6 Habits that KILL your METABOLISM

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024

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  • @Physionic
    @Physionic  Год назад +30

    AMENDMENT: At 1:11, I mention metabolites and toxins, but the way I said it makes it seem like they're necessarily the same thing. While the an overaccumulation of the metabolite adenosine can be 'toxic', it's not necessarily the case and I should have done a better job distinguishing between the two camps. I'm making this amendment to be clear that the body eliminate toxic molecules (plaques, for example), as well as metabolites, but they aren't always the same. This was brought to my attention by Rob Truax - thanks, Rob!

    • @wolfrahmphosphoros5808
      @wolfrahmphosphoros5808 Год назад

      please, what does "RMR" stand for in that graph at 3mins 48secs? regards.

    • @LiftPizzas
      @LiftPizzas Год назад +1

      @@wolfrahmphosphoros5808 Resting Metabolic Rate

  • @johnneiberger7311
    @johnneiberger7311 2 года назад +57

    Some days, the bulk of my exercise is getting up from my desk to pee, so I'm glad you mentioned that. 😂 Thanks for the excellent info, as usual.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +6

      Haha, John, me too, honestly. I have to go down 3 hallways in my lab floor to get there. Thank you.

    • @kathyrams
      @kathyrams Год назад +9

      I’m 68 and I run every day it’s just that the distance has gotten shorter. Lately it’s been from the bed to the bathroom. (Sorry I couldn’t resist)

  • @2twentysix
    @2twentysix 2 года назад +20

    Really appreciate the scientific view with a dash of sarcasm for entertainment purposes 😂 Glad I found your channel because it’s science-based 🙏

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Thanks, Silv. I really appreciate it.

  • @Honeypepper.
    @Honeypepper. 2 года назад +19

    You're so good with the way you debunk the misinformation in some of these studies and I just love it! 😄

  • @leonardmilcin7798
    @leonardmilcin7798 Год назад +3

    „not drinking enough water” That one is actually true, dependimg of definition of enough. If you don’t drink enough water you will die of dehydration and death is pretty drastic slowing of metabolism by any measure.

  • @deepakrajotia8926
    @deepakrajotia8926 2 года назад +13

    man thank you for making good videos with deep knowledge. I can't watch all of your videos due to time constraint, because your videos require attention and I am focused on something else now. Once my focus comes back on learning about human body and science, your channel will be on my binge watch. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +3

      I appreciate everything, Deepak. Thank you for always stopping by when you can.

  • @ziggman13
    @ziggman13 Год назад +2

    And how does one boost his metabolism? After doing these things right, can you add things to boost it even further?

  • @vzsnrn
    @vzsnrn 2 года назад +8

    this is information worth listening to. it really had me paying attention, I'm gonna start searching about this topic as well as implement some insights of it in my lifestyle, thanks so much

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Wonderful and thank you for the feedback, Valentina.

  • @kennedyjames007
    @kennedyjames007 Год назад +3

    How do you distinguish between low metabolism versus low dopamine/seratonin ???

  • @jp7357
    @jp7357 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve always wondered what the difference is between one’s basal metabolism, if one takes “metabolism advice” … @120kcal max ? … 1 mile run ? 1 doughnut ? … and how would you know if you’ve achieved it ? Lab test. ? I imagine that even an RMR lab test could easily change by 40kcal based on Randi. Personal actions.

  • @972Mockingbird
    @972Mockingbird Год назад +2

    I love the presentation of factual information and the data to support the information. But, I have to admit I'm a little distracted because I feel like I'm watching Captain America! LOL Am I the only one who thinks Mr. Verhoeven resembles Chris Evans?

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  Год назад +2

      Ha! I’ve gotten that one a few times. Thanks!

  • @2809thalia
    @2809thalia 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for the review! Looking forward for more similar content !
    I wanted to ask you if you can post the studies that show that protein + carbs reduce the insulin response.
    And if you were to suggest a fat/carbs/protein ratio that would slow down the digestion of fats but at the same time not store too much excess fat what would it be? (Average diet ..not keto..not high carb)

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +3

      My pleasure, Thalia.
      Here's one: "Effect of macronutrients and fiber on postprandial glycemic responses and meal glycemic index and glycemic load value determinations" by Meng
      I'd say it doesn't matter the ratio, although a higher protein content with moderate carbohydrates, and somewhat low fat is a good place to start.

    • @2809thalia
      @2809thalia 2 года назад

      @@Physionic awesome! Thanks so much!!

    • @2809thalia
      @2809thalia 2 года назад +1

      @@Physionic Thank you so much Nic!. I found the result: "Adding carbohydrate (50 g), protein (50 g), and fat (11.1 g) increased the insulin AUCi" puzzling since one would expect fat to slow down absorption and hence the GI/GL. Am I wrong?
      Thank you again! keep up the great work!

  • @yaronmosheezer4580
    @yaronmosheezer4580 2 года назад +2

    Great editing...
    And the content? As usual excellent!

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, as always. I'm trying to be better about my editing, thank you.

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 Год назад +15

    Almost everyone eats.enough protein. Almost everyone drinks enough water. I think what's missing in this video is getting enough sleep.

    • @LowHangingFruitForest
      @LowHangingFruitForest 3 месяца назад

      There are a lot of people who never drink water and drink soda beer juice milk etc. there are also tons of people that may eat enough protein, but from very poor sources that have low absorption or poor amino acid distributions. I don’t think I know anyone that is eating 1g/lb of a quality protein source outside my gym friends.

    • @mellocello187
      @mellocello187 4 часа назад

      Agree with the other reply. Most people do not get adequate protein, many people (including me) do not drink enough water. I just don’t feel like it and have to force myself, eg.

  • @harku123
    @harku123 2 года назад +10

    My mum has a fitness instructor who will tell her to always eat breakfast but she's never actually hungry at breakfast. I tell her it really doesn't matter when you eat but because of how widely spread this particular fallacy is, she is still on the fence on what to believe

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +5

      She should listen to you. :)

    • @GoneCarnivore
      @GoneCarnivore Год назад +5

      Breakfast time is the time that you decide to eat it.

  • @pureffm
    @pureffm Год назад +2

    I think walking activités muscles in your calves, and it was shown that this correlated with lower rates of diabetes, apparently the metabolic sensing happens via those muscles, which makes sense from an evolutionary stand point. Have you read the same? Is it worth mentioning in a follow up?

  • @wilmerwalton5089
    @wilmerwalton5089 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for debunking the misinformation which is popularized nutrition or health propaganda. I was taken-in by the assertion that water consumption was a noteworthy additive to the weight loss equation. It's enlightening to see how small the quantifiable results in the research.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      I was actually surprised it offered anything, but it is rather mild - glad I could help, Wilmer - hope you've been well.

  • @robtruax7640
    @robtruax7640 Год назад +1

    Your channel is great and I very much appreciate your critical breakdown of both scientific things and these random click-bait.
    As a Sports Med Family Physician, I take issue with you equating metabolites with toxins at one minute 11 seconds. Toxins are things that can cause irreparable pathological damage but metabolic wastes in of themselves are not toxic because your body just gets rid of them. I have many patients who are in the alternative medicine world and they love getting rid of toxins through sweating,foot baths, etc.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  Год назад

      I think that's fair, Rob. I suppose I should have separated the two. The body removes metabolites and toxins (protein plaques, for example), but they aren't necessarily the same thing. I'll add an amendment to the video and pin it - also, I'll add your name for credit. Thanks!

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  Год назад

      Done! Thanks, again.

    • @robtruax7640
      @robtruax7640 Год назад

      @@Physionic I really, really applaud you actually answering this!! That’s awesome!!

  • @yspegel
    @yspegel Год назад +4

    Not getting enough protein is truth BUT far more important because people are mislead for years about it: 'Not getting enough (saturated) fats' is the far more important message.
    I would like to nuance drinking a bit: The body can make water out of fat when needed, makes you lose fat. But, when you start eating while thirsty, gets the body to make more insulin because fat storage guaranties thirst survival. So make sure to drink enough before a meal! Over drinking can increase your mineral loss! So never over drink.

    • @yspegel
      @yspegel Год назад

      @@chronicreader but that's a personal perception isn't it? 😜

  • @darrenbraynard4005
    @darrenbraynard4005 2 года назад +2

    Nice video. What is the time span for the muscle burn? Per hour?

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      6 calories per lb per day.

  • @harryviking6347
    @harryviking6347 Год назад +1

    I never eat breakfast! I am in full action early mornings without it!

