Calorie counting doesn't work according to a new study. Apparently.
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skysiebaby
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"Calorie-controlled diets don’t work. Many of us may have suspected as much for years — but now there’s compelling evidence in a new book by Professor Tim Spector, a leading genetics expert at King’s College London.
What’s more, he’s offering a tantalising new theory about what really makes us fat — which could revolutionise our approach to weight loss.
As one of the scientists leading worldwide research into the trillions of bacteria living in our stomachs, Professor Spector believes they hold an amazing power over our health and moods — and that our modern diet may be having a negative effect on them."
IMO rubbish like this is part of the reason we have an obesity epidemic- the public are constantly told by the media its not always their own fault they are fat. Ironically the top rated comments on the article actually make the most sense for a change. Link below.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3077507/Everything-think-know-diets-wrong.html
What’s more, he’s offering a tantalising new theory about what really makes us fat — which could revolutionise our approach to weight loss.
As one of the scientists leading worldwide research into the trillions of bacteria living in our stomachs, Professor Spector believes they hold an amazing power over our health and moods — and that our modern diet may be having a negative effect on them."
IMO rubbish like this is part of the reason we have an obesity epidemic- the public are constantly told by the media its not always their own fault they are fat. Ironically the top rated comments on the article actually make the most sense for a change. Link below.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3077507/Everything-think-know-diets-wrong.html
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I love crap like this! Lol0
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Ok so calorie counting doesn't work and according to another study exercise isn't necessary for weight loss. I've been working out and counting calories like a crazy person for nothing and I haven't really lost 40kg?
"Professor Spector argues that, with the right regimen of diet and exercise ..."
Has he read
Exercise is good … but it won't help you lose weight, say doctors
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/apr/22/obesity-owes-more-to-bad-diet-than-lack-of-exercise-say-doctors
and
Exercise 'not key to obesity fight'
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32417699?ocid=socialflow_facebook
Scientists!!! pfft
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daily mail...nuff said
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What a load of rubbish. Daily mail should come with a health warning.0
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i wish i could blame something besides chronic laziness and overeating to being a fat *kitten*.
but yanno.... science.
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skysiebaby wrote: »
I will guarantee that the tabloid journo did not look at the research study or the book at all0 -
also it says he's a geneticist
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Oh so if that is true then I'm the Queen of Ireland!!!!0
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Let's see, I have lost 70 pounds since August doing a low calorie program plus moderate (just getting off of my butt) exercise. But it doesn't work. Whatever. Seriously, I get asked every day, "What are you doing?" Several people have started doing what I am doing and have also lost weight, but there are those who want the magic pill. "Oh, I can't do that." "Aren't you taking a diet pill or something." NOPE. Laziness got me fat and hard work is going to fix it. Not that I am calling fat people lazy, but lazy habits will kill you - driving through the drive through instead of fixing a healthy meal, parking next to the door when you go shop instead of walking from the parking lot, sitting watching TV all night instead of going for a walk, etc. Lazy habits.0
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »i wish i could blame something besides chronic laziness and overeating to being a fat *kitten*.
Of course you can. Personally, my bacteria made me lazy!
There actually is interesting work on gut bacteria, which I assume this is about, but selling it as "you have no control over your weight, diet and exercise don't matter" is so pathetic.
It may just be the media coverage, though, although it also may be a tactic to get media coverage.0 -
If you actually read the study it probably doesn't say the same thing as the extreme Daily Fail head line.
DM IS FICTION NOT FACT0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »i wish i could blame something besides chronic laziness and overeating to being a fat *kitten*.
Of course you can. Personally, my bacteria made me lazy!
There actually is interesting work on gut bacteria, which I assume this is about, but selling it as "you have no control over your weight, diet and exercise don't matter" is so pathetic.
It may just be the media coverage, though, although it also may be a tactic to get media coverage.
I'm pretty sure my bacteria didnt make me do it, either. LOLOLOL
I'll stick with CICO and exercise. its doing a kick butt job so far... :P0 -
They never read the full brief when reporting on any medical study. They pull the most tantalizing parts out without the "but" that every medical study has. CICO has worked for centuries. Why would it stop working now?0
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also it says he's a geneticist
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My point is, that no wonder the general public get confused about which advice to take when it comes to weight loss. All the 'experts' (and it doesn't even seem to matter what kind of expert) give conflicting advice every week. I have personally learned alot from browsing these forums for the last 5 years - and CICO works. Period.
For example, there was a programme on ITV the other night and Jonathan Maitland (a well known presenter in the UK) actually said the words, "so carbohydrates are the enemy". To the uninformed this ain't a helpful thing to hear.0 -
Sarasmaintaining wrote: »
Was gonna say the same, its not just the DM, its doing the rounds on the other nationals.
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So the article is basically this genetics expert saying, the bacteria in your gut(or lack thereof) is ONE of the causes for people to put on weight.
That to lose weight it will take more than just calorie restriction. It will take exercise, and eating a wide variety of foods including cheese, alcohol and chocolate to put your body back into balance. Oh and of course, avoid fast food.
For SOME REASON, this guy seems to think that people who go on a calorie monitoring diet only eat CHICKEN and BROCCOLI.
"Dieting can also be dangerous, he adds. ‘The increasing promotion and use of restrictive diets that depend on just a few ingredients will inevitably lead to a further reduction in microbe diversity and, eventually, to ill-health.’"
Anyway, bottom line, eat a variety of foods and exercise regularly to increase bacteria in your gut to help you lose weight and improve your immune system.0
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