tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post5858625782290435135..comments2024-03-27T18:25:13.690-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Week 38 Weigh-in (and thoughts on The Biggest Loser NY Times article)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78934790619747521022016-06-25T07:50:22.850-04:002016-06-25T07:50:22.850-04:00only make changes you are willing to live with for...only make changes you are willing to live with for ever........ wowwwwwwwwww<br />this is what most of us are missing in our weight loss journey,<br />it happened to me so many times, once I get near to my set scale I get relaxed and again start getting weight. I know if I cross that U turn I am gonna achieve what I am struggling for, but sorry to say I am not succeeded yet, even I got closer to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104353140797451243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86588249787103990352016-05-14T21:17:05.556-04:002016-05-14T21:17:05.556-04:00I was wondering what you thought about that articl...I was wondering what you thought about that article, Katie. I agree, it was written in a pretty discouraging way; I also hope that people don't let it stop them from living healthier lives and losing weight. I also found it odd that the one woman who was still relatively close to her weight after the show, in comparison to the others they profiled (I think they said she gained back about 20 T. Leah. Wilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193554639086148504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55993107792845702972016-05-06T17:00:36.303-04:002016-05-06T17:00:36.303-04:00I totally agree with "don't lose weight d...I totally agree with "don't lose weight doing something you are not willing to do for the rest of your life". I went from a size 16 to a size 7 exercising 2-3 hours per day and counting every calories. When my body basically gave up on me, overtired, guess what happened? Yep, I gained it all back, with benefits! Because I was NOT willing to exercise that much daily and count Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542352079778050224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-58817596779218168252016-05-06T16:59:31.114-04:002016-05-06T16:59:31.114-04:00I totally agree with "don't lose weight d...I totally agree with "don't lose weight doing something you are not willing to do for the rest of your life". I went from a size 16 to a size 7 exercising 2-3 hours per day and counting every calories. When my body basically gave up on me, overtired, guess what happened? Yep, I gained it all back, with benefits! Because I was NOT willing to exercise that much daily and count Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00542352079778050224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79714018330209474292016-05-06T11:38:45.613-04:002016-05-06T11:38:45.613-04:00It was interesting reading your thoughts on that a...It was interesting reading your thoughts on that article. When I read it myself earlier this week, my first thought was "How will the network and people working on the show respond?" So far I haven't heard anything on that front. I really wish this show would just get cancelled. It's been running long enough and I've always thought it does more harm than good, not only to Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889491896280438494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83841709711404256032016-05-06T06:30:21.916-04:002016-05-06T06:30:21.916-04:00My thought on the article and the extreme weightlo...My thought on the article and the extreme weightloss of Biggest Loser contestants and how it affects their metabolism was muscle mass loss. Because they have such a high deficit of calories and work out so much I wonder about how they are building their muscle mass. Generally when you are obese you have been gaining that weight your entire life and building the muscle mass it takes to carry it Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02478528887376051757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3150727628438081802016-05-05T23:26:53.292-04:002016-05-05T23:26:53.292-04:00I found this blog a week ago and was interested so...I found this blog a week ago and was interested so I started reading the posts. I thought I was the only one that lost weight on portion control only and eating what I want. In 6 months I lost 50 pounds, that was 5 years ago and since it has stayed off. I eat fruits and vegies but mainly I eat like I did when I was a kid. You know, Capt. Crunch, McDonalds, Pizza and other fun food. I figure I scigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305320152380416847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21482744949748238372016-05-05T13:10:45.797-04:002016-05-05T13:10:45.797-04:00Sandhya, I've thought about it but I'm alw...Sandhya, I've thought about it but I'm always so nervous to go to the doctor (a stupid fear, I know) but I'm starting to think I really should have this checked out. It could definitely be playing a part in my weight not moving. Thank you for the kind thoughts though! Hopefully I'll get this figured out one day.Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53817542192967065662016-05-05T12:54:26.463-04:002016-05-05T12:54:26.463-04:00I haven't read the article, but maybe now I wi...I haven't read the article, but maybe now I will! I dislike the idea that it makes losing a large amount of weight seem fruitless. :/ There are SO many factors involved in keeping the weight off long term. And I definitely think that group is not the ideal one to use as the basis of a study. People like you are definitely a better type of subject! That Loud Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975412818556643713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14059574514804932682016-05-05T11:43:11.890-04:002016-05-05T11:43:11.890-04:00Thank you for your take on the article from the NY...Thank you for your take on the article from the NYT. I know several people who have lost a lot of weight who are maintaining that - myself included and agree the article didn't really show all sides. and it might discourage people from attempting to lose weight.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486563377965503697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48761192988999966162016-05-05T10:57:10.909-04:002016-05-05T10:57:10.909-04:00Amanda, just wanted to chime in with support becau...Amanda, just wanted to chime in with support because that is incredibly frustrating. Have you had your thyroid levels checked? I ask because it seems that especially for women, a small fluctuation can have huge effects. Regardless, best of luck on your journey!Sandhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447716088889483685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16260425422771981372016-05-05T10:16:13.728-04:002016-05-05T10:16:13.728-04:00Thanks for your commentary on the article! What I ...Thanks for your commentary on the article! What I took from it (from reading between the lines, I suppose) is that it was the fast & furious approach to the weight loss that really messed with metabolism, hormones, etc. I hope that future study will prove that to be the case, and not just that large weight loss in general (done in a moderate way) leads to the same results!