  • @juliatshamoun4666
    @juliatshamoun4666 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing
    I am in health ketogenic diet ..from 2016
    Lost a lot of weight now am over 60..😉
    Of course the metabolism + imbalance of the hermonas resulted in stop losing weight (ie losing Fat)
    And I am glad that I did my complete dutchtes..I wish you can do a video on that type of testing and how accurate it is
    I have learned I have to change my eating habits I would do 3 healthy meals a day for one week ...them I would introduce more quality fruits the one packed with Eynzems or would do weight strain exercise at home (not lifting weight but house work , going up and down the stairs 3 floor many times
    I would introduce few food that I wasn't eating before like I would eat quality sheep yogurt, or Buffalo more of the healthy probiotic...
    Or I change my routine walking to fast walking but having more recovery time of course you listen to your body
    I try foods from other cultures
    I do snak good for women post menopausel like flaxseed every day
    Since I started doing all these changes I feel better more flexibility in joints I do squads after my long walking
    I feel I am losing more fat sort I activated my metabolism 🤭😆
    Today for example I had my coffee I felt I need to juice one red Cabbage...I drink it 😅
    I am skipping my vitamin C intake today
    Please...give us more knowledge , thanks and God bless

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      Congrats on the weight loss, that's amazing, Juliat! Sounds to me like you have a pattern in place. It's important to experiment for oneself. I probably couldn't pull off the cabbage drink, but to each their own.

  • @KKMultes
    @KKMultes 2 года назад +1

    Very Nice! this kind of video is more youtube friendly ! more potencial to attract viewers

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Indeed. :) Thanks, KK - hope you're well.

  • @SolveForX
    @SolveForX Год назад +6

    I noticed that I often comment on your videos when I have a contrary point, so I wanted to chime in and say “good video.” :)
    Also, something I’ve always been puzzled by is why so, so many nurses are fat. And they’ve always been fat/overweight going back decades.
    My friend’s wife who’s a nurse literally gets 17,000 steps per day, seems to pay attention to what she eats, but is obese. My mom, when she was a nurse, also was constantly moving and on her feet, watched what she ate, and she was overweight. In fact, she didn’t stop being overweight until she stopped being a nurse. At which time her calories appeared to stay largely the same and she was moving maybe about 1/5th the amount every day.
    Can stress hormones truly regulate our calorie expenditure to such an extreme degree? Would be interested to know if you have access to the actual percentage impact of daily stress. There’s always this general ALLUSION to “stress makes you gain weight” but never with a specific model of “180 pound man will need to eat 300 fewer calories if stressed because of this chemical process.”

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  Год назад +2

      Haha, well, you're always welcome to disagree. I think another aspect to consider is that many nurses work night shifts, so they're often fighting their circadian rhythm.

    • @SolveForX
      @SolveForX Год назад

      @@Physionic So that’s what I’m wondering. Since this is your specialty and I’ve literally never once in all of my readings ever seen the exact measurement of bad sleep, stress, etc in terms of PERCENTAGE of caloric expenditure reduction, I feel like that would be invaluable information to the public, even if presented broadly.
      Another question, marginally related, I’ve always been fascinated in the idea of type 2 diabetes having this really interesting mechanism wherein when the diabetic (or pre-diabetic) tries to lose weight via calorie reduction, because of their inability to access fat stores (because of the heightened insulin) that they’ll actually start eating at the muscle.
      In theory, this looks like a no way out situation. But, of course, we know it isn’t. In theory, the “blockade” of, say, saturated fats that caused the diabetes would forever leave the body to keep eating at our muscles to survive. But something really odd happens when pre-diabetics and diabetics start lifting weights (specifically). It’s like the body is triggered to observe the muscles REQUIRING that glucose (suddenly) and then attacking the fat for energy (the way a well functioning human should).
      But why does it do that specifically when engaging with weight bearing exercises and it doesn’t do it when one is sedentary? It APPEARS when one is sedentary you have this cannabalizing of muscle for glucose in the diabetic/pre-diabetic, but when the pre-diabetic/diabetic starts to, say, lift weights, suddenly the devouring of muscles stops and the usage of fat begins (which then cleans out the fat-clogged filter, etc).
      I guess I’d be interested in videos on both of these if you’re ever looking for ideas. Haha

    • @IntegraDIY
      @IntegraDIY Год назад

      They just eat too much and get bad sleep.

