The Consensus in Nutrition and Fitness

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I think that the consensus in nutrition and fitness are actually pretty reliable like if you look at the extent of a consensus. It's not going to always be right but it's like reliable enough that you can just use that as your starting point and not worry about it too much. The word consensus itself I feel these days is a bit politicized, especially when people don't tell you why something is a certain way or what the principal is. If you've heard from 10 experts they're all saying the same thing then yes says John Sutter.

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What is willpower, really? What are the differences among willpower, self-control, self-discipline, and other related concepts? What are the best ways to become more self-disciplined? What are the differences between enthusiasm and motivation? What are the most effective motivators? What are fixed, performance, and growth mindsets? It's possible to work too hard and thus degrade our productivity; but is it possible to be too productive? What does it really mean to "work"? Why are there so many competing kinds of diet advice? What are the best ways of dealing with cravings? Are there physical, non-psychological correlates for cravings? What are some of the most common or worst mistakes people make with diet and exercise?

Menno Henselmans is a former business consultant turned international public speaker, scientific researcher, and educator. His works have been published in over a dozen languages, and his website was ranked the #1 fitness website by The Huffington Post. He recently published the bestselling book The Science of Self-control: 53 tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life.

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