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68262893289237696922016-05-05T09:08:37.311-04:002016-05-05T09:08:37.311-04:00That's interesting about your friend! I also w...That's interesting about your friend! I also wonder if the amount of time spent yo-yo dieting has anything to do with it as well. I would imagine that someone who has gained and lost several times over would have a slower metabolism than someone who gained steadily and then lost it steadily (no science to back that up--just based on what I've read about metabolism, it seems to make sense)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30779422908135087962016-05-05T09:06:02.886-04:002016-05-05T09:06:02.886-04:00Yes, there are some people who seem to have SO muc...Yes, there are some people who seem to have SO much trouble losing weight and/or keeping it off, even when they're doing all the "right" things--so that very well could be the case for you. That would be extremely disheartening, to feel like you're doing all you can but your weight just isn't cooperating. I hope you get it figured out! :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12086937433500328502016-05-05T09:03:39.293-04:002016-05-05T09:03:39.293-04:00I actually signed up for that several years ago, a...I actually signed up for that several years ago, and I periodically fill out surveys for them. I was actually surprised that the NY Times article didn't mention it, either. Unfortunately, the data from the NWCR is based on what people report to them, rather than testing for metabolism and things like that. (Maybe they've done that testing, but I haven't heard anything about it). I'Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86568657660819859302016-05-05T08:44:09.926-04:002016-05-05T08:44:09.926-04:00Well, sadly, I believe the evidence is out there f...Well, sadly, I believe the evidence is out there for all who lose large amounts of weight. My friend is involved in a long term study at Pitt, and although she lost weight the right way - slowly and with moderate exercise - she burns about 400 calories less per day than she should. Your body never loses fat cells, they just shrink and continue to want to be "fed". In her study, Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446358707131677742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76991452022632163512016-05-05T08:42:36.915-04:002016-05-05T08:42:36.915-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I thought this a...Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I thought this article was interesting (and you're right, a little depressing too) and I understand that they were doing it to the extremes but it can't help but make me wonder if my weight gain over the past year and a half is because of slowing metabolism? I don't know. I started gaining weight after my wedding in September 2014. This past year I&#Amanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7187662844969600362016-05-05T08:20:15.288-04:002016-05-05T08:20:15.288-04:00Great thoughts! Thanks for sharing. I read the art...Great thoughts! Thanks for sharing. I read the article, and I have to say it seems somewhat depressing and biased. I know it's not uncommon for people to gain some (or all) of the weight back, but I also know there are quite a few who have made long-term changes and are now living a healthier lifestyle. I'd like to see a more comprehensive study on both people on that and other Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832579443729094625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10360947248714032912016-05-05T08:18:13.477-04:002016-05-05T08:18:13.477-04:00Great response to a discouraging study Katie. I...Great response to a discouraging study Katie. I've always liked your advice to "only make changes that you're willing to live with forever." I don't feel too sorry for those BL contestants, they are all adults and knew what they were getting into. Danny Cahill (the example you cited) wanted to win and he did what he had to do to get that monetary prize. For me, my prize was dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26297524670465829512016-05-05T08:15:23.250-04:002016-05-05T08:15:23.250-04:00Oops -- here's the link: http://nwcr.ws/defaul...Oops -- here's the link: http://nwcr.ws/default.htmElisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051978465086445602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26327448290804774732016-05-05T08:14:55.046-04:002016-05-05T08:14:55.046-04:00Hi Katie, you wrote: "I would really like to ...Hi Katie, you wrote: "I would really like to see a study done with people who have lost the weight in a more gradual and sustainable way, because I am willing to bet that the results would be much different." <br /><br />There IS a study that track this! The National Weight Control Registry gathers info from people who have lost 30lbs or more, and kept the weight off for a year or more.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051978465086445602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51238698818164075002016-05-05T07:29:03.741-04:002016-05-05T07:29:03.741-04:00I think you're right. There should have been a...I think you're right. There should have been a comparison study, but I think the article helps explain why there's only a 5% success rate in keeping it off. It's not only the fact that a lot of people think of it as a "diet", hit goal and start eating a lot of the crummy things they gave up to the lose the weight but also our bodies fighting to retain the fat. It also shouldFrickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25969987325918656282016-05-05T07:27:47.862-04:002016-05-05T07:27:47.862-04:00Funny, I thought about you when I read that. Obvio...Funny, I thought about you when I read that. Obviously (look at you!) it doesn't apply to everyone. It does reinforce my opinion of the show's extreme methods for weight loss. Your method of slow, permanent changes gave your body and mind to adjust to the whole process. It's interesting that the drastic and fast weight loss seems to cause hormonal changes to keep that weight on, whichMaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368492483907273098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-73969149790644733962016-05-04T22:07:02.826-04:002016-05-04T22:07:02.826-04:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I had been w...Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I had been wondering if you would write a post in regards to this. I love your approach to making sustainable changes. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666355190488941199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87812692232516287642016-05-04T21:24:46.273-04:002016-05-04T21:24:46.273-04:00My kids are actually the reason we started eating ...My kids are actually the reason we started eating dinner at 4:00 :) They're always starving when they get home from school, so I started making dinner earlier--and eventually, we just settled on 4:00. It works out well with Jerry's schedule, too!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.com