(CBS 3) PHILADELPHIA In health, there a growing trend and it is a recipe for staying young and living longer. Some say it is a radical form of starvation but others are convinced it's the fountain of youth. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the details.Weighing cherry tomatoes, even a piece of cabbage and every stalk of asparagus. Welcome to the world of calorie restriction or CR and April Smith and Michael Rae are dedicated members."I eat about 1,920 calories a day," said Michael.And at 6 foot, he weighs only 115 pounds. The average for a man his size is around 190. "You feel so much better," said Michael.April weighs 103 pounds and the average woman her size is about 158 and she eats 1,300 calories a day."I want to live longer and I want to be youthful," said April.And there is some evidence that calorie restriction can make you healthier and extend life by boosting infection fighting cells in the immune system.It's been shown in monkeys at the University of Wisconsin, the one on a restricted diet is in much better shape and more youthful, fewer wrinkles, more hair, stronger bones, and lower cholesterol."I think that calorie restriction will help you to live longer," said Dietician Lisa Hark.Dr.

100-Mile Diet: Meal plan goes the distance

What kind of supermarket is this? It's not a store -- it's a philosophy of eating that began in Canada, trickled down to California and is slowly making its way across the nation.

It's called the 100-Mile Diet, a meal plan that encourages you to eat only foods grown, raised or crafted within a 100-mile radius of your home. It's a lifestyle that promotes sustainable agriculture where you live and cuts down on the amount of energy and resources it takes to get food to the table.

From downtown Orlando, the 100-mile market basket takes a wide sweep north through Green Cove Springs, then takes in Gainesville, Inverness and Tampa before dipping down to the tip of Lake Okeechobee and back up to St. Augustine. The circle takes in a generous portion of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Sleep Helps Kids Control Weight

The importance of obtaining adequate sleep is a known influence on children's social and emotional well-being and school performance. New research suggests obtaining appropriate sleep can make a significant difference for controlling weight among children.

"Our study suggests that earlier bedtimes, later wake times and later school start times could be an important and relatively low-cost strategy to help reduce childhood weight problems," says Emily Snell. Snell is co-author of "Sleep and the Body Mass Index and Overweight Status of Children and Adolescents" in the Jan./Feb.

7 Killer Ways To Maximize Your Fat Burning In The Gym

Hey, we all want to shed some pounds and get back to the body that we had when we were younger and didn't appreciate it but it takes discipline, planning, and dedication to make that happen. All too often people shed 10 or 15 pounds and then seem to stop losing weight. There is definitely a reason this happens and it should not be seen as failure or an excuse to give up on your weight loss goals. Here are 7 absolutely killer ways to maximize your fat burning routine and help ensure success with your weight loss goals.

If you think you can just run laps or pedal that fat away, think again. Muscle tissue is what burns the most calories in our bodies and you need to life weights in order to create bigger muscles that will burn more calories. Now although aerobic exercises such as cycling or swimming are also necessary, the fact remains that building bigger muscles is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.