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Calories, Calories & More Calories!

Posted Tuesday, August 28, 2007 by Mark Krupinski

It seems everyone I meet lately is on a diet or is talking about the need to lose weight. Oddly enough these conversations usually occur while we are eating! A few evenings ago I listened to a nutritionist refer to the old cliché that “birds of a feather, flock together.” In other words, full-figured people are friends with other full-figured people. Maybe we should start an FFP Society. The only requirement to join would be that you bring a southern casserole or your grandmother’s favorite cake!

While I believe we should aspire to be a healthier nation, I am often amused by the numerous gimmicks and fad-diets. It really is quite simple! If you do not want to be a member of the FFP Society, Watch what you put in your mouth and get up off of the sofa. While I know personally that this is easier said than done, I also know that fad diets do not work and are often unhealthy.

For years physicians have placed diabetics on calorie counting regimens and have encouraged cardio strengthening. Reducing your caloric intake to 1,500 calories per day and participating in an exercise that increases your heart-rate above 100 bpm for 45 minutes four times per week will surly get you kicked out of the FFP Society.

I really love the FFP Society and have many friends and a partner that join me there often. But if I continue eating as I do, I will be forced to buy new clothes. So ladies and gentlemen starting today I am reducing my intake and stepping high on the streets in the neighborhood. Fellow society members I welcome you to join me. I will keep you posted on my progress.

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I did the Atkins thing and lost a bunch of weight and then put it all back on. Does this logic underlying Atkins work on a more moderate level? That is, if I minimize breads and things with carbs but don't go hardcore will it still be effective? What is the connection between carbs and calories?

Posted by Michael Locke on 9/6/2007 5:59:55 PM

Have you tried a food log? I have a personal trainer who is fabulous. First he had me filling out a food diary. This became the best work of fiction ever written. But then when I was put on remedial daily logs it helped so much. I know it's hard to understand, but if you have to sit down daily and look at what you eat it makes a difference. Humor me and try it!

Posted by Stephanie Owens on 9/7/2007 8:07:08 PM

Help! I need to drop some lbs. Having triplets doesn't do a body good. Still 10-15 lbs to go.

Posted by Nicole Stefurak on 9/11/2007 3:30:26 PM