Everyday Systems

Hi Everyone!

You probably don't remember me but I'm back after a visit to the Land of low carb dieting! At first I was very successful in this strange land where all the so called bad foods were suddenly good and all the so called good foods were suddenly bad! I actually lost 20 lbs living mostly ...

Update: down 12.5lbs in two weeks.

Modifications?

1. Added a 35 minute run last week.
2. Added one exercise (an extra two or three minutes) to my resistance workouts.
3. Cut out the sodas (diet) completely. I was still consuming two - three sodas per week until last week so removing the sodium ...

Hi Graham,

@montanajack: I don't think Taubes is quite so blind and ignorant as you suggest

Not suggesting blind or ignorant or blind, moreso, his personal bias prevented him from from providing a balanced set of facts regarding his recommendations. For example, vegan and vegetarian diets have ...

Tune in and find what works. Also a great read is Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes. Insulin resistance is definitely a possibility and very much related to ingestion of carbs.

Hi,

I've read both of Mr. Taubes' books and have been a bit disappointed with the accuracy of his information ...

Hi Sienna,

Let me provide full disclosure before I go any further: I am not a doctor nor do pretend to play one, so, everything I say is based on my understanding having taken some biology classes over the years, trying to stay current on the latest research and asking a lot of smart people ...

I'm looking for a few more references for you, but, here's a start:

Insulin resistance is one of the reasons for hyperinsulinism. This condition is strongly associated with obesity; and in general the fatter you become the more insulin resistance you will demonstrate, for one important reason ...

Which? The insulin resistance? I can check if that is what you're referring to.

After a few weeks of getting "clean", you'll be surprised how the old stuff doesn't have the same appeal.

One great tip comes from Michael Pollan: he notes foods we consume that are oversweet or oversalty typically taste good for the first few bites. Once our taste buds adjust, the appeal ...

If you're overweight, you will have issues with insulin resistance. It isn't "you might", it is simply how bad...mild, moderate, etc. So, if you are overweight and have insulin resistance, starting the day with oatmeal by itself probably not the best choice.

I can find a zillion references and ...

I've read that the cold water thing is diet myth. By the time it gets to your stomach, it's body temperature.

I think you made the point...that transfer of energy (heat) to warm the water has to come from some place.

BTW, as for oatmeal being healthy, I've got a friend who is a 'recovering' Type 2 diabetic. His blood sugar usually shoots up over 100 after eating oats. So, I think it depends on the individual.

Oats don't agree with me. I can eat Shredded Wheat for example, but, oats--rolled, steel cut, etc., forget it.

But, I've also found in the past and after reading the 4 Hour Body, dropping grains in the morning and going with some beans (if I'm at home) in the egg white omelet along with a ton of ...

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and kind words!

On the feedback, I'll mention I've done Intermittent Fasting (IF) in the past and really like the energy that it provides while not eating. Any issues with the success of the approach for me is simply lack of discipline on my part.

Instead ...

Thought I'd share a few things that may (or may not :D ) be of interest as things progress.

First, the weight loss continues. Despite my best efforts to ensure Fat Tuesday lived up to its name and seeing a (very) small gain the next morning partially from water weight, I'm sure, down 11lbs to date ...

Eat your pizza with a fork and knife, like the Italians, then put your fork & knife down and enjoy the flavors. Amazing how two pieces will fill you up.

Let me share why I don't think the French, Spanish and Italians don't get fat for several reasons (based on my observations):

1. They eat two or three meals a day. Many times coffee is breakfast for them and sometimes a light lunch is all they consume.
2. When they eat, it is done s-l-o-w-l-y. I ...

I've been reading the "No S Diet" site, I'm guessing, since it was first created...think I ran across it via the Shovelglove site while looking for some alternate ways to train.

Anyway, after all these years and buying/reading the book, I finally made it through a full week of No S'ing and wanted ...