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Study: Best Diet Is One That Works

Posted by DFO

Feb. 26, 2009 1:15 p.m. • 9 comments

Item: Study finds best diet is the one that works/LA Times

More Info: Two decades after the debate began on which diet is best for weight loss, a conclusion is starting to come into focus. And the winner is – not low-carb, not low-fat, not high protein, but – any diet. That is, any diet that is low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables – and that an individual can stick with – is a reasonable choice for people who need to lose weight. That’s the conclusion of a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, representing the longest, largest and most rigorous test of several popular diet strategies.

Question: Which diet has worked for you?

Nine comments on this post so far. Add yours!

JeanC on February 26 at 2:14 p.m.
None, all ended up with regain and then some. Of course this study shows that all the dieters were also regaining by the end of the 2nd year. I wonder if they will be checking back at the 5 year mark, which is the golden number for whether or not something is a success.

For a better look at diets and what not after a 2 year study, this is a good one:

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/mar06/health0306.htm
DFO on February 26 at 2:29 p.m.
JeanC; I began dieting/exercising in fall 2005 with the purpose of dropping a pound a month until I lost 30 pounds. I literally walked off the first 7 or 8 pounds, using 5 3-mile walks a walk. Then, I started cutting back on things. I hit my target weight last spring. Over the course of this long winter, in which I couldn’t walk and was home-bound more than I would like, I packed on 10 pounds. Which I took off again. I’m approaching my second spring at my target weight. But I’m about 3 1/2 years into my new regimen. I’ll let you know in 18 months if it worked.
Kage_Mann on February 26 at 2:43 p.m.
I work hard for a living so dropping 15 pounds within 2 months is routine for me. Three years ago, I was laid-up with a bad back and was bedridden for over a month and I could hardly move.I lost 12 pounds just from all the pain I had to endure.

I used to play competitive raquetball and the weight would just drop right off.
JeanC on February 26 at 2:44 p.m.
Looking forward to hearing your results, hopefully you will be in the lucky 2% of those dieters who are successful.
Walkabout on February 27 at 10:49 a.m.
I was an overweight child and young adult but 13 yrs ago I lost 50 lbs. Exercising daily and a vegan diet help me to maintain my weight.

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