Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 There is a mention of BFL in this month's (Jan/Feb 2003) Muscle and Fitness Hers. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. It's a magazine worth reading, anyway. The premise of the article is that four women try four different diets (BFL, Zone, Weight Watchers and Craig), then write about their experieces; an expert weighs in with the pros and cons of each diet. The expert criticized BFL on three counts: It doesn't have enough carbs, the before/after pictures may discourage some people because they feel like failures if they don't have quite such stellar results, and the free day can promote bingeing in those prone to overeating in the first place. I would have to agree that I don't do well with the free day, precisely because I have a compulsive overeating problem, but I know many ladies love their free day and have no problems staying in control. I think the not enough carbs criticism is ridiculous. Maybe in comparison to the typical American diet filled with white flour and simple sugars, BFL does limit carbs, but it has plenty of carbs even for serious athletes. Finally, I can't imagine anyone being discouraged by the before/after pictures. I find them so inspirational! Has anyone else seen this article?? Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Hey Dani-- I did read that article and was disappointed as well. I get frustrated when diet mags promote programs like Craig, which is expensive and pushes processed and packaged foods and the Zone (the woman who tried it had all her meals delivered for like $35.00/day) over sensible programs like BFL. And could they have picked worse meals to show as a " typical " day on BFL? They showed a plain egg white omelete, tuna and lettuce, some gross looking baked turkey dinner and of course, three shakes. And the daily nutrient breakdown was wrong--BFL advocates healthy fats at a higher level than 10%! Reading the article, you'd think that BFL was another diet that pushed the whole idea that carbs are evil, and we all know that simply isn't true! ARGH. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Maggie, I didn't even notice the pictures, but the article certainly wasn't complimentary. I felt like the " expert " offered a much more positive review of the other programs, especially the Zone, even though no one but Aniston could possibly afford over $12,000 (!!!) a year for meal delivery (I figure I spend about $2100 a year on my BFL meals, and I don't pinch pennies). I especially hate that any credibility at all was given to Weight Watchers. I think that program is such a scam; it's all about counting calories (or points, since that's all it is), not about eating quality food. I had a friend who did WW and basically ate junk all day, since it fit within her point range. Dani > Hey Dani-- > > I did read that article and was disappointed as well. I get > frustrated when diet mags promote programs like Craig, which is > expensive and pushes processed and packaged foods and the Zone (the > woman who tried it had all her meals delivered for like $35.00/day) > over sensible programs like BFL. And could they have picked worse > meals to show as a " typical " day on BFL? They showed a plain egg > white omelete, tuna and lettuce, some gross looking baked turkey > dinner and of course, three shakes. And the daily nutrient breakdown > was wrong--BFL advocates healthy fats at a higher level than 10%! > Reading the article, you'd think that BFL was another diet that > pushed the whole idea that carbs are evil, and we all know that > simply isn't true! > > ARGH. > Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 <PRE>i haven't seen it...what do they say in their critique of the other diets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 While I understand the problems with weight watchers, last night on Biography, they did the history of weight watchers and they did a really good job. The lady that started it, Nidecth, decided that we just needed to talk about the eating issues and have somewhere to go. I remember as a kid, that my mom would just have chicken and steak and stuff in the fridge. Looking back it was a low carb diet. I suppose as time as gone on it just got more commerical and with franchises and such it became a more profit focused enterprise than its humble beginnings. Really, like we have all said here many times - any program can work you just have to do it. > > Hey Dani-- > > > > I did read that article and was disappointed as well. I get > > frustrated when diet mags promote programs like Craig, which > is > > expensive and pushes processed and packaged foods and the Zone (the > > woman who tried it had all her meals delivered for like $35.00/day) > > over sensible programs like BFL. And could they have picked worse > > meals to show as a " typical " day on BFL? They showed a plain egg > > white omelete, tuna and lettuce, some gross looking baked turkey > > dinner and of course, three shakes. And the daily nutrient > breakdown > > was wrong--BFL advocates healthy fats at a higher level than 10%! > > Reading the article, you'd think that BFL was another diet that > > pushed the whole idea that carbs are evil, and we all know that > > simply isn't true! > > > > ARGH. > > Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I have not read the article but from reading posts I can get an idea of what it was about. All programs will have pros and cons depending on how you look at it. Take for example bfl, I can be lazy and say it is too time consuming con. I have to drink 3 shakes a day expensive, con(actually whole food is just as good.) I have done bfl before and I think it is a great programme. I have also tried Zone, now this article is just talking about Zone delivery services, but you can actually eat that way without delivery. That is unnecessary. So really it is not too expensive. Yes it is a bit low