Baron's Journey to Single-Digit Bodyfat

[iccenuol]

There's probably more truth in your sushi and rice comment than you realize. Epigenetics is the study of how different biological and environmental signals affect gene expression. Instead of changing DNA itself, epigenetic signals can change the number of methyl chemical groups attached to a gene, which turns that gene on or off. A person’s diet is an important source of epigenetic signals, and that's why the author of the book I was referring to examined the diets and environmental factors of all the world's longest living people to see what they're doing and we're not.

Aside from diet and excercise, another important epigenetic signal is exposure to extreme temperature. It seems that when the body is exposed to extreme conditions like a sauna on the hot side or cryotherapy on the cold side, it activates certain pathways in the body that have a direct effect on longevity. So the more you put stress on the body in that way, the tougher the body becomes which is beneficial for living longer. You can view exercise as being a beneficial stressor in the same way.

So it seems that a combination of limiting caloric consumption, daily exercise or hard work, combined with occasional exposure to extreme temperature is where the magic happens for living longer.

Of course, but doesn't the inherent genetic change happen over time (generations of family)?

 

[destriero]

Of course, but doesn't the inherent genetic change happen over time (generations of family)?

Epigenetics.

 

[iccenuol]

Epigenetics.

Ok, I'm with you buddy.

http://theconversation.com/epigenetics-phenomenon-or-quackery-44961

But is it all it's quacked up to be?

 

[digitalnomad]

Better to be fat, and rich.

 

[luisHK]

Better to be fat, and rich.

Obesity is very much linked to poverty, it takes some expenses and focus to be slim, in the developed world at least.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

So it seems that a combination of limiting caloric consumption, daily exercise or hard work, combined with occasional exposure to extreme temperature is where the magic happens for living longer.

Maybe it just seems longer.

 

[Baron]

Better to be fat, and rich.

I'd rather be lean and rich.

 

[digitalnomad]

Obesity is very much linked to poverty, it takes some expenses and focus to be slim, in the developed world at least.

And intelligence. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out how detrimental excess fat can be to your organs.

 

[NQurious]

Obesity is very much linked to poverty, it takes some expenses and focus to be slim, in the developed world at least.

"Linked to" is not nearly the same as "caused by."

Obesity is in almost all cases entirely hormonal, specifically tied to disregulation of the hormones insulin and leptin. "Eating less" and "moving more" can counter these disregulations to some extent. I'd rather be lean and healthy, regardless of my economic well being.

Also, I don't want to be misinterpreted by my earlier posts. I am not anti-carbohydrate. The problem is with processed cards and sugars, not greens and veggies, imo.

Though I do agree with Baron - best is to be lean and rich.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

Obesity is in almost all cases entirely hormonal, specifically tied to disregulation of the hormones insulin and leptin.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure there is a link. But it doesn't explain why it's usually overweight people who order the calorie-rich beverages and desserts at coffee shops, and are more likely than thin folks to be seen eating junk food.