
I just can't get the hungry up. I'm still full from the apple I had at half eleven.
Yes I know, I may book a doctors appointment tomorrow, we will see.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:11,
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Yes I know, I may book a doctors appointment tomorrow, we will see.

if only there were some kind of magical herb that induced snacking
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:12,
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I'm starting to feel it now, but I'm still not hungry.
This COULd just be my body saying 'fat bitch, fat bitch can't do diets, fat bitch always wants chocolate, well now fat bitch doesn't want chocolate AHAHAHAHAHA'.
See I AM stoned, it's just the hungry thing.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:16,
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This COULd just be my body saying 'fat bitch, fat bitch can't do diets, fat bitch always wants chocolate, well now fat bitch doesn't want chocolate AHAHAHAHAHA'.
See I AM stoned, it's just the hungry thing.

you not having an appetite this long is simply not normal, unless you are constantly on certain drugs, which I hope you are not :)
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:15,
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But it's never affected my appetite.
Edit: this has happened before, I should point out- usually I just don't eat anything for a few days and then I'm STARVING, the only reason I'm in any way worried is because usually I can cure that with a bit of cannabis abuse.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:16,
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Edit: this has happened before, I should point out- usually I just don't eat anything for a few days and then I'm STARVING, the only reason I'm in any way worried is because usually I can cure that with a bit of cannabis abuse.

and making midnight trips to petrol station shops, or ordering pizzas at ungodly hours, so perhaps a remedy is to fill a hearty bong and smoke out your living room
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:21,
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Alot of people don't do the 3 meals a day lark.
I can go for a couple of days without eating and not realise. And on the days I do eat it's only one meal.
I do drink an awful lot of water though.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:22,
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I can go for a couple of days without eating and not realise. And on the days I do eat it's only one meal.
I do drink an awful lot of water though.

Who called me about an hour ago to check what I'd eaten today. And then told me off.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:23,
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dinner time. I may have a sandwich come lunch but never before 12. I do snack but not too much and never crap ( but I am a sucker for paté on salted crackers ).
I do not eat at all 1 day a week. This is the day I take no alcohol and just drink fruit juices.
Calorific control is now scientifically proven to help you live longer and fitter.
You however have a little problem. I think it is no more than a loss of appetite. However the stress that can be caused from this can make it worse. Make that appointment but until then try and get something simple inside you ( no, not me ) cup-a-soup or the like.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:31,
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I do not eat at all 1 day a week. This is the day I take no alcohol and just drink fruit juices.
Calorific control is now scientifically proven to help you live longer and fitter.
You however have a little problem. I think it is no more than a loss of appetite. However the stress that can be caused from this can make it worse. Make that appointment but until then try and get something simple inside you ( no, not me ) cup-a-soup or the like.

The last I heard was that there were a few long lived communities that practised it.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:33,
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Japan you mean? It's common knowledge amongst nutritionists now and there are hundreds of studies, but my Lancet subscription is not up to date.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4875614.stm
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-10-23-bare-minimum-diet_x.htm
www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/11/07/calories.aging/index.html
Our ancestors were hunter gatherers much the same as many plains mammals now ( not that I suggest we have the same natural life span ) and I think it is well known that eating less and often is best for health.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:40,
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news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4875614.stm
www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-10-23-bare-minimum-diet_x.htm
www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/11/07/calories.aging/index.html
Our ancestors were hunter gatherers much the same as many plains mammals now ( not that I suggest we have the same natural life span ) and I think it is well known that eating less and often is best for health.

