What is the Truth on Losing Weight?

Millions of people are looking for ways to lose weight. Despite the growth of the diet industry and the fitness business and new supplements, the number of obese people continues to grow. It is going to be a great concern for our future well-being. The cost impact will also be enormous. There is an abundance of information everywhere - books, magazines, internet, friends and trainers. Much of the advice and research is contradictory. There are scams and bad ideas trying to make quick money off the frustrated efforts of dieters.

Much of what we know about weight loss is simply wrong. Every study’s findings contradict other studies. Most doctors don’t know much about it or nutrition. Magazines and other media feed us a stream of misinformation. Is it any wonder people are in the state they are in?

There are so many schools of thought - the low carb side (Atkins, Eades, Paleo, etc.) present a good case and on the opposite side of the spectrum you have the China Study side (T. Colin Campbell, the Esselstyn’s, Dean Ornish, vegetarians, vegans, Raw, etc). We will look at the various schools of thought and the latest research by people like Gary Taubes.

We will also examine the impact of exercise and supplements on weight loss.

Please share your thoughts and experiences. We can all learn from each other as we try various approaches in our effort to lose weight and be healthy.