Comments on: Weight-Loss Bullshit.

By: Carolyn Cordon

Carolyn Cordon — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:38:56 +0000

Great stuff here, I love it. I lost weight because I wanted to and I committed to changing my lifestyle. I don’t eat if I’m not hungry and I only eat high fat foods if I want to. I am committed to enjoying food and I eat chocolate if I want to, but only really good chocolate. If you eat the best, you will get more enjoyment from savoring a smaller amount. 30 grams Swiss chocolate means ten minutes or more of deliciousness – no guilt!

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:02:00 +0000

This what our so called government need to be shouting from Canberra .

There are laws to make us wear a seat belt when we drive , yes ?

But is there anything from big brother to even try and stop us from eating ourselves to death ?

WHY not ?

By: starr

starr — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:57:16 +0000

I meant 2hrs a day for the week(not the weekend). I lost 1-2lbs a week. I only ate soups that had no solids and were organic nothing else.. Thats what I meant to say. Sorry about the crappy spelling.

By: starr

starr — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:44:06 +0000

I am 245lbs 5′ 6″ and I’m healthier than any one in my family. I eat healthy all week I have one or two hicup day out of the week and I can’t get this weight off at all. About 1 year ago I lost 65lbs and it was the right way from what every health person sais. 1-2 a week. You know what I had to do just to get to that point? I had to eat tomato soup or to solid soups that were organic for a year and work out 2 hrs a day for the whole week day and rest on te week end I was lifting weights for one hour and cardio for another hour. I am trying to lose the weight again this time actually eat healthy and solids I eat fruits vegtable I even have a juicer. I only eat chicken no other meats(by my choice not for dieting reasons). I eat only brown rice, quinoa, and whole grain bread once in a while. Yes some times I’ll have cheese puffs or some pizza I refuse to deprive myself of the things I like. I think I messed up my matabalism and digestion from what I did before and I can’t get this weight off. I don’t care if I only lose 3-4 lbs a month I just want to lose it. Am I doing some thing wrong/

By: Jess

Jess — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:02:28 +0000

Actually your argument is partially insightful but also lacking in other ways. The argument’s strength lies in the fact that anyone who is chronically overweight will have to put in sustained and effort to lose fat and maintain overall health. It is lacking in that it assumes a bad attitude is the sole/primary factor behind obesity. I know a few people who sit on their arse (ass, whatever) all day, eat piles of junk food and have low body fat. I also know others who do weight training, brazilian jujitsu, cardio (10km runs/jobs) on a regular basis, and have a great/consistent attitude over a long period (years), and are still ‘fatter’ than the couch potato burger king. I’ve seen their (the trainer’s) commitment and training, and I know they’re not bullshitting.

Attitude and psychology is an important factor but it’s not THE factor. There is no SUPER FACTOR. You want to talk straight with no bullshit, then fine. Genetics is a key factor – one kid at school won cross country (8km bush/jungle race) and came runner up in 800 and 1500m track by sitting on his arse (ass, whatever). His body fat is still probably 2-3% (5ft 10 inches, 62kg), and he eats HJs/Burger King most days of the week, and works in a job that requires no more than a bit of walking (never running or heavy lifting).

So take your attitude/psychology training with a pinch of salt and accept that some people are genetically more prone to being fatties than others. If you’re a fatty and can maintain permanent motivation to embark on a spartan food and exercise regime, than good on you and wish you the best. For others, don’t get depressed or guilt-ridden, set a target and go for it – and don’t blame every problem/hiccup on your alleged shitty crap attitude.

By: paul knight

paul knight — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:42:43 +0000

We are virtually active but physically redundant as a species. You are right, the more info and resources there are the fatter we become. When you think about it we’re all being hunted. The food industry first giving us fast food on every street corner and supermarket chains filling us with packets and tins off stuff that looks like food but actually isn’t. It makes us feel shitty, dependent and fat. In comes the fashion and fitness industry preying on our insecurities and stealing from our bank accounts. It’s been creeping up on us for a while until it’s at pandemic proportions. Reading your stuff is like a breath of fresh air in amongst the crap, it’s about time we all started putting our trainers on our brains first, stopped buying into all the hype and got real !
You just got a fan.

By: Chelle

Chelle — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:48:50 +0000

ohhh, frikkin sensational, someone with balls and not afraid to speak the truth or to offend those in denial. i am fat (30 kilos to kill) because i’m a lazy cow, not because of my genes, or a shitty thyroid or any other pissy excuse. i was a thin child and after i had my first baby 21 years ago, my fat journey began, no excuse, was just the starting point. i am a firm believer it is all about mind set and there is no point going over the last 20 years, fix from now and keep it fixed. i now endeavour to purchase your book, get in the right head space and begin to achieve an energetic, happier and longer life. i will not be able to stop myself from sharing my success story, i love to brag and talk!! thank you for having a back bone and standing up and stating the obvious out loud. thin chicks rock!!!!!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:18:00 +0000

Ok, cool topic. Is there a way to seperate mind and body while trying to lose weight. I think that its ludicris to beat yourself up for eating a piece of cake(or is that fat person thinking). Losing weight should only be a physiological experience and not a jedi mind trick. I think that the weiight loss envolves too much emotion and not enough grunt.

Instant gratification is important( at least to me it is) because its a small proof that you are heading in the right direction on your goal. I've gone to the gym and eaten well with no results and it is quite fustratiing. I could have sat on my butt the whole time not doing anything and got to the same result in the same time.

Now, in regards with your article, in a plain and simple sentence, how do you lose weight.

I think that there should be more truth told about weight loss. That exercise is supposed to hurt, the (blech) journey will crush your spirt, probablty leave you injured and guilt ridden for eating "unhealthy" food.

Thank you for that!

By: Jodie, Victoria

Jodie, Victoria — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:13:00 +0000

Craig,

Have watched your segment on David and Kim regularly. Love your thinking.

Anyhoo, my aunt recently died from a heart attack. She was obese, ate all wrong, and didn't move much. Much like her mum, her brothers and my mum.

After spending most of my adult life 'dieting' and being active (I have always played netball), and trying to stay healthy, my head is now in the right space. I think.

Rather than losing weight for the upcoming family Christmas or to fit into a size 12 jean again. I'm eating for my life. I'm moving for my life. Maybe this time it will be a lifelong success.
Jodie

By: Craig Harper

Craig Harper — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:22:00 +0000

Hi Lee-Ann T

Give Johnnie (my business manager) a call during business hours (Mon-Fri) on 03 9553 8857 and have a chat with him re both options – he’ll help you get sorted…

Cheers