Obesity
Date | Measurement | Severity | Notes |
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December 16, 2024 01:12 PM | 0.519 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | Mostly meat, some sweets, fruits, sauna, test directly after lunch |
November 29, 2024 12:11 PM | 0.463 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | |
November 18, 2024 12:11 PM | 0.458 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
November 5, 2024 11:11 AM | 0.45 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
October 24, 2024 12:10 PM | 0.431 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | No supplements, animal and fruit diet, electrolytes |
October 17, 2024 07:10 AM | 0.425 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | Stopped strict carnivore diet, more fruits, no supplements |
October 8, 2024 12:10 PM | 0.483 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | Snake juice fasting continues, Beef yesterday. Electrolytes. No supplements. Long walk in the evening. |
October 7, 2024 06:10 AM | 0.481 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | 36 hours of water fasting with electrolytes, Magnesium |
October 5, 2024 10:10 AM | 0.482 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | Bacon, Eggs, Vitamin C, Homocysteine Resist, Magnesium, Zinc |
October 4, 2024 09:10 AM | 0.477 | Normal (0.332-0.626) | Zinc, B complex, Vitamin C, 1 liter blueberry juice, K2, Calcium, Vit D, Collagen, Beef |
Predictions based on Least Squares linear regression model
Prediction for | Predicted to happen |
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0.626 Mild (0.626-0.832) | July 19, 2025 01:07 PM |
0.832 Moderate (0.832-0.926) | June 24, 2026 04:06 AM |
0.926 Severe (>0.926) | November 26, 2026 03:11 AM |
Obesity
The hypothalamus is a small but mighty part of our brain that plays a big role in controlling our eating habits. It's like the control center for our appetite and weight regulation. Let's break it down in simpler terms:
Think of the hypothalamus as the boss of your body's hunger and fullness signals. It's a small area in your brain, but it has a huge job. It helps regulate when you feel hungry and when you feel full, which in turn affects how much you eat.
Inside the hypothalamus, there are two important areas that help control our eating behavior:
Ventromedial Nucleus (VMH): This part is like the "fullness center." When it's working properly, it tells us when we've had enough to eat and helps us feel satisfied.
Lateral Hypothalamic Area (LHA): This is the "hunger center." It triggers feelings of hunger and motivates us to find food when our body needs energy.
Normally, these two areas work together like a team to keep our eating habits balanced. When one area tells us we're full, the other reminds us when we're hungry. This helps us maintain a healthy weight.
But sometimes, things can go haywire. If there's damage to the hypothalamus, whether from inflammation, injury, or tumors, it can mess up this delicate balance:
VMH Damage: If the ventromedial nucleus gets damaged, it can throw off the balance. Without the signals telling us we're full, we might keep eating even when we don't need to. This can lead to overeating and weight gain, which can ultimately result in obesity.
LHA Damage: On the other hand, if the lateral hypothalamic area is damaged, it can make us lose our appetite. Without the hunger signals, we might not feel like eating at all, leading to weight loss.
So, when there's a problem with the hypothalamus, it can disrupt our body's natural cues for hunger and fullness, potentially leading to obesity or weight loss issues. It's important to understand these brain-body connections when managing weight and seek medical help if there are any concerns.