Why Dieting Often Does More Harm Than Good

[Adina P]

Even if you lose weight and keep it off for SEVEN years, your brain is STILL going to be trying to make you regain it. 

http://www.ted.com/talks/sandra_aamodt_why_dieting_doesn_t_usually_...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This is where I really am an outlier. I would eat sushi 3 times a week if I could afford it, and not california rolls, either. One of my favorite things in the world. It's what I call sensory eating...like eating a painting. very sexy. Of course, it also helps that I love cilantro, spicy foods, and seafood. 

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

I would eat sushi multiple times a week too!  I'm not a huge fan of sashimi but I love sushi and rolls with raw fish and avocado and/or mango inside.

[F, Calla & Luca]

The whole idea of raw fish makes me cringe. I can see the parasites from slides I saw over 40 years ago in my mind. But I also miss the appeal do cold seaweed and rice etc.

[Adina P]

Same here...plus I'm not a fan of seaweed.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I must have a killer immune system, lol. Or maybe the chemical substances in all that spicy wasabi and chili oil kill off the parasites. :)

Most of the sushi that I like doesn't involve seaweed. Those are things like California rolls that are wrapped in seaweed. 

And the shellfish used in most sushi is cooked, not raw. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

It doesn't help that I'm allergic to some shellfish anyway. But not to worry, there are infinitely more foods I like than I don't like.

[Kyoko]

Sensory eating.... I like that

[Adina P]

Might have to steal that term myself. Write a book "How to Sex Up Your Diet" or "Sensual Eating: The sexiest way to slim down, enjoy food, keep healthy." LOL

[Carol and Banjo]

Sherri,   I went gluten free over a year ago and my "gut" is VASTLY improved.   My mother suffered from Celiac Disease and I suspect that I, too do, although I haven't been tested.    Going gluten free was not fun in the beginning and I did accidentally "cheat" now and then.   It's a learning process to spot gluten…..it even pops up in some jelly/jams!    I am eating healthier and more mindful - not many processed foods are gluten free.    We also recently began "juicing" for our lunch and in the 10 days we've done that I've found I have MUCH more energy and feel more "clear headed".    The juice is comprised of kale, spinach, apples, celery, carrots and whatever else (fruit/veggie) happens to be on hand.     I wasn't sure I'd like that kind of drink, but both DH and I actually look forward to lunch!   I am going to be replacing the juicer with a vitamin come March….that way we'll be getting all the fiber as well.

I've found that throwing the "diet" word away and replacing it with "heathy eating" has had a long lasting and positive influence on my life.

Good luck to you!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Thanks Carol. I'm getting into juicing too to get my vegetables as I don't eat nearly enough. I'm buying a used juice man from a friend to start.

[Leslie and Halas]

I agree - to go gluten-free, you have to give up most processed foods.  You end up eating a lot more "real" food.  There are even non-edible things that contain gluten.

[Leslie and Halas]

I gave up grains (not just gluten) for the most part about 18 months ago.  I still have a bunch once in a while, and I always pay the price when I do.  I feel better not having them, so I try not to have them.  Before that, I had a ton of pasta and bread.  It was really tough for about the first 2 weeks, but then the cravings for that stuff went away.  If you had a lot of grains/gluten, that's probably where you got a lot of your carbs.  You still need carbs for some energy, even if you're gluten/grain-free, so you may just need to figure out another way to get your carbs - vegetables, fruit, etc.