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J11ghtman t1_j2csf4w wrote

Reply to comment by smurficus103 in Intermittent Fasting significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP), but not diastolic blood pressure (DBP). The effects are likely due to weight loss. by glawgii

The easiest way to get in shape is to ask yourself “did I move enough this morning/afternoon/evening?” Every day and also “is what I am planning to eat this morning/afternoon/evening/right now healthy?”

People know the answers to both of these questions. If you’re overweight or have high cholesterol the answer is usually “no” to both of them. The challenge is motivating yourself to eat well and exercise. IF is great, dieting is great. The problem is that they are always temporary solutions to a willpower and lifestyle problem that needs to be addressed to see lasting success.

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Ashamed-Simple-8303 t1_j2ddjj9 wrote

In terms of weigh loss, moving/exercise plays a very minor role. Even if you believe the myth of calories in, calories out, the calories burnt by exercise are minuscule compared to energy needs just for staying alive.

What really, really matters first is what you eat and not how much you eat. Because if you eat right and get your hormones (mostly but not only insulin) in control, your hunger and cravings will go down, a lot. You will automatically eat less. Eg. you then don't even need the will power as you will stop being hungry all the time.

Exercise helps somewhat mostly because it helps to deal a little bit with the poor western diet but not by burning calories but by affecting your metabolism.

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boottrax t1_j2duiro wrote

This is spot on. Diet has the highest effect on weight loss and subsequently hypertension and cholesterol. Exercise has a secondary and auxiliary role.

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