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When Super-Size Me came out, I had some major disagreements with the movie that I voiced here:
It looks like Tom Naughton had the same problems with the movie as I did and he made a movie to prove his point:
Here is their description of the movie:
Have you seen the news stories about the obesity epidemic? Did you see Super Size Me? Then guess what? … You’ve been fed a load of bologna. Comedian (and former health writer) Tom Naughton replies to the blame-McDonald’s crowd by losing weight on a fat-laden fast-food diet while demonstrating that nearly everything we’ve been told about obesity and healthy eating is wrong. Along with some delicious parody of Super Size Me Naughton serves up plenty of no-bologna facts that will stun most viewers, such as: The obesity “epidemic” has been wildly exaggerated by the CDC. People the government classifies as “overweight” have longer lifespans than people classified as “normal weight.” Having low cholesterol is unhealthy. Lowfat diets can lead to depression and type II diabetes. Saturated fat doesn’t cause heart disease — but sugars, starches and processed vegetable oils do.
You can see a trailer for the movie here:
You can see more clips from the movie at FatHead’s YouTube Channel or after the break.
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March 3rd, 2008 at 9:02 am
What bothers me about this trailer is the setup for grain bashing again. Didn’t we (and by we I mean me) just survive the viva la Atkins re-revolution? I know I jumped on the carbs are bad bandwagon along with everyone else in 03 and again in 04. Yes it worked, yes I lost a lot of weight both times but it was not a sustainable way of living for anything longer than 18 months (in my experience).
I even tried to “health” it up w/ South Beach and couldn’t get the (meaty) bad taste out of mouth long enough to last longer than a month this past year. This way of living is too extreme for this recovering bulimic/Binge eater.
Granted I believe in getting hydrogenated fats and sugar out of our diets, and that been my mission this year. But grains? Specifically wheat? Is there any coincidence the current trend in America is one of allergy and intolerance? Everyone I know is going ‘wheat free’, when incidental records of actual Celiacs is 1 in 133.
If this were a film based on the middle way and actual calories in -vs- calories I would agree, but the ‘wheat’ is your problem sends up a warning flag for me.
I am curious as to your opinions Laura, as it seems you are a student of the middle way yourself.
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
I don’t have as much experience with the Atkins plan as a lot of other people do, but I have found that if I avoid starches, sugars, caffeine and artificial sweeteners, I don’t want to binge anymore. It took three days without starches, sugars, caffeine and artificial sweeteners to be free of the constant desire to binge, but coming from someone who thought she would never be free, it’s a godsend.
I guess I’ll have to see how long it lasts.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I concur and have had a similar experience but my problem is with white flours. If I am eating a bowl of brown rice or oat groats, a potato, even whole wheat (without sweetener, artificial or natural) I feel better. I feel more balanced, more healthy, than if I were to avoid these things all together. This is a state of mind more than a physical state of wellness.
Do you feel that way about all grains and starches or just the usual suspect, refined white?
I am not trying to debate here. I am genuinely curious as to your experience. Especially because I identify so much with your journey. My practice of recovery has spanned years, but my harnessing the middle way is ever elusive.
Thank you.
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I think it depnds on grains when I avoid oatmeal I eat bad startches
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Vi,
I love whole grains, especially brown rice and cracked wheat. I’ve only recently discovered the connection between sugars and bingeing, so I haven’t tested the waters to see how far I can go. It’s so blissful being free from bingeing right now that I’m reluctant to try anything.
Keep reading Starling Fitness and I’ll keep you posted as my experimentation goes further.
Thanks for commenting, Laura
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Wonderful Laura, thank you.
I look forward to you sharing your journey. Congratulations on being in this wonderful place!
March 4th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
What bothers me about this movie is that this will only lend credence to folks who poison themselves with horrible food, but still manage to appear otherwise “healthy.” Eating fast food on a regular basis is not a healthy habit, period. But when it comes to weight loss, sure–it’s possible. Weight loss is a simple matter of math–consume less than you burn. (But if only the reality of it was that simple, right?!) So, if you’re eating fewer calories than your body needs to function–you’ll lose weight regardless of where those calories are coming from.
As for the parts about carcinogens and such, i am skeptical, but willing to keep an open mind and hear what he has to say.