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Originally Posted by NotGolfer
Years ago. when I was young, I did a "diet" that required a 600 calories per day. It claimed "IF" you stayed on it you'd lose weight quickly. Well I did lose the weight I wanted off BUT it came on very quickly after I went back to eating normally again. I did this "diet" 2X actually---once in my early 30's and again about 10 yrs later. I lost the 2nd time as well until the authorities closed the "clinic" down (it was a chain). I will tell you that I believe in doing this, I ruined my metabolism. I'm now hypo-thyroid, T2d, insulin-resistant and more. I can "diet" and exercise all I want but the weight refuses to come off. I believe I now have what is known as adrenal fatigue. My endocrine system needs healing. I for one would NOT do a food plan as you're inquiring about as I do not believe it's healthy. IF I'd have known "back when" what I know now I think I might have gone about things much differently but I wanted the lbs off and I wanted them off quickly. NOT a good plan!!!
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Notgolfer: thank you for that honest and open assessment. this board is over loaded with all types of suggestions concerning diet and its health benefits. Like many issues this is a very complex one because it deals with one's health and medical science too often is only providing their best guess.
if diets worked then why are so many new ones offered each year. If people are over eating then perhaps they need to determine why before they attempt a diet. Once they determine why they need to visit with their doctor to assess what type of dietary needs will meet the goals of controlling weight while keep them healthy.
In my view we should keep an eye out for our health but I'll be darned if at this stage in my life I will be a slave to willpower.
Moderate exercise, easing habits, and a lot of laughter