Normally Id pose a question at this point, but I just saw something on the news about weight loss that really pissed me off, so today, were going to have a nice heart-to-heart about why you should NEVER, under any circumstances, consider a certain weight loss strategy
Its a cool, misty day here on Long Island, and I write this to you from my parents home. Every Tuesday and Friday, I visit my hometown of Port Washington, and work with my grandmother on rehab from hip replacement surgery last summer, and my dad on improving his strength, tone and overall cardiovascular health. Since I had a softball game in the same town last night, I decided to save myself the 35 minute trip home when I had an early client and then my familial obligations in the morning, so I stayed overnight.
I was making food before, and my parents had the Today Show on in the background. The term weight loss was stated on the television, and I figured Id turn around and watch the segment. While my food was burning, one of the co-anchors was interviewing a surgeon who was discussing a non-scarring surgical procedure to shrink your stomach, and thus, help you to lose weight for the rest of your life
Of course, there would be a two week recovery period necessitating a liquid diet, after which you must eat extremely small portions or else risk rupturing whatever stomach shrinkage had occurred, but the results over time are, in his words, phenomenal!
Oh boy Im getting pissed again just thinking about it.
Heres the dillyo: I dont care if you have 20 lbs to lose, or 100+ lbs to lose. It doesnt matter if youre in a place where you can run a 5K tomorrow, or you can barely walk around the block today. What matters is that this, like so many other quick-fix, bullshit diet plans, workout programs, etc. offers just thatA quick fix!
Of course, after a procedure like this, your life is altered forever! Eat a portion too large, and you risk undoing the whole thing. These procedures buy into the smoke-and-mirrors show that is calorie counting and portion control.
I remember I once spoke to another weight loss specialist about this very issue. He made the following statement in defense of calorie counting, If youre stranded on a desert island, and food is scarce, youre definitely going to lose weight!
Well, duh Concentration camp residents went through the same thing during the Holocaust! That certainly doesnt mean that their weight loss was either healthy or sustainable
Our bodies have very specific biological processes. We metabolize different macronutrients (the fats, proteins and carbs of the world) DIFFERENTLY! 1,200 calories of carbs doesnt impact us the same way 1,200 calories of protein does, which still doesnt impact us the same way as 1,200 calories of fat.
AND, if we deprive our bodies of an adequate amount of food for too long (as is what often happens to folks who count calories or points, or just minimize their portions), our bodies go into a starvation mode, where from that point forward, EVERYTHING we eat, good, bad or indifferent, will be STORED AS FAT!
Ive had clients in the past who had had some sort of weight loss surgery, and STILL gained the weight back. Months of agony recovering, a forced minimalist diet, and thousands of dollars WASTED.. For what?
Because they didnt want to do the work themselves
Heres a realization that I hope everyone can agree on: If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, and youre a candidate for weight loss surgery, it took a significant amount of time and (lets face it) NEGLECT in order to get to that point. Whatever positive energy you had was put into other areas of your life, but as a result, your health suffered.
This isnt sexy, but if it took time to gain all the weight, its going to take time to lose it. The healthiest range for weekly weight loss is anywhere from 13 lbs. So, if you have a 2 lb per week weight loss goal, and you have 100 lbs to lose, it should take about a year to get there if you stay on track the whole time.
Trying to lose that much weight in a SHORTER amount of time can result in extra skin, stretch marks, and a whole lot of stress on your heart and vital organs from your body not being able to gradually transform and adapt to a newer, healthier you
Of course, success doesnt happen in a straight lineThere will be bumps in the road, but whats most important is that you establish consistency. Keep as much data as possible, too! This includes body measurements, body fat percentage (if you have access to calipers) and progress photos.
Also, consider some of the changes youll experience by doing things the RIGHT way: Heightened moods, more energy, reduction of aches and pains The number of benefits is literally ENDLESS!
Moral of the Story: If youve considered weight loss surgery in the past, or youre considering it now, PLEASE RECONSIDER!!! Save yourself the money and the restrictions, and just make a few simple tweaks. It may take a while, but if this is something you really want, theres a BETTER, HEALTHIER way of reaching your goals.
pete@weightlossbypete.com
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The One Thing You Should NOT Consider On Your Weight Loss Journey! - HuffPost
