Chapter
The Science of Weight Loss and Willpower
23:07 - 31:40 (08:33)
Researchers are exploring the connection between biological factors and willpower in relation to weight loss. Scientific findings suggest that weight loss is largely hereditary, and while population-level models may explain general trends, they fail to predict individual behavior due to vastly different biological differences.
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Even the best population-level models on weight loss cannot accurately predict individual behaviors as they often fail to account for individual biological differences which shape how an individual gains or loses weight.
23:07 - 25:19 (02:12)
Summary
Even the best population-level models on weight loss cannot accurately predict individual behaviors as they often fail to account for individual biological differences which shape how an individual gains or loses weight. Plateauing where bodily systems are triggered to conserve energy further complicated the accuracy of such models.
ChapterThe Science of Weight Loss and Willpower
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The research shows that willpower over food is mainly determined by the amount of ghrelin in the system and genetic differences explain 75% of BMI variability among individuals.
25:19 - 28:29 (03:09)
Summary
The research shows that willpower over food is mainly determined by the amount of ghrelin in the system and genetic differences explain 75% of BMI variability among individuals. The brain is believed to be the primary organ governing weight loss subconsciously, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition's latest paper.
ChapterThe Science of Weight Loss and Willpower
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Research shows that the assumption of calories in, calories out for weight loss is deeply wrong, and weight loss is difficult for individuals and often inherited.
28:29 - 29:50 (01:21)
Summary
Research shows that the assumption of calories in, calories out for weight loss is deeply wrong, and weight loss is difficult for individuals and often inherited. Despite research findings, sociological, popular, and political conversations continue to promote weight loss methods that have been actively disproven, debunked, and make people feel bad.
ChapterThe Science of Weight Loss and Willpower
EpisodeThe Trouble With Calories
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast challenges the assumption that calorie counts are an accurate representation of how our bodies use calories by pointing out that our bodies may not be able to absorb all the calories we consume.
29:50 - 31:40 (01:49)
Summary
This podcast challenges the assumption that calorie counts are an accurate representation of how our bodies use calories by pointing out that our bodies may not be able to absorb all the calories we consume.