It is indeed
That Platell woman was indeed a very nasty piece of work.
I have to say I felt for poor Philippa. She was clearly depressed with her weight and health problems. I have to be honest though , before watching this I thought people having bariatric surgery were going for the easy option. There's nothing easy about the life they face afterwards. It's no wonder they lose massive amounts of weight - they can only eat tiny portions. I was also surprised at one of the potential patients talking about it being 'reversible? Surely gastric bypass is permanent?
I often think about 'If my parents/grandparents were alive today.....' as the way life has changed in the last 20 years is quite incredible. Heck , even the last 10 years.Actually, I've just been talking to my 86 y/o Mother in Law and she found the whole thing about these hot cross buns to be almost mind blowing because she only hears the internet horror stories. From her point of view she finds it amazing that:
1. I am considering baking hot cross buns at all.
2. That hot cross buns can be made without normal flour
3. That someone I met on the internet went to the trouble of searching for a recipe for me (thank very very much @maglil55 )
4. That people in South Africa eat hot cross buns
5. That people in SA put their recipes on the internet
6. That people in SA sell 'things' (I couldn't remember what) to people all over the World.I'm
7. That people my age (!) Use the internet.
Bless her
I console myself with the fact I am 'just obsese' now as opposed to 'morbidly obese' 25 lbs ago.well, well, well...
After, um, approx 8 weeks of DDing, including several non DD days, a holiday (with chips), varying amounts of dog walking, some intermittent fasting (mainly dodging breakfast), and assorted life events with the usual weight fluctuations, I have lost 2 pounds, making me 2 pounds less than when I started DD.
I am now lighter than I have been at any point in the last 10 years. Still obese, but a smidge less so
The only downside is that I haven't a clue exactly which factors (exercise, protein, water intake, carb restriction, high fat, positive thinking, giving up coffee, huge cabbage intake, vast cheese consumption, chocolate intake, etc) has made the miniscule difference. But I am guessing it is just that the lower carbs have lowered my insulin resistance.
The one thing I am certain about, is that it ain't to do with calorie restriction. The calories on DD are stupendous! haha!
Yes, I agree that calories aren't the answer and I am getting worried that no matter what I do I still gain weight. So, as @Brunneria said a day or so ago, the problem for me is exercise - or lack thereof - which is the one factor I can't do anything about unless I have both knees and one hip replaced.
You been watching that BBC program too ?Technically, I am definitely still 'morbidly obese', but I am philosophically opposed to using the term.
I mean, it is basically telling you that you are killing yourself, so it is a very negative message. Especially if (like me) your cholesterol ratios are optimal, your insulin resistance is as low as you can get it by every means known to you, your inflammation is at its lowest point for decades, and you are doing just about everything humanly possible (bar starvation) to control that obesity.
Adding the word 'morbid' is just superfluously insulting, and I will say that to anyone - especially a medical professional so tactless as to say it in front of me!
Although, of course, they won't take any notice. Afterall, in their eyes, being fat is due to laziness, lack of self respect, and greed. So claiming that I have tried everything humanly possible, and failed makes me a liar, doesn't it? If I had REALLY tried, then I would be slim by now - in their eyes.
Mind you, I will settle for them just not being so rude to the next fat person they meet.
Rant over
God I despair with some of the health professionals (So called). I'm fortunate in that mine are at least open minded and prepared to go with you if it is working. My diabetic nurse always says she wishes she could get another 30 like me through the door as far too many are just 'just give me more pills' and won't make any attempt to change lifestyle.
Obviously American. Started off ok and rapidly went downhill - maybe with its snow shovel?
I decided (for the sake of my blood pressure) that it would be best avoided.
But just in case anyone WOULD like to experience temporarily raised bp, they could have a read of this:
http://www.healthline.com/health/weight-loss/obesity#treatment6
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