about how to live a long life
than we ever have before.
Here’s the latest info.
Some of it may surprise you!
A buddy on Google+ recently said that “legacy is even more important to me than longevity.” I agree with this principle. The positive difference that we make in the world is more important than how long we happen to live.
However, the two are usually not mutually exclusive. Living longer, especially when we live vibrantly and full of joy, maximizes the impact we have on the world. This happens either indirectly (by modeling happiness, strength and grace for others) or directly (with our good works and deeds).
What follows is a infographic that reveals proven methods for extending the human lifespan. If you follow these suggestions then you statistically will have a better chance to live longer and to leave a positive legacy.
Live Longer Through Calorie Restriction
Research seems to support calorie restriction as a key method for living longer. I know “restriction” has an ominous sound to it. But it’s actually not so bad.
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with 1700 calories a day (hardly “restrictive”) with 300 additional calories on days when I exercise (for 2000, total).
I’m 5-foot-nine-inches, so as long as my workouts are normal, then 2,000 calories a day seems to work fine. Bear in mind, those are 2,000 quality calories.
if you follow these suggestions then
you statistically will have a better
chance to live longer and to
leave a positive legacy.”
There are periods when I workout strenuously every day. On those days, a mere 300 extra calories might not be enough. I haven’t been working out that hard lately, so I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
Your own daily caloric intake should be determined by your height, genetic metabolism, and fat-to-muscle ratio. Everybody’s unique, so everybody’s number can be different.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below. And kudos to the talented folks at Greatist and Voltier Creative for this stellar infographic:
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Dane – what a great info graphic and solid advice. I’ve longed believed in moderation and particularly like the fact that red wine and dark chocolate are GOOD things. I’ve tried calorie restrictions (to 1,700) but found it incredibly hard and painful and resorted to simply watching / moderating what I eat. What I didn’t know was the WHY behind calorie restrictions. Thanks!!!
At age 46, I find 1,700 calories to be not enough, on days when I exercise or am active. But on mellow days when I’m just getting caught up at my desk and didn’t workout or move much… 1,700 seems doable. I think it depends also on each person’s unique metabolic type (genes). Thanks for your comment, Patrick! Good to hear from you!
You bet. Other comment I have is the need to slow my metabolism down! I’ve often been thankful for a high metabolism as I’ve never had to worry about weight – but seems now that might not be such a good thing
Both dark chocolate and calorie restriction slow the aging process. I suspect 2,000 calories a day may be appropriate for my weight and height. I need only determine how much dark chocolate contains 2,000 calories and my daily longevity diet will be set!
Haha!