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Nutrition Coach Reveals The Keto Diet’s Biggest Myth

There’s no denying the appeal of a burger (yes, even a vegie burger for you vegans out there), but when it comes to the raging debate between the keto diet and a regular healthy diet, there’s been no shortage of keto combatants who are quick to point out the superiority of their nutrition practices over another.

For the uninitiated, the keto diet is basically a diet which endorses an extremely low-carb intake or even zero carb intake. This in theory forces the body into a state of ketosis which sees it breaking down protein and fat for energy as opposed to carbs. The result is supposedly weight loss.

Graeme Tomlinson who is a nutrition coach took to Instagram to dispel the keto diet’s biggest myth in today’s trend-driven health and fitness space.

“The Keto diet has credence regarding epilepsy,” he said in the post.

“But for rational human beings, including level headed keto dieters, this comparison highlights some extreme and farcical concepts of the ketogenic diet regarding fat loss.”

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Using a burger comparison, Tomlinson highlighted the calorie intake between a regular burger and a keto burger without carbs.

“The extreme beliefs that carbs inhibit fat loss and that fat can be shed in a state of ketogenic caloric surplus are both fanciful and false. In fact, they are as deluded as believing that this avocado bun won’t slide around in your hands like a BMW in the snow. Rigorous studies continuously negate direct relationship between moderate carbohydrate consumption and weight gain.”⁣

The truth, according to Tomlinson, is that carbs has absolutely nothing to do with it and your overall caloric intake does.

“Like any method of eating, going keto is an option if it is rational and sustainable for an individual,” he says.

“But given the demise of rationality in the fitness industry, it is hardly surprising that keto ‘conceptual fat loss exclusivities’ (which rips up 7 billion years of evidence) keep prevailing.” ⁣
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⁣Tomlinson explains that such pro-keto/anti-carb beliefs would instantly identify the ‘keto burger’ as the best option for fat loss even though it contains a high volume of cheese and streaky bacon.

“Yet, by virtue of rationality, fat loss is (and always will be) about achieving an overall caloric deficit, regardless of the food consumed. Therefore, in isolation, this keto burger is more detrimental to fat loss than this regular burger.⁣”

The real answer to this is that both burgers can be an option and the ketogenic diet can work for fat loss, but only if the state of caloric deficit is achieved, i.e. a shortage in the amount of calories consumed relative to the amount of calories required for maintenance of current body weight.

In other words if you’re smashing through keto burgers without regulating how much of it you eat, then you won’t be losing any weight anytime soon. As with most things a balanced diet needs to be paired with balanced exercise and no one method is the silver bullet.

What Makes A Dress Shoe Comfortable?

Think of your favourite pair of running shoes, they’re probably super comfortable, right? You could wear them all day without any issues whatsoever. The most comfortable dress shoes that feel like sneakers exhibit similar features, which we’ve detailed below:

Flexibility

Feet are designed to move in a very specific way, and what makes most dress shoes so uncomfortable is that they restrict this natural movement. Running shoes better mimic the natural movements of your feet and hence are more comfortable. When looking for comfortable dress shoes, look for pairs with a more flexible upper (the part that covers the top surface of your foot).

Insoles

Most high-quality dress shoes have a leather insole, which is great for durability but not for comfort, at least to begin with. So, for extra comfort, you’ll want to look for dress shoes that have extra cushioning on the inside. Clarks is a great brand for this, but you will be able to find other brands that offer added cushioning for all-day comfort.

Leather Types

Leather dress shoes aren’t just leather dress shoes. Those who are serious about how their feet feel need to consider the leather types that comfortable dress shoes are made from and there are four common types to consider.

Full Grain Leather

This is the most common type of leather used and is also the best quality found in comfortable dress shoes. Full-grain leather is characterised by its luxurious and smooth surface with minimal flaws. This means that it’s often used in its natural state without the need for sanding or buffing of imperfections.

More importantly, it’s strong because the fibres and grain haven’t been modified from their natural state. Aesthetically, full-grain also develops a natural patina layer that protects the leather from wear. We still recommend you look after your comfortable dress shoes with additional supplements though.

Top Grain Leather

Top grain leather is the second-highest quality leather found on comfortable dress shoes. It is thinner and therefore more flexible than full-grain leather. Its surface is often sanded and is less breathable. The positive to this is that it has better stain resistance than full-grain leather.

Genuine Leather

If you needed proof that marketing is a powerful tool then this is it. Genuine leather dress shoes are made from leather but they’re the lowest quality you can get. These kinds of shoes are made from the leftover leather of high-end products – the ones that quality shoemakers reject. As a result, these dress shoes are less comfortable on the feet and don’t last as long. Their advantage is that they’re widely available and affordable.

