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If IGF-1 increases the risk of cancer and High intensity Exercise raises IGF-1 then it's reasonable to assume that there is a link. However, I don't know. Statistically, it's probably the relatively young who do high intense exercise and their bodies are more resistance and better able to adapt to high IGF-1 levels.
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I don't eat anything until supper. Once I eat something I feel like eating more, so I abstain during the day completely. It now feels very easy to do. At night I have huge amounts of salad, brocholli, low carb fruits etc, some olive oil, and typically a salmon fillet or chicken breast. That makes me feel full. This has…
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It's very easy to do...just get a tub of protein powder ....either whey or plant based and add to , smoothies etc. Though I would Question why you want such a high protein level? Though there's lots of people who seem to swear by a high protein diet I can't see much scientific evidence of health benefits and I think there…
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It's a very personal thing....some people just hate exercise. I love it and find it really helps me stay on track and reinvigorates me. It will help you lose weight and importantly it will help you keep lean muscle while you lose weight. If exercise is to hard to contemplate try to do something which you find enjoyable but…
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Loving, Tactile, curious and loves to learn, generous, kind, fun, positive, loving, sporty, musical, I could go on and on!
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It sounds to me that you are over doing it. To lose 1lb you roughly need to expend more 3000 calories then you digest. You are therefore averaging a deficit of 4500 calories per week. it's no wonder you don't have any energy. Plus if your body starts to break down it affects your chemistry, hence the headaches . Go slow…
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Look up 'cancer cells' on wiki. You'll find that nearly all individuals are producing cancer cells all of the time. It's just that they don't always turn malignant because of the body's defence mechanism. So, if you agree that IGF -1 causes more cancer cells then your bodies defences are having to work harder to remove…
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There's other credible scientific studies to show that higher protein diets may be implicated in higher cancer rates and accelerated aging. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/729061-alternative-day-diet-and-protein-consumption
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Well personal trainers are not scientists. Personal trainers work primararily in the fitness industry which has a vested interest in protein and muscle growth. My original post was in a different forum, however the contents are still relevant to the post here. My post has links to the science I'm simply making people aware…
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First, well done for taking some positive steps and don't be disheartened. There could be a number of reasons. 1. You are retaining a lot of water. Make sure you weigh yourself at the same time each day and particularly first thing in the morning. 2. if you can measure your body fat. Some scales allow you to do this. Body…
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A high protein diet, while it may help in losing weight, might be unhealthy. The recommended daily allowance is 0.8grams per 1kg of body weight. From my research I wouldn't recommend going much higher than 1 gram per kilo. To give you a feel for this I weigh 80kg. Therefore my consumption should be around 80 grams per day.…
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I suggest, before you make any adjustments, get your blood screened for various metabolic markers such as IGF-1. This is what he did on the horizon programme. In this way, you'll be in a much better position to make an informed decision. Plus you'll have some clear baseline benchmarks. I'm planning on getting this done. If…
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There is clear studies that show that high protein consumption results in elevated levels of IGF-1, which in turn is correlated to higher cancer risks and accelerated aging. Please see my earlier post where I lay out information, notes and sources.…
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I'm 51 and in my fifth week of an alternative day fasting diet after seeing it on horizon. Feel free to add me to.
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Yes, they are listed in the notes above....for some reason they didn't post as hyperlinks.
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I sort of embrace and welcome the hunger pangs, odd as it may sound. Now they don't last very long - and like others here I've now become a green tea junkie!
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If you struggle with 500 calories on the DD - don't worry about it too much. Try 750 and see if you can manage that.... it still a significant drop in overall calories. This limit of 500 is quoted because it was one that has been covered most in the media - but it is an arbitrary figure. There's no science to suggest it is…
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Yes, it's so easy to fall into the trap of thinking on the UD that you don't want to undo all the good of the DD - easy to end up being too conscious about the food and calories you consume on the UD. I've found that I'm eating healthier food on the UD simply because I don't crave a sugar fix. That said if I do have a…
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My advice is don't get too hung about the numbers - embrace the principle instead. There's no exact science to suggest you must eat 500 calories on the DD. The general guideline is to consumer 25% of normal but if you eat 50% you'll still reap many health benefits - it just might take a little longer to hit your weight…
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There seems to be so much preoccupation with overall weight loss. I think a much better guide to progress is body fat reduction. I also think that this goal leads to a more longer term, sustainable approach. Body weight alone disguises too much.
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3 down days. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I like the freedom to be able to eat what I like at weekends when I'm socialising without having to think about it. This is the end of my 4th week. I've lost 3% body fat and 3.2 kilos. However, I also run, swim and workout each week.
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Well the plan allows you to eat around 25% of normal on the fast day. So I eat 1 meal at around 7:00 pm of about 600 calories and that makes it much easier. I also keep myself active so I don't think about food. You know what it's like...when you're engrossed in something then you can skip a meal and not notice. Also I…
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I more interested in the potential health benefits than the weight loss. If it was just about losing weight I would just exercise more as I love running. My plan is to keep it going for another 4 weeks... (8 in total) and see how I am, and get my blood tested and see if it has a good profile.
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There seems to be different views on this. In my case over the course of two days ( 1 day on and the next off) I'm consuming around 3000 calories rather than a typical 4000-4500 calories.....so in effect it is calorie restrictive. Thanks for the heads up on the new York article.
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No, I fast on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only. This is working for me...two consecutive days of fasting would be too tough particularly as I like to exercise. Also I like the fact that I get a break for the weekend when I'm most active or socialising.
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Been doing the alternative day fast for 4 weeks after seeing the horizon programme. I eat around 2400 calories on feed days and around 600 on fast days (1 meal). I exercise 4-5 times each week. So far lost around 2.8kg and 2.5% body fat. I've had a couple of days where I've found it tough but generally the fasting has been…
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I've been doing adf for around 4 weeks. So far it's been good. I exercise around 5times each week...run twice (4m), swim (1m) and body pump twice. Typically eat 2500 calories on feed days and 600 on fast days (1 meal), I actually find the exercise harder on the feed days than on the fast days.
