Ask Dr. Walt 38 – Diet Dilemmas: What Works, What Doesn’t?

Did you know that in most countries around the world, the majority of the population are overweight or obese. Many of these folks are trying or have tried to lose weight. If you are or ever have considered dieting today’s episode of Ask Dr. Walt is just for you!

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Show 38 for Broadcast 01-17-22

Pam Smith, RND

Diet Dilemmas: What Works, What Doesn’t?

TEASE:

OPEN:

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician Dr. Walt Larimore and I’m delighted you are taking the time today to join me in my home office as we continue our discussion about some of the essentials of becoming highly healthy. Joining me is Pam Smith, RDN , an internationally known nutritionist and energy coach, radio host, industry culinary consultant, best-selling author, and the creator of The S.M.A.R.T. Weigh® Strategy through which thousands of people have won back their health and energy.

Here we are in January and New Year’s resolutions abound! How many people resolve to diet?
How many are successful?
How many resolutions revolve around weight loss and dieting?
You write that dieting is not always about weight loss. What do you mean?
What are the challenges in losing weight? Spoiler Alert: (1) Finding an eating pattern (diet), which is effective for losing weight, and (2) finding an effective way to maintain that weight loss.
Is there such a thing as ‘The Best Diet for Weight Loss’?
Are diets considered the worst?
What are the warning signs of bad diets?
Are there “bad” food groups to eliminate to lose weight?
What foods should be included?
How does quick weight loss impact overall body wellness?
How does timing of eating play in?
What about exercise? Is it important to weight loss?
What about fasting?
What’s your final word on diets and dieting

Thanks, Pam.

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