I explored the world of alkalinity/acidity for a few weeks. I ordered the test strips and found that I’m already in the range I need to be at about 7.8 alkaline. I was hoping that I was too low and that changing my status would cause an easy an dramatic drop in weight, but no such luck. It is worth checking out especially if you have a lot of problematic conditions such as joint pain, arthritis, reflux, headaches, etc. But, for me, it was not the miracle cure to what ails me: the desire to eat about 2500 calories/day to keep myself at the weight my body seems to want me to be at.
So I’m following the Weightwatcher guidelines which I believe are about as true and tested as any other program out there. Go to this address and read the study:
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1822118,00.html
Over time, there is no difference weight wise eating carbs versus fats. It’s all about calories. Geeze, isn’t that boring? As the article points out, the one exception is transfats which seem to add weight by staying in the system. People may be able to stay on a particular plan easier than other plans. But, long term, it’s calories. So, that’s why WW makes sense. Overall health is better if you eat fresh fruits and vegetables as part of your daily calorie consumption, but points (calories) consumed is still king. So how do I eat about 2/3 of what I’m used to eating?
Do any of you have favorite dinners you want to post that keep you happy and don’t make you feel like you’re walking away half through the meal?
July 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm |
For me, the best way to not overeat is to eat small amounts every two hours or so. That way I never get very hungry, and I’m never tempted to eat huge portions of food at one time.
The downside is that you most likely have to prepare your snacks in advance (cut carrots and apples, make a sandwich, etc.) and give up going out to eat (unless you can restrict yourself to eating small portions.
The upside is that you keep your metabolism running all day, you never really get that hungry, and you’re never tempted to overeat.
At least that’s how it is for me when I successfully snack throughout the day instead of eating three solid meals.