Podcast: Obesity Series: Part 1

[@solotraveler6025]

I don't know if being on a WFPB diet is going to help me live longer but I sure do feel better and I enjoy life a whole lot more.

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

"Whole lot more" Wink wink.

[@Bigislandchef]

Statistically eating a WFPB diet will only add a small amount of time you get to live on average. However it’ll increase your likely hood of getting into the top bracket & increases the possibility of living better until you pass.

[@AlanTyree]

May you live to be 120!

[@mollygrace3068]

Exactly. I could die at 70 either way, but how healthy and happy will I be?

[@JR954]

My 55 yo sister in law is morbidly obese with knee, leg and back pain. She tells everyone that she is WFBP but is unable to shed pounds because she conceals her candy, butter and cheese addictions. Addictions are real and difficult.

[@os2958]

It is sooooooo hard. That's the part that I think people are missing. Food is addictive.

[@clarer256]

I've been following Dr Greger's advice, got my BMI down from 36 to 27, aiming for 22! Never felt so healthy. Thanks so much for your work Dr Greger, you are my hero!

[@middleearthltd]

Got down from obese to overweight to high normal following Greger et al I need to use this to motivate me to get down to what is recommended here, low/normal That means another 40 lbs which just shows how much range there is in normal BMI Starting immediately.....the day is young

[@williambeck6364]

Go for it!

[@SSSyndrome214]

That breakdown of the flaws behind the poorly-conducted "obesity paradox" studies was illuminating. Thank you.

[@Joseph1NJ]

I have two friends that are morbidly obese. Both have had baritric surgery, lost a lot of weight initially, then gained it all back. The one area their doctors have largely ignored IMO, is the emotional factor. Whether its drugs, alcohol, smoking, food, or an action like gambling, watching porn, etc., these people are simply self medicating, and few in healthcare even try to address that aspect of the disease.

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

YES, 100%. Obesity in many cases IS a symptom of emotional struggles. Thanks for leaving this comment.

[@Joseph1NJ]

@@OswaldDigestiveClinic that's the part few get, that obesity is not the disease, rather a symptom, very much like diabetes is usually a symptom of a metabolic disorder. Therefore not unlike many shortcomings in medicine, we treat the symptoms, not the cause.

[@Dualhammers]

Given the world we current reside in it is not a surprise many people want to self-medicate

[@krism6260]

Exactly. To combat obesity or overweight, facts and knowledge are highly overrated. There is way too little attention for emotions and mental health.

[@Joseph1NJ]

@@Dualhammers That's all a matter of perception, but yes, I do agree these are tough times.

[@happydays1336]

A comment going along with what you said about obese activists who are trying to normalize it: Having a 300 lb woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a bikini does not help Americans get healthier. It used to be considered chic and sophisticated to smoke cigarettes and it took a long time to counter that perception. Now we're doing the same thing with being obese as something to glory in. The morbidly obese people who are trying to glamorize their lifestyles will, unfortunately, have the same poor outcomes that cigarette smokers have.

[@naomimay82]

Makes me sick. I am fat. It hurts. Nobody should be glamorizing fat. 😳

[@tequilamockingbird2895]

Love this series

[@KJSvitko]

Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles by providing protected bike lanes and trails. Ride to work, school or for fun. Bicycles make life better. Speak up for bike lanes and trails in your community.

[@6681096]

Walking or running is better. Bicycling is not a natural motion. Serious bike injuries are common from head trauma to death. If you're too far away to walk the entire distance then get off public transportation at an earlier stop.

[@dragoncat5836]

​ @6681096 1. Not everywhere has public transportation, or has it in the places/times you need it. 2. Most public transportation options still use fossil fuels. 3. Public transportation costs money. Bicycling costs can be under $75/year. I've cycle commuted for almost two decades now and that's my average spend for tubes, brake pads and other maintenance items. That's less than the cost of a bus pass in many cities. Use common sense to avoid accidents, wear a helmet, use lights, and obey traffic controls. Injuries are a lot less likely in places that have bike lanes and traffic at lower speeds, so route planning also matters. What it really comes down to though, is that people should do whatever type of exercise they're most likely to stick with and most enjoy. Bicycle scaremongering is not helpful.

[@sparkythomas6354]

Hey now, let's not go proposing common sense/low cost solutions to a problem! That won't get you anywhere in 2021, where every problem needs to be tainted with politics and solutions carry trillion dollar price tags. In Singapore - a country with a low-cost mixed model universal health care system - overweight children are prescribed more recess and physical activity. It's not always as simple as calories in/calories out, but that equation will fix most people.

[@effortlessdiet196]

Totally agree.

[@nickbanderson]

@@6681096 what's wrong with an unnatural motion even if it is? That's meaningless unless you mean that it causes a lot of injuries in the legs or torso. Not following that logic either

[@sungheelee9358]

Thank you, Dr. Greger!♥️

[@universalsoldier2293]

I wish people would stop using shame regarding weight and lifestyle. It may work for some dudes like me, but I see the toll it takes on others, especially women. Overweight people carry "their sins" on their body, and even if they eat healthfully and exercise, a rando on the street is always going to judge them for their appearance even as they are losing the weight. It's complex and doesn't happen overnight, and at every turn, people are trying to get you to "eat normal." My coworkers all make fun of my broccoli and hummus breakfast (I tend to eat simply) while they push the more "normal" bagels, donuts, and McDonald's with a mocha frappe into their mouths. Food is such a weird peer pressure activity that no wonder so many people have issues with it.

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Thanks!

[@cyclist5000]

Why aren't there timestamps?

