tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post9154583290652818667..comments2024-02-18T15:43:14.717-05:00Comments on Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/Blog: When You're Low-Carbing Perfectly And Producing No Weight Loss--What Gives?Jimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-65856636728460037722008-07-28T12:45:00.000-04:002008-07-28T12:45:00.000-04:00THANKS Virgil. My body fat has been measured and ...THANKS Virgil. My body fat has been measured and it remains relatively constant and maybe a slight drop. It's estimated that I've put on 10 pounds of muscle, but the rest is fat. I appreciate your thinking on this. I'm getting closer to figuring it out.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-57609847554830763162008-07-28T12:24:00.000-04:002008-07-28T12:24:00.000-04:00Jimmy: I haven't read every single comment in deta...Jimmy: I haven't read every single comment in detail, however it seems to me that no one has talked about a critical parameter: body composition, in particular percent body fat (%BF). <BR/>For people involved with weight training that is a much better gage than simple weight. Have you measured that? Did you measure it at the beginning of your weight program? Perhaps your trainer did it. There are numerous ways to estimate %BF, with various levels of accuracy. Do some homework on that. <BR/>It is entirely possible that most of your weight gain is muscular. Therefore, it is possible that, as a percentage of your total weight, your BF is less now than before, that is, you may now be "leaner" (even if a little heavier). <BR/>Yes, you said your waist has grown also, but do keep in mind that abdominal muscles can also grow like any other, and that may be at least part of it. <BR/>The bottom line is that, once the above factors are considered, you may have no problem at all (or a very small one). <BR/>VirgilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-17378897254387823932008-05-28T10:54:00.000-04:002008-05-28T10:54:00.000-04:00Jimmy, I have a six year hx of living the low car...Jimmy, I have a six year hx of living the low carb wol and have lost significant weight (over 100 lbs)3x after preg. Since sept 07 I have been back on this wol and have pretty much stalled the entire time! I continue to eat this way because I feel better but I would really like to return to my bmi of 19-20. I am currently about 20 lbs from that. ugh ..so....frustrating!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-532866022292940642008-05-24T13:08:00.000-04:002008-05-24T13:08:00.000-04:00Hi Steve. The reason I asked the question was that...Hi Steve. The reason I asked the question was that I'm trying to find out if anybody has a detailed metabolic reason why "calories count". I'm pretty convinced that there isn't one, and that fat storage is controlled by hormones, mainly insulin. A Type I diabetic can have an arbitrarily high caloric intake and will continue to lose weight. Conversely, you could starve an obese person and give them large injections of insulin, and they'd starve to death without losing an ounce of fat (well, at least it works that way in animal models).<BR/><BR/>Calories do have some correlation with hormone levels, but of course the type of macronutrient matters a lot. I think the idea that "calories count" is actually due to a confound with the average diet composition in the West. Suppose one eats the food pyramid, with about 50% of calories from carbs. Going from a 2400 kcal diet to 1600 cutting all macronutrients equally means carbs get cut from 300g to 200g. That will have a significant effect on insulin, particularly considering that people dieting tend to also cut out high-glycemic junk foods in favor of fruits and veggies.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, I do think that low carb stalls require some sort of dietary modification. As I said in previous comments, low carb increases insulin sensitivity of fat cells, so at some point the fat just isn't going to flow out anymore at a given insulin level. I think this is an area that needs more study. Both the fat fast and IF approaches could makes sense; for that matter caloric restriction might do the trick as well, ASSUMING that carbs are kept extremely low to keep insulin in check. That last point is, I think, the key. Controlling insulin levels has to be primary in any fat loss plan.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290594860469294453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-85721514880455596032008-05-24T12:50:00.000-04:002008-05-24T12:50:00.000-04:00The fat fast would make sense, given that you are ...The fat fast would make sense, given that you are probably much more insulin sensitive than when you started. Fat storage is fundamentally controlled by hormones (and of course the cellular response to those hormones). Your body is very likely different now than when you started, and so may require a different approach.