Hello,
The drinking of water between each bite may work (for weight loss)... but,
it goes against other information that I've heard over the years.
Perhaps a little more research is in order (I am *not* an expert here).
I've always heard that it is *not* good to drink a lot of liquids *with* a
meal because it dilutes the overall concentration of natural stomach acids,
thus making it more difficult to digest food properly. The repeated use of
too much liquid with each meal may cause the stomach to pump up the
concentration of stomach acid in an attempt to counteract the dilute
mixture in the stomach... kind of a "homeostasis" thing.
The hazard might be that the stomach gets used to kicking up the extra acid
all the time, thus resulting in other problems down the line... especially
(perhaps) if one stops the extra water intake abruptly.
Anyway... I'd rather not get into any disagreements with anyone over
this... so, perhaps there are sources on physiology that can be consulted?
This subject is definitely out of my field here...
I suspect the final authority will tell us that there is little in the way
of substitutes for an intelligent exercise program coupled with
calorie-smart meals (aka: portion control). The water trick may work...
but, I think the issue may be a touch more complex than that...
Just a thought...
Best,
Garrett
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:17:38 -0700
From: Carol [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SaF] A Weighty Problem
Eat whatever you want . . . yes anything . . . this works . . . just a sip
of water between every bite . . . works . . . eat with fork, never with
hands,, and a sip between each bite. I've lost and kept it off for
years. Whenever I go up 5 lbs, I grab the water. Even ice cream . . .
everything except soup . . . sip between each bite. Give it a week . . .
you'll see . . .
Carol
At 12:29 PM 1/13/00 -0600, you wrote:
I have a matter of some concern. I have experienced the consquences
of
sitting too
long at a keyboard and have added a few pounds.
Now Id like to shed 60 pounds over the next reasonable time period.
Ive gotten unsolicited e-mails offering fat blockers, diet
programs -everything almost
except hypnotism and liposuction.
Ive not found much on internet that is convincingly sound- and paid
testimonials
dont persuade me that the product they hawk has worked.
Ebay offers a lot of stuff and diet books and tapes and videos-
What Id like to know what has worked for others. Where are good sites
to go to
and what products are there that I could be helped by their use.
The Bible says ASK,SEEK and KNOCK- and I believe this is the best
place
to do
just that. Thanks
Bob Johnsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 01:00:31 -0600
From: "Robert Johnsen Jr." [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [SaF] A Weighty Problem
Thank you Carol: Im working at diminishing the time I spend in front of
the monitor
and Ive been acting on the sage advice Alan gave me--eat less and
exercise more.
I did get a couple of bottles of Chitosan from a site on ebay and have
been taking a
few a day to see if it will speed the process along.
I am making an effort to give up coke and pepsi--and I try to drink
water with my
meals. I never thought of doing it as you suggest-- a swig of water
between bites...
Right now -Im about 6 ft.-and stow about 310 lbs. I do want to get
down below 250 and
feel supremely better with more pep and energy. I do believe that
what you suggest
would make less food more filling and by gum- Im going to try it.
Hey -maybe this could work for a lot of others out there
Any comments-suggestions or links to contribute to this common cause.
We need to get a SEEKNFIND Weight reduction program OFFNRUNNING.
Have a Great Superbown Sunday . Bob Johnsen
