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tfw get into a calorie deficit and my brain stops working making reading hard

>> No.14469668
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>>14469650
iktf when im in maintenance/surplus its easy but at a deficit i lose focus

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Mfw I have mito on top of an already fast metabolism so maintenance and surplus is insane to accomplish.

>> No.14470261

I thought fasting improves cognitive function? Is that just a meme? I guess I have to be stupid then.

>> No.14470270

>>14470261
electrolytes

>> No.14470290

>>14469650
Get a snack bro, and remember that I love you.
>>14470261
Have you ever fasted? Do it and observe yourself what effects it has. Just like the other anon said, "electrolytes." A lack of electrolytes will cause you to get hypotensive, lightheaded, and possibly faint.

>> No.14471091

>>14469650
>he doesn't fast for two straight days to get into ketosis and then enjoy the higher brain power while the brain remains pure and focused only on intellectual/artistic tasks

>> No.14471126

>>14469650
-500 from maintenance and more cardio. Eat better food.

>> No.14471154

>>14470261
It improves cognitive dissonance.

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>>14469650
I know that feel. Don't fall for the fasting meme helping with lowering sex drive either. It doesn't. In fact, it can worsen everything if you aren't already abstaining.
>>14470261
Mostly improves hippocampal function related to memory. Decreases prefrontal function.

>> No.14472539

>>14469650

My solution is to plan ahead and make sure I have some calories set aside so I can eat something right before I start reading.