the Mrs has signed up for a fad diet? should I be annoyed? ( I am..)

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the Mrs has signed up for a fad diet? should I be annoyed? ( I am..)

82 posts & 42 voices | Started 8 months ago by slimjim78 | Latest reply from iDave

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theyEye - Member

But what about voltaire's concerns?
I've lost a stone over the last 10 weeks on iDave, but have similar fears about missing out on some essential vitamin or mineral. Not founded on any hard info, mind you...

Also, I'm pretty happy with a stone off, although this seems like a MUCH slower pace of weight loss than has been quoted by a lot of guys on the forum. Have been keeping to the diet verbatim, with the exception of drinking red wine more than just with meals. Considerably more. Could be the wine, could be my original diet, could just be me, I guess... Another stone to go...

EDIT: too slow, but it's not just about calcium, is it?

Posted 7 months ago #
iDave - Member

if you're eating lots of veg, nuts, eggs and meat, I'm not sure what vitamins and minerals you'll be lacking?

Posted 7 months ago #
theyEye - Member

I'm not sure either. My fear is founded solely on how everyone always says that fruit are so good for you! Popular opinion is of course not a good basis for worry, I'll be the first to admit!

EDIT: And I'll take iDave's post as saying that there is nothing to worry about. As that's what I want to hear, and am too lazy to investigate myself, I will ignore my immediate circle of friends and family and go with a stranger on a forum. Thanks!

Posted 7 months ago #
miketually - Member

Before doing iDave, what were you eating? Rationally, was that better than what you're eating now?

If you're really worried, "binge" on fruit on your day off?

Posted 7 months ago #
iDave - Member

I've challenged a few dietitians on what micro-nutrients fruit is the exclusive source of, nothing has been suggested. modern fruit is much sweeter and also available all year round. in the past it was an autumn thing hence the body responds to fructose by initiating fat storage for winter. hence i don't see how we need to have it daily.

Posted 7 months ago #
voltaire - Member

I am so glad I came on here. I am not a forum person but this is ace. I am eating lots of nuts, veg, meat, eggs and quorn sausages, veggie mince etc and do feel that my diet is better than it has ever been. I totally binge on fruit on my Saturday so I guess I have nothing to worry about. It is very reassuring to see that other's have similar concerns though. It's just anxiety about relying on something which others are quick to label as a fad. The Cambridge is the only 'fad' diet I ever did and I came under a lot of criticism for it and then looked ridiculous when the weight went back on. This is far a more rational and balanced approach, without a doubt.

TheyEye...you are talking my language big time!!!

Posted 7 months ago #
theyEye - Member

Thanks iDave, that's excellent news.

I think you've hit at the heart of the issue voltaire -- the fear is born out of other people's reactions when I tell them exactly what I'm doing. Most dismiss it as a fad, try to label it, or argue that I'm destroying myself, which irritates me, but at the same time sows seeds of doubt. Mostly because I'm an ignoramus.

I do have lots of friends that are doctors however, and generally their response to the philosophy (as I explain it) has been A LOT more measured, with no negative and couple positive reactions. That is comforting.

Posted 7 months ago #
thomthumb - Member

doctors however, and generally their response to the philosophy (as I explain it) has been A LOT more measured

doctors like evidence, lots of people think they 'know' stuff.

Posted 7 months ago #
iDave - Member

theyEye - just ask people what specific details their opinion is based on? you'll find out pretty quickly that they haven't a **** clue about anything nutrition related as is often apparent by how fat they themselves are. daily mail readers are the worst, but crumble quite well.

Posted 7 months ago #
soobalias - Member

its all about the sell

the idave diet just doesnt sell, it requires you to think and change your eating habits and i think that requires more determination than dropping a meal for a milkshake and carrying on as you are.

each to their own

oh yeah and support your wife to be regardless of what she wants to do, until its her idea...

Posted 7 months ago #
staralfur - Member

Tell her to just eat real, clean food. She will lose weight the right way then at least.

Meat, fish, fruit, veggies, good fats.

Posted 7 months ago #
iDave - Member

Tell her to just eat real, clean food

as opposed to pretend and dirty food?

Posted 7 months ago #

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