Weight loss is more than calorie-counting


By: Glenn Barney, DC, ChiroSport
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:06 PM PST



Which diet works best? Should I exercise? How soon will I see results?

In my 14 years of practice, these are just a sample of the questions or
concerns I hear day after day. In a society that seems to be driven by
reality shows it would only be appropriate to be realistic in answering
these worries.

Let's start at the cellular level. Under our skin are those pesky
things called fat cells. We are destined to have the same amount of fat
cells from the time we are born until the time we meet our maker.

Unfortunately, they are distributed in different areas of our bodies
and, unless we venture out to see our local plastic surgeon and have
them permanently removed via liposuction or other surgical procedures,
we're stuck with them. Some want you to believe you could burn the
cells off, others tell you to starve yourself and the fat will
magically dissolve. The real truth is, you need to put the fat cells to
sleep or compress them.

Don't eat or drink products with refined sugars, additives, or
preservatives. By subtracting these from your daily routine, you are
disallowing the fat cells from becoming activated, thus they remain
flat rather than round. The end result? A less plump you.

Make your muscles larger through strengthening exercises rather than
increasing your cardiovascular endurance. By making your lean body mass
stronger, it compresses the fat cells between the muscle and your skin,
thus a more sexy and svelte you.


No doubt eating right is important too. But in order to actually change
your shape, you need to "clean the clutter out of your gutter." That
takes a cellular detoxification.

To detoxify, one would have to not consume wheat, dairy, citrus, sugar
or red meat for at least eight weeks. During that time, you would
utilize a regimented grouping of supplemental medial food to clear out
the massive accumulation of toxins in the liver and gut.

But don't worry - you can eat the five foods again, but your body will
let you know how much and how often.

Remember to drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day.
The water intake will help increase your antioxidant level, boost your
immune system and, most importantly, allow your acidic stomach to be
less upset and therefore digest food more readily with out the side
affect of gas.

Your real goal is to "change your shape" and become a more healthy and
happier you. Don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat. You
shouldn't necessarily expect a drastically different weight, but a much
stronger and more shapely you.