More denial, higher dropout rate. What people do matters more than what they should do.
Walking the walk is most visible in health which is most successful changes involve a change in habit. Anecdote ahead - Denial sucks. I had a condition where I was advised to stop imbibing alcohol. No big deal, I don't drink much. Oh but it was summer and there are so many yummy frozen options. Every drink passed up felt like I was giving up the best thing forever so I really missed it. It took a lot of energy and diminished the enjoyment of the moment.
I can't imagine fasting every other day - I really like eating.
http://www.drsharma.ca/alternate-day-fasting-is-no-better-than-any-other-fad-diet
Actually, being easier to adhere to than regular all-inclusive diets, I find 5/2 fast diet more effective if only because it is simpler.
ReplyDeleteIt's like the old adage: What's the best excercise? The one you will do. Same with diet plans. Fasting is one I will do.
I have to eat every 3 hours, or I'll die. Unless I'm sleeping.
ReplyDeleteAs to the article, I'm not surprised by the notion that it's basically just another fad diet. There are always exceptions, but in general I always tell people they just need to eat good, well-prepared, food. The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day still applies, and ensuring you get a healthy amount of fibre just makes sure your digestion works properly.
ReplyDeleteIf I get deep into a discussion with people, my stance is simply to look at the overall nutritional value of what you're eating and think of it as a ratio of energy vs nutrients.
But yeah. Fasting probably does have uses in many cases, but I strongly believe that discussing your health with a doctor (or more than one doctor) is the right path before choosing a wacky diet.