Podcasts about Minnesota Starvation Experiment

A healthier mind doesn't start with healthier thoughts. It happens through nourishing your body – your body builds your thoughts. Learn how to use micro-resourcing to change your thoughts. The last thing you want to hear when you're struggling mentally is to “do more” or “try harder.” At least, that's how I used to feel. When your mind is already gasping for air, being told to add more to your plate can feel like the final blow. Yet at the same time, you want to feel better, creating a frustrating paradox—too overwhelmed to take action but desperate for relief. I know that space well. I lived in it. And the shift didn't happen when I mustered up enough energy to push through one more strategy. It happened when I started to understand why my mind was struggling in the first place. The Mind-Body Connection Over the years, I spent time in therapy, determined to feel better. I did the work, but the relief I expected never fully came. It confused me because I didn't have major trauma (what many call “big T” trauma). Instead, I had accumulated “small t” traumas—yet I still couldn't get my mind to function the way I wanted. I was floundering, searching for answers. That's when I started studying the connection between the body and mind—their deep, energetic interplay. And what I learned changed everything, including my belief that you can “think yourself healthy.” For years, I clung to the idea that mindset alone could fix everything. If I couldn't heal, I figured it was because I was broken. But the truth is, changing your mind is only possible when your body has the resources and capacity to support that change. Your mind and body aren't separate; they function in a loop. If your body is depleted, your mind struggles. If your mind is stressed, your body suffers. It's not a chicken-or-egg situation—it's personal to each of us. Understanding this connection is the key to shifting your mental state. In my latest podcast episode, I explore this in depth, including what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment revealed about how nutrient depletion affects mental health. It's a must-listen.   Listen to today's episode to learn more: https://thelivingwell.com/356.   Be sure to take my Free Energy quiz.  Take things to the next level: Get health advice that works delivered straight to your inbox. The only place guaranteed to make you healthier and happier. Join The Weekly Fill here.

Suuzi and I continue the discussion sparked by my last episode about culty trends in the wellness space by talking about her past with Kundalini yoga- what drew her in and, eventually, how noticing the state of nourishment of those deepest into the cult precipitated her exit. We then catch listeners up on our midlife metabolic meltdown hEaLinG jOuRnEyS and what path we're taking forward as we continue to recover our vitality and deepen our understanding of why women's bodies are so metabolically expensive. Patreon bonuses for this episode include an extended conversation w/ Suuz about the reaction to the German New Medicine episode (114) & how it surprisingly kindled a discussion amongst patrons about a remarkably similar ideology, a 10% off coupon code for Suuzi's grass fed, grass finished liver pills, and a chance to ask us questions. Also photos of Suuzi in turbans! Dr. Suuzi on Instagram Mother's Best Liver Pills Amber's Nourishing Motherlines Substack Amber's website MythicMedicine.love  Take our fun Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? quiz Amber/Mythic Medicine on Instagram Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes) Mentioned in this episode: Kimberly Ann Johnson on Whose Body Is It Breath of Fire Kundalini cult/Guru Jagat documentary The Rooted in Resilience podcast and specific Minnesota Starvation Experiment episodes with Kathleen Stewart The Energy Balance Podcast Cronometer nutrition tracking app How to Not Get Fat on the “Pro-Metabolic Diet”: a guide for switching to nourishing foods while avoiding fat gain by Kaya of Fundamental Nourishment Eating a “Pro-Metabolic Diet” Will Not Heal You: an appeal for having context to understand the big picture by Kaya of Fundamental Nourishment

The health space often boxes everyone into a single narrative: if you're overweight, you must be overeating. But that's not always true. In fact, undereating can lead to many of the same problems as overeating. Surprisingly, most people today are underfed—not just in quantity but in quality—leading me to ask: are you eating enough? One of the most comprehensive studies on the effects of undereating is the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. This yearlong study documented what happened to participants during prolonged semi-starvation and explored the process of refeeding. I believe it offers a great understanding of the impacts of under-eating and how to better understand the effects of food on one's physiology. Inside this podcast, I dive deeper into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and discuss why undereating is a hidden problem in the health space. I also explain how chronic undereating leads to metabolic adaptation, triggering a cascade of health issues.   Listen to today's episode to learn more: https://thelivingwell.com/350.   Be sure to take my Free Energy quiz.  Take things to the next level: Get health advice that works delivered straight to your inbox. The only place guaranteed to make you healthier and happier. Join The Weekly Fill here. Ready to go deeper and take back your health? Learn how to nourish yourself in a way that is personal to you while also helping you to fully embrace all of you. Take back your hormones, get more energy, and learn how to thrive inside Health Made Simple. Follow my day-to-day life plus mini tidbits of health encouragement on Instagram.

Welcome to Episode 31 of The Road to Carnivore Podcast! The Minnesota Starvation Experiment is one of the most stunning studies ever done, and shows us how restricted eating can cause deranged food behaviors like bingeing. This 15-minute episode discusses this 1940s study of healthy male subjects who started hoarding utensils, licking their plates and tableware, diluting and rehydrating their soup, and more. It is dieting, calorie restriction, or semi-starvation, that cause binge behavior in humans. See the show notes and resources here on my website. **Do you want your kids to eat more meat and less junk? Check out my ebook How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Meat...and actually like it.

This episode is NOT only for men!    Gals - you'll also learn what's causing your binge eating and how to stop getting the urge to binge, and have more understanding for any men in your life who might be struggling.   Here's a preview:   Main differences in how men might experience binge eating vs women: Generally, men place more self-worth on wealth and status than weight and shape, and so the pressures of “beauty standards” are less of a driver for their issues with food Men *generally* require a higher caloric intake than women and, since diet-culture targets women more than men, they may not be aware of how severe their calorie deficit is when dieting (for ex: thinking 1800 per day is a “moderate” deficit when it is actually severe for most men)   Similarities between the two sexes: Rigid food rules and under eating are main drivers  Mood dysregulation (an inability to tolerate difficult mood states) History of dieting leading to metabolic adaptation and the need for a period of calorie surplus to come back to a healthy homeostasis   I talk more about these differences and how to target each of the 3 main root causes of binge eating in this episode!   Give it a listen and I'd love to hear your feedback or additional questions - feel free to send me an email.  

