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0 pointsvoldacar3y ago0 comments

It works for everyone, due to conservation of mass and conservation of energy

0 pointsvoldacar3y ago0 comments

It works for everyone, due to conservation of mass and conservation of energy

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ac2u3y ago· 4 in thread

It's obvious even from the message you're replying to that they meant "works" in a manner that encompasses compliance.

But don't let you already knowing that get in the way of a pointless quip implying that they need educated in thermodynamics.

voldacarOP3y ago

If you try and fail to eat less food, the correct conclusion is not that eating less food "doesn't work"

paulryanrogers3y ago

There is more to trying than being told. Also the level of effort/sacrifice to have the same impact with vary by age and individual.

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exfatloss3y ago

I think it is, if it is being recommended to the person to lose weight.

orangepurple3y ago

I tried and failed to eat less food for decades. Ultimately it was total abstinence for many hours at a time that proved to be sustainable and actually easy after 3 months.

exfatloss3y ago

You're thinking of CICO, not eating less. They have nothing to do with each other.

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6 comments · 2 top-level

ac2u3y ago· 4 in thread

It's obvious even from the message you're replying to that they meant "works" in a manner that encompasses compliance.

But don't let you already knowing that get in the way of a pointless quip implying that they need educated in thermodynamics.

voldacarOP3y ago

If you try and fail to eat less food, the correct conclusion is not that eating less food "doesn't work"

paulryanrogers3y ago

There is more to trying than being told. Also the level of effort/sacrifice to have the same impact with vary by age and individual.

1 more reply

exfatloss3y ago

I think it is, if it is being recommended to the person to lose weight.

orangepurple3y ago

I tried and failed to eat less food for decades. Ultimately it was total abstinence for many hours at a time that proved to be sustainable and actually easy after 3 months.

exfatloss3y ago

You're thinking of CICO, not eating less. They have nothing to do with each other.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse