Hey all,
ChatGPT has this feature now called "Deep Research", where it tries to use online sources to research your Q's and give you accurate info. It also cites its sources and gives you links to where its claims come from. So naturally, I asked it how to gain subcutaneous fat over visceral fat lol.
My prompt:
"I know that gaining weight has its issues. But I've heard that subcutaneous fat is actually not that bad compared to visceral fat.
How can I ensure that I only gain subcutaneous fat, if I were to try and gain weight?"
There was a little back and forth about what my goals were exactly, but it ended up providing a pretty comprehensive answer. It's too long to post here, but here are some excerpts:
"Foods to Limit: To steer calories into subcutaneous rather than visceral storage, limit sugary drinks, sweets, and trans fats. These increase insulin spikes and are linked to more visceral fat gain. Likewise, cut back on excessive alcohol (even moderate drinking is associated with larger visceral fat depots). Instead, favor whole, unprocessed foods and healthy fats. (Having some vegetables is fine for health, but be aware that very high-fiber meals can fill you up too much; you may need to reduce raw fiber slightly to make room for high-calorie choices.)"
"Bottom Line: Gaining weight primarily as subcutaneous fat involves eating more calories (focus on fats and carbs), minimizing stress and sleep loss, and keeping some muscle-building exercise in your routine. This favors a softer, “plusher” physique while helping to guard against dangerous belly fat. Even with this goal, remember that very high body fat carries health risks; regular checkups and healthy habits (sleep, stress management, no smoking) are important as you go about gaining weight safely"
I mean, who knows how accurate it really is, but it's neat that it'll tell you things like this!
ChatGPT has this feature now called "Deep Research", where it tries to use online sources to research your Q's and give you accurate info. It also cites its sources and gives you links to where its claims come from. So naturally, I asked it how to gain subcutaneous fat over visceral fat lol.
My prompt:
"I know that gaining weight has its issues. But I've heard that subcutaneous fat is actually not that bad compared to visceral fat.
How can I ensure that I only gain subcutaneous fat, if I were to try and gain weight?"
There was a little back and forth about what my goals were exactly, but it ended up providing a pretty comprehensive answer. It's too long to post here, but here are some excerpts:
"Foods to Limit: To steer calories into subcutaneous rather than visceral storage, limit sugary drinks, sweets, and trans fats. These increase insulin spikes and are linked to more visceral fat gain. Likewise, cut back on excessive alcohol (even moderate drinking is associated with larger visceral fat depots). Instead, favor whole, unprocessed foods and healthy fats. (Having some vegetables is fine for health, but be aware that very high-fiber meals can fill you up too much; you may need to reduce raw fiber slightly to make room for high-calorie choices.)"
"Bottom Line: Gaining weight primarily as subcutaneous fat involves eating more calories (focus on fats and carbs), minimizing stress and sleep loss, and keeping some muscle-building exercise in your routine. This favors a softer, “plusher” physique while helping to guard against dangerous belly fat. Even with this goal, remember that very high body fat carries health risks; regular checkups and healthy habits (sleep, stress management, no smoking) are important as you go about gaining weight safely"
I mean, who knows how accurate it really is, but it's neat that it'll tell you things like this!
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