Do you want to live longer, lose weight and have a healthier life?

[Filo]

Low calorie diets don`t help you live longer!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-29/low-calorie-diets-don-t-help-lifespan-monkey-study-shows

[River Don]

Low calorie diets don`t help you live longer!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-29/low-calorie-diets-don-t-help-lifespan-monkey-study-shows

I have to say I was sceptical about claims that it could extend your lifespan as they have seen with rats.

I'm doing it for the other health benefits associated with being overweight. There is also the suggestion that fasting can help slow the onset of dementia and prevent some cancers.

[Filo]

Low calorie diets don`t help you live longer!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-29/low-calorie-diets-don-t-help-lifespan-monkey-study-shows

I have to say I was sceptical about claims that it could extend your lifespan as they have seen with rats.

I'm doing it for the other health benefits associated with being overweight. There is also the suggestion that fasting can help slow the onset of dementia and prevent some cancers.

The title of this thread suggest`s that you will live longer if you follow this programme, very mis leading, also fasting could be potentially lethal for diabetics, very irresponsible thread title if you ask me!

[River Don]

Week 3

11stone 8 and a half. That's a 2.5 pound drop.

Not bad at all, I was expecting to be disappointed this week since I had a couple of large meals, I had a couple of pints and a pie at the football and generally felt I'd not made any effort to go for healthy options but then the fasting has kicked in.

It's a system that seems to work for me, I've had to tighten the belt a notch and my jeans feel much looser. I tried on a pair of old size 32 trousers, which I can now button up! A bit of a snug fit still, it's getting there.

[River Don]

Low calorie diets don`t help you live longer!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-08-29/low-calorie-diets-don-t-help-lifespan-monkey-study-shows

I have to say I was sceptical about claims that it could extend your lifespan as they have seen with rats.

I'm doing it for the other health benefits associated with being overweight. There is also the suggestion that fasting can help slow the onset of dementia and prevent some cancers.

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The title of this thread suggest`s that you will live longer if you follow this programme, very mis leading, also fasting could be potentially lethal for diabetics, very irresponsible thread title if you ask me!

The Horizon programme does stress that you should see a doctor before trying it. Obviously diabetics would be advised not to do it.

You will live longer if you don't have a heart attack or avoid cancer

[mjdgreg]

Low calorie diets don`t help you live longer!

That's only according to one study. The other study in the article says the opposite. It's early days yet. There is no evidence it does any harm and the study did say that health improved so quality of life was better into old age. Like River Don I can accept not living longer. I'd rather live a healthier old age though and save money on the food shopping bill for the rest of my life. Also my reduced weight will mean I won't need knee replacements, etc therefore I will also be doing my bit to ease the strain on the NHS as well.

[mjdgreg]

The title of this thread suggest`s that you will live longer if you follow this programme, very mis leading, also fasting could be potentially lethal for diabetics, very irresponsible thread title if you ask me!

Your sense of humour gets more like mine every day.

[Filo]

The title of this thread suggest`s that you will live longer if you follow this programme, very mis leading, also fasting could be potentially lethal for diabetics, very irresponsible thread title if you ask me!

Your sense of humour gets more like mine every day.

In that case I`m going to the Doctors, I`m sure there`s some medication to control the madness!

[Standanista]

It's not a particularly new idea. Stanley Matthews used to fast every Monday. Whether it's a consequense that he played in the first division at 50 years of age is food for thought.

Correct sir, Sir Stanley put his longevity in the game down to having only fruit juice on Mondays, and lots of skipping.

[BillyStubbsTears]

It's not a particularly new idea. Stanley Matthews used to fast every Monday. Whether it's a consequense that he played in the first division at 50 years of age is food for thought.

Correct sir, Sir Stanley put his longevity in the game down to having only fruit juice on Mondays, and lots of skipping.

I thought it was the incessant self-abuse that he practised from his early teens onwards.

Mind, if that was the case Stan, you'd be a Premiership player at 70.

[Marydene Rover]

I've been doing this for 3 weeks now still going in the right direction.
 
Height 5'8 (5'8) (5'8) (5'8)
Original Weight 16'8 lbs (15'12lbs)(15'9 lbs) (15'7lbs)
Original Body Fat 39.8% (31.5%)(37.5%) (36 %)
Original Body Water 42.6% (49.4%)(44.7%) (45.9%)
Orginal Body Muscle 56.6% (64.7%)(58.9%) (60.4%)
Original BMI (35.2)(32.7)(33.3) (32)

 Not finding it too difficult.

