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    Ultraprison!: Oh man, I've never counted calories exactly, but I've been on Weight Watchers since January. I'm thrilled with the program and the results, but every ... more »
    Asmo: I didn't read the whole post because I have to go, but I just wanted to say that I've never heard of calorie restriction as a trend diet. I actually ... more »
    whiskeylady: Nene said it best. "I'm a size 10, I could be a size 8 if I wanted but I'm hungry." more »
    tiredfairy: While I often comment in these threads, I rarely discuss any of my actual personal circumstances with an ED. I've been a severe food restrictor for ov... more »
    dissolver: I've lost 15 lbs recently by calorie counting, and intend to lose more. I need to lose weight for health reasons and this has been the most effective ... more »
    CarlIguana: From the Times article: "The medical literature on calorie restriction sometimes cites an experiment conducted in Minnesota in the 1940s to study the ... more »
    lavendermint: These incidents, researchers determined, were caused by his active lifestyle, and their advice was just to move around less. Of course, eating less c... more »
    Dictator for Life: All I have to say about this is: the thumbnail picture on the homepage is grossing me out. The tongs look more like a fungus-ified thumbnail than to... more »
    that's what she said: The funny thing is, in America, it's much cheaper to eat crap than it is to eat real, good, healthy food. more »
    LutherNipperkin: Mmm, asparagus: the most entertaining vegetable. An hour later you go to pee and have that split-second moment of wondering, "What the hell is wrong ... more »
    Rare Affinity: A 40 something friend recently showed me a calorie diary she started keeping earlier this year. I am pleased to say she has now stopped. She is well w... more »
    nikkit822: I count every calorie that enters my mouth. I have battling with ED's for years now. I can see the good side of knowing how much you consume in a da... more »
    rednrowdy: But they're also the kind of people who say things like, "I've never gotten so much pleasure in my life. I'm wearing a medium shirt now. I haven't wor... more »
    you've got red on you: I lost a whole lot of weight last year when I had my tonsils out (surprise!) and managed to keep it off by counting out approximately 800 calories a d... more »
    Lymed: I was on a health induced calorie restrictive diet - I just couldn't eat much for months. I had no energy. My mood was often down. I had difficulty... more »
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    Has Calorie Restriction Jumped The Shark?

    Calorie restriction used to be cool in 2006 — and now it's back, with the Times Magazine covering a new study of ascetic eaters and their enviable "biomarkers." But in these lean times, the practice seems kind of dated. More »
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