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290594860469294453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-77027270372191977592008-05-24T11:10:00.000-04:002008-05-24T11:10:00.000-04:00jimmy,I saw results to speed up my metabolism by u...jimmy,<BR/><BR/>I saw results to speed up my metabolism by using the sauna after my gym workout. I go in directly after lifting weights and stay for 15-25 minutes, it is a great detoxifier and revs up a sluggish metabolism. Remember to drink plenty of H20!<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps,<BR/><BR/>Ellaellamontgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945266099850752528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-13836554515180461742008-05-24T10:48:00.000-04:002008-05-24T10:48:00.000-04:00THANKS for your encouraging support, Cindy. I had...THANKS for your encouraging support, Cindy. <BR/><BR/>I had to quit IF yesterday...it was just too much for me. I don't like hunger at all, so it was not for me. Plus, I hadn't lost a single pound on it which was one of the purposes.<BR/><BR/>The fat fast I have avoided primarily because that is for people who are especially resistant to being able to lose on a regular low-carb diet. Since I've lost before on low-carb, I didn't think it would apply. But I'm getting very close to trying it possibly soon just to see if we can get this weight down.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I STILL believe there is some sort of underlying issue that has not been figured out yet which is very likely non-diet related. This is just too coincidental that I'd gained 30 pounds in about two months and then just hang on to it no matter how much I low-carb. We'll get to the bottom of it and you know I'll be blogging it when we figure it out. :D<BR/><BR/>Dr. Westman is an amazing doctor. But even more importantly, he is an incredible human being who really genuinely cares for his patients and for anyone with a thirst for knowledge and truth. I'm honored to call him a friend.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-80902032860565509132008-05-23T23:50:00.000-04:002008-05-23T23:50:00.000-04:00hay Jimmy, I've been following your posts on the f...hay Jimmy, I've been following your posts on the forum. I've never gone thru this, but I can imagine it's incredibly frustrating! Good luck!! <BR/><BR/>I find IF quite easy, once I get into it. I like the 24/24 method. Eat until 7pm, then eat nothing until the next day at 7PM (or 8, etc). At least you're eating every day. I am also one that can go without food as long as I don't eat. Back in my 20s I maintained my weight by fasting 2-3 days every month or so. <BR/><BR/>Have you looked into Dr A's fat fast for stalls? <BR/><BR/>Oh yea....your doc in Durham? Nice guy, huh? He gives me articles to read from time to time....one before it was published!Alcinda (Cindy) Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950698583878546323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-10175571512206003132008-05-23T17:14:00.000-04:002008-05-23T17:14:00.000-04:00Hi Jimmy,Hope you find the solution to your concer...Hi Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>Hope you find the solution to your concerns soon. Do you know of a medical facility near by with a DEXA machine? This could accurately record your body fat, muscle and bone densities perhaps outlining some answers. Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>Anyways best of luck and Hi to Christine :o)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work :oDJonny Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719988257258049455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-79135667561343191812008-05-23T14:58:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:58:00.000-04:00THANKS Dom! I had tried two weeks of strict Induc...THANKS Dom! I had tried two weeks of strict Induction with no products prior to this IF attempt and ZERO weight loss. That's why I decided to try this now. It's been four days and I haven't lost any weight yet. I'll stick it out for a few more days to see if it is worth it. At this point, I'm beginning to become suspicious that something else is going on other than diet.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-45163235630337562132008-05-23T14:54:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:54:00.000-04:00Jimmy,Why bother with Intermittent Fasting when Dr...Jimmy,<BR/>Why bother with Intermittent Fasting when Dr. Eades clearly came to this conclusion ...<BR/><BR/>" The one question that remains unanswered is whether or not the intermittent fast followed in a low-carbohydrate way will lead to these same problems. To me, that point is kind of moot. Why? Because I looked at the IF as a strategy that allowed me to eat a lot of high carb foods that I would normally avoid and not pay the health consequences for it. If I’m going to limit myself to low-carb foods, why go on the IF? I can get the same results just following a regular, whole-food, low-carb diet without having to eat only every other day.