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[–] some_designer_dude@lemmy.world 33 points 11 months ago (7 children)

So why isn’t “a long cold bath every day” the trendiest weight loss method??

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 47 points 11 months ago (1 children)

This is something fighters do when they're going extreme weight loss before a weight in. I'm addition to dehydrating themselves and eating clean, they have several different cold exposure methods that causes the body to burn more calories.

[–] trafficnab@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

several different cold exposure methods

"Cough in my face, I need to lose weight!"

[–] Kalothar@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago

Yes, get sick, increase that body temp, increase that thermogenesis , burn those calories. Don’t be weak.

[–] fsxylo@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago

Because it still isn't going to make that extra large pizza disappear.

[–] xor@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

well, it cures ALS at least...

[–] hakobo@lemmy.world 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was wildly successful, raising over $200m and leading to identifying 12 genes that play a critical role in ALS

https://wgntv.com/news/medical-watch/the-money-raised-by-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-will-give-you-chills/

[–] xor@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago

yes, that is indeed what i was referring to

[–] cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Im still fuckkng amazed that a social media trend for once actually had a good and measurable effect

[–] DaPorkchop_@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

because then they wouldn't be able to sell weight loss products and gym memberships

[–] BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

cold plunge is hyped up but idk if its for the weight loss

[–] littlecolt@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Google "ice bath"

[–] woobie@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Because it would be too difficult to monetize that trend, maybe?