@Arkandel said in What do you eat?:
For example even very basic questions such as "how much protein is needed" or "does the timing of meals matter" are answered differently by researchers who often resort to anecdotal evidence ('this is what worked for me') to support their claims.
I don't mind anecdotal evidence or advice. In fact, I think that most of us follow anecdotal evidence and/or advice when it comes to what we believe to be healthy choices. And there's nothing wrong with that.
If someone were to ask me how to lose weight, I'd probably go with the following questions:
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Do you like to go out with friends to drink and smoke?: If so, there's nothing wrong with that -- well, except for the smoking part. We all know smoking's bad for you, but it's also pretty fucking expensive too. And if you like to drink, consider going with low-carb alternatives that fit your lifestyle; for beer-swillers, you may want to try a sipping whiskey, whereas wine-drinkers may enjoy a liquor-and-spritzer or, God forbid, a Whiteclaw.
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Do you enjoy snacking in front of the TV?: Seriously, who the fuck doesn't? I do, but I try not to sit around with a bag of Doritos and a bowl of sour-cream-based dip. Instead, I like vegetables with tzatziki or salsa. My favorite? Celery and hot fucking salsa.
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Do you exercise?: If so, great; if not, you might want to change that. Embarrassed at the gym? You may want to try an online service like Daily Burn, which has a variety of simple, intermediate, and fucking ridiculous workouts for you to load up. Best part? It comes in app form, so you can upload it to a Firestick, laptop, or cell phone and workout anywhere you have Internet service.
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Do you live with someone else?: Next question -- do you both want to get healthier? Because nothing is better than a little "healthy" (har har) competition. Try what works for them; share what works for you.
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Are you judgmental about things?: No one ever admits to it, but for those that are you should consider letting it go. Judgmental people tend to judge themselves as well, and that is probably the biggest stumbling block to getting healthy. Let people enjoy what they want; you enjoy what you want. And if getting healthy and losing weight is what you want, enjoy the fuck out of it and don't let anyone deter you on your path to happiness. Fuck that, fuck them, and fucking do it.