This week I've read interesting articles from the lay and scientific literature about weight loss. I read about how a woman "magically" jump started her body into weight loss after it had stalled.
I was particularly struck by a story from CNN. It appeared as part of their Fit Nation series. What appears to be an inspiring story of the "magic pill" to finally conquer weight backfires. Does it happen right away? Of course not. Later, down the road, just when no one is thinking about it.
Dangerous dieting can happen to anyone. Often doctors applaud weight loss and do not ask the proper questions. We are programmed to think obesity equals cardiovascular risk equals a whole host of problems. Or to go down another path and include cancer, arthritis, gallbladder problems.
Physicians walk a fine line between managing their patient's maladies and well, fat-phobia. In a recent study, it was shown that when health care students were placed on a restrictive diet, they had more empathy for those battling weight problems.
So what was the Magic Diet? How did Karen start losing weight? She increased her calories and now eats more on tough workout days.
You don't sell many books if the title is the "The Moderation Lifestyle" or "There IS no Magic Diet" or my personal favorite, "How to have your cake, eat it and learn to like yourself too lifestyle."
If you are struggling with Binge Eating Disorder or Compulsive Overeating, the Binge Eating Association may be able to help provide you support. Their website is http://bedaonline.com/
Peace be with you.
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