Slim People Vs Normal (a Study)

[PERKDOUG]

As you may know, I am not a diabetic but study diabetes, diet, CHD and many other subjects as a hobby. I have been holding back many items of interest because I think that they may not play well here. This little study is an example of what I mean. This study shows the likely health benefits of low calorie diets. There is no low carb/low fat argument to this. I have held it back because so many here suffer from obesity, and reading it may not make them feel so good. The level of slimness in the study would seem unattainable. But it may motivate many to lose weight, and thus benefit, from reading it. It's a toss up.

Long-term calorie restriction is highly effective in reducing the risk for atherosclerosis in humans (http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=15096581)

I invite your comments.

[plattb1]

This theory has been around for several years. While it's interesting, how practical is its applicability?

Most of us (thin, normal, heavy) don't choose to live quite so restrictively. For those who do, kudos!

[DeusXM]

Given that they were talking of eating just under 2000cal a day, that hardly seems restrictive.

[reefedjib]

That was interesting reading. Thanks for posting it! It seems that the CR group intake more protein than the composition group and slightly less fats and carbs, as a percentage of diet. The thing that I question, regarding its applicability with many folks here, at least your typical type 2, is that the CR group probably started as a slender body composition and have very few problems. It may be easier to achieve good BMI and all other measures, with a normal caloric intake but reduced carbs. Once at a reasonable BMI, a switch to low caloric diet may be beneficial. I do notice that my level of hunger has dropped since starting to low-carb. I assume that my caloric intake has dropped some since starting.

My 2 centimes (sorry to bring up the low carb thing - it feels like a religion ;) )

[butterflykisses]

Even though this is called "reduced calorie" it's really in the line of what is recommended for people who would be considered a healthy weight. I think 1200-1500 encouraged for weight loss is reduced in comparison! lol

I watched an episode of Oprah (no eye rolling! lol) with "a day in the life" and it was interesting to see what this guy ate. For breakfast he ate 3 apples...but just the peel, where all the fiber and nutrients are, along with 2 cups of blueberries, about the same in rasberries and 2oz walnuts. For lunch He went through a salad bar with a bowl that most would use to fill up for the whole family, filling it with lots of fresh vegetables, about 3 lbs. I don't remember specifics of dinner? Only that it would contain lean protein and more vegetables. He does a lot of measuring. He was 5'9" and averaged 1950 calories a day, was 51 but had the body of a 21 year old athlete...and he had been doing it a relatively short amount of time...although I don't remember exactly the years...5? The goal is to make every calorie count getting the most nutrition possible with the lowest amount of calories. CR's get all the recommended values of vitamins and minerals + through their food consumption. When calories are limited, the body becomes more efficient metabolizing what it gets.

This is an example of the type of carbohydrates making all the difference.