Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 As I just clicked thru to a message, the accompanying ad was for a diet patch... " lose 30 lbs in 30 days. Ha ha--that is SOOOO not Body for Life. This is the dumb, unrealistic stuff we must all learn to ignore--I mean, this company is pretending you can lose a pound a day....7 lbs a week, which just cannot be done. Yet, there are people out there who will run to buy that patch and many things like it. At least we all know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Carole, I have lost a pound a day ... when juice fasting. However, that weight is going to be a combination of fat, water, and ... worse of all ... muscle. I was not doing it for health or weight management reasons, but spiritual. I just wanted to say, that companies can create ridiculous programs that CAN cause that rapid weight loss. The problem is not that the weight cannot be lost, but rather the health risks associated with it. People can become seriously ill and even die from malnutrition on such restrictive diets! You are right, it is sad that so many companies are out to make a " quick buck " at the expense of other's health by preying on their interest in " easy fat loss. " We know there is nothing easy about it! Also, on your previous message - I don't think the lower carbs helps chip away at the fat. Rather, the lower calories do. When people restrict carbs, they inevitably restrict calories, and this sometimes perpetuates the myth that lower carbs burn more fat. The reality is a little more complicated - this is why I tell people to focus more on finding a bar that is within their desired calorie range, that tastes good and is not too expensive, with modest amounts of protein and either healthy fats or fiber. Carbs are not as much a concern when they are in the presence of protein and other factors that slow digestion such as fiber and healthy fats. I know there are many articles on the web that claim that lower carbs forces the body to burn fat. This is only partially true. The body actually requires sugars in order to burn fat. If someone restricts carbs, then the body must turn to protein and convert protein to carbs in order to burn fat. This is why it is tough for those on a low carb diet to gain muscle unless they have a " carb-up " period where they " refuel " their body with carbohydrates. Of course, there are various qualities of carbs too. I see people who tell me carbs make them fat, when the carbs in question are pastas and breads, etc. If they would simply replace those carbs with carbs from leafy green vegetables, low calorie fruits, whole grains, oats, beans, and legumes, most of the time they'll find it wasn't the fact that they were eating carbs, but that they were eating poor quality, processed carbs that was the issue. Natural carbs tend to come with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which all aid in the fat-burning process and minimize the impact that carbs have on blood sugar. Take care and have a GRRRRRREAT rest of the week! > As I just clicked thru to a message, the accompanying ad was for a diet patch... " lose > 30 lbs in 30 days. Ha ha--that is SOOOO not Body for Life. This is the dumb, > unrealistic stuff we must all learn to ignore--I mean, this company is pretending you > can lose a pound a day....7 lbs a week, which just cannot be done. Yet, there are > people out there who will run to buy that patch and many things like it. At least we > all know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Carole, I have lost a pound a day ... when juice fasting. However, that weight is going to be a combination of fat, water, and ... worse of all ... muscle. I was not doing it for health or weight management reasons, but spiritual. I just wanted to say, that companies can create ridiculous programs that CAN cause that rapid weight loss. The problem is not that the weight cannot be lost, but rather the health risks associated with it. People can become seriously ill and even die from malnutrition on such restrictive diets! You are right, it is sad that so many companies are out to make a " quick buck " at the expense of other's health by preying on their interest in " easy fat loss. " We know there is nothing easy about it! Also, on your previous message - I don't think the lower carbs helps chip away at the fat. Rather, the lower calories do. When people restrict carbs, they inevitably restrict calories, and this sometimes perpetuates the myth that lower carbs burn more fat. The reality is a little more complicated - this is why I tell people to focus more on finding a bar that is within their desired calorie range, that tastes good and is not too expensive, with modest amounts of protein and either healthy fats or fiber. Carbs are not as much a concern when they are in the presence of protein and other factors that slow digestion such as fiber and healthy fats. I know there are many articles on the web that claim that lower carbs forces the body to burn fat. This is only partially true. The body actually requires sugars in order to burn fat. If someone restricts carbs, then the body must turn to protein and convert protein to carbs in order to burn fat. This is why it is tough for those on a low carb diet to gain muscle unless they have a " carb-up " period where they " refuel " their body with carbohydrates. Of course, there are various qualities of carbs too. I see people who tell me carbs make them fat, when the carbs in question are pastas and breads, etc. If they would simply replace those carbs with carbs from leafy green vegetables, low calorie fruits, whole grains, oats, beans, and legumes, most of the time they'll find it wasn't the fact that they were eating carbs, but that they were eating poor quality, processed carbs that was the issue. Natural carbs tend to come with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which all aid in the fat-burning process and minimize the impact that carbs have on blood sugar. Take care and have a GRRRRRREAT rest of the week! > As I just clicked thru to a message, the accompanying ad was for a diet patch... " lose > 30 lbs in 30 days. Ha ha--that is SOOOO not Body for Life. This is the dumb, > unrealistic stuff we must all learn to ignore--I mean, this company is pretending you > can lose a pound a day....7 lbs a week, which just cannot be done. Yet, there are > people out there who will run to buy that patch and many things like it. At least we > all know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Thanks again for your input, much appreciated. Actually, you are correct about a sensitivity to gluten. In fact, my mom has celiac disease, which is exactly that, an inability to digest gluten. I've been tested for this, negative, but I have no doubt that my system does not particularly like wheat. I love wheat chex, for example, but am guaranteed a stomach ache if I eat it. Minimal amounts of wheat seem to be ok (one piece of ww bread a day), and oatmeal doesn't bother me. But I now realize from looking at my prior eating habits, that an overload of wheat/flour based items each day was wreaking havoc on my system, and it was cumulative, getting worse day by day. AND...I'm convinced it helped put on fat. I also don't do well with sugar in my diet, so I actually do best on BFL for the most part since what I am sensitive to is either unauthorized or not on the diet at all. Fine with me! I think if we all learn to better " listen " to our bodies we'd be a lot healthier....and slimmer! I've never felt better since I've been strictly following the BFL diet. No more headaches, either! Our bodies tell us all sorts of things about what we eat, but we don't tend to listen! Carole > > > > As I just clicked thru to a message, the accompanying ad was > for a > > > diet patch... " lose > > > > 30 lbs in 30 days. Ha ha--that is SOOOO not Body for Life. > This > > > is the dumb, > > > > unrealistic stuff we must all learn to ignore--I mean, this > company > > > is pretending you > > > > can lose a pound a day....7 lbs a week, which just cannot be > done. > > > Yet, there are > > > > people out there who will run to buy that patch and many things > > > like it. At least we > > > > all know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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