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Originally Posted by The Big D  You know what science has to say about obese children? That if you decrease their calorie intake by decreasing food quantity, and increase their calorie output via exercise, they'll lose weight and stop being at risk for all the health problems that come with obesity. The exact same is true for obese adults.
And you know what, science is exactly right. If you do those things, you will achieve a healthy weight. It's not even questionable - it's a 100% certainty. People are obese because they have chosen (or for young kids, their parents have chosen) to go against that scientific wisdom. Ranting against science when it's precisely the solution to this problem is simply absurd. |
I would love to see a comparison study done.
In Group 1 - you can have x number of kids, eat their normal everyday foods, but cut back on calories, and exercise more.
In Group 2 - I would introduce my kids to a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, concentrating on Nutrition alone.
And then measure the results after say 10 years, or maybe 20.
Getting kids to cut back on calories will feel like deprivation to them. I just don't think it would last. And as I understand it, you're still allowing them to eat anything they want. You cannot lose any permanent weight while eating highly processed, high fat, nutrient deficient, junk food. That sounds like telling Jr, eat only half your pizza, and then go run around the block and you'll be healthier.
Cutting off the chemicals, artificial flavorings, colors, scents, sugars, MSG, etc etc, will be hard no doubt. But as your body detoxes, you do lose the cravings. And once the chemicals are out of your body, while you are eating foods that actually give it the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs, you will feel a surge of energy. And you will begin to feel really, really, good. And with this rush of energy and well being - you will naturally WANT to start exercising more. You won't be able to help it. It's a cascading effect. And yes, I am speaking from experience.
I'm not trying to say that my way of eating is the only answer. In fact I'll be the first to admit that I may be totally wrong. But I do know that after a year of it, I am still losing weight, and I feeling better and better every day. I never get sick, never get a cold, and rarely ever get a headache anymore. In fact, I'm 47, and can run circles around the 20 somethings I work with, who drink their energy drinks, eat their meats, and go out for fast food every night. They are constantly sick. Always have a cold. Constantly complain about their diarrhea or constipation.... Are slow and sluggish..... And the few who are older than me? Who used to eat just like these youngsters do now? They are diabetic, one has cancer, one has heart disease, some have gout...........
Take it however you will.
And remember, many of these 'scientific studies' are actually bought and paid for by the same companies that are trying to get you to buy their product.