Suggested pin! I think the reason there are so many unhealthy guidelines is because tptb want most of us dead. They try to do this from every angle possible, like now blanketing the planet with massive amounts of radiofrequency radiation (RF), which the World Health Organization was finally forced to admit can "possibly" cause cancer.

Bastard covered bastards with bastard filling. They will get their reward.

On a lighter note (no pun intended): I have found a great way to lose weight. The reason it works, I believe, is that it mimics the eating habits of animals in the wild, as they go for periods of time without eating. It's referred to as "alternate day fasting," although you don't really fast, just restrict calories every other day (that's how I do it, others have different configurations). BUT...because you know you can eat anything you want the next day, psychologically you can deal with it.

I've lost 12 pounds, and I continue to lose steadily every week, pretty much. One thing that might not appeal to people is that the loss is pretty slow. But, from what I understand, that's the better way to lose anyway.

Here's a link, if anyone's interested. Oh, I forgot, this diet, according to clinical research, also significantly lengthens life, seriously reduces inflammation (which is at the root of many disease processes), and has been known to help people get rid of asthma. So there's that!

This guy's one drawback is that he still has a few old-fashioned ideas, like margarine is better than butter, and diet products are good for "Down Days" (the day you reduce calories). So ignore that, and try to eat as naturally as you can (look back at the article OP has so helpfully provided!). I also have one "Junk Food Day" a week, so I don't get too tempted the other days.

I'm giving the link that will allow you to find out what the best plan for you is. You just put in your vital statistics. This plan has been out for a while, and is also called "Eat Stop Eat," intermittant fasting, and some other things. Bottom line: Lots of people are having lots of success with it!

[link to www.johnsonupdaydowndaydiet.com] (calculator is at the bottom of the page).