Based on the comments, it looks like not everyone is convinced that alpha lipoic acid "locking in" the benefits of calorie restriction is a good idea for long-term weight control. Of course, there is an alternative for those who want to eat big and never have to worry about gaining weight. How does this sound for an eating plan:

Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes.

Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories.

Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks.

No magic diet pills required. All you have to do is swim six hours a day! Seems like a pretty good trade off.