Re: Re: FoodEnergy = BMR + Exercise + Waste + DeltaWeight

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Very interesting, pg 65, 120 yr.

That tells me I should feel cold.

Regards.

[ ] Re: FoodEnergy = BMR + Exercise + Waste + DeltaWeight

citpeks wrote:> > The main emphasis of "Caloric Restriction" is to reduce calories, but> I think that it makes sense to review the complete energy balance> equation to see the interaction of all factors that affect CR.> [snip]> > Traditional CR tries to reduce FoodEnergy which generally results in> decreased BMR and loss of weight. However, it is possible to produce> a negative energy balance for the body by increasing exercise without> increasing FoodEnergy.> Tony, you might want to read what Roy Walford has to say about 'futile cycles' in this regard. My unscientific impression is that while exercise makes one healthier, and as part of a strategy to keep weight down, is generally a good idea, this will mostly just 'square off the curve' of life expectancy. To extend maximum lifespan, and make the curve go farther, it's mostly a question of ingesting fewer calories, and maintaining adequate or optimal nutrition.- pond

[Guest guest]

Very interesting, pg 65, 120 yr.

That tells me I should feel cold.

Regards.

[ ] Re: FoodEnergy = BMR + Exercise + Waste + DeltaWeight

citpeks wrote:> > The main emphasis of "Caloric Restriction" is to reduce calories, but> I think that it makes sense to review the complete energy balance> equation to see the interaction of all factors that affect CR.> [snip]> > Traditional CR tries to reduce FoodEnergy which generally results in> decreased BMR and loss of weight. However, it is possible to produce> a negative energy balance for the body by increasing exercise without> increasing FoodEnergy.> Tony, you might want to read what Roy Walford has to say about 'futile cycles' in this regard. My unscientific impression is that while exercise makes one healthier, and as part of a strategy to keep weight down, is generally a good idea, this will mostly just 'square off the curve' of life expectancy. To extend maximum lifespan, and make the curve go farther, it's mostly a question of ingesting fewer calories, and maintaining adequate or optimal nutrition.- pond