losing weight
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 649
There's a very interesting article in the current Newsweek magazine written by a doctor whose speciality is obesity.
Cutting out sugar and starches is what this MD says is the only way to fight American obesity.
He also says exercise may be good for a lot of reasons, but has nothing to do with weight loss.
Cutting out sugar and starches is what this MD says is the only way to fight American obesity.
He also says exercise may be good for a lot of reasons, but has nothing to do with weight loss.
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,858
You might want to re-think what your Dr tells you .... as he's far from correct.
Think about it ... a pound is a pound is a pound .... one pound = 16 oz.
Fat, muscle, lead, feathers, whatever .... one pound of each is still one pound!!!!!!!!
The only difference is that some of those pounds take up more space, and some less.
#13
There are no shortcuts. Hang in there and most of all, be honest with yourself about what you're eating and what you're doing. Move more, eat less. Good luck with your journey. Congrats to those who are doing so well losing weight!
#16
Need to make lifestyle changes while using any supplement
By lifestyle changes, I mean changes in WHAT you eat (focus on healthy or healthier versions of food - generally speaking, lots of fruits/veggies, lean meats, whole grains instead of white/more processed junk; baked, not fried, etc), WHY you eat (eat b/c your body needs nutrition & energy, not b/c it's time to eat, others are eating, emotions, at a party, etc.), WHERE you eat (try to eat as a family at a table, not in the car, on the run, in front of the TV, etc.). Try drinking water with your meals instead of soda (even diet is not good for you).
To help with portion control, immediately portion out the food when you get home from the grocery store and/or when finished cooking a meal. That way, when you serve yourself, it's already portioned and you don't have to think about it. If you think you might want more than one portion at a time, take one to start, eat that (w/out wolfing it down) and then take a few minutes to listen to your body and see if you're really still hungry. I seem to remember my health teacher several years ago saying that it can take up to 20 minutes for your brain to recognize/process that you're full when eating, so try giving it time to do so.
Lifestyle changes also mean incorporating physical activity into your daily/weekly routine. While going to the gym is great, you should also look at adding daily activities such as walking a dog (instead of just letting it out back on a leash), taking the stairs instead of an escalator or elevator, parking further away from the store, etc. to your daily routine. When choosing entertainment activities, try to choose activities that are more active than passive (think hiking vs. movies).
Small changes, when taken together, can be huge. However, as you implement small changes, the progress can be slow. Using a supplement can give you the emotional jump that you need keep with the small changes. Even with a supplement your weight loss should still be gradual. Unless you gained all your weight 10 pounds a week, don't expect to be losing weight at 10 pounds a week.
Ultimately, all programs and supplements should be a short term fix while you make long term changes to your life.
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 5,051
There's a very interesting article in the current Newsweek magazine written by a doctor whose speciality is obesity.
Cutting out sugar and starches is what this MD says is the only way to fight American obesity.
He also says exercise may be good for a lot of reasons, but has nothing to do with weight loss.
Cutting out sugar and starches is what this MD says is the only way to fight American obesity.
He also says exercise may be good for a lot of reasons, but has nothing to do with weight loss.
Sandy
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,858
*gasp*
YOU? MaryKatherine sans beer and wine?
*another gasp*
*collapses on floor in total shock*
Now I'll get serious ..... ... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
#20
I have been using whey protein shakes to lose weight with some success. The best thing that happened for me was that I was diagnosed with low thyroid. I am taking a daily prescription now and it has helped tremendously. If you haven't had one taken, do so. It is worth it.
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