Sure sometimes he entertained less than intelligent questions but I guess that sort of extreme open mindedness goes with being intellectually honest enough to be a vegetarian praising Atkins.
Yes, I agree. And he just seemed so down to earth. Showed how complex the whole thing is, especially when it comes to research.
I loved the fact that he mentioned volumetrics which is another interest of mine, and a method that most traditional diets follow without actually mentioning the word 'volumetrics'
There was one little thing that I disagreed with him about. It was only a short mention. Something about drinking. Can't remember the exact words but how the body doesn't take calories from drink in the calculation. He included milk, and from everything I've read on the subject milk is treated separately by the body and is calculated for. It's all the other drinks
But still, I think it was more of a passing mention rather than anything else.
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One of the best reads of the weekend has been your "worrying news"/"set point" threads as I think they are some of the hardest pillows to swallow for reduced obeses (and yours trully future reduced
) but it's sinking in.
Glad you enjoyed the discussion. It's fascinating isn't it, but knowing about this research has helped me stay sane through maintenance.
remembering that we need 20-30% more exercise or less eating than "normals" are non-negotiable if you ask me
I certainly feel that exercise really helps in maintenance, but personally, I'm a strong believer that exercise I do is not primarily to keep my weight down.
I move more because it's a part of my lifestyle. At this stage, I don't do anything to control my weight.
That doesn't mean I can eat freely, just that my mindset is in a different place. I don't go for an extra walk to burn calories any more than a teen boy footballer goes to play football to stay slim. I do it because I want to and the other benefits I get from it.
If I ever move back into exercising to burn x calories per hour, I'll know I've lost the plot and maintenance will probably become a whole load harder.
