Once Again, The Calorie Is King
This from the University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter:
“According to a large study in the New England Journal of Medicine, more than 800 overweight people were assigned to diets with various proportions of fat, carbs and protein. They were all urged to cut 750 calories a day and exercise 90 minutes a week (which is what I urge you to do in both “The 7-Day Energy Surge” and “The Cardio-Free Diet.”
After 6 months, all groups lost an average of 13 pounds and after 2 years, most kept off 7.
It should be noted that the participants all received frequent counseling sessions.”
So, once again, counting calories is what gets the job done when it comes to weight loss.
Jim
Jim – have been counting calories for 3 months, weight came off. Then started using the strength training program as per your book. Pounds are falling like autumn leaves.
Yesterday PBS had a program on the brain. One expert said that
the best way to keep the brain active as we get older is exercise. But
she emphasized aerobic. What is your opinion of this.
Comment by Norman Rosenblatt — April 22, 2009 at 11:14 am
Norman:
If your strength training is done in the interval style which I recommend in both “The 7-Day Energy Surge” and “The Cardio-Free Diet,” then you will definitely derive the brain benefits as you get older.
With regard to heart health, intervals is ALWAYS more beneficial than steady state aerobics.
Good luck and thanks for the comments about calories and the strength training.
Jim
Comment by admin — April 22, 2009 at 12:03 pm
another thing that has been helping me keep my weight off is an online food journal. it lets me log foods and exercise. the graphs are pretty cool and have been keeping me motivated to eat the right stuff. anyway, thought i’d pass it along. it’s free and it’s pretty easy to use. cheers and good luck!
Comment by teresa — April 22, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Theresa:
The food journal is ESSENTIAL when it comes to weight loss. Thanks for the online tip and keep up the great work.
Jim
Comment by admin — April 22, 2009 at 4:21 pm
What online journal do you use Teresa??
Comment by Keri — April 28, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Jim;
This is so true. I was a member of your website a few years ago and lost about 40 pounds counting calories, keeping a food journal, and making responsible food choices.
I’ve since fallen off the wagon and gained it all back due to stress, but am going to get back to it, using what I know works. The things I learned from you those many years ago.
Thanks;
Henry
Comment by Henry — June 6, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Henry:
The fact that you lost the weight in the past indicates to me that you understand what it takes to do it again.
Please keep me posted and make sure to hit your strength training as well.
Jim
Comment by admin — June 6, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Norman:
You getting all the benefits of aerobic exercise, and then some, by performing the interval strength training outlined in the book. Your heart rate will go up, followed by a moment of rest, then up again. This enhances heart rate variability and it the best for both heart health and the brain. Steady state aerobics is less effective.
Jim
Comment by admin — June 6, 2009 at 2:58 pm