great article

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Hi I just signed up to this group after reading the Post article.

Good stuff! I live here in the district (24 years old, male) and

have been reading bits and pieces about caloric restriction and some

of the scientific ponderings behind it. I think CR's a good idea,

and I've been giving it a shot for about a month now. I try to keep

my calories below 1500/day, and this seems work well as long as the

food is " nutrient dense. " The first week was extremely awkward, but

after that it feels pretty normal, although occasionally I get

REALLY strong cravings for things like cake and chocolate - and I

just have to succumb! Food just tastes so good when you're not

shoving it down your throat all the time.

One thing I've been wondering about: How does exercise play into a

daily CR routine? I don't exercise to lose weight, I do it because

being fit feels good, so should I eat a little more on the days that

I burn extra calories during exercise?

Thanks, and good luck to all!