bread to mop the sauce up. Not bothering with keto, it's not compatible with cold beer which is my main carbo-vice here, but I'm pretty sure I'm still shrinking.
Next week my friend who's into kettlebell sport is arriving, so I can get some coaching and crank it up a notch further..
Life is good. Really delighted to see you enjoying yourselves so.
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