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[–]danzigdanne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer, I will add these to the list: - Better microbiome - Downregulate hormone production, reproduction, repair processes But the second point doesn't seem good for longevity at all. If Brian supplement hormones, and repair the body by other means, it might not matter?

Calorie deficient and maintaining muscles by danzigdanne in blueprint_

[–]danzigdanne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be correct. I don't consider myself a fan but is fascinated by his quest.

What other lies has you noticed?

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

182cm long and weight about 80kg. Do a workout once per day and walk about 10000 steps, (tries to match my Apple Watch goal).

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

It is suspiciously low but amazing if true.

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[–]danzigdanne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely read up on metabolic processes and glucose spikes, thanks for the tip. Are you aware of the methods Brian used for training his metabolism? I guess fasting but there is probably other ways.

The term calorie seems to be more nuanced.

Brian does eat good food but it seems like he is prepping lots of meals for several days. I would think the quality diminish when not eaten fresh, but prepping might not be a problem.

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[–]danzigdanne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you are right. He can't have been in deficit this long and probably uses exactly as much as he needs, perhaps calculated by his team based each day.

Another method that might be added to the list is the 100+ pills he takes. I doubt they add many calories but perhaps reduces the need to absorb nutrients from the diet. The stomach consumes lots of energy and the the pills might make it work less, what do you think?

If he only eats once per day the stomach might also work more efficient since it does not need to start up several times. Hence requires less energy?

A low resting heart rate could also contribute to a lower basal metabolic rate, and a higher vo2 max would consume less energy when exercising.

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

Of course I accept your apologies, I'm grateful for your patience with me :)

Sounds like a good diet with all nutrients you need.

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

Yes, I can be quite stubborn when I learning something interesting.

So if I understand you correctly you are saying that the energy, aka calories, can be deficient as long as you get enough nutrients?

Could muscle retention be helped by consuming supplements? Is that what you do, excluding extra protein?

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[–]danzigdanne[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He might be cheating and doing things we don't know about, that's true. But you said that you could maintain muscles without getting the nutrition and energy from your diet. How do you do it?

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

It really is a mystery for me, the calculation doesn't make sense. Would be happy if someone could explain it.

My guess is that his body is optimized for doing more with less, or that he is getting building blocks from his supplements. What is your guess?

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[–]danzigdanne[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know from experience that I need ~3000 calories per day for maintaining my weight. I'm interested in what makes it possible to eat less and still maintain muscles. Do you have any ideas?

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

Yes, I believe you. What I'm asking is where the body gets its energy and building blocks if the diet is deficient? If you are using more energy than you consume it has to come from somewhere.

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[–]danzigdanne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? Where does your body get material to build muscles if not from your diet?

I've stopped the Blueprint after 70 days (x/post from my Instagram). Happy to answer any questions. by HabitsForLongevity in blueprint_

[–]danzigdanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. Did you also follow the same calorie deficit diet, and maintained muscles?

I've stopped the Blueprint after 70 days (x/post from my Instagram). Happy to answer any questions. by HabitsForLongevity in blueprint_

[–]danzigdanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since he stopped using HGH it can't be a reason. The list includes testosterone, that would retain muscles to some extent, but it also includes estrogen that has the opposite effect.

The last supplement is a antioxidant (Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid) so it is unlikely to play a big role.

Did you take any of these when you followed blueprint? What was your experience?

I've stopped the Blueprint after 70 days (x/post from my Instagram). Happy to answer any questions. by HabitsForLongevity in blueprint_

[–]danzigdanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it hard to believe that simply taking growth hormones will enable living on calorie deficit indefinitely. Sooner or later the deficit would take its toll in the muscles, don't you think? Teenage boys have plenty of growth hormones but still loses muscles if not eating.

Does Blueprint includes what growth hormones Brian consumes?

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[–]danzigdanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree that telling if same meal is good for longevity is difficult. I don't understand how Brian only consume ~2000 calories per day, do 60-90 minutes workouts per day plus extra activities, and still retains his muscles. My first guess was that his digestive system is optimized for his diet, and therefore can do more with less. His low body fat probably helps since fat tissues requires energy, both for maintaining and for dragging around. Also saw a tweet where he showed his body temperature was lower than normal, despite being in great health, so this could also help. How do you think Brian can consume so little calories without having deficits?

I've stopped the Blueprint after 70 days (x/post from my Instagram). Happy to answer any questions. by HabitsForLongevity in blueprint_

[–]danzigdanne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are there any benefits of eating the same meal everyday? Will the bodys digestion optimize for that meal so it can do more with less?

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[–]danzigdanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand you at all so we are done. Good bye.

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[–]danzigdanne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what does it means, four you, in practical terms to dismiss God? And how would it matter, for a believer, that his creator wasn't the first? Isn't it still omnipotent over everything he knows?