I've rounded up a new guest author for you...Rebecca Subbiah is a Registered Dietitian in both the United Kingdom and America.She has 8 years of clinical experience in various settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient, doctors offices and home health. She is also a certified personal fitness trainer and freelance writer. She specializes in counseling for weight management and is certified by the American Dietetic Association.
By Rebecca Subbiah RD, SRD
In a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this year, it was concluded it’s not what you eat but how much that’s important to lose weight. Researchers evaluated four diets on 811 men and women over a two-year period. Two of the diets were low in fat namely 20% of calories and two were higher - 40% of calories from fat. All of the diets were heart healthy, rich in fruits and vegetables and whole grain’s and low in saturated fat less than 8%.
Importantly the participants attended both individual and group weight loss sessions with registered dietitians and completed an online food diary. They were encouraged to exercise 90 min a week and received an individualized calorie goal.
After the 2-year study they had kept off an average of 9lb and had lost 1-3 inches off their waistlines. The ones who had attended over 2/3 of the sessions had done better losing an average of 13 lb.
The take home for this landmark study is it doesn't really matter what diet you wish to follow, as long it is balanced and you are eating less of it. It also shows that support and an individualized approach is a key factor for long - term success. It is worth looking up a dietitian in your area.
Enjoy food from around the globe, and exploring new restaurants have fun but if you are watching your weight be careful of the quantities you eat, as a little here and there sneaks up on you.
Rebecca Subbiah is a freelance writer and dietitian trained both in the UK and US, check out her blog Chow and Chatter at http://chowandchatter.com
Hey Denise, Great Blog and Study you have presented here. I agree- eat what you want, but do so in moderation. I think that exercising in conjunction with eating to the point that you are not over-full is the key. Sometimes you have to leave some at the table and just push back. Takes will power, but can be done!- NJ
Posted by: NJ | November 09, 2009 at 05:07 AM