Guest guest Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Here's an idea that I'll throw out to the crowd regarding a safe age at which to begin CR. Why do so many young people return home from their freshman year of college about 15 pounds heavier than when they left? Too many calories, they've stopped growing, and they are often (not always) less active than they were in high school. In other words, they've become adults. Maybe such a weight gain signals readiness for CR. Beyond the amount of crap calories they consume in college, their bodies have stopped growing; all those extra calories are diverted to fat. The arrival of the "freshman fifteen" might be the perfect time to begin CR. has confessed to me off-list (forgive me for spilling the beans) that he's already gained the "freshman fifteen." For a health-conscious person such as , age 17 just might be a GOOD time to begin extremely moderate CR. (Like that? "Extremely moderate"...heee heee.) I remember my first "freshman fifteen" diet: A Carnation "instant" breakfast, an ice cream sandwich for lunch, and meat/vegetables and salad for dinner. I feel ill just remembering it. I was ready for CRON, if only I'd known. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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