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. Conducted from 1944 to 1945, this clinical study explored the physical and psychological effects of semi-starvation and refeeding. While it's a historical study, its findings remain relevant today, particularly as we examine current health and weight-loss practices. Jenn dives into the participants' experiences, the dramatic impacts of calorie restriction, and what we can learn about achieving health goals sustainably, not through diets or restriction. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that ties past research to modern challenges and solutions. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes, new releases every Wednesday.  Have an idea for a nutrition nugget?  Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES:Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ETReady to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here: Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramBirth Control, Part 1: FDA Approval and What Happened Next (feat. Mike Gaskins)Birth Control, Part 2: Ditching the Pill (feat. Rach Hoeppner)

In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the effects of starvation on human beings. We discuss the Minnesota Starvation Experiment of the 1940s, which leads into the aggregated data and meta-analysis of altered states of consciousness available through the Altered States Database (alteredstatesdb.org). Both sources report that mystical experiences arise spontaneously in subjects who are deprived of food for extended periods of time. From here we turn to a survey of world religions, which describe spiritual revelation elicited through the practice of fasting. The central question being: Is starvation the origin of human spirituality and ultimately religion? Enjoy ;)  

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In this episode, I dive into the fascinating and eye-opening history of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and explore how its findings relate directly to eating disorders today. We'll discuss the psychological and physical effects of starvation observed during the study, how it parallels the experiences of those struggling with restrictive eating disorders, and what we can learn from it on the road to recovery. I break down the experiment's key takeaways and how understanding them can help us navigate the complexities of recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the connection between starvation, the mind, and disordered eating, this episode is for you. Trust me, finding out about starvation and its biological impacts of it blew my mind. SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

Die Medizingeschichte hat viele dunkle Kapitel. Warum eine lebensgefährliche Studie in den USA jahrelang weitergeführt wurde und welche Rolle Ethik deswegen heute in der Medizin spielt, hört ihr in der Folge.

If you've been consuming my content you hear me say this all the time.   The KEY step to stopping binge eating and getting your period back without the pill is to let go of ALL food rules and give yourself unconditional permission to eat.   What does this mean?   Eating WHAT you want, WHEN you want, until you DON'T WANT ANYMORE.   What's the purpose of giving unconditional permission to eat?   To provide your body with the calories it needs to heal from under eating and overexercise To psychologically “habituate” to your fear foods so you can stop obsessing over them To release all fear and anxiety around food and learn to trust your body   However, doing this is NOT easy.   There are a lot of fears and struggles that come up when trying to eat freely after years of being governed by food rules and feeling out of control.   In this episode I am troubleshooting these common struggles for you:   ➡️ Binges getting worse ➡️ Telling the difference between binging and extreme hunger ➡️ Feeling sick to your stomach or extreme digestive issues ➡️ Feeling so distressed, guilty, upset, overwhelmed by how much and what you're eating ➡️ Feeling physically lethargic, bloated, depressed, bad body image ➡️ Eating so much “unhealthy food” and thinking “this can't be healthy” ➡️ Not feeling satisfied   Let me know any feedback/questions by contacting me: Email is elena@elenakunicki.com DM me on Instagram at @elenakunickird   Learn more about my 1:1 coaching, single sessions or my group program via this link: bit.ly/elenakwebsite   Resources Referenced in this episode: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Food Habituation Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S003193842100202X Episode 175 Daily Meditation and Journaling Routine for Binge Eating & Period Recovery. Click here to listen Episode 162 Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Food and How to Stop: click here to listen Minnesota Starvation Experiment: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger Episode 66 Balanced Meals for Binge and Period Recovery: Click here to listen Episode 163 Hyperpalatable Foods - How to Trust Yourself Around Them: Click here to listen Meal Plan for Binge Eating and Period Recovery: bit.ly/bprmealplan Episode 173: “I Feel Fat” - How to Cope: Click here to listen  

In the preppersphere, zombies are a metaphor for the masses of the unpreppared, weakened after a prolonged collapse, who slowly fan out into the countryside seeking food. Mic, Jeff, and Brian look a few landmark films and a popular TV series. Does how the characters deal with their zombies hold lessons for how preppers might deal with a possible horde of weakened, emaciated city people? What can you do to help prevent yourself turning into a "zombie"? Movie Links: White Zombie, 1932, starring Bela Lugosi. The first actual zombie movie. The Minnesota Starvation Experiment, Army study in 1945 on effects of starvation. Plan 9 From Outer Space, 1957. Cheesy sci-fi in which aliens raise the dead as an army. Night of the Living Dead, 1968, George Romero's cult classic that launched the modern zombie trope. The Walking Dead, 2010-2022, Television series, with Romero-like zombies Survival Theory II, 2023, Audio book by Jonathan Hollerman   If you're enjoying these between-the-chapters episodes or the chapters themselves, consider becoming a Patron on Patreon, or a member at Buy Me A Coffee, Of course, virtual cups of coffee at Buy Me A Coffee are always welcome.  

In aflevering 89 gaat het over het Minnesota Starvation Experiment. 36 mannen lieten zich in 1944 vrijwillig uithongeren. Wetenschappers wilden met het onderzoek ontdekken hoe om te gaan met de gevolgen van hongersnood in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Het is het beste onderzoek naar honger ooit. Nu - in 2024 - kun je van het 'starvation experiment' nog altijd héél veel dingen leren over afvallen en diëten. We wisten het al, maar crashdiëten is nooit een goed idee! In de Calorie Challenge gaat het over de sauscultuur van Nederland. We bespreken Joppiesaus en Sambasaus. Iris vertelt in de update dat ze nog nooit zo snel gerend heeft.Kom bij onze community in Maak Afvallen Makkelijk+Ga naar https://www.maakafvallenmakkelijk.nl/Volg Mr. Food Coach op Instagram via https://www.instagram.com/mrfoodcoachMeer informatie over persoonlijke coaching via https://www.mrfoodcoach.nl/starten/Contact: mail naar info@mrfoodcoach.nl In Maak Afvallen Makkelijk vertellen Jelle (Mr. Food Coach) en Iris je alles over wat er bij afvallen komt kijken. Volgens Mr. Food Coach hoeft afvallen niet moeilijk te zijn, Iris is aan het afvallen en gaat met zijn tips aan de slag.

So you call yourself a "foodie"? In this episode, we unpack some hidden signs that your relationship with food may be on the verge of obsession. We talk about the differences in what a foodie looks like versus when food starts to control your life plus some insight on the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. FREE QUIZAPPLY FOR COACHINGFOLLOW ON IG

Dr. John A. McDougall highlights the overwhelming effects of hunger on physical, mental, and emotional health. He presents extensive research on the satisfying power of potatoes and other carbohydrates, pointing out their role in efficiently alleviating hunger. McDougall emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing hyperphagia, a condition arising from painful memories of starvation, leading to excessive weight gain. He strongly advocates for a diet rich in carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, and beans to naturally and healthily satisfy hunger, providing a comprehensive solution for maintaining a balanced weight and overall wellbeing. #HungerImpact #CarbohydratePower #HealthyLiving

This week, Megan gets silly with it and tell us all about the Penis Panics all around the world. The penises may be fine, but the panic is real, freaks! Then Lauren takes us to her home state where a well-meaning scientist did a pretty fucked up experiment during World War II. His findings? Starvation is bad for you! See you next week for the season 6 finale! If you've got a doozy of a topic, now's your chance to send it to us at thefreakshowpod@gmail.com

