Calorie Restriction – It just might be the answer!
Posted Jan 27 2009 8:31pm
The Alternate Day Diet – authored by James B. Johnson, M.D. (Review –by TR Hughes)
There is a lot of research concerning calorie restriction. More than I knew existed. I have certainly heard a tidbit or two about the concept and while I do agree that restricting calories is an invaluable part of losing weight, I also agree that severe calorie restriction is not without consequence. What does that do to your metabolism exactly? Well, to help answer some of those questions I recommend reading a new book The Alternate-Day Diet by James B. Johnson, M.D. with Donald R. Laub, Sr., M.D. I completed the book in one sitting and have to admit it was rather eye-opening. The concept is that you restrict calories on one day and then eat freely (I use that term loosely) on the next day and just like the namesake of the book you alternate the regimen. The book recommends eating no more than 20% of your normal calories on alternate days. The book is packed with research evidence to support the advantages of this program. It is also packed with wonderful information on choosing exactly what to eat, not to mention some great menus and recipes. I highly suggest that serious dieters get this book and decide for themselves. I do like the concept that nothing is “off limits.” I also like the idea of giving your digestive system a rest on occasion. Throughout centuries people have fasted (whether water fasting or juice fasting) and have enjoyed the benefits of doing so. While most fasters do not start a fast to induce weight loss, it has been shown to be at least one of the many benefits. I, personally, do not suggest fasting as a tool for weight loss and neither does the book I’m recommending. Yet, some of the research pointing to the benefits of CR (calorie-restriction) is based on fasting studies. If you are like me in anyway, the struggle for finding the perfect fit for a diet that you can both sustain long-term and enjoy is quite the journey. This regimen may well be the long-awaited answer. It is an interesting read and I think you will find the information fascinating. This is an unbiased review and other than enjoying this book myself, I know nothing of its authors or publishers. You can check out the website for the book. http://www.alternatedaydiet.com/
There is a lot of research concerning calorie restriction. More than I knew existed. I have certainly heard a tidbit or two about the concept and while I do agree that restricting calories is an invaluable part of losing weight, I also agree that severe calorie restriction is not without consequence. What does that do to your metabolism exactly? Well, to help answer some of those questions I recommend reading a new book The Alternate-Day Diet by James B. Johnson, M.D. with Donald R. Laub, Sr., M.D. I completed the book in one sitting and have to admit it was rather eye-opening. The concept is that you restrict calories on one day and then eat freely (I use that term loosely) on the next day and just like the namesake of the book you alternate the regimen. The book recommends eating no more than 20% of your normal calories on alternate days. The book is packed with research evidence to support the advantages of this program. It is also packed with wonderful information on choosing exactly what to eat, not to mention some great menus and recipes. I highly suggest that serious dieters get this book and decide for themselves. I do like the concept that nothing is “off limits.” I also like the idea of giving your digestive system a rest on occasion. Throughout centuries people have fasted (whether water fasting or juice fasting) and have enjoyed the benefits of doing so. While most fasters do not start a fast to induce weight loss, it has been shown to be at least one of the many benefits. I, personally, do not suggest fasting as a tool for weight loss and neither does the book I’m recommending. Yet, some of the research pointing to the benefits of CR (calorie-restriction) is based on fasting studies. If you are like me in anyway, the struggle for finding the perfect fit for a diet that you can both sustain long-term and enjoy is quite the journey. This regimen may well be the long-awaited answer. It is an interesting read and I think you will find the information fascinating. This is an unbiased review and other than enjoying this book myself, I know nothing of its authors or publishers. You can check out the website for the book. http://www.alternatedaydiet.com/