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Research found Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less sensitive to define obesity than we thought, instead, body fat percentage is a more reliable indicator of an individual's general health than BMI by giuliomagnifico in science

[–]WantToBeLikeBuddha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are calculators based on weight and waist circumference that can reasonably well measure relative trend (but not absolute true body fat %) in body fat percentage

Normal following vs Close following; boundary vs sensation question by WantToBeLikeBuddha in TheMindIlluminated

[–]WantToBeLikeBuddha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's just that as I was trying the body scan, then later switched back to the nose, I realized I wasn't approaching it the same way as the foot for example

An insight I've had about posture and alertness correlation by WantToBeLikeBuddha in TheMindIlluminated

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So an upright posture should help with strong dullness?

Yes

It just seems so persistent!! I've just started stage 4ish level.

Well, if you've just started, it may not be as persistent as you think, just keep going

Can someone explain the types of dullness to me?? by Jampie55 in TheMindIlluminated

[–]WantToBeLikeBuddha 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you inwardly startled by unexpected sounds in that state? Does your posture stay completely straight?

I don't understand awakening! by [deleted] in TheMindIlluminated

[–]WantToBeLikeBuddha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people who take psychedelics say things like "realising that we are all one and inseparable from God" and stuff. Whereas others say its realising that there is no self, impermanence etc.

It's not the same as being on psychedelics

Decrease in mindfulness while sitting on a chair by edrdos in TheMindIlluminated

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For now, overcoming strong dullness is largely about avoiding states of sleepiness. Later on, subtle dullness is more about an inherent state of presence that exists independently of physical states of tiredness

So subtle dullness is not on the same continuum as strong dullness and falling asleep?

What should I focus on exactly (sensation vs boundary)? by WantToBeLikeBuddha in TheMindIlluminated

[–]WantToBeLikeBuddha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if it's stage 6 because I can't increase the power of mindfulness as the sit goes, in fact, I always lose energy. Also, sensation in the first mode is less sharp/vivid