Our eating habits . . .

[bigguns7]

This is inspired by decem's thread on steroid use.

As decem pointed out, there have been numerous studies coming out lately evidencing that eating less can greatly improve longevity. Studies with mice have suggested that subjects with a restricited caloric intake can live twice as long as mice that are allowed to eat whenever they want.

So this begs the question:

If eating healthier food in smaller amounts extends one's life, would it stand to reason that eating too much (even too much healthy food) would shorten one's life? I mean when you really think about it, were our bodies really designed to handle 300 grams of protein and 4000 calories a day? I seriously doubt it. Even if you are eating clean, do you worry that you are overloading your kidneys and other vital organs with excessive protein? Do you worry that there might be permanent damage to your metabolic processes when you finally stop eating 8 meals a day and taking in 4000-5000 calories?

I think we owe it to ourselves to examine whether what we all think is "healthy" is really the best thing for our bodies.

 

[saint808]

what does bodybuilding have to do with health?

 

[havoc]

what does bodybuilding have to do with health?

Plenty when done naturally.

 

[Silverback316]

I saw this recently on a show on like CBS,ABC, etc. They followed this guy who believed the same thing in eating less will allow you to live longer. All this guy ate all day was vegetables and salads and I believe he only ate a few times a day. This guy looked like shit to me and was fragile and scrawny that it was disgusting. When he is older he will be so fragile and weak that one fall will kill him so I say it's not the way to go. The guy ate probably nothing for protein and basically lived off of salads.

 

[c-sharp minor]

I do not eat a bb'ers' diet. I eat a well balanced diet and am gear free.

The gains I make are fine with me and I am the healthiest person I know. I'm 34 years old and have a much better body than almost anyone 15 years younger.

To me, body building IS about health.


Well...that...and looking good.

 

[Y_lifter]

Life's too short already without worrying about eating only X # of calories a day..

Like I'm gonna eat salad every day so I can live a year longer ?

No

 

[bigguns7]

I'm not preaching about eating healthy. I'm saying, has anyone ever considered that eating "healthy" at 4000 calories and 300 grams of protein is actually not "healthy" at all?

 

[aurelius]

I'm not preaching about eating healthy. I'm saying, has anyone ever considered that eating "healthy" at 4000 calories and 300 grams of protein is actually not "healthy" at all?

Good thoughts... all eating such ridiculous amounts of protein ever got me was a little fatter.

what does bodybuilding have to do with health?

indeed...

 

[Machiavellian Muscle]

Agreed bodybuilding is not necessarly leading a healthy lifestyle? Roids, eating habits, no carbs, loading, dieting, etc cannot be good for the body. This however is the path we choose.