DIETING

As any of you who follow this blog know, I am against "dieting".  Most diets, especially fad diets, are not good for the body and will not keep the weight off over time.  Having said that, I know we are into the holiday season and many are considering chowing down now then looking for a diet come the first of the year.  Bad idea!  To quote Dr. Neal Barnard, "Personal experience and a wealth of scientific study show that diets are about as useful for weight control as a wrecking ball is for classical sculpture."  Full disclose here, that is Dr. Barnard's quote and his personal experience.  To be honest with you, I have never gone on a diet nor do I plan too.  Even as a diabetic I am not on a diet.  I made a change in the way I eat, I do not diet.

Losing weight and keeping it off, takes lifestyle and dietary changes!  There is no easy way around that.  This blog is full of useful information regarding how to eat healthy.  If you are hoping to lose weight or considering a diet, please check out some of the posts on this blog first.  Eat healthy, exercise - even something as simple as walking is helpful, and you will be fine.

NOTE:  If your doctor puts you on a diet for health reasons, follow his/her instructions.  I am talking about general dieting and weight.