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The ‘hopeless optimism’ that commercial weight loss companies sell
The ‘hopeless optimism’ that commercial weight loss companies sell We know diets don’t work. A new Australian study has confirmed just how ineffective they are. “There had been a lot of research to say people may initially lose weight but … Continue reading
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What are ‘fasting’ diets and do they help you lose weight?
What are ‘fasting’ diets and do they help you lose weight? Trying to lose weight is hard work. You need to plan meals and snacks, and make a big effort to avoid situations that trigger more eating and drinking than you’d … Continue reading
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The great diet food con
The great diet food con Great observation in this article: “In a perfect world it makes perfect sense. If you consume more energy than your body needs, then according to the central tenet of Einstein’s most famous equation it’ll be … Continue reading
The best and worst ‘diets’ for 2016
The best and worst ‘diets’ for 2016
Detox the judgement of others and flush self-hatred from your system
Detox the judgement of others and flush self-hatred from your system Remember that the dieting industry profits when you hate yourself. So rather than buying into its shame, choose less marketable goals like moderation and self-acceptance, writes Deirdre Fidge.
Obesity Paradox 