[BillyStubbsTears]

60% muscle and 36% fat. What are your bones made out of? Helium?

I'd get misen off to an osteopathologist if I were thee lad.

[Marydene Rover]

Fair point Billy I really don't trust the body composition monitor that I'm using. All in all I feel better and think I'm going in the right direction.

[mjdgreg]

Completed my first 28 days now and here is an update. I've put the new figures in brackets.

Original Weight -              12st 0lb (11st 2lb)
Original Height -               5' 8.4'' (no change)
Original B.M.I. -                25.0 (22.5)
Original Body Fat % -       27.8 (24.0)

BMI

Less than 18.5 -          underweight
From 18.5 up to 25.0 - ideal weight
More than 25.0 -          overweight 

Far more important is Body Fat %.

Excellent - 19.8
Good -       25.7
Average -  28.6
Poor -        34.7 

I've started giving breakfast a miss on my fasting days and am finding it relatively easy to stick with the programme. A decent meal in the evening helps as this is the time when I'm not 'busy'.

[mjdgreg]

Well done Marydene. More than a stone loss in 3 weeks is excellent.

[River Don]

Well done Marydene. More than a stone loss in 3 weeks is excellent.

Yes well done indeed. BST is right your body composition stats add up to well above 100% every time. Something's not right there.

[River Don]

Week 4

Weighed in at 11st 8. Near as damn it the same as last week, perhaps I'm reaching an equilibrium?

I'd like to lose just a little more to make the size 32 waist a reality. We'll see what the results are next week, perhaps the weight will continue to fall but more slowly.

[Marydene Rover]

Hi all, 4 weeks in, todays results for your perusal,

Original Height 5'8, No Change
Original Weight 16'8 lbs (15'5lbs)
Original Body Fat 39.8% (35.6%)
Original BMI 35.2 (31.7)

So 2 more lbs off and the other data going in the right direction. Also wearing a size down in trousers. I do feel that I can do this long term it's fairly easy.

Marydene Rover

[mjdgreg]

Very well done Marydene. Sounds like it's going to be very expensive for you as time goes on with the new wardrobe that will be required!

[Marydene Rover]

Not as expensive as you think I've been a yo yo dieter for years I have clothes that span 34 waist to 42 waist. I'll just have to wait till they're back in fashion.

[River Don]

Week 5 weigh in

11st 6

I think the results vary a bit depending on which days of the week you fast. Last week I fasted over the weekend, so I'd had a few days to put a couple of pounds back before weigh in.

This week today is a fast day so I should be a bit lighter tomorrow. The trend is still down.

[Marydene Rover]

Well done RD another 2 lbs off, keep it up.

[mjdgreg]

Fatties take note. If me , Marydene and River Don can do it so can you!

[Marydene Rover]

Hi all, 5 weeks in another 3 lbs off,

Original Height 5'8, No Change
Original Weight 16'8 lbs (15'2lbs)
Original Body Fat 39.8% (34.7%)
Original BMI 35.2 (31.1)

Marydene Rover

[River Don]

Week 6

11st 5

[Marydene Rover]

Week 6,  15st 1lbs, no change but quite pleased following a weekend in Belfast where far too much booze was had I expected a gain this week.

[River Don]

Week 7

Full week with no fasting and birthday celebrations saw my weight back up to 11st 9. A 4 pound gain.

I felt a bit guilty about that so put in 2 consecutive days fasting which has brought it back to 11st 7 today.

[Marydene Rover]

Week 7, 15'1

week 8, 14'11

Slowed down but still going well.

[River Don]

Week 7, 15'1

week 8, 14'11

Slowed down but still going well.

Best part of 2 stone now, eh? It's going very well.

I'm at 11st 5 again. I think I probably have reached a state of equilibrium but since that's about a stone lighter than where I was I'm fine with it. And it's a good healthy weight, so I'll stick with the regime.

It looks like it's just me and you now since Mick has decided to stop posting. Keep reporting though MD, what you're doing is an inspiration for anyone who wants to get into shape.

[Marydene Rover]

I've a way to go yet still need to lose at least another stone. Mick's abandoned us but I will continue to post as it's helping to keep me motivated. Good Luck