Comments on: Save the Diet Cost http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Will http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18659 Will Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:00:38 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18659 Thought I'd chime in, especially with this being in my field. WW is actually not a bad program, in fact, one of the only ones generally supported by professional for people looking to change their diet (not to go on a diet). It's a could way to have support for a lifestyle change, while making the change as easy as possible (via the points system). Calorie balance IS the essential equation in any weight management program though. Burn more than you bring in and you will lose weight. Obviously there's a lot of information out there, and this post could be quite lengthy. Stick with healthy food choices (get some healthy snacks in there to keep the metabolism going) and participate in regular physical activity and, if nothing else, you'll be healthier. With a little determination, the pounds might just come off too. Thought I’d chime in, especially with this being in my field. WW is actually not a bad program, in fact, one of the only ones generally supported by professional for people looking to change their diet (not to go on a diet). It’s a could way to have support for a lifestyle change, while making the change as easy as possible (via the points system).

Calorie balance IS the essential equation in any weight management program though. Burn more than you bring in and you will lose weight.

Obviously there’s a lot of information out there, and this post could be quite lengthy. Stick with healthy food choices (get some healthy snacks in there to keep the metabolism going) and participate in regular physical activity and, if nothing else, you’ll be healthier. With a little determination, the pounds might just come off too.

]]> By: Dave http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18517 Dave Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:06:48 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18517 Good article. Diets don't have to complicated, just a few changes such as eating a lot of the good stuff and moderating the other things (ie. desert and booze) can go along ways. Cheers! Good article. Diets don’t have to complicated, just a few changes such as eating a lot of the good stuff and moderating the other things (ie. desert and booze) can go along ways. Cheers!

]]> By: Andy http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18510 Andy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:43:10 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18510 I would worry a little more about the "whole grains" and a little less about the meat. Certainly watch out for really fatty cuts but if you're not exercising a ton the bread and pasta is going to get you way before chicken or lean ground. I would worry a little more about the “whole grains” and a little less about the meat.

Certainly watch out for really fatty cuts but if you’re not exercising a ton the bread and pasta is going to get you way before chicken or lean ground.

]]> By: Marc http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18427 Marc Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:52:58 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18427 CD, In your case, I would agree it's not a diet. You've changed your eating habits over the holidays in eating more and put on a few pounds. Now you'll return to your normal level and get back on track. In my case, my current diet is excessive and needs to be changed. I'm quite aware that I must eat less calories then I burn off, but haven't been successful on my own. I've looked into what I would consider 'tools' to help me make the necessary changes and have decided to join weight watchers. WW would argue they are not a diet, I personally don't care what you call it, but they emphasize behavioural changes, eating healthier, and tracking everything you take in. I think the tracking is quite important. Just as we keep track of our finances to help us reach our financial goals, tracking my food intake will hopefully help me reach my weight goals. As far as the cost of WW, I consider it quite minimal. I've just joined, but I've probably saved my cost so far on simply eating less and making better choices. I could arguably have done this for free, but I wasn't, so it's a moot point. Additionally, your statement that WW doesn't work isn't entirely true. This article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a modest benefit at 2 years (~5kg from baseline) for weight watchers: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12684357?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Sure the average maintained weight loss with Weight Watchers is low, but it’s higher than telling someone to eat less. CD,

In your case, I would agree it’s not a diet. You’ve changed your eating habits over the holidays in eating more and put on a few pounds. Now you’ll return to your normal level and get back on track. In my case, my current diet is excessive and needs to be changed. I’m quite aware that I must eat less calories then I burn off, but haven’t been successful on my own. I’ve looked into what I would consider ‘tools’ to help me make the necessary changes and have decided to join weight watchers. WW would argue they are not a diet, I personally don’t care what you call it, but they emphasize behavioural changes, eating healthier, and tracking everything you take in. I think the tracking is quite important. Just as we keep track of our finances to help us reach our financial goals, tracking my food intake will hopefully help me reach my weight goals.

As far as the cost of WW, I consider it quite minimal. I’ve just joined, but I’ve probably saved my cost so far on simply eating less and making better choices. I could arguably have done this for free, but I wasn’t, so it’s a moot point.

Additionally, your statement that WW doesn’t work isn’t entirely true. This article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a modest benefit at 2 years (~5kg from baseline) for weight watchers:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12684357?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum

Sure the average maintained weight loss with Weight Watchers is low, but it’s higher than telling someone to eat less.

]]> By: Astin http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18416 Astin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:22:21 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18416 CD - You changed your eating habits for a few weeks in order to lose weight. That's the definition of a diet. It might not be a strict meal plan, include calorie counting, or watching which type of carbs you ingest, but if you make a conscious effort to eat less until you feel good in your pants again, then you're dieting. CD – You changed your eating habits for a few weeks in order to lose weight. That’s the definition of a diet. It might not be a strict meal plan, include calorie counting, or watching which type of carbs you ingest, but if you make a conscious effort to eat less until you feel good in your pants again, then you’re dieting.

]]> By: Canadian Dream http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18409 Canadian Dream Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:48:05 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18409 Astin, Ok, if that's a diet why did I eat a piece of pie last night and feel absolutely no guilt? Goalhunter, You hit it on the head. You want to permanently change you eating habits. That's why I refuse to call it a diet. It's just how I eat. Tim Astin,

Ok, if that’s a diet why did I eat a piece of pie last night and feel absolutely no guilt?

Goalhunter,

You hit it on the head. You want to permanently change you eating habits. That’s why I refuse to call it a diet. It’s just how I eat.

Tim

]]> By: Mintycake http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18373 Mintycake Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:46:43 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18373 Also, eat QUALITY vs. QUANTITY. You'll find you're satisfied with less. I'll take a small portion of premium ice cream instead of a big bowl of the fat free stuff. Besides, with good quality stuff you tend to get less additives. Go for "whole" food options and eat less of it. Yum! Also, eat QUALITY vs. QUANTITY. You’ll find you’re satisfied with less. I’ll take a small portion of premium ice cream instead of a big bowl of the fat free stuff. Besides, with good quality stuff you tend to get less additives. Go for “whole” food options and eat less of it. Yum!

]]> By: Astin http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18371 Astin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:13:08 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18371 "So how do I lose the extra weight. Eat less for a few weeks. " That's called a diet. “So how do I lose the extra weight. Eat less for a few weeks. ”

That’s called a diet.

]]> By: Jordan http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18370 Jordan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:03:41 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18370 Your absolutely right, diets don't work. But there are a few other tips that I found helpful. Use more energy by taking the stairs at work, or around town. Instead of waiting at the bus stop walk to the next one, or if you drive park on the top level of the garage and take the stairs. If you feel hungry drink a glass of water first, thurst can feel the same as hunger. Your absolutely right, diets don’t work. But there are a few other tips that I found helpful.

Use more energy by taking the stairs at work, or around town. Instead of waiting at the bus stop walk to the next one, or if you drive park on the top level of the garage and take the stairs.

If you feel hungry drink a glass of water first, thurst can feel the same as hunger.

]]> By: The Dividend Guy http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/01/06/save-the-diet-cost/comment-page-1/#comment-18369 The Dividend Guy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:00:37 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=595#comment-18369 Good post - I have found the same thing. The portions for me are the big thing. Also biking to work everyday helps. Good post – I have found the same thing. The portions for me are the big thing. Also biking to work everyday helps.

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