Why stop there – or 5:2 vs caloric restriction for life.

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Saintor

5:52 pm
2 Feb 14
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I will read the book. I would say that I am an “advanced” enthusiast and I have been doing caloric restriction for life for 5 years, including exercise and gym. 46yo male now very thin, with blood pressure of a teenager. 🙂

Not completely caloric restriction for life; in regard to the “5:2” diet, I would name my way of eating “1:13”. You got it; permanent cycles of one day uncontrolled and thirteen 1650cal days (2-3 weeks/yr off… vacations). That’s the same idea of intermittent fasting, pushed a bit more. I applaud Dr. Mosley efforts because it has the potential to join more people while caloric restriction with no relief seems like an impossible goal for the vast majority.

I remember the Dr Mosley’s interview on youtube with David Fisher, an hardcore practitioner of pure caloric restriction for life. That was very inspirational to me.

It would be interesting to know if Dr. Mosley considers “Caloric Restriction for life” the ultimate goal (Gold) and the 5:2 as the best alternative (Silver) because it is more doable?

arla

11:15 pm
2 Feb 14
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I think what’s sustainable long term for each person is the goal/gold. What works for you wouldn’t work for me. 🙂

sylvestra

11:39 pm
2 Feb 14
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We are all individuals so we each do what works best for ourselves. Whether it be 5:2; 4:3; ADF or calorie restriction.

Why should there be an ‘ultimate goal’ of “Caloric Restriction for Life” when this way is working for so many people?

But – if that’s what works for you…….

xx

ghostgirl

6:08 am
3 Feb 14
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I’m afraid that I love eating way too much to want to be calorie restricted all the time.

As my dad said when told that he should cut back on salt and fat in his diet “I don’t know whether it will make me live longer or not but it sure as hell will feel like it.”

So as far as I’m concerned 5:2 takes the gold. I get to lose some weight, maybe gain other health benefits and I also get to eat my brownies and shortbreads. What’s not to love?