tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38764987.post5732913032852076992..comments2023-07-15T04:20:16.543-05:00Comments on Almost Diamonds: Nobel Conference: Jeffrey M. FriedmanStephanie Zvanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15182490110208080002noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38764987.post-35322041699403621502010-10-18T14:17:12.774-05:002010-10-18T14:17:12.774-05:00I've been 15 pounds lighter for nearly a year ...I've been 15 pounds lighter for nearly a year and have started that downward trend once again. I agree that it's not easy, but I have no excuse if I continue to eat more calories than I use. I can only speak for myself.a2zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867153675975264100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38764987.post-78510861606060591052010-10-14T15:02:25.878-05:002010-10-14T15:02:25.878-05:00a2z, how long have you maintained your lower weigh...a2z, how long have you maintained your lower weight? Has it not gone back up after a period at a lower weight?<br /><br />Nobody's saying this isn't a complicated picture with differences between individuals, and Dr. Friedman did end his lecture with things that have been shown to improve health for everyone. Those also happen to include behaviors that reduce weight in those who can. <br /><br />Besides, what alternative do you propose? The same old information that doesn't help people and leads to additional stress (something Friedman didn't address but which has been decidedly linked to weight problems)?Stephanie Zvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182490110208080002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38764987.post-748049710269594282010-10-14T11:25:25.410-05:002010-10-14T11:25:25.410-05:00My only concern with this information is that over...My only concern with this information is that overweight people (I am one) might think, well, I don't have a choice. I'm fat because I don't have/can't use leptin so I'll just keep eating. I've proven, so far, that eating less and exercising more works. Further thoughts?a2zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867153675975264100noreply@blogger.com