Pretty good post Ryantology, the only thing I would have added is that there is physiological difference between a non-obese person and an obese person following weight-loss that makes it easier for the non-obese person to achieve long-term success relatively easily. I think this is what really needs to be acknowledged is the fact that there is a significant difference.
Also, just because some body-builders and other athletes consciously control their kcal intake doesn't mean that it's healthy to do so. It can lead to eating disorders if you're ignoring your body's signals to eat.
Also, just because some body-builders and other athletes consciously control their kcal intake doesn't mean that it's healthy to do so. It can lead to eating disorders if you're ignoring your body's signals to eat.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke