Diet Beverages May Interfere
with Weight Loss
with Weight Loss
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Introduction: Imagine a scene in which a weight loss detective comes upon an individual about to consume a diet beverage. Calmly – but firmly – the detective directs: "Put down the diet beverage and no one needs to get hurt . . ."
Alright – this introduction is a bit melodramatic, but try to picture the original scene. It’s an old time movie and the erstwhile detective – striving to be calm and well-reasoned in the midst of a life or death situation – says to the troubled individual, “Put down that gun and no one needs to get hurt.”
My point – insofar as truly
successful weight-loss goes – is that so-called diet beverages can be as detrimental
to real weight loss as is the gun in the hand of the troubled individual being
confronted in our example.
Let me be blunt: In order for most people to attain truly
effective weight loss, diet beverages need to be minimized or – more preferably
– eliminated.
Here’s why:
I. Diet Beverages May Stimulate Weight-Gain
1. Keep in mind that artificial sweeteners – though low carb – can create a similar insulin response to sugar. Among artificial sweeteners, Splenda raises particular concerns. Please see "The Sweet Truth" article in this blog to find out why.
2. Soda sweetened with erythratol (a sugar alcohol) -- not commonly available -- or soda sweetened with Stevia (a more natural sweetener) may be better choices.
3. Interestingly, Safeway markets a "house brand" grapefruit "club soda" that is enjoyed by some with minimal glycemic and carb impact.
4. The best choice of course is water: Water is the "gold standard" for thirst satisfaction and is the best choice to minimize the destructive insulin responses seen in the insulin resistance weight-gain cycle.
The four statements above cover a lot of ground. The required information for a better understanding of these concepts -- and for understanding how to lose weight without dieting -- are fully explained in The 1 to 5 Weight-Loss without Dieting book. The book includes step-by-step instructions and detailed, delicious low-carb recipes (along with supporting background content and explanations).
Conclusion: Amazing Benefits Are Possible!
Several years into the "1 to 5 Weight-Loss without Dieting" process and I continue to weigh in at my target weight (65 plus pounds below the obese weight from which I began!). Best of all, I feast continually on delicious, healthful, easily prepared foods.
My prediabetic condition is eliminated (without drug intervention). My metabolic levels and energy levels are optimized. And I love the 33 inch waist "slim fit" jeans that I now wear instead of the 46-48 inch "relaxed fit" jeans I was forced to wear several years ago.
Having experienced it, I can't imagine eating any other way!
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