| This sounds really easy but in this day and age it is | | | | These diets do seem to work well for weight loss in |
| really hard to find your own balance and I want to | | | | some but we need veg., fruits, whole grains, nuts |
| stress this is an individual thing although I do believe | | | | seeds and legumes to some extent (for many of the |
| help can be found in many places. I believe behavior | | | | the things they contain) which are complex carbs |
| modification works best but believe extremes will | | | | (but still carbs) and a variety of theses things are |
| work in some extreme cases (hopefully it shouldn't | | | | important. |
| have to come to that). | | | | The moderation, decrease and sometimes absence |
| How long and how much these extremes are used is | | | | of simple carbs (granulated sugar, high fructose corn |
| what will determine the damage and repair of the | | | | syrup, white flour, grains stripped of their nutrients |
| body and many other variables can determine these | | | | etc.) on the other hand can be really good for a |
| as well. | | | | body. |
| Give them research on these diets and encourage | | | | Low carb diets are an excellent way to lose body fat |
| things you think may help for them make better | | | | in the short term, as long as you don't go below your |
| choices without making them feel defensive. You | | | | BMR in daily caloric intake. Where people run into |
| know, don't harp but be informative in an interesting | | | | problems is taking all cals to too low of a level and |
| way and set a good example. We know how hard it | | | | choose low quality nutrients, and unfortunate |
| is to find these balances cause we've been there and | | | | component left over from Atkins days when the diet |
| done that and keep trying because it is one of those | | | | allowed for any and all types of fats and proteins. |
| things that are a constant juggling act but think of it | | | | Anything lower than 20% of your daily caloric intake |
| like this. | | | | coming from carbs can be considered low carb. |
| Juggling smoothly is the goal (balance), however, | | | | As for the long term, once you reach the desired |
| when learning or for other reasons the juggling it is | | | | goals, you don't want to continue back on the diet |
| not smooth (imbalanced) and the more variables | | | | that got you into trouble in the first place. This |
| added the harder it gets but if you have learned the | | | | means cutting out the processed foods, especially |
| technique and have the talent it gets easier and | | | | processed carbs, which are so prevalent in the |
| easier to find the balance in things. Let them know | | | | modern diet. A diet high in lean proteins, low GI carbs |
| you are only concerned for their health and it they | | | | and good fats spread out over the day will always |
| will be more apt to investigate because moderation, | | | | produce optimum results, along with a consistent |
| balance and variety are keys to good health and | | | | exercise regimen. |
| good health should be a goal in life. The human body | | | | A more controlled way to lose weight is by following |
| is very resilient and hopefully they will make better | | | | a realistic plan and system. |
| future choices and learn more. | | | | |