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Restricting calories does not increase lifespan!
At least in monkeys, who are of course more similar to us than mice, fruit flies, etc. Here's the summary in the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/30/science/low-calorie-diet-doesnt-prolong-life-study-of-monkeys-finds.html
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How many lbs of fat are you trying to lose a week?
Just curious... I'm not sure whether to set mine lower. Currently at 1 lb per week but it's tough not to be impatient.
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Want to achieve your goals? Then be as specific as possible
I was wondering about this issue -- some people are rather vague when outlining their goals, but I'm very specific. I ran into the following study that strongly supports the view that the specificity of intentions -- so very specific goals -- are crucial to attaining what you want. Also note that the number of intentions…
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Anyone get below 10% BF (for men) or 20% (for women)?
I'd love to hear how you did it -- what kind of diet, how often you did cardio (if at all), and whether or not you found it more difficult than previous weight loss progressions!
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New and hoping to add some friends
Hello! I'm new on here and I'm hoping to add some new MFP friends. Feel free to add me! I'm a former "skinny-fat" guy with the goal of losing fat and gaining lean body mass. I'm convinced adding MFP friends is the key to success on here!
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Refeeding day: fact or fiction?
I've heard conflicting views on the concept of a "re-feeding day." The basic idea is that once a week (say, all day Saturday) you should stop your diet and eat a lot, especially the foods you might be craving on other days. There are two principles behind a re-feeding day: first, psychologically you will actually lose…
