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Old 08-20-2012, 09:19 AM  
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Originally Posted by sperbonzo View Post
I actually know someone that was treated by the Doctor that developed it, and he meant to be uncomplicated, non-extreme, and easy to stick with long-term. It was actually meant to help his obese patients with heart issues. The book is just an easy read and the whole program takes no special work really. 5 years later I just make sure I eat less, stick to meats and veggies, watch my card intake, and do both cardio and wieght training fairly regularly..... and things are fine.
I think with some of these diets, the 'initial goal' is to get their patients down into their healthy weight first and foremost. Once they get there, they you tweak their diet and exercise to maintain.

In the end, a diet I do not think can get you the distance. I think they are simply to give you some short term results so that it helps you mentally, and reinforces you stay on that path. Ultimately, it's a lifestyle change, where you accept the changes you need to make for better eating, controlling calories, exercise, etc..
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