Book Review: 4/5 Impact On Me (Book By Richard Wiseman)
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In Daniel Lieberman's book, he draws intriguing parallels between the natural activities of our hunter-gatherer ancestors and our modern lifestyle. He points out that exercises and healthy eating, once automatic for humans in their daily survival activities, now require deliberate effort, willpower, and discipline. I was particularly struck by the comparison of calories burned. A hunter-gatherer, who might walk 20 miles in a day, burns a similar amount of calories as a person leading a sedentary lifestyle today. This comparison clarified for me the importance of diet control in managing weight. Since not everyone exercises regularly, adjusting food intake is a more accessible change. The book emphasizes 'gathering and hunting' rather than 'hunting and gathering.' This is because our ancestors spent most days gathering, with successful hunts being rare. They derived the bulk of their calories from gathered foods like tubers, highlighting a significant aspect of their diet.