  • @transformxruby
    @transformxruby 2 года назад +1

    heyyy DO YOU HAVE any links for the water - i need to get my clients to prioritize this more and this is a good way to win them over lol

  • @chasebase76
    @chasebase76 2 месяца назад

    Thanks. Any thoughts on Yasudea J et al. "Evenly Distributed Protein Intake over 3 Meals Augments Resistance Exercise-Induced Muscle Hypertrophy in Healthy Young Men."?

  • @ImJarlen
    @ImJarlen 2 года назад +1

    It can be a bit frustrating that we cant "jump on over to part two" - yet. Good video none the less

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Ha, unfortunately, I can't release content fast enough. Stay tuned - its already recorded.

  • @Honeypepper.
    @Honeypepper. 2 года назад +2

    I would have like some takeaways wrapped up nicely in a little bow after this video to prevent me from having to re-watch it 12 times to pick up on the subtleties that I might have missed. (just saying)

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      I'll keep that in mind for the future, thanks for the feedback, WH.

  • @pleasecheap
    @pleasecheap Год назад +1

    Is there a difference between drinking a glass of water that is at room temperature or is very cold. With respect to expending energy to warm it up to body temperature.

    • @ajmosutra7667
      @ajmosutra7667 Год назад

      I eont know but as a person with acid reflux, it upsets the stomackrising the acid. .

  • @ccuellar6212
    @ccuellar6212 2 года назад +1

    This was great content.

  • @philiptruitt
    @philiptruitt Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @bb-3653
    @bb-3653 Год назад

    Finally a video with the damn motors!!!!!! FINALLY. They sound like DC motors at higher speed.

  • @Mir-gw6kj
    @Mir-gw6kj Год назад +4

    "Bad habit #1: Skipping Breakfast"
    ...
    *audible sigh*
    😂😂

    • @mellocello187
      @mellocello187 4 часа назад

      But did you watch? He debunked that.

  • @jeffreygleaves2931
    @jeffreygleaves2931 2 года назад +2

    Fitness information amazingly, is exactly like researching any other product on line. You have to listen to everyone who seems credible and cherry pick the tidbits that seem to have a consensus. I realized this trying to read reviews and pick out the best coffee frother this morning...lol
    Metabolism kinda falls in with 'inflammation, gut microbiom, etc. because you can't see it. Do I have a healthy microbiome? Do I have inflammation? A low metabolism? Hell, I don't know. I can't step on the scale and get a number.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      There are markers to measure, for sure, but it takes time and effort to do so.

    • @jmc8076
      @jmc8076 Год назад +1

      I feel you on buying anything now. It’s a process now and husb who’s been in data/IT consulting for yrs says almost anything related to marketing or brands (99% social media incl YT) can be bought like review comments. I stopped buying a lot just b/c of this. Cheers

  • @MemoryAmethyst
    @MemoryAmethyst Месяц назад

    Are there any studies showiing the removal of tonsils in childhood correlating with a poor microbiome and/or obesity? Enquiring minds want to know.

  • @LordLF111
    @LordLF111 2 года назад +4

    The worst way yo can corrupt your metabolism is by high Anxiety and deep tension

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +3

      When I have anxiety, I pace a tremendous amount, so I'll say it helps in that regard.

    • @LordLF111
      @LordLF111 2 года назад +2

      @@Physionic brother i need your advice. My age is 32, i smoked for 9 years and left smoking on 2016. On September i restarted smoking and did half packet a day smoking for around a month then i left smoking again since October 12. I was feeling sore throat the day i left. I have a problem of going extreme deep thinking, anxiety etc. So since a month im in anxiety of lung or throat cancer. Im living in that fear. And since a week i am getting a minor pain in the throat larynx, i had Indian kaadha tea and the pain went, sometimes it pains at night that too minor (when i think about it, gulp the mucus then left side larnyx minor pain). What do you think it is? I know you may advice me to visit doc, but just as per your analysis. Dues cancer come early to people? I just smoked for 9 yrs and left 3 years back then smoked for a month then left again. Let me know bro asap. Are you available on whatsapp or something?