<BR/><BR/>It’s looking like the intermittent fast is another of those ideas in science that looks good in animal studies then not so good in human studies, proving once again that rats and mice aren’t simply furry little humans. And it appears - for humans, at least - that the intermittent fast is indeed beginning to look like the reality of a late-night gimmicky infomercial: long on promises, short on delivery. I suspect that it is also a cautionary tale about the applicability of caloric restriction studies to humans.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s the way science sometimes works. Lab results and reality are often two different animals. "<BR/><BR/>Cheers ... DomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-8001975689394209682008-05-23T11:08:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:08:00.000-04:00I am checking BF%, too, and it has remained consta...I am checking BF%, too, and it has remained constant as well.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-71564346275957654742008-05-23T11:05:00.000-04:002008-05-23T11:05:00.000-04:00hi jimmyan admirer from belgium...I lost 50 pounds...hi jimmy<BR/>an admirer from belgium...<BR/>I lost 50 pounds with yor help since 2006 and i have also a stall since 2 months...<BR/>A suggestion...does your scale gives you your weight and your percentage of body fat?maybe you are losing fat and not weight for the moment?<BR/>good luck<BR/><BR/>alain<BR/>aevr1be@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-12453733580609649372008-05-22T18:58:00.000-04:002008-05-22T18:58:00.000-04:00Hi Dave - I believe these things to be true, not o...Hi Dave - I believe these things to be true, not only from my own personal experience with weight control, but also through my experience working with others on the same thing. People do not always need to pay attention to calories, especially when they have a lot of weight to lose -- but from my experience, there is no single best solution -- it's always a combination of factors that if we use in moderation, we can make progress without doing anything extreme.<BR/><BR/>From our experience working on our documentary (www.inspiredthemovie.com) for 3 years, it's pretty common for most people to overestimate their caloric intake, and underestimate their workout intensity...as well as their level of consistency with each. There are so many shades of gray in this topic, that if you look on the extreme end of looking fit -- look at what bodybuilders and fitness competitors do -- their exercise routines are far more demanding than the average person -- leading up to contests they may to as much as 3 hours of cardio per day (although often it is pretty low intensity). So we are not trying to find the single answer, but a balanced answer that gives everyone a chance to find the factors we can live with, and get our bodies to the shape we would like to be in.<BR/><BR/>It is a constant process, where all of us may be experts at our own bodies...yet we will continue to learn more about ourselves until we die. We still learn new things each day about how we manage it all better. Whether it's related to our motivation to go to the gym, or our motivation to GO FASTER on the treadmill...or cut back a little on something we enjoy eating - this is a process of finding the right balance for each of us.<BR/><BR/>While it's true that all calories are not equal, it is also my belief that total calories will always have something to do with our bodyweight.<BR/><BR/>Just my opinion on it! <BR/><BR/>-SteveInspired: The Movie Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191158819084702732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-74129647519538358042008-05-22T13:44:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:44:00.000-04:00Steve - you make several points. Why do you believ...Steve - you make several points. Why do you believe these to be true?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18290594860469294453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-15512584044641608982008-05-22T00:13:00.000-04:002008-05-22T00:13:00.000-04:00Hi Jimmy!Well you know I'm pretty open to many dif...Hi Jimmy!<BR/><BR/>Well you know I'm pretty open to many different ways to lose weight...but I figured I'd chime in a little here, as it seems like you are struggling to pinpoint the problem with your weight loss! Just some thoughts, take 'em or leave 'em!