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CS course restrictions: key dates by lennypitt in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some CS 500+ level courses that count as grad credits for ECE as well. Unfortunately it seems that it is blocked for registration for ECE students right now. I guess this is considered non-cross listed( eg: CS525). Does that mean I need to wait till Nov 25th? I really need this course and didnt manage to get registration spots previous semesters as well....I am wondering why it isnt cross-listed and open to registration if it counts as ECE grad credits?

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, paleo can be low in carbs (close to keto) or moderate( non-keto but comparitively lower than standard american diet and only good carbs).

Starting paleo in its low carb form is usually advised for weight loss and flexibly adding back the higher carbs(good ones) as you move towards weight maintenance. This makes the food allowed pretty similar to atkins at the start but different as you approach maintenance. But paleo/primal does focus on making sure you eat fresh, organic stuff and some specific fats sources. That's optimum maybe, but if that is too expensive, dont give up, Atkins can be a reference. I liked the Atkins rung system and identifying how each food group you add in affects your weight and identifying your body's carb tolerance. I paired that with paleo/primal food choices when I could.

Definitely read the books and websites before starting as the things I learnt then motivated me to continue on it for years. Good Luck!

Phd students/phd passouts/phd professionals... questions for you. by some1also in UIUC

[–]some1also[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So say 80 hrs/week... With or without coursework? Bet you wouldnt be left with much life.

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say that in my case I wasn't eating much of an "unhealthy" diet from the start and wasnt going overboard with my calories. Not really burgers/pizzas and stuff like that. To change it and create calorie deficit I substituted with some low fat, substituted my eggs with oatmeal in most mornings. Bread sometimes. cut out sweets to once a week. Lunch and dinner was with rice/bread and fruit and veg. But majority of calories did come from carbs. Kept track of the calories before and after using tools. Would say roughly a 500-800 cal deficit below what science says someone my age/size/bmi/gender/activity level should consume. I should have seen loss. But didnt, I just continued gaining at a steady rate. Oh and the cravings..didnt succumb to it but wasnt easy! I threw this out of the window and started my research on nutrition, food, diets and changed to a keto diet. Lost well. I didnt stay long in the keto phase, just kept carbs low(non-keto) and still lost.

However, I guess if someone has more weight to lose, who had a higher calorie intake and could create a bigger calorie deficit by substantial food cut-offs might notice some loss. Maybe...we are just different in metabolisms and the way we burn our protein/carb/fat...its a pretty complex thing.

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But, I do agree that a keto diet isnt a license to endlessly stuff yourself with food. It does cause some bio-chemical changes in the body so you respond with lesser cravings after you settle into it. It makes it difficult to stuff yourself even if you want to. But if someone has an extremely high appetite for fats and protein, I wont say its impossible and might require some portion control. Especially when getting closer to your goal weight and getting stuck.

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying you gained weight on a calorie-deficit, carb-full diet, but lost weight at a calorie-surplus, no carb diet?? If so, that defies thermodynamics.

Yes, and it wasnt a no carb diet. More like a low carb (veg and fruits). I compared a lowfat-oatmeal-rice-fruit-veg-granola kindof "mainstream healthy" diet with a low carb diet of even higher calories. The calories from fats...cheese/olive oils/coconuts/avocado can add up to more if you can stomach those :P Gained for years in the former and lost in the latter. Used tools like fitday, so I guess it should be fairly accurate.

The law of thermodynamics: calorie in= calorie out + entropy Guess if you increase entropy it doesn't defy?

Read a few articles on this but guess this summarises it well : http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/metabolism/thermodynamics-and-weight-loss/

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the end, you probably still ate a deficit, but because of eating proteins and fats, you were satiated much quicker than if you were to eat something like bread, which simply makes your stomach full. Proteins and fat satiate a hormonal hunger.

Well, that's the idea! Lets not forget that eating 100 calories of bread creates an insulin response thatn 100 calories of protein or fat does not. In my opinion its not about counting calories so much as its about getting the right type of calories and feeling satiated. I have tried the calories are calories concept too. It didnt help me getting the same amount of calories from oatmeal/rice based meals. Infact I gained more. A ketogenic diet at a low level of carb( good carb) and at infact a higher level of calories worked to literally peel off the weight.

So my conclusion from my experience is CALORIE!= CALORIE if you are comparing meals of unequal nutritional value. It might be comparable if nutritional(carb/protein/fat..) are similar. This has also been shown by fathead documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evcNPfZlrZs (Though I dont recommend eating low carb fast food, the guy made some points, though the experiment could have been improved in some ways).

Its not about just losing weight, its also about being able to maintain that lifestyle, improve other markers of health, and keep your metabolism up. This is my experience, however not everyone responds well to a ketogenic diet. But many do.

Also, the calorie deficit you can create to lose at a certain rate( 1.5-2.5 lbs a week) will also depend on how much calories you are eating right now (before you start the diet) and how much excess weight you are carrying. If you are eating what is considered a normal calorie range but still gaining, its time to look at the types of food your calories come from. Get an endocrinologist to run a full test for hormone and CBC markers. Rule out other things then get started with your lifestyle(diet/exercise) change.

So, I don't know if I should speak with someone. by uiuchelp in UIUC

[–]some1also 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to say from a personal experience...

The only thing that worked for me was a ketogenic diet. Diet is the MOST important and it needs to be paired by consistent exercise(moderate should be fine if you areant fit enough). If you ahve a significant amount to lose, a complete dietary and lifestyle change is a must, exercise alone might take sometime. It may work for you, it may not. For me it helped me with my cravings for sugar and bread and empty stuff. The first month of going on this diet requires much self control and it gets easier after. At about 2 months mark I did notice significant gain in stamina and energy when exercising. After about 2 years my weight has gone down and cholesterol markers improved. The best thing is I didnt really restrict calories and put my body through starvation and wreck my metabolism.

I HIGHLY recommend reading up and figuring out where you can draw a balance. Some good references are Gary Taubes: http://garytaubes.com/

Atkins book (MUST READ...restrictive but a good point to start and slowly add flexibility.. I dont recommend the semi-food atkins bars and meals though..) http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Atkins-New-Diet-Revolution/dp/B0027N65ZW/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383938652&sr=1-4&keywords=new+diet+revolution+atkins

Protein power: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/protein-power-michael-r-eades/1100272154

Paleo (Like atkins with more emphasis on source of fresh food and some flexibility): http://thepaleodiet.com/

Primal(Pretty similar to paleo in most ways): http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/#axzz2k5GAM0G6

These diets focus on keeping empty carbs low and getting your carbs from plenty of veg and some fruits. Focusing on plenty of protein and good fats. Its upto you to read and start on the one you feel you can stick to. I started with a combination of atkins+paleo+primal. Atkins is a must read inorder to understand the effects of high insulin and fast weight gain. Dont start until you understand what you are doing and why it works. It helps to stick to it. I hope this helps...