For those who use "refeeds" on weekends

Ignoramus24825 wrote:
you may be interested in this conclusion from the "National weight
control registry" study. Appears to be a straightforward analysis of
what happens to weight of people who use refeeds on weekends,
vs. those who diet consistently throughout the week. Turns out that
those who use "refeeds" do not maintain as well. My guess is that it
is a valid conclusion, and should be looked at separately from the
low
carb issue.

Right, because it agrees with what you believe it is valid, however the
rest of the issues from NWCR are not. Just a tad hypocritical but
nothing new from you.

Jenn

Ignoramus24825 wrote:
you may be interested in this conclusion from the "National weight
control registry" study. Appears to be a straightforward analysis of
what happens to weight of people who use refeeds on weekends,
vs. those who diet consistently throughout the week. Turns out that
those who use "refeeds" do not maintain as well. My guess is that it
is a valid conclusion, and should be looked at separately from the
low
carb issue.

Right, because it agrees with what you believe it is valid, however the
rest of the issues from NWCR are not. Just a tad hypocritical but
nothing new from you.

Jenn

"Ignoramus24825" wrote in message
...
you may be interested in this conclusion from the "National weight
control registry" study. Appears to be a straightforward analysis of
what happens to weight of people who use refeeds on weekends,
vs. those who diet consistently throughout the week. Turns out that
those who use "refeeds" do not maintain as well. My guess is that it
is a valid conclusion, and should be looked at separately from the low
carb issue.

http://tinyurl.com/4uetp

``Participants who reported a consistent diet across the week were 1.5
times more likely to maintain their weight within 5 pounds over the
subsequent year (OR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.2-2.2) than participants who
dieted more strictly on weekdays. A similar relationship emerged
between dieting consistency across the year and subsequent weight
regain. CONCLUSION: Dieting consistency appears to be a behavioral
strategy that predicts subsequent long-term weight loss maintenance.''

PMID: 14647183


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We definitely need more information than this summary provides before we
could conclude that "refeeds" don't work for many of us. Many of us lower
our caloric maintenance level in order to accommodate special occasions and
holidays with great success. If I lower it by 100-200 calories per day that
allows for an additional 700-1400 calories.

How much did these dieters restrict their caloric intake during the week?
How did their overall weekly caloric intake compare to those who did a
consistent diet? Did they do this week after week or just occasionally?
Too many unknowns to compare their method you labeled "refeed" to what many
of us in the group use. Many of us know there will always be those special
occasions and plan ahead for them by reducing our calories prior to the
events.

Why would any of us look at this as part of the low carb issue? We know the
difference between low carb and managing our caloric intake to accommodate
special occasions.

"Ignoramus24825" wrote in message
...
you may be interested in this conclusion from the "National weight
control registry" study. Appears to be a straightforward analysis of
what happens to weight of people who use refeeds on weekends,
vs. those who diet consistently throughout the week. Turns out that
those who use "refeeds" do not maintain as well. My guess is that it
is a valid conclusion, and should be looked at separately from the low
carb issue.

http://tinyurl.com/4uetp

``Participants who reported a consistent diet across the week were 1.5
times more likely to maintain their weight within 5 pounds over the
subsequent year (OR=1.58, 95% CI: 1.2-2.2) than participants who
dieted more strictly on weekdays. A similar relationship emerged
between dieting consistency across the year and subsequent weight
regain. CONCLUSION: Dieting consistency appears to be a behavioral
strategy that predicts subsequent long-term weight loss maintenance.''

PMID: 14647183


--
223/173.4/180

We definitely need more information than this summary provides before we
could conclude that "refeeds" don't work for many of us. Many of us lower
our caloric maintenance level in order to accommodate special occasions and
holidays with great success. If I lower it by 100-200 calories per day that
allows for an additional 700-1400 calories.

How much did these dieters restrict their caloric intake during the week?
How did their overall weekly caloric intake compare to those who did a
consistent diet? Did they do this week after week or just occasionally?
Too many unknowns to compare their method you labeled "refeed" to what many
of us in the group use. Many of us know there will always be those special
occasions and plan ahead for them by reducing our calories prior to the
events.

Why would any of us look at this as part of the low carb issue? We know the
difference between low carb and managing our caloric intake to accommodate
special occasions.

Refeeds are not the same thing as weekend binges.


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

Refeeds are not the same thing as weekend binges.


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:17:06 -0500, "Beverly"
wrote:

We definitely need more information than this summary provides before we
could conclude that "refeeds" don't work for many of us. Many of us lower
our caloric maintenance level in order to accommodate special occasions and
holidays with great success. If I lower it by 100-200 calories per day that
allows for an additional 700-1400 calories.

I also will lower my calories on "regular" days if I'm planning a
special meal out, so that I can indulge. I did pretty much the same
thing all during my two years of weight loss, and so far I'm
maintaining okay that way too.

Chris
262/136/ (135-145)

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 14:17:06 -0500, "Beverly"
wrote:

We definitely need more information than this summary provides before we
could conclude that "refeeds" don't work for many of us. Many of us lower
our caloric maintenance level in order to accommodate special occasions and
holidays with great success. If I lower it by 100-200 calories per day that
allows for an additional 700-1400 calories.

I also will lower my calories on "regular" days if I'm planning a
special meal out, so that I can indulge. I did pretty much the same
thing all during my two years of weight loss, and so far I'm
maintaining okay that way too.

Chris
262/136/ (135-145)