<BR/><BR/>- While your low carb approach has definitely worked for some time, at some point I do think you have to look at the amount of calories you consume. Your body will get to a point, where if you want to drop more weight you have to consider energy balance. While you may disagree, this idea comes from my personal experience working with many individuals -- in relative terms, your diet may be better than when you were heavier, but now that you are struggling, it's time to give it a go, just moderating your caloric intake just a bit -- not a ton, but scale back a little on the higher calorie dense foods -- use less butter, substitute higher fat meats for lower fat meats -- primarily to reduce the overall calories you are consuming - not so much the fat, but you know that fat is more calorie dense. If you choose the dogma that calories do not matter at all, you may continue to struggle a bit...even though you may ultimately find some way around it with the IF technique. I'm not saying to go on a VLCD -- but just reduce here and there...and spread out your calories a bit more than you may do. Sometimes I notice you only eat a couple times a day. While you may disagree with this notion, I believe that your body does better if you give it food over the course of the day, instead of just a couple of bigger feedings.<BR/><BR/>- Mariah and I do follow a fairly low carb diet, but we do also see the great number of factors that also relate to weight. As we are pretty close to our goal weight for most of the year, the things we do have to watch out for are cumulative. So only going low-carb will not do the trick in terms of staying very lean for most of the year. That means, we do cardio nearly every day. An it's not a walk in the park either...so while Gary T. doesn't agree with it, exercise is without a doubt, a way to break through your plateau. So whether you want to work out 7 days a week or 4 or 5, adding moderate to intense cardio to your routine WILL make a difference. I know, this is bad news...<BR/><BR/>So...while it's been a long time approach not to worry about calories, just take a couple of weeks to tally them up, reduce them by about 100-300 calories per day, and up your cardio frequency and consistency (and intensity). It would be an interesting thing if you entered your foods into FitDay and took a bigger picture look at your caloric intake as well as your macro nutrient breakdown. There is in everyone's diet (including mine), much room for improvement. Maybe some day if you are back in town we can hook you up to our metabolic rate machine and you can see an good estimate of your RMR.<BR/><BR/>Muscle gain is normally far slower than you think, most people may gain a few pounds of muscle every 2-3 months, often much less with causal resistance training. The best way to really measure this is to get your bodyfat taken at a hydrostatic tank (no bioelectric or calipers in this case). There is a mobile truck in Atlanta if you ever are in town again, and it only costs about $45.<BR/><BR/>I am not suggesting this is the only answer, but it is a clear way (in my mind) to get past your current plateau -- but feel free to choose another way!<BR/><BR/>Caloric Intake - Macronutrient Ratios - Meal Frequency - Exercise Frequency - Exercise Intensity<BR/><BR/>All factors that make a difference (IMHO). All the stuff related to sleep is probably true to -- for me, when i go to bed earlier I don't snack at much at night...so less calories when I am sleeping are consumed. So in some ways this is true...but ultimately there are bigger factors at play here I believe...<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, hope you and Christine are well! <BR/><BR/>-SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-81427746499613409482008-05-21T20:23:00.000-04:002008-05-21T20:23:00.000-04:00Jimmy, I hope you find the cause of the loss and ...Jimmy, I hope you find the cause of the loss and it turns around soon. I'm really concerned though, you're getting more medical tests... right? Lots of things can cause weight gain from chemical imbalances to tumors. My thoughts are with you.Quotidianlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797482895372882116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-22421857014908164412008-05-21T19:35:00.000-04:002008-05-21T19:35:00.000-04:00Good luck Jimmy and great job leading from the fro...Good luck Jimmy and great job leading from the front yet again. <BR/><BR/>Did your low-carb doc check for cortisol levels? Your intuition is that it's not the diet. And what is new is the exercise. <BR/><BR/>Belly fat is also a marker for excess protocol. <BR/><BR/>Could it be that your exercise protocol, plus your history of catabolic cardio, plus your life stressors, is adding up to a "hormonal lock on fat stores," as Taubes writes? <BR/><BR/>Schwarzbein talks about this some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-19075544824283823212008-05-21T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-21T15:40:00.000-04:00THANKS for all of your encouragement and support e...THANKS for all of your encouragement and support