Chugging Oil and Losing Weight

The Shangri-La Diet was discovered by Seth Roberts a research who likes to experiment on himself. To understand what it's all about, check out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR33LNwgGIc

Also read his scientific paper on the subject:
http://www.freakonomics.com/pdf/whatmakesfoodfattening.pdf

And the article from the New York Times:
http://www.freakonomics.com/times0911col.php

And visit the SLD forums:
http://boards.sethroberts.net/

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[Entropy56]

It has been 3 years. Is this guy still obese?

[ircmullaney]

@Entropy56 I lost 40 pounds using this method and I've kept the weight off. I'm around 180 lbs. Still not at my goal weight, but much better than when I started. I no longer drink oil every day and haven't for some time.

[littleflowwer]

why sugar in it????? what does that do?

also, why can't u just eat flavorless chips? lol

also, what are the measurements for the mixing and how much oil... and can you do this diet if you aren't extremely overweight but need to loose around 20 pounds????

i'm 5'7 and 158 lbs..........

[ircmullaney]

It should probably work for you. There have been people who have had problems for sure. It's not a magic pill that works for everyone, but it's worth a shot, especially since it's so easy. Also, you can try it in conjunction with some other program like weight watchers or jenny craig.

I have stopped doing the sugar, but originally I was adding it because I was having a tough time drinking the oil. Mixing the oil with water and a little sugar, makes it go down easier.

[ircmullaney]

Eating other flavorless things would be good too, potato chips are more of a ditto food than we would like to admit.

But in addition to drinking the oil, I do things like have a bowl of oatmeal each day, no sugar, fruit or milk added. I eat as much unprocessed food as I can and avoid strong flavors and sauces when possible. Fresh fruit (which varies in taste) and fresh or frozen vegetables which are very light tasting are also good.

[ircmullaney]

Let me clarify: I don't think potato chips will work. The idea is that junk food is so fattening and because it usually has a very strong flavor and always has a very consistent flavor. Chips with a very strong flavor may be more fattening than chips with more subtle flavors, but it still has a flavor. For flavorless calories you need to eat something that is virtually tasteless like extra light olive oil or sugar water.

[19H0N3Y87]

Um...I know there isn't.......You didn't read my comment right or something cuz I said there was NO harm consuming olive oil unless you're on a high protein diet (like a body builder or something) or trying to obtain the look you get from a high protein diet. You lose weight but you aren't gaining any muscle so you lose weight and look healthy but its not toned really. You just look kind of feeble. Olive oil is actually heart healthy fat....so ya I know -.-

[19H0N3Y87]

NOW lets convert. You are allowed 4Tbsp of oil on this diet. There are 15ml in 1 Tbsp, so you are consuming 60ml of oil daily. Now 60ml of oil equals 600mg of oil. The over dosage value, basically what you SHOULD NOT consume of lets say Vitamin E (best known healthy oil since we do consume it on a regular basis) is 1000mg. Clearly there is no harm drinking 4Tbsp of oil unless you have a high protein diet which I doubt anyone browsing a diet has unless you are a body builder -_-'

[lazur1]

I drink 4 tbsp (2 shots,480 cals) of flaxseed oil, straight, at one sitting, no other food. I have to drink it at least 4hrs before my next meal, or I wouldn't eat anything at all. Between-meals snacks no longer attract me. I eat enough at dinner that I feel as though I must've 'blown it" , & gained weight, but, in fact, I always lose! The feeling of "stuffing myself" is now achieved with a healthy amount of food.

[Athecubus]

How much is the total you lost now? and does the sugar have to be a specific type?

[sanzaymagarz]

is that for real, can we rely loose weight from that if so then its the best way to loose it . good for all .

[dihydrotestosterone]

GREAT VIDEO ! THANKS A LOT !! WILL LOOK INTO IT....

[Entropy56]

@ircmullaney Thanks for the reply. I am going to try it.

[19H0N3Y87]

@aussie But continue to argue. Clearly you can't process information. You see one thing &run with it, then want to start some ridiculous argument. Just shows what's really "in your skull" as you put it, or lack there of. Cya cuz this is a dead argument. If you don't know how to read &analyze info that's not my problem. That's like reading a sentence that says you should look before you cross a street but sometimes you don't have to. Then you argue that its okay not to cuz the sentence said so.

[19H0N3Y87]

@aussiejudoka you would have realized that if you weren't some internet asshole trying to start some lame argument. So the lack of knowledge is only yours. Do your research before you try to contradict someone. Because I explained it clearly. it's ok in moderation but too much of anything can eventually lead to some sort of health risk. Even the purest solution can cause problems...water...and without fast and proper treatment that can cause damage. So no doubt too much oil could cause a risk.

[19H0N3Y87]

@aussiejudoka No...just shows your level of intelligence. I said "I'm sure there is some health risk if you consume too much" meaning too musch of anything without moderation is bad examples vitamin C even water. Drinking too much water can actually cause water intoxication. Just as some hardcore dieters discover something, they might consume too much oil ignoring important nutrition the body still needs, But there is nothing wrong with consuming it in moderation as an appetite suppressant...