Why are we told that to lose weight we must eat less, move more, and breath? Weight loss is not rocket science but it is chemistry and mathematics. In this video demonstration Ruben Meerman, physicist, breaks down his own experience with weight loss at TEDx Talks in August 2013.
Today I Learned Something
On average the chemical equation for human fat is:
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After realizing he was overweight Ruben decided to do something about it. He began to eat less and move more to reduce his BMI. He lost on average 85 grams per day.
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The biochemistry of weight loss is:
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As we burn fat 84% is exhaled as carbon dioxide and 16% is excreted as water.
The Video
Ruben's 22 minute video contains several science demonstration that help to explain the chemistry and mathematics behind weight loss.
Source
The mathematics of weight loss | Ruben Meerman | TEDxQUT, 22 minute video published 10 October 2013 by TEDx Talks
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