It always feels good to be validated. An article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, substantiates what we have said for many years when it comes to weight loss: fads fail and the basics work.
This study showed that the type of diet mattered less than adhering to a diet that controlled caloric intake. Managing the amount of energy you consume and use are the keys. How you do that can take a variety of pathways but once you understand the essentials, you can then choose the Ornish, Zone, Weight Watchers or create your own plan and succeed. You'll achieve the best results from a combination of controlled energy consumption (what you eat and drink) and energy expenditure (the nature and type of exercise).
Doug Kelsey