I also can't be bothered to run a journal search.
Besides, I enjoy my food far too much to be willing to make that kind of sacrifice for some potential future benefits.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:45,
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Besides, I enjoy my food far too much to be willing to make that kind of sacrifice for some potential future benefits.

www.bestsyndication.com/?q=102507_longevity_nutrition_reduced_calorie_intake_anti_aging_diet_maintained_lean_muscle_mass_in_old_age.htm
"The researchers say that is would be extremely difficult to restrict human diets to this level. They estimate that average women would typically eat 2,000 calories a day would need to eat 1,200 calories and an average man would regularly eat 2,500 calories a day would need to eat 1,500 calories. This would be the equivalent of a 40 percent reduction in calories."
Screw that for a game of imperial stormtroopers
Edit: Some stuff on Wikipedia too en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:49,
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"The researchers say that is would be extremely difficult to restrict human diets to this level. They estimate that average women would typically eat 2,000 calories a day would need to eat 1,200 calories and an average man would regularly eat 2,500 calories a day would need to eat 1,500 calories. This would be the equivalent of a 40 percent reduction in calories."
Screw that for a game of imperial stormtroopers
Edit: Some stuff on Wikipedia too en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction

the impression that I was offering the links as proof ( saying I could not offer lancet publications I had thought I'd qualified it )
I was just showing that it is not pie in the sky. And trust me, I never starve, I eat what I want, I just remember to not gorge and not every day.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:55,
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I was just showing that it is not pie in the sky. And trust me, I never starve, I eat what I want, I just remember to not gorge and not every day.

On the other hand, it'll be more difficult with a reduced diet to get enough of all the nutrients you need.
I expect it's possible if you're careful.
Also, I know it's difficult to get access to scientific papers without being a part of it, I'd struggle without my university access.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:58,
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I expect it's possible if you're careful.
Also, I know it's difficult to get access to scientific papers without being a part of it, I'd struggle without my university access.

I'm not actually espousing this as a way of life for anyone. Just that It's something I took up ( being on operations in my 20's meant that calorific intake was sporadic anyway ) kind of by accident. I learned of the health benefits later in life and just continued with it. I'm not religious about it, I just ensure I won't get fat on over indulgence of food. I drink far too much beer and wine to be considered a normal case study. I'm told I look well for my age. What age I reach I am not willing to make a wager on.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 20:12,
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Reduced calorie intake in rats (or maybe mice) increased their lifespan. I don't think it's been conclusively proven and definitely not for humans.
The reduction was quite severe too. It wasn't just "eat sensibly two times a day" but more "You'll always be fucking hungry"
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:42,
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The reduction was quite severe too. It wasn't just "eat sensibly two times a day" but more "You'll always be fucking hungry"

I'm going to remain sceptical. And decide what to eat myself.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:47,
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and btw, I have been doing this since I was 21, I'm 42 now, 5'9" and 13 stone.
It has most definitely been proven with the osaka / Hawaii ( using ex pat 2nd and 3rd generation Osakans ) studies showing the difference in aging patterns and mortality rates. Plus it works for me. Not a soul I meet believes I am more than 10 years less than my actual age unless I'm just climbing off their couch after a weekender.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:48,
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It has most definitely been proven with the osaka / Hawaii ( using ex pat 2nd and 3rd generation Osakans ) studies showing the difference in aging patterns and mortality rates. Plus it works for me. Not a soul I meet believes I am more than 10 years less than my actual age unless I'm just climbing off their couch after a weekender.

Personally, I eat plenty of food but it's mostly healthy, most of my meals tend to be about 50% vegetables.
I'm only 21 so it's hard to compare, but I'm about 6 foot and 11 stone.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:52,
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I'm only 21 so it's hard to compare, but I'm about 6 foot and 11 stone.

My body doesn't even want the other half of my cuppa. It's being generally DO NOT WANT about everything today.
*forces*
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:34,
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*forces*

fry them up with some soy and butter. I'll come round and eat the food. You can eat me if you like but I don't promise more than a spoonful of protein.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:43,
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My stomach complains if it doesn't get regular deliveries.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:24,
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3 hours to get to work in the morning meant I missed breakfast. 3 hours coming home meant I missed tea.
After a year of doing that you can pretty much ignore what your stomach is bitching about.
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Sun 24 Feb 2008, 19:29,
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After a year of doing that you can pretty much ignore what your stomach is bitching about.