in calories, but you can adjust your protein intake accordingly the point is to never have protein serving be larger than the palm of your hand, stick to low glycemic carbs mostly, and have a decent amount of healthy fats. You just split your meals 40%protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat. It is a good split for some people, some people do better with a slightly different ratio. The book says to adjust it until you find the zone that feels right for you. Weight Watchers I am not too familiar with so I really cannot comment on that. Point is I really become annoyed when I read stupid articles like this where the writer did not research properly and finds fault with everything. Yet doesn't really know what he or she is talking about. It is just another way to sell magazines as far as I am concerned. Just my opinion. > There is a mention of BFL in this month's (Jan/Feb 2003) Muscle and > Fitness Hers. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. It's > a magazine worth reading, anyway. > > The premise of the article is that four women try four different > diets (BFL, Zone, Weight Watchers and Craig), then write about > their experieces; an expert weighs in with the pros and cons of each > diet. The expert criticized BFL on three counts: It doesn't have > enough carbs, the before/after pictures may discourage some people > because they feel like failures if they don't have quite such stellar > results, and the free day can promote bingeing in those prone to > overeating in the first place. > > I would have to agree that I don't do well with the free day, > precisely because I have a compulsive overeating problem, but I know > many ladies love their free day and have no problems staying in > control. I think the not enough carbs criticism is ridiculous. > Maybe in comparison to the typical American diet filled with white > flour and simple sugars, BFL does limit carbs, but it has plenty of > carbs even for serious athletes. > > Finally, I can't imagine anyone being discouraged by the before/after > pictures. I find them so inspirational! > > Has anyone else seen this article?? > > Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I watched that on Biography last night. The part that struck me was what she said about sharing your success. I'm kicking myself for not writing it down. It was something like, " What makes weight loss fun is giving it to someone else. " Meaning, the big joy comes from sharing what you've learned with others and watching them succeed too. Re: BFL in MF Hers While I understand the problems with weight watchers, last night on Biography, they did the history of weight watchers and they did a really good job. The lady that started it, Nidecth, decided that we just needed to talk about the eating issues and have somewhere to go. I remember as a kid, that my mom would just have chicken and steak and stuff in the fridge. Looking back it was a low carb diet. I suppose as time as gone on it just got more commerical and with franchises and such it became a more profit focused enterprise than its humble beginnings. Really, like we have all said here many times - any program can work you just have to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 >Take for example bfl, I can be > lazy and say it is too time consuming con. I have to drink 3 shakes > a day expensive, con I think being lazy isn't the fault of the program but the fault of the user. Also, BFL does NOT advocate drinking 3 shakes a day; it's a suggestion to make it a bit easier. Real food is better! I really don't think there is a " con " to BFL. It's so well-balanced, with a focus on both good eating habits and exercise (cardio and weight training). It doesn't take a lot of time and/or preparation and isn't any more expensive than eating regular food. It doesn't rely on gimmicks, and the weight loss is lasting as long as one doesn't fall of the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Sounds allot like the story of Bill's own success being the beginning of BFL! ~~ Lara Re: BFL in MF Hers While I understand the problems with weight watchers, last night on Biography, they did the history of weight watchers and they did a really good job. The lady that started it, Nidecth, decided that we just needed to talk about the eating issues and have somewhere to go. I remember as a kid, that my mom would just have chicken and steak and stuff in the fridge. Looking back it was a low carb diet. I suppose as time as gone on it just got more commerical and with franchises and such it became a more profit focused enterprise than its humble beginnings. Really, like we have all said here many times - any program can work you just have to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Amen. > I watched that on Biography last night. The part that struck me was what she > said about sharing your success. I'm kicking myself for not writing it down. It > was something like, " What makes weight loss fun is giving it to someone else. " > Meaning, the big joy comes from sharing what you've learned with others and > watching them succeed too. > > > > > Re: BFL in MF Hers > > > While I understand the problems with weight watchers, last night on > Biography, they did the history of weight watchers and they did a > really good job. The lady that started it, Nidecth, decided > that we just needed to talk about the eating issues and have > somewhere to go. I remember as a kid, that my mom would just have > chicken and steak and stuff in the fridge. Looking back it was a > low carb diet. I suppose as time as gone on it just got more > commerical and with franchises and such it became a more profit > focused enterprise than its humble beginnings. > > Really, like we have all said here many times - any program can work > you just have to do it. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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