    • @LordLF111
      @LordLF111 2 года назад +1

      If i keep a water fast for 15 days, having some coconut water every 2 day. Will i get reset in body?

  • @gzpo
    @gzpo Год назад

    Volume too low! Please increase the output volume on production!!!

    • @miracoli16
      @miracoli16 3 месяца назад +1

      Not at all. Buy yourself some hearing aids.

  • @stargazerbird
    @stargazerbird Год назад +2

    I have had hyperthyroidism and you really don’t want a high metabolism. Thinking of thyroid disease though, making sure you get sufficient iodine is important. Low grade hypothyroidism will pack on the weight over time and can come on if you are always calorie restricting.

  • @kenschulz4186
    @kenschulz4186 Год назад +1

    Love all your content!

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  Год назад

      Thank you, Ken!

    • @kenschulz4186
      @kenschulz4186 Год назад

      @@Physionic Would love to hear your review on the book Brain Energy by Chris Palmer. All about how mental health is actually a metabolic issue. And, if we come at it with metabolic-based solutions, we can have much more success than with traditional pharmacologic interventions.

  • @vincentFGC
    @vincentFGC 2 года назад

    ohhhh we going full youtube meta title now LETS GO NIC

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      I"M TRYING, haha!!

  • @Honeypepper.
    @Honeypepper. 2 года назад

    4:57 😂 Right!

  • @ThelmaThais1
    @ThelmaThais1 2 года назад

    I skip breakfast then drink beer later while i cook until lunch time lol sometimes i eat breakfast but at very different times lol

  • @RagHelen
    @RagHelen Год назад

    2:27 Greek yogurt has a much sugar in it as the next yogurt.

  • @LowHangingFruitForest
    @LowHangingFruitForest 3 месяца назад

    Apparently this is 6 things I’m not doing so great!

  • @azdhan
    @azdhan 8 месяцев назад

    Just Reverse Diet as per Layne Norton. It’s the easiest way to “fix’ your flawed metabolism bro!

  • @CoronaryArteryDisease.
    @CoronaryArteryDisease. Год назад +1

    Well crap. I am guilty of every single one of these.

  • @howdypartner8326
    @howdypartner8326 Год назад

    "2 and a half litres of water is not advisable."
    You mean 2,5 litres within an hour here, probably, as I drink 6 litres per day without negative effects and plenty of benefits. Granted I've been drinking 4,5+ litres per day for many years and I've gradually built up from like two glasses per day. Switched from glasses to 1,5lt pets and haven't gone back since.
    If 500ml÷1t=20kcal
    then 6000ml÷12t=240kcal
    T here stands for time (hour)
    Obviously 240kcals is a considerable increase in calories burned but I've noted that being well-hydrated increases the effectiveness of workouts when it comes to burning calories as well, so the amount of help hydration provides is probably greater if you're physically active too.

  • @michaelkepes6125
    @michaelkepes6125 Год назад +2

    Such a killjoy whole civilizations were based on mythos 😊

  • @scratchfg212
    @scratchfg212 6 месяцев назад

    The HIIT one is bunk, dude. Even you said so. Don’t understand why you went through the explanation of why it’s bullshit and then say it’s True. Yes, more muscle burns more calories- that was not the claim.

  • @sephblack
    @sephblack Год назад

    RE: breakfast - doesn't the research indicate that skipping dinner is better than skipping breakfast? Not that this is saying it alters metabolism. Skipping breakfast can limit your calories through the day, but from what I read, the study involved isocaloric diets and skipping either breakfast or dinner. Skipping dinner showed greater fat loss.

  • @mikean7074
    @mikean7074 2 года назад +2

    Virtually nobody suffers from kwashiorkor which is an ailment brought on by actual protein deficiency so the point about eating enough protein is BS. Most people get WAY more protein than they actually need and excessive protein intake, especially animal proteins, can be damaging to the body in the long run.

    • @mikean7074
      @mikean7074 2 года назад +3

      No, I'm not saying protein doesn't promote satiety. I just think it's bad advice to encourage people to eat more protein especially since most people will take that to mean eating more eggs, dairy, Seafood, and meat which is not a great strategy from a health perspective.
      What they leave out is that there are other things that are great at promoting satiety like fiber and bulky foods that take up a lot of space in your stomach. Given more pieces of the overall puzzle it is clear to see that some of the best foods to promote satiety are things like legumes and whole grains as they are great sources of protein and fiber and contain pretty good amount of water once they are cooked which means they contain all the things which drives satiety. Hefty helpings of fruits and vegetables and leafy greens alongside the legumes and whole grains will really help fill you up and get you tons of nutrients. It's actually a lot easier to get the protein you need on a plant-based diet than most people think it is because most people eat as much or more protein than professional athletes and bodybuilders need.