This final part of the series about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, relating its findings to restrictive eating disorders, covers what the Minnesota Starvation Experiment teaches us about starvation syndrome and the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural effects that semi-starvation alone can have on a person.   My books: Addicted to Energy Deficit Aiming for Overshoot www.hellybarnes.com  

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment gives us the best evidence we have of what starvation can do to a person and what happens when emerging from semi-starvation. In this episode, the experiment and its findings are compared to what can be experienced with restrictive eating disorders and recovering from one. My books: Addicted to Energy Deficit Aiming for Overshoot   www.hellybarnes.com

In this episode we discuss: 1. Is starvation mode a real thing? 2. What are the implications of having PCOS or a thyroid condition? 3. What are the implications of metabolic conditions? 4. What might be wrong with me if I feel like I can't lose weight on a deficit? 5. Does my body hold on to fat? 6. Can my body prevent me from losing fat? 7. Can't not eating enough cause me to not lose weight? 8. The Minnesota Starvation Experiment and what we learned from it9. How stress impacts weight loss. 10. What is metabolic compensation? 11. What is metabolic adaptation? 12.  What is metabolic damage? 13 The best message you'll ever hear - motivating conclusion. Sources: Antioxid Redox Signal. 2011 Jan 15; 14(2): 275–287. doi: 10.1089/ars.2010.3253.MetabolicEffect.com. “How to Maintain Weight Loss and Beat Weight Loss Resistance”Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Feb;42(2):326-37. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181b2ef8e.The New York Times. “Metabolism Found to Adjust For a Body's Natural Weight”Thyroid. 2014 Jan 1; 24(1): 19–26. doi: 10.1089/thy.2013.0055.Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2003 Aug;59(2):258-62.https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hungerJoin the coaching community (affordable strength training and coaching):  https://www.patreon.com/CalorieDeficitUniversity/membershipWant to sign up for the one on one coaching waiting list? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYJp_eLAlWdwP2acJ4rnRCx_POiyxC9ymbDCtA6R04x9i4YA/viewformFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caloriedeficit_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lexbabb?lang=en

Timeline:00:21 About Dr. Bill Campbell – Professor at the University of South Florida02:40 How Bill chose his field of study at USF – sports nutrition versus physique enhancement05:17 Performance versus Looking Pretty – Dr. Campbell opines09:07 What's the ‘real' body fat %? DXA vs Skinfolds vs Pick your method09:32 Two women can have the same % fat and yet one can look “ripped,” and the other looks super smooth13:55 Are there regional differences where body fat is lost? Male vs Female?16:10 Cool sculpting (i.e., cryolipolysis) – does this even work? You'd be surprised18:30 Liposuction 21:23 Lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? – advice from Dr. Campbell24:33 “I just want to lose fat; I don't care if I lose lean body mass!” – why this irks Dr. Campbell30:14 Why women may be “better” at preserving lean tissue31:49 Rate of weight loss – does it matter if you lose it quickly? Slowly? Drs. Campbell and Ricci give us the lowdown34:30 Dr. Campbell – changed his mind as more data came along – he first thought that you must avoid rapid weight loss at all costs. 36:04 Minnesota Starvation Experiment 39:00 Dr. Campbell now thinks rapid weight loss is actually a viable strategy44:10 Make sure that the rapid weight loss duration is very short – that way you can ameliorate hyperphagia (i.e., extreme and insatiable hunger)48:48 Flexible vs Rigid Dieting50:10 A Protein-anchored flexible dieting approach is best50:47 Sometimes the rigid approach is best as you approach a physique competition or even to make weight for a sport (e.g., boxing)51:42 Gain fat on protein? Highly improbableAbout our Guest:Dr. Bill Campbell, Ph.D., FISSN, CSCS, is a Professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida. His master's and doctoral degrees were earned at Baylor University while serving as the Coordinator of the Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory. He joined the faculty at USF in the Fall of 2007.As a researcher and author, Dr. Campbell has published more than 150 scientific papers and abstracts (in academic journals) related to sports nutrition and physique enhancement. His research is focused on improving exercise performance and enhancing physique through the synergism of resistance exercise, nutrition, and dietary supplements. Dr. Campbell is a fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition where he also served as a Past President.Social media – Instagram: billcampbellphdhttps://www.usf.edu/education/faculty/faculty-profiles/bill-campbell.aspx About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.If you want to be a guest on the show, contact Dr. Jose Antonio at sportssciencedudes@gmail.com 

Steve Rinella talks with David Grann, Janis Putelis, and Corinne Schneider. Topics include: All of David Grann's best selling books; when your books get turned into films; the nautical terms we use in daily life; how history shapes us but we're oblivious about it; infighting at the Audubon society over a name change; a great idea for a new book; the last stitch; the prize of all the oceans; building a ship out of 4,000 oak trees; inspecting fingernails for tar; the natural particles of land; scurvy, the great killer of seamen; why you should bring limes to sea; human bodies acting as concave sails; visiting Wager Island; stranded with nothing but wild celery; the Minnesota Starvation Experiment; forced to proceed to extremities; when the manuscript is so old you have to rest it on a pillow; interpretive vs. fact based; and more.  Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are looking at the Warsaw Ghetto Hunger Study, the Children of HungerWinter, and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment to answer the question what does hunger do to our mental and physical wellbeing? Massive trigger warning: mention of calories, types of food, starvation, eating disorders, self-harm, murder, the holocaust, and death. Although most are brief mentions and not going into details. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/173 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers The psychology of hunger By Dr. David Baker and Natacha Keramidas: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger  The Starvation Study That Changed The World: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/minnesota-starvation-experiment Physiology of weight regain: Lessons from the classic Minnesota Starvation Experiment on human body composition regulation https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obr.13189 The Secret Starvation Study Conducted by Jewish Doctors at Warsaw Ghetto: https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/.premium.MAGAZINE-the-secret-starvation-study-conducted-by-jewish-doctors-at-warsaw-ghetto-1.7965422 The Hunger Disease Study in the Warsaw Ghetto: https://www.urologichistory.museum/collections/the-scope-of-urology-newsletter/issue-2-summer-2020/hunger-disease-study This is what hunger does: https://thecorrespondent.com/5379/this-is-what-hunger-does/358445802-e6acda55

I'm joined by Chris Sandel, nutritionist and coach. We're talking about what we can learn about eating disorders and diet recovery from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, why eating disorders are like anxiety disorders, how treating eating disorders in this way can help with recovery, and Chris's framework that he uses with clients to help them heal. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/266 In this episode, we talk about: - What the Minnesota Starvation Experiment was, - The symptoms noted in the experiment in both the malnourished state and the recovery phase, - How the caloric amounts that were given during the experiment are in line with many mainstream diets' recommendations, - That there's a honeymoon period with anxiety and an eating disorder where it feels like it's working, but then anxiety starts to ramp up - The three common things all eating disorders share, - That you can be malnourished at any size, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/266 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment is a truly remarkable piece of nutrition research conducted during wartime in the 1940s. It's an experiment that could never be replicated again, but one that gives so many insights into the physiological and psychological impacts of starvation. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we tell the story of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and discuss how it relates to modern day dieting.  Don't want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Links to stuff we talked about in this episode: Full Interview with Jim Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcjdPE1nDQg Contact us! For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at: nutritionformortals@gmail.com To contact our real, live nutrition practice visit us at: https://www.oceansidenutrition.com **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship. **

