tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post8686422033978936192..comments2023-09-17T04:26:15.925-04:00Comments on Antithesis: Time to lose weightRichard Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17633639712911093318noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-27537529345155381682012-07-18T11:01:46.897-04:002012-07-18T11:01:46.897-04:00I just pulled up the Amazing page for that book an...I just pulled up the Amazing page for that book and although the names were similar, I haven't read this one yet. I will. Thanks for the recommendation.Richard Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633639712911093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-28314937740165186212012-07-18T11:00:23.433-04:002012-07-18T11:00:23.433-04:00Thanks, Mrs. T. I read that book a few years back,...Thanks, Mrs. T. I read that book a few years back, as well as quite a few other low-carb books. Due to some health issues, I am currently following the lifestyle advice of my nutritionist, which includes an extremely low-carb intake as well as a close attention to caloric intake and exercise. I have a unique metabolism that requires a good balance on those things. I am allowed no more than 16 grams of sugar per day and I am required to take in at least 30 grams of protein in the morning and another 30 grams in the afternoon/evening. And I need regular cardio workouts for many reasons. If I do what I'm supposed to, I should lose quite a bit of weight. I'm just not very good at following orders. :)Richard Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633639712911093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-54951657982331352572012-07-18T08:54:13.319-04:002012-07-18T08:54:13.319-04:00As someone who can relate to your struggle, I woul...As someone who can relate to your struggle, I would strongly encourage you to read up on low-carb diets. The vast majority of people who struggle with their weight do so because of insulin-resistance, which can be addressed only when you drastically reduce your carbohydrates. Research has proven that it is NOT a matter of calories in versus calories out. (As we are continually told by doctors and the media. Even exercise, while it is beneficial for our health, is a poor way to lose weight) Rather, it is the type of foods we eat. I would suggest the book, "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living," (http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Science-Carbohydrate-Living/dp/0983490708), as well as reading Dr. Michael Eades blog, http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/<br /><br />I have found their information to be extremely helpful!Mrs. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315662027366822409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-13019819440231123272012-07-17T19:00:23.010-04:002012-07-17T19:00:23.010-04:00I totally understand how scary it can be when the ...I totally understand how scary it can be when the doctor tells you that you need to lose weight--I was staring down some pretty scary medical diagnoses myself. Accountability IS vital for maintenance, so I'm glad you've decided to keep track of what you're eating.<br /><br />However, if you're looking to start permanently keeping the weight off, you may want to look not only at what you eat, but why you eat. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to know what you need to do to lose weight, but never seeming to be able to actually do it. It's easy to get caught in bad patterns around food, especially with emotional/stress eating or eating out of boredom. These patterns only arise because we all have underlying needs that need to be addressed--it's just sometimes we mistakenly handle them with food. Take a look at the video in my link. It does a great job explaining our needs and how we can stop destructive patterns.Courtney at RRIhttp://bit.ly/MgbN9wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-63546642394564383362012-07-17T13:59:29.758-04:002012-07-17T13:59:29.758-04:00Thanks for the recommendation. One of my coworkers...Thanks for the recommendation. One of my coworkers showed me that scale online when I told him about my new app. Technology sure can be helpful. Now I just need to keep at it.Richard Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633639712911093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14620450.post-87971034935110726082012-07-17T11:18:13.429-04:002012-07-17T11:18:13.429-04:00Could I suggest something I've been using (not...Could I suggest something I've been using (not as a replacement for this, but a supplement). It's a tad pricey on the front end, but worth every penny. <br /><br />I have a Withings scale (http://www.withings.com). <br /><br />Whenever you weigh yourself, it sends the data (weight/fat %/lean %/BMI) to your free Withings account via it's own built-in WiFi transmitter. The data can then be accessed via the web, by you or whoever you give access to. It can also be viewed, graphed, etc., on iPad/iPod touch/iPhone. You can set goals and see how close you are getting to them, etc. And the raw data can be shared with other health sites as well (for instance, my weigh-ins automatically post to my RunKeeper.com account). <br /><br />Anyway, as you can tell, I've been really happy with it. It's a painless and automatic way to get that weigh-in data recorded.claidheamdannshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406116494193310872noreply@blogger.com