    • @santiagovasquez5967
      @santiagovasquez5967 2 года назад +1

      @@mikean7074 Good point, thanks

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +3

      I haven't run across any literature that indicates eating a sizeable amount of protein is damaging to the body.

  • @soulshinobi
    @soulshinobi 2 года назад +1

    Will I finally gain some weight if I employ all of these habits? 😆 but also 😢

  • @sondralee8539
    @sondralee8539 2 года назад

    Tracking apps to Track EveryThing people do. invasion of Privacy.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Likely true, I wouldn't know.

  • @oldroscoe2590
    @oldroscoe2590 2 года назад

    I wish my car was as efficient as my old body. I'd have to siphon gas out of it every couple of weeks.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад

      Haha, wouldn't that be a wonder?

  • @nakefatty9167
    @nakefatty9167 2 года назад

    Champions eat breakfast.

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +5

      I'll let the fasting crowd know they're all LOSERS and stick my tongue out at them.

  • @arallskiant9923
    @arallskiant9923 2 года назад

    My little twist would be:
    -I'd label first as true as it is best to not skip breakfast and even put most your kcal earlier.
    -second I 'd say it is always best to minimize fat kcal and checkin protein (especially on big meal) is also worthless (except potentially lazy/sedentary bodybuilder in newbie phase)
    -on sitting too much I d have fall for it but what you said made sens
    -on protein see above but where the f*ck they will talk about fiber....

    • @Physionic
      @Physionic  2 года назад +1

      Excellent point about fiber. Another one that should have been mentioned, Arall. I agree.

  • @crzyces1693
    @crzyces1693 Год назад

    Weight loss by urination! So 2.5L of water for an extra, say best case scenario 96-108 calories burned per day. We will call that 102. That's 10.63714285714286lbs per year! Since I believe I have 36.5lbs left to lose to get to the top end of my ideal weight, that's 0.2914285714285715% of what I need to drop. Not insignificant by any means. Of course that assume it will take me a year to lose 35lbs, which would force me to slow down my weight loss by approximately 61%. Though I have intentionally slowed my weight loss recently to try to minimize extra skin and muscle loss (within reason, I realize that the elasticity of one's skin can only be helped so much via autophagy, and we can't force the body to decide to use old epithelial cells as extra fuel nor can we force the body to toss them from the body. We also can't stop old bonds or collagen from being destroyed nor can we force new ones to appear...still, one can try. Cold showers and all that jazz. Wive's tale? Probably, but if it makes me feel better psychologically, well quit pickin on me ;^) .
    On a serious note, I highly doubt I will drink 2.5liters of water every day. I'm only drinking about 1.4 now, so adding a liter in would only be a 40% or so increase, meaning only 40% of the extra calories burned, meaning only 4lbs and change per year, meaning all of a sudden it is no longer as big of a deal...though upping to 2 liters could be helpful in general I suppose. The big thing though, is why aren't they including *Sleep* in general? Did I not get enough and just miss it? I'd miss a workout over missing sleep if it meant less than 6.5 hours of it (sleep). Preferably 7.5-9 hours if possible. I find losing weight on 5 hours of sleep and maintaining muscle nearly impossible. I'm weaker during my workouts, the _fun_ level is just so, so much lower as is the intensity. Not to mention, if I am trying to lose weight and have one of those weeks where I am only getting 28-35 hours of sleep, well I am probably not losing weight at all that week. If I do it just _feels_ like more of it is muscle. Which is stupid because I am most likely going to consume more calories since I am awake so much more. Whatever the case, we all know sleep is exceptionally important for both weight loss and muscle growth. Though the weight loss part is probably because of where we are burning the calories from, that is still a relatively important part as you get closer and closer to your ideal weight and bf%. If your 50% body fat and 350lbs then it's not that big of a deal. If you are 200lbs and 20% body fat, well at that point it gets a lot more important.