everyone! :)Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-74018318539094236322008-05-21T09:53:00.000-04:002008-05-21T09:53:00.000-04:00For whatever it's worth, and I know that you've ha...For whatever it's worth, and I know that you've had a billion suggestions about this, for both of us, eating an induction level of carbs and high fat caused, after an initial weight drop, basically no weight loss at all. To lose weight, which we've been doing pretty steadily now, we had to actually up carbs a little by adding moderate amounts of legumes and low-glycemic fruits, PLUS watch the portion size on proteins. <BR/><BR/>The trouble is that anecdotal advice like this is worth just about nothing, because everyone's metabolism is different. But I have to say that everyone who says stay off the Frankenfoods had the right idea, IMO. Surplus chemicals are just about never good for anything.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823984113222996177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-4046722261100519422008-05-21T07:01:00.000-04:002008-05-21T07:01:00.000-04:00Hi Jimmy,Probably you already know him, but I see ...Hi Jimmy,<BR/>Probably you already know him, but I see Art de Vany as THE authority on Intermittent Fasting, which is just a part of his whole concept and way of living; Evolutionary Fitness<BR/>There you could look up – among other things – that you should NOT take protein powder after resistance training. He doesn’t recommend creatine either. And he has very good explanations for that (like gene expression and not blocking HGH). <BR/><BR/>Another thing nobody comes up with is this: Looks and the amount of weight are arbitrary paradigms. Suddenly BMI 25 plus means overweight, who invented that? It has never been proven that 25 plus is really unhealthy, but it feeds a whole industry of diet authors and developers , diet products, like pills, but also those supplements etc etc. Nobody seems to realize that we are hypnotized by some kind arbitrary body ideal, covered by photo shopped models in glossy magazines. <BR/><BR/>According to Udo Pollmer (a very famous nutrition scientist in Germany)weight gain is NOT due to (the amount of)food, but due to factors like stress, not getting enough sun into the eyes (so you shouldn't wear too often sunglasses)and on the skin, too much TV and other screens (not because of the content while eating food on the couch, no, because of the stress of the screen it self). Stress is also caused by diets. He says that the food intake is evolved in man, BEFORE the development of the conscious will and control...if you would leave it alone and it wouldn't be disturbed by following all those diets, your appetite would regulate perfectly your food intake. Your body knows exactly what it needs. He also criticizes the exaggerated weight ideal these days......you have to look like non existing photo shopped models, well that's all adding up on stress...Stress regulates all kind of hormones and those hormones regulate your food intake and weight. If you the body alone, it gives you the weight and looks as YOU are.<BR/><BR/>I wished you could read German and read his best selling book in Germany: The anti-diet book; Eat normal! And other books…like the one about the ridiculous supplement recommendations<BR/>Maybe you can have the quoted websites translated by google…<BR/>Anyway...it opened my eyes, and here is another author who asserts that eating too much food is a effect and NOT a cause (like Taubes).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013052900239354631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-47450237725818685012008-05-21T02:13:00.000-04:002008-05-21T02:13:00.000-04:00Jimmy,First off, let me just second the motion tha...Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>First off, let me just second the motion that I admire you for putting yourself out there so honestly. Now, let me see if I can contribute anything useful. Here are some ideas I'll add to the mix that you might want to consider.<BR/><BR/>I've read about something called the cephalic phase of insulin response. This occurs prior to the food actually reaching the stomach and causing a blood sugar rise. It's an anticipatory response by the body to start getting ready before the food actually gets there, so as not to fall too far behind in the battle to keep blood sugar in line. So when we smell something good, like donuts baking, or eat some artificial sweeteners, the body can release insulin even without any food in the stomach that would physiologically trigger insulin release. And we all know what insulin does to hunger and fat storage. I've not studied up on it, beyond the basic concept, so I don't know how much individual variability there is, or if there is much research out there on it. But I've often wondered about this response, particularly with artificial sweeteners in drinks, since many people consume these types of drinks many times per day. Same would go for artificially sweetened foods. Presumably there is some individual variability in this. So, perhaps talk to your doctor about this or experiment with cutting out the artificial sweeteners (don't imagine you're baking any donuts anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem, unless you live next door to a bakery!).