Corrected Grain Leather

One of the lesser-known leathers is the corrected grain. think of this one as a hybrid leather that takes a special type of leather that is further fixed or refined by leatherworkers. What this means is that an artificial grain has been embossed over the top of it before it is refined with sanding, dyes and stains.

It’s also one of the more affordable options for comfortable dress shoes.

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Still a tad confused or overwhelmed? To make this seemingly impossible task of finding comfortable dress shoes easier, we’ve curated a selection of brands that you simply have to check out.

Whether you’re after a wingtip oxford or a cap toe, you’re guaranteed to find the comfortable dress shoe you’ve been looking for with one of the brands featured below.

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Lewis Hamilton’s Lazy Look Came Straight Out Of An 80s Music Video

He took out the Hungary GP overnight but before the big race Lewis Hamilton was making other kinds of waves in the Formula One paddock. Say hello to the future of men’s style…as imagined from the perspective of the wacky 80s.

The 34-year-old Mercedes driver stepped out during the practice session in some truly comfort-inspiring gear as provided by the team’s sponsor, Tommy Hilfiger.

The baggy nylon popover with oversized branding (with no shirt) and the neon tech pants also in an oversized fit provided some eye-catching moments for fans, but it was the full wraparound reflective silver sunglasses with white framing that really made Hamilton’s laid back look a nod to the 80s era club scene. These bad boys are made by Police and designed by the F1 star as part of their latest collaboration.

Besides rocking a fairly well put together outfit, Hamilton even managed to pair elements of white and silver with the Mercedes cap logo and a blinged-up chain necklace. The collar? It has to be popped, obviously.

From afar the man looks like he’s more ready to hit the dance floor than the race track and there’s nothing wrong with that. Oddly, Hamilton didn’t opt for any crazy footwear, instead wearing his sponsor-supplied Puma black sneakers. Sadly there wasn’t an IWC timepiece on his wrist considering they also sponsor the team.

A bit too much stylin’ for Formula One? James Hunt would duly disagree.

It’s not shrugging off your bikini and allowing the sun to envelop your breasts. It’s not peeling off your board shorts, sans judgement, and receiving a rather unusual tan. It’s better than both. And — as this scorching European summer rammed home with an icy kick to the throat — Australian and American beaches are void of one of life’s greatest pleasures: drinking a cold brew — unmolested by rangers or do-gooders — on the beach.

Whether it’s a can of beer from the Marseille street vendors, an Antibes aperitif or a glass of white wine in Cannes (as seen in the following iconic sunset photo), enjoying an alcoholic beverage on the beach is a luxury the French (and most of continental Europe) take for granted, and which still makes most expats look around nervously, half expecting a megaphone wielding lifeguard to be bearing down upon them.

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This phenomenon can be also seen at Marseille’s Calanques de Cassis.

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And the chilled out atmosphere it produces is also evident from a bird’s eye view.

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It’s also seen at the French Riviera’s equivalent of Bondi Icebergs (although Antibes’ classic Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc now looks slightly different to what it did in 1976, we understand the “drinks by the pool” policy is still as liberal as ever).

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Guests by the pool at the Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, Antibes, France, August 1976. ⁣.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #slimaarons #slimaaronsphotography #slimaaronsphoto #photography #summer #travel #poolside #luxury #wanderlust #photographers #slimaaronscollection #summerphoto #vintagephoto #vintagephotogaphy #classicphotography

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This feeds into a broader discussion over the freedoms Europeans are afforded, which Australians and Americans have been either too prudish or too safety conscious to permit, including going topless (should one wish)…

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… to diving headlong into summer (without a channel 7 documentary filming your every move).

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Why is this? While some would argue Australia and America’s beaches are a lot more dangerous to drink at (which they are, compared to the French Riviera), one look at the WCT worthy surf of Les Landes’ most popular nudist (and beer swilling) beach, Les Culs Nus, blows this theory out of the water.

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Another explanation, offered by Traveller, is “Europeans get to have nice things… because they don’t mess it up.”

“They get to drink in public because they don’t get rowdy and make a nuisance of themselves. They get to have a freshly poured beer down by the beach because they don’t annoy anyone.”

“They get to grab their wine glass and go and stand in the middle of the town square to chat to friends… They get to drink out of a proper glass when they do this, too, because they’re trusted to act like adults and not break that glass or try to steal it.”

Is there some truth in this? Possibly. But hey: at least it makes the novelty of things like stripping off, cycling without a helmet, double parking and enjoying a beer at 11am that bit tastier when we do make the pilgrimage.

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