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Have we all, every one of us, stared at a small humanlike doll and thought to ourselves, "What would it be like if this doll were like 35+ dudes and I starved them for six months in the University of Minnesota football stadium?" Of course we have; there's no need to even phrase it as a question. A notable fellow of science thought the same thing during World War II, and the results were the Minnesota Starvation Experiments, in which at least one dude just went full raccoon and started wandering around campus at night eating garbage. None of that is made up.Meanwhile in northeastern Oklahoma, the Duke Boys were watching, helpless, as Ole Boss Hogg stole a bunch of American Indian land AGAIN, dug a bafflingly high number of lead mines, abandoned them when they stopped making money, and left countless piles of lead and rock dust hundreds of feet high next to stagnant pools of acidic lead water sitting on top of gigantic underground man-made caverns that were supported only by old boards! Don't worry though—the Dukes never put two and two together to pin it on Boss Hogg, as they'd been severely lead poisoned by the air and water of Picher, Oklahoma, one of our nation's very worst Superfund sites that's uninhabitable to this very day. Ladies and gentlemen, it's Tar Creek, one of the more perfect examples of Oklahoma fellating businesses while said businesses burns the entire state down and puts on a fake nose and big glasses when it's time to foot the cleanup bill! Join us, won't you?

Would you starve so that others be fed? This was the question that made 36 conscientious objectors of WWII suffer immensely in order to find an answer and benefit humanity. Join us as we examine Ansel Keys and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment of 1944.https://www.patreon.com/CursedCuriosity