<BR/><BR/>Another idea is certainly something you've heard before, and that's a slow-burn type exercise program. I have found that when I added this type of resistance training, and mostly eliminated cardio (makes me hungry), my weight loss accelerated. I believe it jumps up your baseline metabolism, to rebuild the muscle you stress in your workout, as well as maintain muscles previously built, without adding significantly to hunger. It's basically a one-set-to-failure type program, one or two times per week. It’s the intensity of going to failure that drives the muscle building. And when it's that intense, you don't need a lot, so it's very time-efficient. And machines with eccentric cams are actually the preferred means, versus free weights, since they maintain a more constant resistance throughout the range of motion. But the old-school free weights guys (e.g., many trainers) don't like that, even though it makes perfect sense for normal people. So you’re bucking the status quo with this type of program (sound familiar?). And rest is an important part of the program. Here's something I learned much later, but adds to the program's credibility. Ask very serious bodybuilders how frequently they do heavy training on a particular body part. Answer: once per week. That much rest is necessary if you're working that hard. My particular guidebook of choice for this is "Power of 10," by Adam Zickerman et. al. I especially liked it, compared to other books on this topic, for the simplicity of the exercise program and the concise explanations of the theories behind it.<BR/><BR/>Last idea is sleep. You've got to be a busy guy, but everything I read about the hormones involved in sleep (or lack thereof), tell a story of impeding weight loss, due to everything from lowered metabolism and increased hunger, to hormonal imbalances. This is another area where I've noticed the effect personally on weight loss from lack of sleep. Easier said than done, of course, in modern America, and again individual mileage may vary, but there's no fooling the body.<BR/><BR/>I know you'll find the answer(s), so hang in there!<BR/><BR/>Steve L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-33853310384481381352008-05-20T23:08:00.000-04:002008-05-20T23:08:00.000-04:00Jimmy, I wish you the best in your task in losing ...Jimmy, I wish you the best in your task in losing weight. <BR/><BR/>Since you went to a medical doctor, I bet he or she did not mention or test for the possibility of having a food allergy. Thus, having an under-active thyroid. Cauliflower and broccoli are two common culprits causing an under-active thyroid. This may have developed relatively recently <BR/><BR/>Also, I doubt that nutritional supplements can cause weight gain. If you are taking some prescription drugs, then that's a different situation.<BR/><BR/>As a side-note, when anyone takes antibiotics, they need to take probiotics at the same time. Because the antibiotics kills the good bacteria.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249616068861472312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-298887451402534922008-05-20T22:49:00.000-04:002008-05-20T22:49:00.000-04:00I have one other idea.Seth Roberts, the developer ...I have one other idea.<BR/><BR/>Seth Roberts, the developer of the Shangri-La Diet, believes that in order to lose weight, you need to eat in such a way as to lower your setpoint. One of his main rules is to avoid what he calls "ditto foods" -- foods that taste exactly the same every time. Apparently "ditto foods" cause your body to maintain its setpoint and thus limit weight loss.<BR/><BR/>Whatever you think of this idea, it certainly couldn't hurt to try to vary your diet more by, say, not eating the exact same food more than once every four days. <BR/><BR/>This doesn't mean eating sausage just once every four days so much as avoiding sausage that tastes the same each time. Try maple-flavored pork sausage, sage-flavored turkey sausage, home-made sausage with your own spices, etc. Or add different condiments to change the flavor.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080767128939690601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-74133854198581587092008-05-20T22:42:00.000-04:002008-05-20T22:42:00.000-04:00Do Not Do an IF you will loose the muscle that you...Do Not Do an IF you will loose the muscle that you gained and will slow down your metabolism. Visit this forum they have free diets and also a very good dietitian if you want his services http://forum.bodybuilding.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com