On 4/30/2017 8:50 AM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-04-30 6:45 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 4/29/2017 10:55 PM, graham wrote:
>>> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/d...ies-below&_r=0
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>>> http://tiny.cc/rjtuky
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>> Somewhat sensible the way he explains it. Some places just go too
>> heavy. We use salt, but in moderation, as needed. Doctors always tell
>> you use not, but not everyone is salt sensitive.
>
> Many chefs are too heavy-handed with it. I really notice it when I dine
> out and I can guarantee that the morning after, my weight will be much
> higher than normal - presumably due to water retention.

Definitely due to water retention, to an extent.

Basic formula is how many calories you burn in a day
Subtract that from how many calories you consume.
3500 calories extra will add a pound of real weight

A one meal event is probably mostly water weight.