For the past three weeks on my weight loss journey I've been reviewing a new program that I believe is the "missing link" for long term diet success.
This new program, which was launched today, focuses on what is really going on inside our bodies when we reduce caloric intake and why that hormonal reaction dooms dieters to failure.
I won't go into the science of it all, but what happens when we cut calories is that we signal the body that we are heading into starvation mode. The body reacts by lowering leptin levels (the hormone that allows us to burn fat), slowing our metabolism, storing fat, and burning lean muscle for energy. All of which are the exact opposite of what we want our body doing. After a few weeks of losing some weight we hit a plateau and our metabolism is so low that we can't move forward. We end up quitting and quickly put on any weight we may have lost.
The Missing Link
The answer was found by Joel Marion. You can check out his credentials at http://www.giving-comes-first.com. What he found was that you have to trick your body into thinking that you're not starving by having "cheat" days each week and strategically adding specific carbohydrates during the week. This keeps the leptin levels and your metabolism high and at a peak, fat-burning efficiency.
The "cheating" (a day when you eat anything you want) is absolutely essential to both physiologically and psychologically being successful and reaching your weight loss goal.
I've been virtually following this exact plan (including the exercise part I've blogged about) except for the "cheat" day, and I've experienced exactly what most people do - initial weight loss (15 lbs) followed by a plateau.
The best part about adopting Joel's program is that you start the program with a "CHEAT DAY"!! That will either be tomorrow or Thursday. I'll keep you posted, but I'd encourage anyone who has failed in the past to lose weight and keep it off (and that's almost everyone who tried to lose weight) to check out this terrific program. It is inexpensive and very effective.
Have a terrific day and I look forward to your comments!
Bill Ehmann
billehmann@boomer-solutions.com
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Your blog is interesting. I am also on a weight loss adventure. I found a product that works really well for a pizza substitute. It's called Flatout Bread Flatbread. Recipes on their website for pizza or wraps. I like the multi-grain with Flax. (8 g of fiber) Gets very nice and crisp and is delicious with a little pizza sauce, veggies and a little light Mozzarella. Good luck.
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