Nine Cold, Hard Weight Loss Truths... (article)

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Really good blog article was linked into the Yahoo portal today. Nothing really new or surprising, but always worth revisiting! Definately worth a read, esp. for those just starting out.

Nine Cold, Hard Weight Loss Truths by Brie Cadman

It doesn't invalidate SB at all by the way. I think it just helps reinforce the basics of why SB works as a lifestyle change program and perhaps would help set expectations better for those starting out. Here are a few of my favorite excerpts:

Originally Posted by Brie Cadman

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week; this includes things like shoveling snow and gardening. And while this is great for improving heart health and staying active, research indicates that those looking to lose weight or maintain weight loss have to do more—about twice as much.

Originally Posted by Brie Cadman

In other words, to lose weight, you have to cut calories and increase exercise.

Originally Posted by Brie Cadman

Whether you ascribe to the simple idea of trying to burn more calories than you take in or focus on avoiding certain types of calories, you want to minimize intake of empty calories, and maximize nutrient-dense calories.

Originally Posted by Brie Cadman

It’s true that people can be fit and healthy and not necessarily be thin, just as it’s true that thin people may not necessarily be healthy. Good health, rather than weight, should be our focus; too often, it’s not. Striving for an unhealthy level of thinness may be detrimental to our health, but understanding the health repercussions of obesity is also critical.

Originally Posted by Brie Cadman

The diet industry would have us all think that we can lose weight fast, and that’s that. But most people who maintain their weight understand that eating and exercising are not temporary conditions, to be dumped once a pair of jeans fit. Instead, they are lifestyle choices, and ones to be made for the long haul.