I wish I had the time to find and reference studies to backup my claim, but I don’t. But let’s just simplify it all.
If all else is considered equal (i.e. identical twins who eat exactly as healthy as each other and live exactly the same way) then the guy who has intentionally put on 35lbs of muscle over a 10yr period and kept it on for a 30-40yr period, will die younger than the twin who spent his whole adult life at a lesser weight.
That’s my contention.
There are exceptions, but they’re called exceptions for a reason.
If you find something that can show that organs work just as hard for a jockey as they do for an offensive lineman, I’ll admit defeat.
Calorie restricted diet is one of the best ways to increase longevity. (There are loads of peer reviewed studies)
Bigger people must eat more to maintain their size.
Even without aas, bodybuilding isn’t a pathway to optimal health.
Not true in all cases, Jin...I lived with a friend of mine for about 4 months...He out weighed me by 30lbs...He got frustrated with me due to me eating 4 times what he did, yet, he was bigger (Friend = 6'2" @ 235lbs, Me =5'9" @ 190lbs)...So, bigger people do not have to eat more than smaller people necessarily to be bigger...Again, I believe it is lifestyle and genetics...Also metabolic rate...Peer reviewed studies can be flawed as well...How many times did the "experts" claim eggs were bad/good, then finally agreeing on good...All of that was based on "peer reviewed" studies...
Let me ask u out of curiosity...With u living in Japan and the people there being of smaller stature as well as having the rep of having the longest lifespan (Okinawa folks),do the other Asian cultures (chinese, flipino, etc) whom are of equal stature, also live as long as the Okinawa people?...If not, why?...I don't know per say, just curious...It would seem like ALL the Asian people that have the small build would be equal in there longevity rep not just the Okinawa folks?...
Can u give those peer reviewed studies showing that flat out x weight is a culprit in early death...I would like to see the data on why more body weight causes early death (how is the internal organs being damaged by more weight...I know they may work harder, but if they are able to handle the load it shouldn't matter...)For instances, u put an 100hp engine in a F350, sure that would be detrimental...However, if u put a 400hp engine in same truck it would work well...I feel like the internal organs are similar...If we treat them right, they will be able to tolerate the extra load...There are also peer reviewed studies to show that the heart responds well to exerciseI...It would seem like we can do that with all our organs... would really like to see why/how the excess weight is doing this....Of course if someone just bulks and doesn't take care of the rest, I can see it being bad...However, if the organs are considered as well as the bulk, then one should be fine...Just trying to think outside the box a little..
Giving personal examples of how we are wrong, @BackAtIt , is kinda hilarious, no offense.
You are not dead.
And individual examples refuting the norm (aka, exceptions) don’t make a rule.
This means a lot to you, because you want to be heavy, so do some research and come back with some solid studies and whatnot.
For me, it makes perfect sense that if I load my joints and organs less, they’ll last longer in better condition. Wise loading with weights is one thing, but constantly walking around huge (I’ve been 320 and solid as a wall) takes its toll. Period.
Do what you want, but if you want to be so argumentative (debate-ative? haha) then do some research and present something that can convince me that if I put on more weight, I’ll live longer. Good luck.
SAD, I apoligize...I didn't mean for this discussion to be a "pissing contest"....I just don't see the definitive correlation between ones body weight causing shortened lifespan...I do see however, how it seems like that would be logical...If someone will provide the data showing that people are dying sooner than others because of their body weight, I'll be convinced...Sadly, tho, even then, I will still try to build muscle until I go...
Are we still iron bro's?...
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