Great post, but there probably isn't a person on here who doesn't know that, but still we have health/weight/fitness problems. Is isn't ignorance. I reckon evoulution hasn't caught up yet. Our brains still tell us to eat as much as possible in case of famine, but the famine never happens.

Nor do we have the opportunity to burn it off to survive. Modern conveniences such as cars, washing machines and vaccum cleaners reduce our energy output.

P.S Had a great 'eat as much as you can' buffet at the Indian today - now ready for that famine.

Cut down on or eliminate all wheat and wheat products!!!!

works very well

booboo

so does that mean i can eat as many yorkie's as i want ?

i have a weakness for them.

Of course it does, it eliminates about 25-30% of the average person's calories for the day. Just calorie counting again!

Unless you have a wheat allergy, this is another fad diet.

I do not agree with this "no diet" theory. What is a diet???..is it not eating different foods in less quantities? If so, then it is the same you are advocating as a healthy regime, and therefore is still a "diet"!!

It is all very well for a person who has a few pounds to get off to just excercise more, but, if like me, you have a huge battle on your hands, just doing excercise and eating the same amount of food just won't work!!! This means a diet IS necessary!...doesnt it??

PP,

A diet is a reduction on calorie intake, not necessarily a change of food. If you are heating healthily, by healthily I mean not eating too much junk food and increase your activity level then it will work.

Aim to lose no more than 2 pounds per week - any more and you are much more likely to put the weight back on.

If you don't believe me put it to the test - money back guarantee

Colin

yes Colin, i totally agree with you, and i have already started. I have just joined the local swimming centre here in Adleaide and seeing as it has cost $126 for 30 swims i had better not waste it!!

Many years ago i was a competitive swimmer, so i know the merits of healthy food in conjunction with exercise. But there is another cenario to consider. Some people put large amounts of weight on from food addiction and other much more complicated reasons. Finding the answers for curing over eating are as wide and varied as treating any other form of addiction, but sadly, society doesnt seem to latch onto the biggest addiction/ behaviour problem on the planet!!

Would you tell a alcoholic to just stop going to pubs and go for a jog? Would you tell a heroine addict to stop putting needles in their arm and go watch a movie instead? When you sit back at look at it from this angle, it really isnt that simple is it??

PP,

I agree, it isn't that simple, it is not an exact science. But for the average person who eats/drinks a little more than they should my theory stands.

There are no "generic" answers that cover every scenario, but there are few situations where an increase in activity will not see an improvement.

I have been personal training for many years, and I agree each client is different, but there are very few "Lost Causes"

If you want it you can do it.

Colin

You're not passing Adelaide by any chance are you?

Scales say I have lost 5kgs (11lbs?), pity I dont feel any better!

Thats my weight in for the month .

geeez...well done DB!!.. how come you dont feel better?

No doubt some will be fluid but its a start.

Same prob as before Podgy, still struggling along, its like swimming upstream against a strong current, got a whole lot more to go.

You know things are bad when xmas day consists of a piece of dry bread

Keep your chin up girl..maybe the meds havent kicked in properly yet.. how long you been on them now?...at least its starting to come off anyway

Hate hate hate scales. You can get heavier but thinner/more toned. Best to have an item of clothing or a tape measure.

I think its side effects from the drugs, has made me feel really really lousy, chest pains & stuff. Last 2 days have been the first 2 days in a row that Ive felt ok in months. Hopefully now that my dosage has been levelled out all the weirdness will stop. Its been 6½ weeks, 3 dosage changes but hopefully no more.