The Hacker's Diet
The Hacker's Diet (also known as the "Engineer's Diet") is a diet plan created by John Walker, the co-founder of Autodesk and author of AutoCAD. The diet is intended to be simple, easy to follow, and effective, focusing on the concept of an energy balance and the basic principle of consuming fewer calories than the body burns.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Hacker's Diet is based on the idea that weight management is a simple engineering problem. Walker suggests that the human body can be thought of as a system that can be controlled and manipulated in the same way as any other system. The diet does not prescribe specific foods or meal plans, but instead focuses on the concept of energy balance and the basic principle of consuming fewer calories than the body burns.
Methodology[edit | edit source]
The Hacker's Diet uses a four-step process:
- Recording: The dieter records their weight daily.
- Balancing: The dieter adjusts their food intake based on their weight trend.
- Checking: The dieter checks their progress regularly.
- Correcting: If the dieter's weight trend is not moving in the desired direction, they make further adjustments to their food intake.
Criticism[edit | edit source]
While the Hacker's Diet has been praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, it has also been criticized for its lack of emphasis on nutrition. Critics argue that by focusing solely on calorie intake, the diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies.
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