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January 15, 2003

New Years Resolutions- Weight Loss

By Misty L. Trepke

http://www..com

As we welcome a new year, most of us are envisioning how we would

like to improve our lives in 2003. With over 60% of the American

population overweight, there are many of us resolving to lose those

extra pounds. And while we are planning our method of attack for

the battle of the bulge, there is no limit to the number and types

of shakes, powders and dietary supplement programs being

advertised. But with so many choices, how can we decide which diet

will work for us? If I may, let me suggest a new twist on " diet " .

Actually, an old twist. I think we all know deep down inside, that

no product will really make us lose weight, at least permanently,

and surely not without a cost. We all know, even begrudgingly, that

our weight has to do with our eating and exercise habits and simply

put, that can not be solved with a pill. So instead of looking

endlessly for the quick fix pill or dietary supplement that will

solve all of our problems, we need to look at how we fuel our bodies

and how we keep them fit. Ok, that is the bad news. The good news

is since we now have fully accepted the cause of weight, our diet

and exercise habits, we can actually win this war.

So the next major question arises: how should we fuel our bodies?

Here too there are many ideas on the subject and as usual, most

don't agree. Some say high protein, low carbs, others have

contended high carbs, low protein- this is an on-going subject of

debate. A debate that I do not wish to engage in, instead, I would

say we need both, but do we need to eat them at the same time?

Wouldn't it be great if we could lose weight, dramatically increase

our energy, and become healthier as we do it? That is exactly what

Harvey and Marilyn Diamond promise in their book, Fit For Life. For

all of the nitty gritty details, I will need to refer you to their

book, but their stunningly refreshing outlook on diet and weight-

loss is exemplified by this one guiding principle: " safe and

permanent weight reduction is directly related to the amount of

vital energy you have at your disposal and to the efficient use of

this energy to eliminate waste (excess weight) from your body. "

Vital energy is the energy we have to perform all the tasks that are

required of us in a given day, for example: putting in a full day of

work, washing the car, running errands, but also the trillions of

activities that are going on inside of the body, such as making new

cells and clearing away the old ones, incalculable numbers of nerve

transmissions, enzyme functions, the list goes on and on. Efficient

use of this energy demands that we allow our bodies to run as

smoothly and effectively as possible.

After eating a traditional Thanksgiving meal do you feel like

getting up and running a marathon, or is making it to the couch

enough of a challenge? Ok, some will say turkey has L-tryptophan,

and that is the reason we all feel like vegging afterwards, so how

about this? Have you ever had a big breakfast of eggs and potatoes,

lots of bacon, with toast and jelly, and perhaps some coffee and

orange juice, and then immediately afterwards want to crawl right

back into bed? The Diamonds would say these are dazzlingly perfect

examples of not using our vital energy in efficient ways. How so?

1. This may seem shocking. For all the physiology involved I will

need to refer you back to their book, but one of their main

principles is that the body is unable to efficiently digest

carbohydrates and proteins at the same time! Yes, I know, this

completely shatters the idea of a well balanced meal, but rest

assured you can still eat according to the four food groups, if you

so desire, you just don't need to do it all in one sitting.

Combining proteins like turkey or eggs with carbohydrates such as

stuffing and potatoes will throw the body into a time consuming,

energy draining, weight gaining situation. Now for people like my

anatomy and physiology professor in Virginia, who will say poppycock

to this idea, put these principles to the test, try it for a month

and see how you feel. Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding,

properly combined of course.

2. Eat lightly before noon. Why waste all your energy, right at the

start of your day, on a tedious, vital energy draining exercise?

Instead, drink water, eat fresh fruit or drink fresh fruit juices-

period, fruit should always be eaten alone. Then see how much

energy you have throughout the day.

3. Eat lots of high water content foods, AKA fruits and vegetables.

Their water and fiber will help clean your body, leading to greater

efficiency- hence greater weight loss. Plus, they will really round

out a meal. But try to do organic. Eating foods laden with

pesticides, dyes, hormones, etc., places a huge burden on the liver

(translation- energy drain, weight gain). And heaven knows the

effects of genetically modified and irradiated foods.

But isn't this akin to a starvation diet? Just the opposite. There

are many foods on the market today, that are specifically meant to

fool your body into thinking it has gotten food, but in reality

there is no nutrition- so you still feel hungry, and therefore buy

and eat more. Rather ingenious really. By eating real food,

instead of food-like products, you will feel more satisfied than

ever before. For more information, or to join in on the discussion

please visit me at http://www..com

January 15, 2003

Call me crazy but I am convinced that following Fit for Life contributed to

me getting diabetes so early. This is a disastrous way of eating for a

diabetic or someone close or prone. I urge anyone to be tested for diabetes

before attempting this way of eating.