This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter! If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing!Stunkard et al.'s 1959 study “The Results of Treatment for Ob*sity: A Review of the Literature and Report of a Series” is one of the earliest studies that really sought to determine the success of weight loss interventions. As someone who works full-time pointing out that weight loss interventions almost never succeed at creating significant, long-term weight loss and often do harm, every time I read this study it is a combination of validating and incredibly frustrating.Content note: this post will include discussion of calories and weight loss so please make sure to take care of yourself. Let's dig in:They begin by saying: “The current widespread concern with weight reduction rests on at least two assumptions: first, that weight-reduction programs are effective, second, that they are harmless.”They continue “Recent studies indicate that such programs may be far from harmless. This report documents their ineffectiveness.”Again, it's validating to see that they were explaining this in 1952, but incredibly frustrating that the only thing that has changed since then is that the weight loss industry profits have grown exponentially, and the interventions have become more dangerous and more expensive.The study looks at weight loss success/failure in two ways. First, a review of the weight loss literature for the previous 30 years, and second, an examination of the outcomes of the treatment of 100 consecutive higher-weight patients at New York Hospital's Nutrition Clinic.Literature ReviewHere they use a phrase that I say or write some version of pretty much daily. “Hundreds of papers on treatment for ob*sity* have been published in the past 30 years. Most, however, do not give figures on the outcome of treatment, and of those that do, most report them in such a way as to obscure the outcome of treatment in individual patients.” They point out the following issues:* Reporting the number of patients and total pounds lost without specifying how much/the average that each patient lost* Short-duration studies* Reporting as a percentage rather than a number of pounds* The exclusion of those who dropped out or were “uncooperative” who the authors explain likely represent intervention failure and comprise an “impressive part” of the study samplesThey point out that “if papers with these shortcomings are omitted, the vast literature on treatment for ob*sity shrinks to just eight reports.”I'll point out that these are still incredibly common occurrences in weight loss research. That, to me, indicates that those doing the research aren't interested in creating good research, but are interested in creating research to prop up the failed weight-loss paradigm. Anyway, back to Stunkard et al.The eight studies had subject groups ranging from 48-314.  Of the eight studies, interventions ranged from “self-selected diet,” to starvation diets (from 600 to 1,000 calories per day), to amphetamines.Four of the studies had more people lose less than 10 pounds than those who lost 10 or more pounds. Only one had a majority lose more than 20 pounds.  Overall, only 25% of people were able to lose 20lbs and only 5% where able to lose 40lb short-term (and remember that research since 1959 has repeatedly shown that about 95% of this small group will regain all of the weight within five years.)Study of 100 patientsMoving on to their study of 100 patients. Here they point out that the health of “most subjects” was good, suggesting that they were referred for “treatment” solely to manipulate their body size. They were prescribed diets of 800 to 1,500 calories (all below, and some far below, the caloric intake for the Minnesota Starvation Experiment.)They characterize the results of these 100 people as “even poorer than those reported in the literature.” Of the 100 patients, 39 dropped out after the first visit, 28 never returned to any clinic in the hospital (suggesting that the intervention lowered their overall healthcare engagement, which the authors refer to as “a rupture of at least two therapeutic relationships” since patients only come to the Nutrition Clinic by referral from another clinic in the hospital.) Only 12 managed to lose more than 20lbs and only one of those was able to lose more than 40lbs.In terms of maintenance of weight loss, they found that, of the 12 who lost at least 20 pounds only 6 had maintained at least a 20 pound loss a year later, a number that dwindled to 2 people after two years. Moreover, 4 had already regained all of the weight they lost at two years, the others had already regained significant amounts of weight. Of the two “successes,” at two years the man who had the greatest weight change (-51lbs) reported that the diet had been “associated with mounting tension which culminated in what was diagnosed as an acute schizophrenic reaction” requiring a four-month hospitalization and treatment with tranquilizers. He regained 35 pounds before follow-up stopped.While they were still coming from a “body-size-as-disease” model, a lot of the discussion section of this study is, to speak colloquially, fire!  They point out that the idea of higher weight as unhealthy and weight loss as health supporting had grown “in recent years” resulting in doctors and patients considering weight loss as a therapeutic intervention. They also explain that “lay institutions, notably the magazines for women, has seized upon this growing interest in weight reduction and has helped to magnify it to the proportions of a national neurosis.” They further insist that “The medical profession…must accept some responsibility.” They characterize the pervasive blaming of patients by their physicians for not losing weight by saying “Rarely have physicians so readily surrendered a part of their domain to moralizing, indifference, and despair.”They go on to say that “the naïve optimism of the medical profession about treatment for ob*sity has been widely accepted by the lay public.”And even though they cling to the body-size-as-disease and weight loss as “treatment” model, they admit that “perhaps” some higher-weight people should not undertake weight loss interventions.One thing that I've had happen to me (and seen happen to others) is that when we talk about the failure rate of weight loss interventions, someone will claim that it's “just that one study from the 1950's” so this is first a reminder that this study actually looked at 30 years of research, and that these findings have been consistently replicated through today.  So, as I said, it is validating to see that others reached the same conclusions that those of us doing work around weight science still are, but it's also incredibly frustrating that it is 64 years later (94 considering that they looked at data since 1929) and researchers are still pulling the same fail-your-freshman-research-methods-class nonsense, and the medical profession is still operating from the same combination of naïve optimism and patient blaming about interventions that have been utter failures since the 1920's.Fat people deserve better. We deserve a weight-neutral paradigm that focuses on supporting us in the bodies we have rather than risking our lives and quality of life in failed attempts to shrink us. And we deserve more than that - we deserve medical science and healthcare systems that do the work to then move from a weight-neutral to a truly weight-inclusive paradigm.Did you find this post helpful? You can subscribe for free to get future posts delivered direct to your inbox, or choose a paid subscription to support the newsletter and get special benefits! Click the Subscribe button below for details:Liked this piece? Share this piece:More research and resources:https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/*Note on language: I use “fat” as a neutral descriptor as used by the fat activist community, I use “ob*se” and “overw*ight” to acknowledge that these are terms that were created to medicalize and pathologize fat bodies, with roots in racism and specifically anti-Blackness. 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Welcome to part two in this multi-part series all about optimizing your animal based diet! In this show I will focus on two major shifts in my approach and belief strategy that occurred in recent years—one of them being my first exposure to the carnivore rationale in 2019, thanks to Dr. Paul Saladino (and Dr. Shawn Baker and other leaders of the carnivore approach), my second being more recent in May 2022, when I discovered Jay Feldman and his wonderful Energy Balance podcast. This show will teach you how you can optimize your animal-based diet, first starting with a discussion about plant foods, plant toxins, and why fruit and plants impact your body and digestion differently. You will find out which foods are the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, and if you have been staying away from honey because of the sugar content, then this episode may change your mind about consuming honey! You will also hear the truth about what fasting and dietary restriction does to your body, the problems that come from cutting out carbs, what the presence of stubborn excess body fat can often signify, and the true key to longevity.   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Saladino believes that plant foods are unnecessary and don't contribute to nutrient density. [01:04] Animal foods represent the nutrient density of human evolution. [04:43] The arguments that red meat causes cancer and eggs will cause heart attacks has been strongly disproven. [07:06] What about plants? Plants contain natural toxins designed to ward off predators. [11:28] Dr. Axe's top 30 list of the most nutrient dense foods is discussed. [22:54] If you consume the plants' leaves and stems, the plant is dead.  By contrast, if you eat the fruit of a plant, the plant essentially wants you to consume that fruit. [27:09] Dr. Saladino, previously completely carnivore, has added honey and fruit to be more balanced with carbs. [30:06] Cells want to be optimally fueled at all times to achieve optimal energy production in the body to minimize stress. [34:55] The Minnesota Starvation Experiment results gave us much knowledge of what starvation (fasting) does to insulin levels and ketone production. [38:53] Preserving functional muscle strength throughout life is widely regarded as the key to longevity.  [40:46] Fasting and dietary restriction can lead to not getting enough nutrition. These cause stress which works against your goal of being healthier. [43:57] When you restrict all carbs, you are missing the benefits of fruit and other important nutrient carbs. When you feel better after fasting or restricting it may be because of what you are NOT eating rather than what you are eating. [47:04] If you are carrying around excess body fat, it is probably not from eating too many nutritious calories, but rather eating foods that hamper energy production that screw up your metabolism. [50:18]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino Podcast with Dr. Casey Means Podcast with Dr. Josh Axe Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking Feldman Podcast no. 1 Feldman Podcast no. 2 Podcast with Robb Wolf Podcast no. 1 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no. 2 with Dr. Tommy Wood Podcast no. 3 with Dr. Tommy Wood Dr.Danenberg.com   QUOTES: "If you want to live longer, lift more weights and eat more protein." (Robb Wolf) Never, in the history of the world, has there been a 90-year-old walking around saying, “Gosh, I wish I didn't have so much muscle mass.” (Peter Attia)   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! 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This is the story of an experiment. It's from a show I love called Revisionist History, by bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. This season he's devoting every episode to experiments. There's the experiment that brought iodized salt to our tables. Another episode looks at a kind of failed social experiment that could have reduced opioid overdoses. Anyway, it's all fascinating — and the episode we want to share with you is no different.Malcolm has discovered a forgotten box of interviews in the archives of the Library of Congress. They tell the story of 36 men who, in 1945, spent a year in a dingy room under the school football stadium. They were part of an experiment none of them would ever forget. And people are still arguing about what happened decades later.This is part of a three-part series, and you can hear the rest, and more, by searching for Revisionist History wherever you get your podcasts.

Lester Glick's year in the Minnesota Starvation Experiment cost him his hoped-for career and also left him with an eating disorder for the rest of his life. But like many of the other volunteers, he said he would have done it again in a heartbeat. Revisionist History explores the scientific legacy of this experiment, and asks whether it's time to reimagine our understanding of sacrifice.    If you'd like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts, be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Starvation Experiment could never be done today. No scientist could get permission to starve 36 healthy people for close to a year. But why? Revisionist History tries to follow the strange logic that governs our thinking about medical experiments.  If you'd like to keep up with the most recent news from this and other Pushkin podcasts, be sure to sign up for our email list at Pushkin.fm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're officially back for a brand new season! In today's episode, Greg discusses the research behind how resistance training range of motion impacts muscle growth, with a special focus on stretch-mediated hypertrophy. After that, Eric dives deep into the topic of reverse dieting, which is often touted as a remedy for metabolic adaptation and a strategy to facilitate easier and more sustainable weight loss. However, this popular approach was originally driven by industry marketing rather than scientific evidence. Eric's segment explores the actual research related to reverse dieting, which tells a much different story than the hyped-up anecdotes you'll see on social media. He also explains why reverse dieting often appears to work in the short term while falling flat in the long term, and why a simple maintenance phase is a better option than reverse dieting. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.CoachingGet personalized training and nutrition plans from our expect coaches: Learn more hereMASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)Opening segment: mandatory open-access academic publishing (5:27)White House requires immediate public access to all U.S.-funded research papers by 2025Greg's segment: stretch-mediated hypertrophy (19:15)References:Can stretching directly cause muscle growth?Stronger By Science Research Spotlight post on InstagramEffect of range of motion in heavy load squatting on muscle and tendon adaptationsPartial range of motion training elicits favorable improvements in muscular adaptations when carried out at long muscle lengthsMuscle Architectural and Functional Adaptations Following 12-Weeks of Stretching in Adolescent Female AthletesStretch training induces unequal adaptation in muscle fascicles and thickness in medial and lateral gastrocnemiiInfluence of Long-Lasting Static Stretching on Maximal Strength, Muscle Thickness and FlexibilityPartial versus full-ROM for hypertrophy (21:58)Partial ROM at different muscle lengths (24:08)Loaded stretching for calf growth (29:10)“Proof-of-concept” studies (36:13)More intensive calf stretching for hypertrophy (37:57)Eric's segment: reverse dieting (49:32)References:Reverse Dieting: Hype Versus EvidencePotential conflicts of interest and background information (53:07)Overview of metabolic adaptation and relative energy deficiency (56:42)The theoretical basis (and resulting claims) for reverse dieting (1:00:49)Pertinent questions to be answered in this segment (1:05:29)Metabolic adaptation versus metabolic damage (1:06:41)To what extent does metabolic adaptation actually interfere with weight loss and weight maintenance? (1:11:20)Is dieting with a higher calorie target actually easier? (1:21:17)Why the metabolic phenotype research casts serious doubts on reverse dieting (1:24:07)Empirical data from physique athletes (1:33:20)Overfeeding at natural body weight versus weight regain after dieting (1:38:22)Empirical data from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment (1:47:15)Important clarifications (1:53:26)Illusions that make reverse dieting seem way more effective than it is (1:54:56)Is there ever a good reason to reverse diet? (2:18:56)Practical applications and conclusions (2:23:52)

Reverse Dieting is actually a very new theory in the fitness industry. Listen today to find out what a reverse diet is, the why's behind it, and the hows and how to set up realistic expectations for it so that you can minimize fat increases post fat loss phase.  NEW Optimized training starting August 15th. Sign up HERE to join. New program in Fat Loss group, as well as Muscle and Strength. Both are hypertrophy programming. The fat loss group has some metabolic work, as well as cardio suggestions. Research on RMR lowering post cut....Leibel, R.L. and J. Hirsch, Diminished energy requirements in reduced-obese patients. Metabolism, 1984. 33(2): p. 164-70.           Astrup, A., et al., Meta-analysis of resting metabolic rate in formerly obese subjects. Am J Clin Nutr, 1999. 69(6): p. 1117-22.           Muller, M.J., et al., Metabolic adaptation to caloric restriction and subsequent refeeding: the Minnesota Starvation Experiment revisited. Am J Clin Nutr, 2015. 102(4): p. 807-19.            Martins, C., et al., Metabolic adaptation is not a major barrier to weight-loss maintenance. Am J Clin Nutr, 2020. 112(3): p. 558-565.          Martins, C., et al., Revisiting the Compensatory Theory as an explanatory model for relapse in obesity management. Am J Clin Nutr, 2020. 112(5): p. 1170-1179.Research showing overfeeding (independently) doesn't increase someone's RMR like so many claim on social media these days...         Westerterp, K.R., Physical activity and body-weight regulation. Am J Clin Nutr, 2019. 110(4): p. 791-792.         Johannsen, D.L., et al., Metabolic adaptation is not observed after 8 weeks of overfeeding but energy expenditure variability is associated with weight recovery. Am J Clin Nutr, 2019. 110(4): p. 805-813.        Bray, G.A. and C. Bouchard, The biology of human overfeeding: A systematic review. Obes Rev, 2020. 

This week Coach Clarence tackles the myths of diet to lose weight versus exercise and diet combined.Why he hates the term "weight loss"What is the Minnesota Starvation Experiment?How much protein do you need?He also covers some of the most commonly asked Fat loss Questions

Welcome to part 2 of this four-part presentation reflecting on the foundational assumptions of energy balance and stress optimization. These shows are inspired by the great work of Jay Feldman and Mike Fave on the Energy Balance Podcast so please listen to part 1, to my interview with Jay Feldman, and to the Energy Balance Podcast. In this show we put to bed once and for all our widespread misunderstanding of calories in-calories out in favor of the three-part truth of: caloric consumption, calories burned for energy, and calories stored. I'll cover a variety of interesting topics like the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, the great points and some of the flaws of Blue Zones research, a lifestyle-related longevity secret of the Okinawans called ikigai (a strong sense of life purpose) and moai (a strong small group of lifelong friends), how I aspire to race the 100 meters at age 100, and a possible fresh new perspective on how to eat for longevity.  Here is a compelling quote from Jay Feldman's blog: "Considering that adaptations to stress and damage don't improve our health, stress and damage are cumulative, and that the benefits of environmental stimuli are due to their specific effects rather than the stress they cause, hormesis would be best characterized as an extreme misrepresentation of the interaction between the organism and its environment.” TIMESTAMPS: Fasting carb restriction, calorie restriction, ketogenic eating all starve the cells of energy as does intense exercise. [01:08] If you burn more calories during devoted exercise, your body is going to make an assortment of compensations to conserve energy. [05:06] Eating less and exercising more is ineffective. Certain foods are very inappropriate for energy utilization. [09:45] The industrial seed oils are pervasive in our kitchens, restaurants, and markets. [13:11] Dr. Lustig contends that if you ditch processed foods and emphasize wholesome, nutritious foods, it is virtually impossible to get fat! [15:23] You're going to be prompted to overeat if you are not getting your protein needs met by nutrient dense high protein foods. [20:21] Calories do different things when they are consumed, but they aren't necessarily burned. [21:22] If you're bad at burning energy, that's when you start to get into the realm of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's dementia related conditions, especially in the brain. [26:46] Move more, get good sleep, and learn to manage stress appropriately. [30:32] When you are over exercising, you are probably achieving a temporary unsustainable stress hormone spike to release stored energy and perform, until we get too tired to do so. You can't aspire to anything related to diet transformation or body transformation until you are truly healthy. [33:51] Could this mean that a faster metabolism promotes longevity rather than what we've heard with the ancestral health and the progressive health movement that a slower metabolism, calorie restriction, metabolic efficiency are the key promoters of longevity? [37:54]    In the Minnesota Starvation Study from the 1940s, calorie deprivation showed significant decreases in strength, stamina, body temperature, heart rate, and sex drive in the subjects. [42:54] There is no justification for ever eating junk food, even if you are a high-calorie-burning athlete. [48:07] Brad talks about the longevity studies from the Blue Zones around the world.  He describes many of the Japanese lifestyle goals that are attributed to long healthy life. [50:57]    In closing, Brad outlines the points he has been making about reducing the stress in your life, exercising appropriately, and avoiding unhealthy foods. [56:34] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad's Shopping page Burn Podcast with Dr. Pontzer Podcast with Dr. Lustig Carnivore Scores Rood Ranking P.E.Diet Minnesota Starvation Experiment Saladino review podcast QUOTES: "Gluttony and sloth are not the causes of obesity, they are the symptoms of obesity." (Taubes) Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @BradKearns TikTok: @bradkearns We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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Did you know that the pleasure factor of food goes up when we are restricting food? Are you restricting your food intake and don't even realize it? Listen in as I talk about what that means and how it impacts our daily lives. I also spend some time talking about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment of 1944 and some of the lessons we learned. *** Enrollment is now open for The Shame Free Eating Online Program! It is a customized blend of individual counseling, weekly pop-in coaching, online modules, and a community of others on this journey. Check out this link for more information! go.shamefreeeating.com/program *** Get in touch: If you would like to speak with me directly about your history and if this program is right for you schedule a time to talk! Check out my schedule here Join the Shame Free Eating Live private FB group Shame Free Eating on Instagram

In this ep I dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment which was conducted in 1944 with the aim of understanding how to refeed a malnourished population after the war but ended up being invaluable in its contribution to understanding the psychological effects of starvation and the psychological impact of eating disorders.

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Episode 40. This episode is all about why dieting does not work and how getting caught in the ineffective dieting cycle keeps us distracted from learning to take great care of ourselves and focusing on the things that matter. Topics Covered We talk about why dieting does not work and instead causes stress and often increases food obsession.Although many people assume that they are "failing the diet", many of their perceived "failures" (like binge eating) are 100% caused by dieting itself. But yet, we blame ourselves and start another diet or "eating plan" and keep the cycle going.Giving up dieting does not mean giving up any pursuit of your health. In fact, quite the opposite is usually true. Giving up dieting lets us see more clearly what matters and what we need to do logistically to improve our health, if that's what we choose. We just get to do it without all the diet-binge-shame BS. I talk about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and how 36 men that were "starved" (put on a 1570 per day diet and lost 25% of their weight) became obsessed and preoccupied with food, and lost all interest in other things like hobbies, sex, etc (Keys et al., 1950). I discuss some of what this can teach us about the biological impact of dieting.I talk about the research study looking at calorie restriction without food monitoring (with pre-packaged meals) and how that increased cortisol, suggesting that calorie restriction itself inherently causes stress (Tomiyama et al., 2011) which makes us more prone to weight gain. Learn More About How Dieting Fails Us Check out my blog post for a comprehensive overview of the ways diet fails us (called "How Dieting Fails Us: A Comprehensive Guide"). Self Control is a Limited Resource We only get so much willpower and self control in a given day. People with sustainable habits they feel good about are not fighting tooth and nail every single day to keep them up. If you find that you DO have to use significant energy and willpower on simply maintaining your habits, then chances are they aren't sustainable. And believe it or not, it IS possible to form practices that don't exhaust you. I wrote previously about how to use this knowledge in our favor and learn to make habit changes that can actually last over the long haul. Check out the post here: NEWSFLASH: No One Has Enough Willpower for Dieting. Dieting Messes with our Biology It isn't just in your head. Food is fuel, and we need enough of it to thrive. Our bodies fight incredibly hard to reject our dieting attempts, and much of the weight regain people experience is a result of this. Sadly, we still tend to blame ourselves for weight regain because the scientific explanation is not often talked about. There is solid research on the biological changes that occur after weight loss, and it does not bode well for the diet industry. If this doesn't convince you that diets are failing us, and not the other way around, I don't know what will. Check it out here: How Dieting Messes with Our Biology. Dieting Erodes the Very Things that Are Essential for Long-Term Change We know from decades of research on motivation that we all need three psychological needs met to promote behavior change over the long-term: Competence RelatednessAutonomy Without these needs being met, sustained change in any important area of your life is unlikely. Dieting usually diminishes all three. More on this here. Defining the "Diet Mentality" An attempt to control your weight as the ultimate goal.The mindsets involved in a weight loss attempt that comes from a place of external "should-based motivation".Often coming from a place of "I'm not ok" as I am now. Typically this is the message we get from the diet and weight loss industry. "I'm not ok, but I could feel SO great and confident about myself if I just lost weight!"It comes along with an assumption that whatever program or plan you are taking part in knows wh...

Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. In this episode, we will be diving deeper into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment or the Minnesota Semi Starvation Experiment. This study was conducted by Ancel Keys, who was a professor of Physiology at the University of Minnesota. During World War II,  he was a consultant to the War Department, and wanted to study the effects of starvation most significantly for those who were in the war, and how to provide post-war rehabilitation. Though this study is being cited all the time, it is important to note that it only had a total of 32 participants. And while it has a very small sample size, the information that we learn from the study is still significant and important.    [00:01 - 2:17] Opening Segment I introduce our topic for this episode Let's talk about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment   [02:18 - 14:33] The Minnesota Starvation Experiment  The stages of the experiment  Initial stage - 3 months  Semi starvation period - 6 months Rehabilitation period - 3 months  Participates talked about their experience  Effects of the semi starvation period Physical change Psychological change  Social changes Behaviors related to food  Re-feeding period  Participants are put in 1 of 4 categories Did not feel relief  [14:34 - 19:38] Implications of the Study A lot of this sounds familiar for those with disordered eating  Re-feeding process must be done really carefully  Biological pressure to look for food Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “By learning about the effects of starvation, we can avoid attributing all of these symptoms to some other causes that aren't connected to just a significant calorie deficit.” - Rachelle Heinemann   LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode.   You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.

In this episode, I discuss my rediscovery of real food. Yet what does that mean? What is real food versus fake food or Frankenfoods?Links to the books I discuss:Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food: https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Food-Michael-Pollan/dp/1594133328Nina Planck's Real Food: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-What-Eat-Why/dp/1632864584Gina Mallet's Last Chance to Eat: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Chance-Eat-Finding-Taste/dp/0393344843Key topics:✔️ My weight loss and health & wellness journey has been slow, which is completely different from crash diets.  ✔️ Our eating and exercise habits can re-trigger emotional trauma. Be aware of that. ✔️ Most fad diets recommend food consumption below the threshold of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment! Don't believe me? Google it and read about it for yourself.✔️ As I said in the last episode: Always talk to your doctor FIRST before you make any changes to your own eating habits and/or exercise routine. Don't get in a hurry and cause more harm than good.Need more? Email me: https://causeyconsultingllc.com/contact-causey/

In today's episode, I dive into some scientific research from The Minnesota Starvation Experiment to gain an understanding of how dieting and restrictive eating habits can lead to the development of eating disorders. Specifically, I relate this back to my story as my past ED developed from one “innocent” diet at the time. I dive into... - How restriction affects the brain and neurological pathways - How dieting affects our psychological and physiological well-being - Thoughts and behaviors that may come up when dieting - How dieting alters our relationship with food and our body - Physical manifestations and side effects of restrictive eating - A much more in-depth look at my story and history with an ED Check out episode #15 to hear about "My Eating Disorder Story" Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynliveswell/

