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Hi Malpaz, I found a link on James Carlsons blog ...

2010-01-30T09:19:12.958-08:00

Hi Malpaz,

I found a link on James Carlsons blog about whether damage can be reversed.

Here's the link: http://drjamescarlson.blogspot.com/2010/01/can-low-carbs-reverse-prior-damage-done.html

Bottom line is that it depends on the specific damage, but check out what he has to say.

Cheers,
e4e

Hi Malpaz, Thanks for your thoughts. I personall...

2010-01-27T15:08:15.128-08:00

Hi Malpaz,

Thanks for your thoughts. I personally was on the verge of going diabetic/full metabolic syndrome, so I am hoping that with exercise, a diet as described, and time, I can pull my body back to a state of repair.

I don't think it's a guarantee in my case. As far as I can tell, there's little research on the body's ability to repair itself, and lots of research on how drugs can help one survive insulin resistance, etc.

So the emphasis in medicine is on drug therapies, not prevention. No surprise there.

Ultimately, if diet and exercise do not compensate for or repair the damage, I recognize that my alternatives may be limited.

Of course, that's part of the reason I am trying to get the word out to people before they go down the same path that I did.

This probably doesn't really answer your question, but I think there is not a definitive answer.

Regards,
e4e

this is pretty much right on with my thinking. wha...

2010-01-27T09:01:20.679-08:00

this is pretty much right on with my thinking. what are your views on stressed adrenals, bad metabolisms, leptin and thyroid?

@Chris, Thanks for the link. Great overview and s...

2010-01-25T22:00:46.076-08:00

@Chris,

Thanks for the link. Great overview and synopsis.

@Eric,
Thanks for the link to precision nutrition. That is a really good source. Berardi's stuff seems generally well-aligned with the e4e recommendations.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/

Regards,
e4e

Your new recommendations look a lot better. I wou...

2010-01-25T18:24:46.609-08:00

Your new recommendations look a lot better. I would recommend people look into Dr. John Berardi's PrecisionNutrition.com for even more refinements (but basically the same things.) His articles also are available for free at johnberardi.com.

One thing to consider is that overweight engineers are probably a lot more like weightlifters than you think. After all, the overweight are carrying their excess pounds 24 hours per day and not just in the gym. A higher protein percentage is almost mandatory to lose weight without catabolizing muscle in this case.

The Vegetarian Myth is definitely worth reading. ...

2010-01-25T10:28:44.850-08:00

The Vegetarian Myth is definitely worth reading. I've got an in-depth review here:

http://www.selfdestructivebastards.com/2010/01/review-vegetarian-myth.html