Or you could just eat less everyday
Glad you said it!
I've been on a low calorie diet all my life. In 2004, I read studies on the benefits of caloric restriction on mice, specifically in terms of organ integrity, hair, and skin benefits, as well as strongly correlated data showing that caloric restriction is probably THE biggest thing super-centenarians [those who live to 110 or older] have in common.
Since then, I've never been able to bring myself to bulk like they do in the bodybuilding world. I eat no more than 1,800 calories a day. Usually 1,200 to 1,500. Sometimes I go as low as 800, which is the lowest we can eat while still getting all of our required nutrients, and RARELY will I go as low as 600, or fast completely.
If the primary benefit of fasting is simply to eat fewer calories, this just isn't a benefit I need, since I already eat light.
That said, our ancestors likely went through prolonged periods of fasting between successful hunting attempts.
I should also point out - I fart four times a week MAX. Why? Well - try eating 1,300 calories daily with under 100g of carbohydrates a day, and only taken from 13 foods, almost all of which are one-ingredient whole foods. I tax my digestive system so little, that I suspect that is the main reason I barely ever have gas.
But until someone tells me why a person like me who doesn't eat so much as chocolate bar in a month needs to fast, I simply don't think I need it.
Exercise does all those things too and for some it's far more enjoyable than fasting
Yeah I agree everyone needs to do their own thing, but you seem to approach it from the view that there is only one thing that works. If you've got more serious issues then you'd be better off on a restrictive diet, but not everyone has issues with carbs, overeating, dieting, digestive problems etc.
I guarantee there are loads of people on here that have tried every diet under the sun and the majority will say the same thing. There is no magic pill (diet) It's more a case of avoiding certain types of foods (processed and sugar ladened) and drinks and avoiding certain bad habits.
My thoughts exactly.
All anyone needs to do to be healthy [genetic predispositions aside] is eat a healthy diet, within specific ranges for total overall calories as well as for individual macronutrients.
I will be switching to Basmati rice from white rice as you suggested, but I'm not expecting a magic bullet.
The only magic bullet is to be consistent.
I'm trying to be in shape - not compete in a bodybuilding contest. Training for that look is different, and I understand that. But the average person simply wanting to be in shape doesn't need to apply any gimmick - just exercise, and stop eating like shit.
This isn't a conspiracy. The only secret is being consistent about it. And that's where the overwhelming majority of the population fails.
I resent diet coaches who try to sell magic fixes. It's bullshit.