[@MsNicox3]

Yeeeees 😊 such an important topic

[@mollygrace3068]

“The lifelong health cost for obese individuals may be lower, because they die sooner.” Yayyyyyyyyyyy...... 😕

[@chiyerano]

Good series. I couldn't help but chuckle at "we're here, we're sphere, get used to it". I guess in the cases of benign obesity it may have to do in part with where much of the fat is located in the body such as fat just being mainly under the skin as opposed to surrounding the organs for example.

[@kevinshost4226]

Fat under the skin is subcutaneous. Fat surrounding organs is visceral…which is worse.

[@chiyerano]

@@kevinshost4226 I know. I just decided to say it in more simple terms for others who are not as aware of terms such as visceral and subcutaneous fat.

[@koshgam]

Thx Dr.G - you da man!

[@megeek727]

I am down to a BMI of 23, but this video has incentivized me to go for a BMI of 21. Thank you Dr. Gregor!

[@tariktyler]

I have several issues with the BMI. For one I’m 5’8” and I weigh 188lbs with 8-10% body fat but the BMI would classify me as overweight.

[@6681096]

BMI doesn't work for people on the extremes. If you're truly under 12% body fat then you're undoubtedly extremely muscular and muscles weigh a lot. About 5% of the population is so muscular that the BMI doesn't work and conversely about 5%, have so little muscle that the BMI doesn't work.

[@latinloop]

I decided to go plant based on 2017, and on 2020 I got a gastric band, I exercise 1-1h30min a week (I know is not much) but I am still with a BMI of 40. At this point I am very demotivated, I feel restricted without seeing the results I want. My GP said everything looks ok but at the same time recommends me to lose weight. I’m really trying! I must be doing something wrong yet still don’t know what it is.

[@blax100dk]

Seed oils are bad for you (to much omega 6) and make sure you don't eat vegan junk food but whole foods.

[@GamesJoblin]

I was in quite (QUITE...)similar situation untill recently, what did the trick to me is 16/8 Intermittent Fasting. I managed to get my BMI down to 23(!!) in, roughly, a year of doing more-less just that and plant-based food; basically eat whatever you want during 8 fixed hours every day, and the remaining 16 is sleep+roughly 8 hours of tea/coffee(no sugar or cream added!)/cocoa and such zero(ish) calorie stuff. You might be overeating during these 8 hours of food - in the first days - and then if all goes right you will just drop calorie consumption to where it should be. PS The hard part (the crysis = when most people get frustrated and quit) is first week or two, then you should get used to it; I certainly did and now I am living my life normally eating like that everyday; I also managed to get my mom to switch to 16/8 :) PPS Don't expect quick results or a miracle - just be a character and live through the initial week(s) of frustration; also DON't stop once you get your BMI below 30 or 25 (or wherever you want it); I've read that lots of people typically do that "hooray, I did it!" and then slowly return to their earlier eating habits and BMI goes back up. The point is to permanently change the lifestyle, and I can't repeat this enough: the most critical, the most important is to keep on doing it through the first week or two, that will likely be the crysis and "Maybe I should quit....or just one cheat day..." and all that. Anyway, good luck with whatever you choose to do!

[@latinloop]

@@GamesJoblin thank you very much for this. I appreciate a lot you taking the time to share your story and the advise. I will definitely plan and schedule my meals and give this a try. ♥️

[@karadevereux1049]

I suggest you read The Secret Life Of Fat by Sylvia Tara, she is a researcher. It answered all of my issues that I have been battling for decades.

[@markm8287]

Be careful with what you are consuming. Being plant based does not mean that you are avoiding processed foods full of sugar, oil, and salt. Be committed to a WHOLE FOOD plant based lifestyle. Try to eliminate anything that comes in a bag or box found in the inner aisles of supermarkets. The best and healthiest foods are in the produce section, dried bean section, and frozen fruit and vegetable aisle. Good luck and stay strong.

[@pkradgreek]

Why are we discussing weight gain instead of body fat percentage?

[@mattzilla331]

I like how he's basically just reading from his book

[@looly7555]

i eat a lot of food almost all the time, if i move to a plant-based diet, will I lose weight while still eating a lot all time?

[@gelbsucht947]

Yes, if you don’t use oil and watch the overt fats, eg soya, coconut and nuts. Watch videos on calorie density.

[@michellem7290]

Yes, when I eat low fat plant based I stuff my face all day and still lose weight. When I stray from that (fried stuff, oily dressings, cheese, etc) I start gaining it back quickly

[@JuanGonzalez-0308]

Do you guys eat three times a day or do you only eat when hungry

[@nickbanderson]

When you have to convince people that obesity is unhealthy...sad

[@davidsgardell]

The audio is distorted and clipping, again. Might want to look into that! 🙂

[@dothedeed]

I don't want to be that skinny. If you're muscular with high BMI but normal body fat percentage, does that have the same health results as being skinny?

[@josie3221]

A study came out of Spain showing that sedentary slim people are healthier than active chubby people. You don’t need to be skinny but you can’t have a high BMI.

[@Joseph1NJ]

We did the stents, so where are the statin videos?

[@brn2sor]

can you do excytotoxins (msg, etc.)

[@opheliaelesse]

true, i tried, it works :-) greetings from germany, ophie

[@lindapb6529]

💜

[@adbellable]

climate change ?

[@narq5099]

It's not about how long you live, it's about how well you live. My grandmother lived until she was 86 and hated every single day of it. I'd rather die tomorrow with a smile on my face.

[@V-t3n]

There is the same kind of movement for autism, the neurodiversity movement. Maybe the same is true for “benign autism”. But I think that’s just survival of the fittest playing out. overall autism is a disorder and the cause should be perused.

[@johnfausett3335]

Comparing obesity to climate change is ridiculous. The science is sound surrounding obesity but far from settled on climate.