Becca starts off by covering the main challenges that arise when conducting nutrition research and some of the ethical considerations that must be made. Then, Sarah dives in with the fascinating story of Ancel Keys and the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. Content warning: Discussion of starvation, calories, and weight loss.For all links and references visit our website.This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen!Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast to stay in the loop on all things podcast-related.Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky for recipes and all things dietetics. This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trigger Warning! This episode contains mention of weight stigma and calories, which could be difficult to listen to if you are in the midst of recovery.In this episode, Nico and Florence chat with Shanta Gyanchand, one of the No Period, Now What support group admins, who is also a psycho-sexual therapist, about her own recovery story and fertility journey, spanning over many years and continents.  With Shanta we spoke about how people identifying as females experience the pressure to be perfect, and to always say yes, but also to cater to the male gaze. Shanta also mentioned the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, and that our brain requires 30% of our total energy expenditure. Nicola explained that low AMH in itself doesn't indicate low fertility (more on this here). Shanta shared that to help her recover, she needed to face the fear of weight gain. She did so by getting professional help that truly understood ED behaviors, starting a self-care routine, considering new morning rituals to replace exercising and work with self-affirming questions, not self-affirmations. Shanta revealed that her biggest take away from HA recovery was to never restrict herself in any way, but also to become a better advocate for gender equality, and a better feminist.If you are looking for anti-diet, fat-positive therapists for ED recovery, please look intoAssociation for Size Diversity and Healthwww.cbte.coNational ED Association (US)BEAT ED (UK)The Butterfly Foundation (Australia)The Middle East Eating Disorder AssociationTo find support in your HA recovery:Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book.To make an appointment with Dr Rinaldi and get individual support to get your period back or improve your fertility, please go to noperiod.info/appointmentsTo make an appointment with Florence Gillet and get help with the body and mind changes happening in recovery please visit www.beyondbodyimage.comYou can find us on social mediaNo Period, Now What? on InstagramNo Period, Now What? Recovery Support GroupBeyond Body Image on FacebookBeyond Body Image on InstagramAmenorrhee_fr  (HA recovery 100% in French) on InstagramEmail us  via allin@noperiodnowwhat.comIf you enjoyed this podcast and found it helpful, please drop us a rating and a review to help more people find it. Editing by Steven WorlowOriginal Music by the Andy Shulman Band "Lost & Found" available on Spotify.

Episode 2. This episode is all about why dieting does not work and the many ways in which getting caught in the dieting cycle keeps us distracted from the things that matter. Very often, it keeps us from the good we want to do in the world. Topics Covered We talk about how dieting causes stress and very often preoccupation with food. Although many people assume that they are "failing the diet", many of their perceived "failures" (like binge eating) are 100% caused by dieting itself. But yet, we blame ourselves and start another diet or "eating plan" and keep the cycle going.Giving up dieting does not mean giving up any pursuit of your health. In fact, quite the opposite is usually true. Giving up dieting lets us see more clearly what matters and what we need to do logistically to improve our health, if that's what we choose. We just get to do it without all the diet-binge-shame BS. I talk about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment and how 36 men that were "starved" (put on a 1570 per day diet and lost 25% of their weight) became obsessed and preoccupied with food, and lost all interest in other things like hobbies, sex, etc (Keys et al., 1950). I discuss some of what this can teach us about the biological impact of dieting.I talk about the research study looking at calorie restriction without food monitoring (with pre-packaged meals) and how that increased cortisol, suggesting that calorie restriction itself inherently causes stress (Tomiyama et al., 2011) which makes us more prone to weight gain. Learn More About How Dieting Fails Us Check out my blog post for a comprehensive overview of the ways diet fails us (called "How Dieting Fails Us: A Comprehensive Guide"). Self Control is a Limited Resource We only get so much "willpower" or self control in a given day, as it turns out. People with sustainable habits they feel good about are not fighting tooth and nail every single day to keep them up. I wrote previously about how to use this knowledge in our favor and learn to make habit changes that can actually last over the long haul. Check out the post here: NEWSFLASH: No One Has Enough Willpower for Dieting. Dieting Messes with our Biology It isn't just in your head. Our body fights hard against our dieting attempts, and much of the weight regain people experience is due to this. Yet they blame themselves. There is solid research on the biological changes that occur after weight loss, and it does not bode well for the diet industry. If this does not convince you that diets are failing us, and not the other way around, I don't know what will. Check it out here: How Dieting Messes with Our Biology. Dieting Erodes the Very Things that Are Essential for Long-Term Change We know from decades of research on motivation that we all need three psychological needs met to promote behavior change over the long-term: competence, relatedness, and autonomy. Without these needs being met, sustained change in any important area of your life is unlikely. Dieting usually reduced all three, yet we keep dieting. More on this here. Defining the "Diet Mentality" An attempt to control your weight as the ultimate goal.The mindsets involved in a weight loss attempt, that comes from a place of external "should-based motivation".Often coming from a place of "I'm not ok" as I am now. Typically this is the message we get from the diet and weight loss industry. "I'm not ok, but I could feel SO great and confident about myself if I just lost weight!"It comes along with an assumption that whatever program or plan you are going on knows what you "should" eat.It is also based on the assumption that if you do XYZ steps "right" you will lose weight. Dieting attempts to give us a feeling of control, at least in the short-term. The "Dieting Overlay" Covers Up the Other Stuff This illusion of control is incredibly alluring, however, it distracts us from other important thingsOften we are so caught up in t...

Hi Everyone, thank you so much for listening to today's episode. This week we are continuing the conversation about intuitive eating with Kelsey! We thank you so much for all of the amazing ratings and reviews that you've been leaving the podcast - we love you! Are you struggling with your relationship with food? This is actually an international website so you can input your country. We care about you! https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/canada Did Kelsey's story resonate with you and you want to learn even more about her? You can get in touch with her here: www.21stcenturyRD.com IG: www.instagram.com/the21stcenturyRD Facebook: www.facebook.com/21stcenturyRD Craving a little more content and fun stuff? Check out our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleisrealpodcast where you can get shout outs on the show, send in questions, great confidence and self-esteem, random love notes, and even some amazing bloopers! Want to check out what else we are up to? You can find us in these places: www.facebook.com/wellnessonthefarm www.instagram.com/wellnessonthefarm www.youtube.com/wellnessonthefarm www.wellnessonthefarm.ca Want to learn more about things that we mentioned on the show? Do some more learning and unlearning about body positivity amongst women of colour! Articles HERE and HERE and HERE also, please please please do some more research too! It's so important. Minnesota Starvation Experiment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Starvation_Experiment Find The Becoming Vibrant Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/029-lets-talk-ig-body-image-accounts-might-not-be-helping-you/id1481656115?i=1000487284453 Vegan Intuitive Eating Dietitian Rockstar: Angela @angela_nutrition on IG, Website: angelardn.com Donate to food-insecure children in Canada: https://cfccanada.ca/en/Give Books that Kristen has been inspired to read because of this episode: Check out the book list from the last episode, I'm still reading away! Thanks so much for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/struggleisrealpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/struggleisrealpodcast/support