[nlh]

> are you really trying to justify not moving forward with this research because some people might use it as an excuse to be lazy? Really?

No of course not! Hence my mention of 'thought exercise' -- I'm trying to spur discussion, get some other peoples' input, and explore an idea.

My initial instinct was "awesome! health and low body fat for everyone!" I'm a perpetual optimist, but one of the most valuable skills I've learned as I've gotten older is the recognition that there's always _some_ con to the pro, and I think one of the valuable things about a community (and a discussion) is the exercise of looking at all sides of topic.

(Which, btw, you've provided, even if unintentional ;)

[gambiter]

Heh, apologies for being reactionary in my comment. Seems like we're on the same page then. :)