Saintor

I relatively eat a lot of potatoes, bananas and beans, but according to MyFitnessPal, this accounts to less than 1500mg of the 3500. I wonder if some people here take potassium supplements? It is hard to get 2000mpg K supplements by caplets. Going in powder might be a better option; 10g of potassium bicarbonate brings you 3906mg according to this one not offered as a supplement, but for cooking; https://www.amazon.ca/Bicarbonate-Food-Grade-Crystalline-Elos-Premium/dp/B09ZTPGBX8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3OBYKM8AXYZ76&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mNqQFo_CrZAF7JCvauupNNLeK0VZYpW8RBga5x34aNyzbYAHqxBaj5ChePjxsHOWUL-026X4F_NltXuDOqBrjO7qvYQ_OH9n9V0wJAk2oVBmdH92GLrwSxBhjE9TR9B4FS9bNDg14FdVIfhzMWP3jvIy4vbAG8N28GDbvC5KBlwM5lLHHGohVAxQNQGAlDJoQbADgeIXwYjznq7Lo0jDXljKzNyrxlRuL0SKyR-sunBjKKawNvGR-9DRegJIvockeNx8g4GqnAOyyKKbg7pJvCMm3nNsMLsEakGJnw6qW_8.AKHwvpA333rJooKBBS2qNHjFKv34DS5LxvW8Rx-0gzc&dib_tag=se&keywords=potassium+powder&qid=1711324337&sprefix=potassium+powder%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-6 But it would be my 7th regular powder to take lol! Or I could use it in my cooking if K doesn't get destroyed by the heat...

I think that you just made an unsubstantiated opinion yourself... lol. Joking aside, Gregor was the turnpoint in 2015 that made me eat way more plant-based food.... didn't care before. He probably cherry-picks what he reports, yet he brings a lot of good info.

Today, after 1945kcal intake, 2124 kcal exercise and 1699 kcal additional deficit, MFP predicts that I should weight 24lbs less in 5 weeks, that's insane! I know that it isn't sustainable, I'll stick until July 21st, thanks for your concerns. I really don't feel any hunger, but my body might assume differently. Among different sites reporting this; https://polysleep.ca/blogs/wellness/intermittent-fasting-and-sleep A total of 2450 kcal / day deficit might qualify... cortisol time! In retrospect, I might also have understated one variable that I barely mentioned ...cutting the booze. As an un-apologetic epicurean, I must admit that I have been a heavy drinker for 10 years. I was able to log in the kcal and get to the weight I wanted up to 2021, but since then, I must have been drifting... I was in Europe for a good part of May and I returned with a pain in my liver... *not good*. It took 2 weeks to go away. It is possible that my liver in healing contributes to my higher energy. Going back to Europe again on July 21st, 'gotta be more careful...

Good to know. Still struggling with this, like this AM, on again at 4h... It is a temporary thing and a challenge to me, until July 21st after that I just plan to be around 1500-1750 net. It all works fine except the sleep. In the last week, I lost 3.1 lbs which may include some lean mass. My counter measure is to do a lot more exercise, although I should be doing more resistance training. To me, my level of energy is astonishing these days despite the lack of sleep. For example, yesterday I was on my bike outdoors for many hours. I did a full hour at 163bpm average and max 203 (and speed to match), no discomfort or excessive sweat and my body just asked for more. In the chart, 165 is the 'recommended' max heart rate for a 55yo. Usually, it is less than 140 average. I started using more supplements last week, but what I observed (lack of sleep and more energy) started 3 weeks ago, when I went into intense mode.

I was in a 'pseudo-maintenance mode' and gained back some weight since 2021 unfortunately. 153-155lbs was my normal range, but still higher than what I intended to do (5'10" male, medium build, 50s). I went in a more controlled / aggressive mode since June 14th, excluding booze (rather heavy drinker here). My average food intake according to MyFitnessPal (strictly entered and weighted when possible) is 1550 kcal. Adding 1.5-2h of bike daily and a 30-45m should create a deficit of 3lbs a week, which I plan to do until 21st. It is relatively easy to do and I don't feel that it is extreme. Past that point, in a less aggressive mode, I just want to continue (no alcohol at home, this time) and my end goal is to get <12% bodyfat. Energy is surprisingly good, mood is great;I feel driven & motivated. My problem is sleep. With all this new energy expenditure, I wake up ....at 4h AM, after 5.5-6h of sleep. It used to be 6.5-7. I have no problem getting to sleep in the evening, but can't really at 4h. Sometimes, I can sleep in the daytime day, but not most of the days. A consequence of this is that I have some brain fog. What do I do at 4-5h AM? Go for a walk! My job has always been stressful, but not worse these days and my mood is generally better. My carbs/sugar are in check. I tried Melatonin and even sleep pills (the regular ones @ 25 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride, the 50mg ones hit me like a brick) but I'd rather avoid them on a daily basis. I tried adding ashwagandha supplements (2x 300mg), a natural stuff, it helped in some ways but not for sleep, unfortunately. Windows are tightly closed (I suspected the birds) and it is all dark in the bedroom. Any suggestions, aside from eating more or exercising less?

I am surprised that his total cholesterol is not under 150 as he claims to be a vegan. https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.co/#by-the-numbers I wonder how many folks are 5-6% body fat here...lol!

It is clearly stated in the video by the scientist, not only in the accompanying link. I am still a fan of popcorn, no salt or butter. It doesn't deserve a bad rep.

It says coconut not coconut oil.

To answer the question, I believe that I should. Two folds; accumulate provisions and sell our house, too close from a large city. Imagine this scenario; a nuclear detonation in Europe and that mad Putin continuing to make nuclear threats to all major countries that got involved indirectly, including America, on a weekly basis. Possible outcome? .... people fleeing from large cities. Worst outcome? .... hundreds of nuclear detonations around the world including my area (I am 12 miles from a large city) ... meaning 100Ks of dead bodies nearby not talking about the radiations. Hundreds of satellites would be attacked and destroyed. Supply chains would be reduced to an unacceptable level. Without being necessarily a republican, I believe that Biden/Harris are way more dangerous than the Trump/Pence. I don't think that Putin would have done this under Trump and Biden's medical condition is fragile, showing way too many 'senior moments'. 2022 looks horribly grim.

Unsure that there is anything new "revealed', but this is a good summary. It seems to be a protein-restricted diet. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10762635/Revealed-scientifically-backed-longevity-diet-Plan-includes-CHOCOLATE-cuts-red-meat.html

Well exercising increases metabolism .... I would venture to say that after a certain level, it is most detrimental to longevity (according to Dr Valter Longo)... rarely athletes with a lot of muscles achieve very old age,

Impressive, I hope that my next smartwatch will have something like that and accurate. https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-expands-vital-blood-pressure-and-electrocardiogram-tracking-to-galaxy-watch3-and-galaxy-watch-active2-in-31-more-countries

Interesting read. https://financialpost.com/news/did-a-canadian-medical-expedition-lead-to-the-discovery-of-an-anti-aging-pill However, according to it;

"A long daily fast." I thought that fasting was days over a month. Not get lost in the semantic, but time-restricted eating appears to me a better description. There are actually a lot more information about it. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32480126/

Some people... Thanks Mike for that summary.... the drop of mortality related to chocolate intake is surprisingly high.