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Re:U.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutiv... by decremental on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @10:05PM (#32670985)
Cutting out the booze is huge. A lot of people underestimate just how much weight you can put on from drinking.
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Re:U.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutiv... by knicholes on Wednesday August 31, 2022 @10:23PM (#32671120)
Protein & carbohydrates: 4C/g. Alcohol: 7C/g. Fat: 9C/g.
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Re:U.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutiv... by marginalia_nu on Thursday September 01, 2022 @04:34AM (#32673639)
Satiety is much more important than energy density.
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Re:U.S. life expectancy drops sharply, the second consecutiv... by SOLAR_FIELDS on Friday September 02, 2022 @11:48PM (#32698483)
Alcohol makes you crave calories in general and specifically carbs, which is in my experience a double whammy. I might never even want a pizza for weeks, but put three beers in me and I want to eat half or more of a large pizza.
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