Thread: A biased article about exercise and weight loss

Quote: Originally Posted by Janga I was trying to say that it truly bothers me that there are people (I know a few) who buy into a sense of hopelessness about weight because of the constant harping of how hard it is, how the weight is, allegedly, always regained, etc., when I feel this is a false idea. ITA. Every time I read that "95 to 98 percent of dieters regain the weight within 5 years" I wonder if it's a...

Quote: Originally Posted by videofit Then I know you will enjoy this informative book. Perhaps you could do an interview with this doctor. http://www.overdosedamerica.com/ I'm not a reporter, I'm an editor (big difference), and I don't do interviews (or give them either, for that matter).

Quote: Originally Posted by Janga Thanks, Suebella. You have every right to like the article or not, just as I have that right. It seems many people are, indeed, very emotional about the topic, including me. This will be my last post on the topic, too, because I am exhausted! It wasn't so much that I liked the article and you didn't, it was that I was baffled that we could both read the same thing and come away from it with such...

Quote: Originally Posted by frostyjan However, too many people avoid the fact that if they want to lose weight they just can't have the muffin in the first place. I don't know what you're implying about "too many people" here, and hope you're not trying to give us a scolding. (Scolding never motivates me.) I've yet to know a human being who didn't have compulsions--be it eating, smoking, shoe...

Quote: Originally Posted by Susan G. I don't know what you're implying about "too many people" here, and hope you're not trying to give us a scolding. (Scolding never motivates me.) I've yet to know a human being who didn't have compulsions--be it eating, smoking, shoe buying etc. I observed in myself that my success in regulating my thyroid also has bearing on my cravings for fats and sugars. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Martha Edington I'm not a reporter, I'm an editor (big difference), and I don't do interviews (or give them either, for that matter). So assign the interview!

Thanks for pointing that out, Red Panda. You are correct re what I was referring to and I was also generalizing on the theme of "just give up" that I think many people who are dealing with weight issues are bombarded with. I don't think that idea is helpful either. I was trying to say that it truly bothers me that there are people (I know a few) who buy into a sense of hopelessness about weight because of the constant...

Quote: Originally Posted by suebella I just watched the video of Dr. Leibel's presentation that was linked in your post, all one hour and three minutes of it. I found him to be pretty funny and compassionate toward those who struggle with obesity. I note the compassion because I find that often in short supply when people are discussing weight issues. I took some quick notes: Suze, you are a wise woman.

Quote: Originally Posted by lfcjasp Susan G., you're right about the compulsions...I often wonder how I could quit smoking cold turkey, but struggle with cutting down on my food intake Well that's the rub. You NEED to eat to live. You can't quit cold turkey.. Leslie

Quote: Originally Posted by lreidgreen Well that's the rub. You NEED to eat to live. You can't quit cold turkey.. Leslie Yeah, that's the rub alright