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The problem is not N=17. If the effect (difference between skipping breakfast vs dinner) was large enough, it would be obvious and significant even in a small s
by amatic 4y ago
The problem is not N=17. If the effect (difference between skipping breakfast vs dinner) was large enough, it would be obvious and significant even in a small sample. The effect seems to be very small.
I agree that what is missing is to measure skipping meals for a longer time period, like a month, at least.
- thechao 4y agoI have an identical twin brother; I began IF (eating only 1/3 of target calories on Mon/Fri) in 2012. We do functional similar levels of cardio, weight-training; we're both programmers, with similar hours. Right now, I'm 1/2 taller, ~70 lbs lighter, I have ~10 lbs more LBM, blood pressure and blood work is spot on. He's got high blood pressure, and is diabetes adjacent. I have a good friend who's an identical twin who did CFR (over 30 years, now); similar situation. Here's the summary: getting fat is bad; losing fat is bad; being fat is deadly.
- amalgamated_inc 4y agoWhy is losing fat bad?
- thechao 4y agoLosing fat requires calorie restriction; calorie restriction will lead to loss of both fat and lean-body-mass. When you stop your calorie restriction, you gain back fat much more easily than lean-body-mass (this is a result of the Milwaukee starvation study). Lean-body-mass includes things like muscle, bone, and other things you'd rather keep. Furthermore, it can cause significant stress on other tissues. The healthiest thing to do is just never be fat in the first place.