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Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:39 am
by Cleancut01 (imported)
I am not chemically or physically castrated, grain of salt time. I have been on the forum reading for over a decade under various logins. My opinion on the subject of weight gain is that it is a bad stereotype to demean eunuchs. Anyone changing their hormone system will experience issues with weight control. In the past, many eunuchs were not voluntary and did not have the knowledge we have on these pages. In the US with 50% of the population, obese, paying attention to your personnel health status is difficult and exasperated by our lack of a national health care system. I believe a voluntary eunuch with knowledge aforethought can learn to control their weight as can anyone experiencing a major hormonal change. I am no MD or scientist, this is a personal observation and belief.
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:48 pm
by Sidereal (imported)
I’m only two weeks into a chemical castration trial using CPA. I know it’s early days but I’ve actually lost weight. The reason is I quit alcohol to free up liver while on this castration trial. I’ve also increased moderate exercise and maintain a sensible diet which excludes as much sugar and all junk food. I feel good at the moment but it takes discipline to maintain the near zero alcohol and diet. I’ve had one bottle of beer in two weeks. I have used intermittent fasting twice a week before where you reduce intake to 600 calories 2x a week and it works well on me and will move to that if I start to gain. I’m currently weigh 200 pounds and was 180 when intermittent fasting and would be a healthier weight for me.
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:15 pm
by Paolo
A major reason as to why people fail in trying to lose weight is the added sugars that may even be hidden behind different names other than "sugar". Many prepared products now (such as canned vegetables) list the total sugars, natural ones, as well as "added sugars". An innocent looking can of peas or such can have as much sugar in it as some of the lower-rated breakfast cereals. Even packets of seasonings, such as chili powder, can have added sugars. Anything that ends in a suffix such as "-trose" or even "-ose" is almost always a sugar of some type.
In my long quest to get and keep my blood sugars under control, as well as lose weight, I learned a lot. You have to read labels. You also have to let go of the modern diet myths about what's bad and what's not.
In this area, cereal grains are not your friends. They're high carb, raise blood sugars, and lead to weight gain. That artisan bagel or fancy "multi grain" loaf of bread is also likely loaded in sugar, or worse yet, corn syrup. And fats? Depends on the type. However, the myth that fats such as those in meat and products like butter are not your enemies. Given the partially hydrogenated oils and trans fats that became the rage in the 70's or so (think Crisco) and all the hype surrounding how 'good' they were, it's hard to break that mindset.
Eat a steak or a pork chop. Use natural oils, or better yet, use real butter. If you're not using fresh produce, read the cans' labels. Basically, if it's processed, you can't trust it.
Added sodium is another kicker. Once it's in, you can't take it out. Adding a potato to a dish too salty won't remove it.
What it comes down to is 'sneaky' sugars and sodium, as well as other added 'ingredients'.
While it's liable to increase your grocery bill, I've found that eating fresh food that is low in carbs is the best way to start a plan for weight loss and later control. The exceptions to this are root vegetables high in starch (potatoes for one) and fruits high in natural fructose.
As the saying with the Atkins Diet said, "If it's white, don't bite". That's a good starting point.
While it's going to be difficult, these are the things I started eliminating first:
Potatoes, grains of all type and grain products (bread!), milk, and of course, sugar!
If you like milk, sorry to say, that's a real kicker for sugars and high carb count!
To make matters more complex, the 23 grams of carb in an avocado are not the same as 23 carbs worth of sugar. It all comes down to research, and seeing how your body reacts.
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:28 pm
by Valery_V (imported)
Paolo wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:15 pm
A major reason as to why people fail in trying to lose weight is the added sugars that may even be hidden behind different names other than "sugar". Many prepared products now (such as canned vegetables) list the total sugars, natural ones, as well as "added sugars". An innocent looking can of peas or such can have as much sugar in it as some of the lower-rated breakfast cereals. Even packets of seasonings, such as chili powder, can have added sugars. Anything that ends in a suffix such as "-trose" or even "-ose" is almost always a sugar of some type.
In my long quest to get and keep my blood sugars under control, as well as lose weight, I learned a lot. You have to read labels. You also have to let go of the modern diet myths about what's bad and what's not.
In this area, cereal grains are not your friends. They're high carb, raise blood sugars, and lead to weight gain. That artisan bagel or fancy "multi grain" loaf of bread is also likely loaded in sugar, or worse yet, corn syrup. And fats? Depends on the type. However, the myth that fats such as those in meat and products like butter are not your enemies. Given the partially hydrogenated oils and trans fats that became the rage in the 70's or so (think Crisco) and all the hype surrounding how 'good' they were, it's hard to break that mindset.
Eat a steak or a pork chop. Use natural oils, or better yet, use real butter. If you're not using fresh produce, read the cans' labels. Basically, if it's processed, you can't trust it.
Added sodium is another kicker. Once it's in, you can't take it out. Adding a potato to a dish too salty won't remove it.
What it comes down to is 'sneaky' sugars and sodium, as well as other added 'ingredients'.
While it's liable to increase your grocery bill, I've found that eating fresh food that is low in carbs is the best way to start a plan for weight loss and later control. The exceptions to this are root vegetables high in starch (potatoes for one) and fruits high in natural fructose.
As the saying with the Atkins Diet said, "If it's white, don't bite". That's a good starting point.
While it's going to be difficult, these are the things I started eliminating first:
Potatoes, grains of all type and grain products (bread!), milk, and of course, sugar!
If you like milk, sorry to say, that's a real kicker for sugars and high carb count!
To make matters more complex, the 23 grams of carb in an avocado are not the same as 23 carbs worth of sugar. It all comes down to research, and seeing how your body reacts.
But I, for example, cannot refuse all the "goodies" that you have listed ... Maybe it is enough to limit yourself in the amount of their consumption?
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:40 pm
by Paolo
If you are going to be getting enough exercise to work off the 'treat,' then by all means!
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:45 pm
by Valery_V (imported)
I also try to use special tables and formulas, for example
https://www.rush.edu/how-much-should-i-weigh
But I am an eunuch therefore there can be they not absolutely are suitable for me?
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:18 pm
by Valery_V (imported)
BMI Calculator (in my case).
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Weight: 165.3 lbs
Result: Your BMI is 23.72, which is considered normal.
Re: Post Castration Weight Gain
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:55 am
by Valery_V (imported)
Paolo wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:40 pm
If you are going to be getting enough exercise to work off the 'treat,' then by all means!
Famous Exercise: When you are offered a treat, you turn your head to the left, then to the right and say "No thanks!"
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