Will cutting my daily calories in half for 6 months have adverse effects on my academic performance?

I realize it''s somewhat ironic that I''m asking this question on here. However, I just read (in my psychology textbook) about a study on semistarvation in which men were given only half their required calories for a period of 6 months, and they stabilized at 75% of their normal weight.

I would like to try this. I like to experiment with fasting, but this seems more interesting because it''s so long-term. I know to expect a 29% decrease in metabolism, but I will take that into account when I begin eating normally again.

What I really want to know is whether this will impair my mental functioning. I can''t go ask a doctor because I know my doctor would not condone this, but I would still like to know what other people think the answer might be. I know I''ll lose a ton of weight and feel listless and low-energy, but is there anything else I should expect (mostly mentally)?

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interesting question. i doubt anybody on here can actually answer that question accurately and correctly.

i''d assume it wouldn''t have significant impact on your academic performance, but it probably would minorly affect you mentally.

still though.. half the food? >.> that sounds horrible. id rather just exercise and enjoy double the food :) lol. do what you will though.

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  Dinner: salad with white meat chicken and fresh (not canned) veggies: tomatoes, 2 kinds of lettuce, 2 kinds of shredded cabbage, shredded or sliced carrots, alfalfa or bean sprouts, zucchini, hard boiled eggs, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, tofu, cottage cheese...Instead of dressing, squeeze 1/4 tomato over it.
  
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