Weight loss video
In this weight loss help video, Mark Tyrrell talks about how losing weight for many people can feel so frustrating. He discusses the traditional approaches to weight loss, such as restrictiing calories and over-exercising. Mark also talks about how important it is to use approaches that lose fat, rather than muscle, which can result from calorie restriction diets.
Why carbohydrates and sugar fuel weight gain, not fat
Mark then goes on to discuss how the usual approaches to weight loss actually make things worse. Carbohydrate-rich diets like those typically consumed in the West, enhance fat storage through stimulating insulin release and make it hard for the body to use fat as energy. The dieter’s metabolism then relies on regular intake of carbohydrate, or sugar, to keep blood sugar levels up as fat is ‘locked’ in cells due to high blood levels of insulin, making the fat unavailable for use as fuel. Mark talks about how fat has been demonized due to its high calorie content, and the mistaken idea that it causes heart disease.
Mark then discusses the emotional side of weight and comfort eating, and where this comes from. He talks about how the primal emotional needs can fuel emotional eating and how understanding them can free you from this viscious cycle.
Lyndsay on July 20 said:
Although I don’t have problems with my weight, I definitely have problem with food. My dad and granny are both type 2 diabetics and after a long time struggling with low energy and moods, and bad skin, I thought I might be following in their genetic footsteps, so I figured changing my already “healthy” diet might be worth a go. As an aside, doctor’s were desperate to get me onto anti-depressants but that’s another story. So, in short, I cut down carbs to about 100-150g a day and upped my fat intake to about 50-60% of my diet. My BMI remains at about 20 but boy what a difference in my mood and energy. No longer do I crash out at 11am and 3.30pm and my pre-bed munchies have disappeared. Low carb has worked for me.
Badria on July 17 said:
I understand your point but we seem to make carbs the problem & when you do that you simplify the problem, don’t you think so? Weight problems are complicated & may need to be addressed on personal basis everyone has a different problem & need. Weight issues are complicated because they have to do with lifestyle changes that a lot of people are not ready for.