Comments on: Diet debate – which is best? http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/ Obesity per state, plus the latest news on diet and fitness... with a twist of fun. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:18:15 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: FatFighter http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/#comment-637 FatFighter Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:55:56 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=367#comment-637 Good point, Sheri - the "clean plate club" is not necessarily the way to go. Good point, Sheri – the “clean plate club” is not necessarily the way to go.

]]> By: DR http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/#comment-602 DR Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:31:18 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=367#comment-602 Just a couple of quick points - The low-fat group ate 30% of their calories from fat. 30% Pritikin recommends 10% Also, the Atkins group (the study was partially funded by Atkins) was encourage to eat vegetarian sources of fat and protein. Because the Atkins diet is known for its adherence to tofu dogs. The Atkins diet in the study looked more like a Paleo style diet to me Paleo diet info - http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/news-flash-caveman-diet-goodyour-diet-bad/ Just a couple of quick points – The low-fat group ate 30% of their calories from fat.

30%

Pritikin recommends 10%

Also, the Atkins group (the study was partially funded by Atkins) was encourage to eat vegetarian sources of fat and protein.

Because the Atkins diet is known for its adherence to tofu dogs.

The Atkins diet in the study looked more like a Paleo style diet to me

Paleo diet info – http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/news-flash-caveman-diet-goodyour-diet-bad/

]]> By: Sheri Effres http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/#comment-599 Sheri Effres Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:05:50 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=367#comment-599 I agree that changes in eating habits need to be permanent. As I mentioned before, every so often I go on Jenny Craig to lose 4 or 5 lbs. because these few pounds are one size on me. When I go off the diet after I've lost these 4-5 lbs., I need to stay in the same frame of mind or else I'll gain them back. For example, In order to maintain my lower weight, I'll continue eating a piece of fruit and a yogurt in between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner. This way I'm not starving just before the next meal. With this method, it's easier to be aware of portion control. Also, whenever I dine out, I'll immediately cut my salmon or steak in half and take home the uneaten half. This way, I enjoy the restaurant experience without having to worry about the results on the scale the next morning. Restaurants typically serve double portions. Many people are unaware of this. My ex (like many other men) would eat everything on his plate and claim that he was a member of the "clean plate club." That's one club which I'd never join! I agree that changes in eating habits need to be permanent. As I mentioned before, every so often I go on Jenny Craig to lose 4 or 5 lbs. because these few pounds are one size on me. When I go off the diet after I’ve lost these 4-5 lbs., I need to stay in the same frame of mind or else I’ll gain them back. For example, In order to maintain my lower weight, I’ll continue eating a piece of fruit and a yogurt in between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner. This way I’m not starving just before the next meal. With this method, it’s easier to be aware of portion control. Also, whenever I dine out, I’ll immediately cut my salmon or steak in half and take home the uneaten half. This way, I enjoy the restaurant experience without having to worry about the results on the scale the next morning. Restaurants typically serve double portions. Many people are unaware of this. My ex (like many other men) would eat everything on his plate and claim that he was a member of the “clean plate club.” That’s one club which I’d never join!

]]> By: Susan Jackson http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/#comment-597 Susan Jackson Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:35:02 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=367#comment-597 Sahar, Glad we got to meet at BlogHer. I'll definitely bookmark your site and visit often. Hope you'll check out http://www.mrandmrsgetfit.com too! Susan (AKA Mrs.) Sahar,

Glad we got to meet at BlogHer. I’ll definitely bookmark your site and visit often. Hope you’ll check out http://www.mrandmrsgetfit.com too!

Susan (AKA Mrs.)

]]> By: ladyjay http://fatfightertv.com/blog/2008/07/diet-debate-which-is-best/#comment-579 ladyjay Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:54:01 +0000 http://fatfightertv.com/blog/?p=367#comment-579 I've been on Adkins diet, and yes I lost weight and quickly, but I gained it back plus some! I also lost weight on Weight Watchers and it was slower coming off, but though I've gained some back it wasn't as fast as I did with Adkins. I'm trying to lose the excess poundage from my small weight gain and I'm convinced the best way to do it is to eat smaller amounts of what I like because if I deprive myself I'll binge. If I could get myself to exercise, that would even benefit me more, but let's not hold our breath on that one :) I’ve been on Adkins diet, and yes I lost weight and quickly, but I gained it back plus some! I also lost weight on Weight Watchers and it was slower coming off, but though I’ve gained some back it wasn’t as fast as I did with Adkins.

I’m trying to lose the excess poundage from my small weight gain and I’m convinced the best way to do it is to eat smaller amounts of what I like because if I deprive myself I’ll binge. If I could get myself to exercise, that would even benefit me more, but let’s not hold our breath on that one :)

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