On 12/31/2008 11:21 AM, David Thomas Jackemeyer wrote:
> Hi Morelife community,
>
> I confess, I have been lurking (read, as a twist on the
> pronounciation: looking) at the messages since summer concluded,
> hoping, wishing, trying to write a response -- joshing, because I
> purposefully chose not to respond as I've been focusing most of my
> attention on developing a knack for science, especially that of my
> body.

It took me many decades to learn that my happiness and overall
productivity are higher when I do not forsake things that I really
*would like* to be doing, because of some misguided idea of what I
really *ought" to be doing. I think that you have not learned that yet.

WRT a "knack for science", there is a major difference between gaining
scientific knowledge and understanding the scientific method as
opposed to actually enjoying the practice of some science. And note
that no one practices any large part of the sciences (at least not at
one time), but rather practices in an extremely narrow area of some
science - this is particularly true for the experimental sciences.
Furthermore, not everyone does or needs to have a "knack for science".
Instead what is necessary in order to be effective in dealing with
reality is adequate knowledge about the findings of those who do have
a "knack for science" and about the logical methodology behind how
such findings are determined. The latter is both necessary in order
to evaluate for oneself the validity of the claimed findings, and to
apply to one's investigation of any aspect of reality.

> However, I will be making a change beginning this winter and
> continuing through Arizona State spring semester by reserving writing
> and thinking time each day for Morelife Yahoo Group, that I might
> participate with Paul, Kitty, Steve, and others.

Good to hear. And I think that you will find that making the time for
diversions into other interesting/enjoyable activities will enable you
to focus and accomplish better in your studies.

> That said, I have a personal concern for your consideration.
>
> I would like to fast for extended periods, and one 2hr meal per day
> has been working fine for me. I would also like to exercise 45 min
> per day. BTW, I have completely cut out alcohol from my diet, in
> response to the posts related to message 1809 on Morelife Yahoo Group
> posted 06/04/08:
> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/morelife/message/1809
>
> Question: If I finished my (one per day) meal by noon, to what extent
> would exercising seven hours later disturb the important pathways
> hypothesized to occur during a long fast period?

Exercise will always enhance the beneficial biochemical activities of
the fasting state. The time you give appears to be quite ideal.
Exercise is best in relation to fasting if done as long as possible
after eating, but not so close to sleeping that it will interfere with
that important activity - ie it is probably best to end exercise by at
least 2 hours before sleep so that the body can wind down and get into
a very relaxed state by sleep time.

--Paul