Deana

> " Misty L. Trepke <mistytrepke " <mistytrepke

>

> Site update- New Years Resolutions-

>Weight Loss

>Wed, 15 Jan 2003 17:18:50 -0000

>

>New Years Resolutions- Weight Loss

>By Misty L. Trepke

>http://www..com

>

>As we welcome a new year, most of us are envisioning how we would

>like to improve our lives in 2003. With over 60% of the American

>population overweight, there are many of us resolving to lose those

>extra pounds. And while we are planning our method of attack for

>the battle of the bulge, there is no limit to the number and types

>of shakes, powders and dietary supplement programs being

>advertised. But with so many choices, how can we decide which diet

>will work for us? If I may, let me suggest a new twist on " diet " .

>

>Actually, an old twist. I think we all know deep down inside, that

>no product will really make us lose weight, at least permanently,

>and surely not without a cost. We all know, even begrudgingly, that

>our weight has to do with our eating and exercise habits and simply

>put, that can not be solved with a pill. So instead of looking

>endlessly for the quick fix pill or dietary supplement that will

>solve all of our problems, we need to look at how we fuel our bodies

>and how we keep them fit. Ok, that is the bad news. The good news

>is since we now have fully accepted the cause of weight, our diet

>and exercise habits, we can actually win this war.

>

>So the next major question arises: how should we fuel our bodies?

>Here too there are many ideas on the subject and as usual, most

>don't agree. Some say high protein, low carbs, others have

>contended high carbs, low protein- this is an on-going subject of

>debate. A debate that I do not wish to engage in, instead, I would

>say we need both, but do we need to eat them at the same time?

>

>Wouldn't it be great if we could lose weight, dramatically increase

>our energy, and become healthier as we do it? That is exactly what

>Harvey and Marilyn Diamond promise in their book, Fit For Life. For

>all of the nitty gritty details, I will need to refer you to their

>book, but their stunningly refreshing outlook on diet and weight-

>loss is exemplified by this one guiding principle: " safe and

>permanent weight reduction is directly related to the amount of

>vital energy you have at your disposal and to the efficient use of

>this energy to eliminate waste (excess weight) from your body. "

>

>Vital energy is the energy we have to perform all the tasks that are

>required of us in a given day, for example: putting in a full day of

>work, washing the car, running errands, but also the trillions of

>activities that are going on inside of the body, such as making new

>cells and clearing away the old ones, incalculable numbers of nerve

>transmissions, enzyme functions, the list goes on and on. Efficient

>use of this energy demands that we allow our bodies to run as

>smoothly and effectively as possible.

>

>After eating a traditional Thanksgiving meal do you feel like

>getting up and running a marathon, or is making it to the couch

>enough of a challenge? Ok, some will say turkey has L-tryptophan,

>and that is the reason we all feel like vegging afterwards, so how

>about this? Have you ever had a big breakfast of eggs and potatoes,

>lots of bacon, with toast and jelly, and perhaps some coffee and

>orange juice, and then immediately afterwards want to crawl right

>back into bed? The Diamonds would say these are dazzlingly perfect

>examples of not using our vital energy in efficient ways. How so?

>

>1. This may seem shocking. For all the physiology involved I will

>need to refer you back to their book, but one of their main

>principles is that the body is unable to efficiently digest

>carbohydrates and proteins at the same time! Yes, I know, this

>completely shatters the idea of a well balanced meal, but rest

>assured you can still eat according to the four food groups, if you

>so desire, you just don't need to do it all in one sitting.

>Combining proteins like turkey or eggs with carbohydrates such as

>stuffing and potatoes will throw the body into a time consuming,

>energy draining, weight gaining situation. Now for people like my

>anatomy and physiology professor in Virginia, who will say poppycock

>to this idea, put these principles to the test, try it for a month

>and see how you feel. Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding,

>properly combined of course.

>

>2. Eat lightly before noon. Why waste all your energy, right at the

>start of your day, on a tedious, vital energy draining exercise?

>Instead, drink water, eat fresh fruit or drink fresh fruit juices-

>period, fruit should always be eaten alone. Then see how much

>energy you have throughout the day.

>

>3. Eat lots of high water content foods, AKA fruits and vegetables.

>Their water and fiber will help clean your body, leading to greater

>efficiency- hence greater weight loss. Plus, they will really round

>out a meal. But try to do organic. Eating foods laden with

>pesticides, dyes, hormones, etc., places a huge burden on the liver

>(translation- energy drain, weight gain). And heaven knows the

>effects of genetically modified and irradiated foods.

>

>But isn't this akin to a starvation diet? Just the opposite. There

>are many foods on the market today, that are specifically meant to

>fool your body into thinking it has gotten food, but in reality

>there is no nutrition- so you still feel hungry, and therefore buy

>and eat more. Rather ingenious really. By eating real food,

>instead of food-like products, you will feel more satisfied than

>ever before. For more information, or to join in on the discussion

>please visit me at http://www..com

>

January 15, 2003

Hi Deana...

What exactly happened? How much of the diet were you following? How many carbs

and how many proteins? What type of carbs and proteins? How many vegetables?

How long were you on it and what did you notice?

Has anyone else had negative experiences with this?

Misty.

http://www..com

Deana Smiel <rsmiel wrote:Call me crazy but I am convinced that

following Fit for Life contributed to