Earlier this year I had crossed a personal "line in the sand" that I had created for myself years ago--I had to buy a pair of 36" waist pants. I vowed that wouldn't happen again. In the course of trying to lose 10-15 pounds, I realized that I was feeling much better (I have a mild form of arthritis since mid-thirties). I've lost the weight and I'm working out again, and feeling MUCH better.
There is a much bigger link between food and health than most people want to admit. When I went to doctors regarding my arthritis, nobody ever mentioned anything about dietary changes that might help. It was all about finding drugs to control the symptoms.
It seems as though this professor wanted to show results like that guy who did the "supersize me" movie, and was frustrated when his health actually improved due to calorie restriction. I still believe that "everything in moderation" mantra generally works in most cases. I try to eat meat only once/day and restrict high sugar snacks to an occasional treat. My cholesterol has fallen from the 150's to the 120's and blood pressure has come down as well. Part of the results are probably due to increased exercise.
I try to use a little common sense and think about it before I eat something, and I don't let myself feel deprived. That will destroy an aggressive "diet" every time. It is just much easier to lose weight/stay lean if you can get much of your food from higher fiber, less calorie-dense foods. You'll be able to eat enough volume of food that you won't feel hungry, your blood sugar will be more regulated, and when you do feel the need to treat yourself, there is no need to feel guilty, because it doesn't have to be the start of a binge.
There is a much bigger link between food and health than most people want to admit. When I went to doctors regarding my arthritis, nobody ever mentioned anything about dietary changes that might help. It was all about finding drugs to control the symptoms.
It seems as though this professor wanted to show results like that guy who did the "supersize me" movie, and was frustrated when his health actually improved due to calorie restriction. I still believe that "everything in moderation" mantra generally works in most cases. I try to eat meat only once/day and restrict high sugar snacks to an occasional treat. My cholesterol has fallen from the 150's to the 120's and blood pressure has come down as well. Part of the results are probably due to increased exercise.
I try to use a little common sense and think about it before I eat something, and I don't let myself feel deprived. That will destroy an aggressive "diet" every time. It is just much easier to lose weight/stay lean if you can get much of your food from higher fiber, less calorie-dense foods. You'll be able to eat enough volume of food that you won't feel hungry, your blood sugar will be more regulated, and when you do feel the need to treat yourself, there is no need to feel guilty, because it doesn't have to be the start of a binge.
