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Dangerous Weight Watchers Diet
Weight Watchers Diet (Watch the weight double)
Intro by:
Nick Lynch S.S.C, C.F.T.
Article By:
Dr. Mary Enig & President of Weston a price organization, Sally Fallon
Many of us have heard of and/or tried Weight Watchers. Some have succeeded, most have felt frustrated. Ask your self this; during this diet did you feel energized and happy? If so, did this feeling last beyond the first couple weeks? Did you feel hungry? Have cravings? Get frustrated? Lets take a closer look at this program and what it is all about.
“When you consider how many millions have tried this diet, it’s certainly had very few successes. And when you take a closer look at how Weight Watchers really works, the reasons are pretty clear.”
“Weight Watchers relies entirely on calorie restriction, with no particular warnings against refined carbohydrates and no emphasis on healthy fats. Weight Watchers uses a point system, in which every food is given a value based on its calorie, fat, and fiber content-but not on its quality or nutrient content. Members choose their meals within a daily points range, depending on their current weight. Exercise also has a point value, which can be swapped for additional food points.”
“Because of the reduced calorie intake, Weight Watchers ends up being a low-fat diet, and most Weight Watchers wind up turning to unhealthy fats like margarine and vegetable oils. Plus, because it’s low in fat, the diet leaves people unsatisfied, undernourished, and vulnerable to boomerang weight gain.”
“And that’s not theoretical. A British therapist, Susie Orbach, the author of Fat Is a Feminist Issue, has accused Weight Watchers of false advertising, claiming that thousands of Brits have shelled out their money to the company, only to wind up fatter than they were before. Orbach further claims that the company’s profits depend on the high failure rate. Watch out for Weight Watchers. The diet rapidly leads to nutrient deficiencies and cravings, triggering bingeing and splurging.”
Reference:From the book "Eat Fat, Loose Fat" By Dr. Mary Enig & Sally Fallon
