We are not 'falling off the wagon' nor are we weak in willpower

[Michelle]

   I don't tend to cheer for or advertise for things, but I have to share the book I got recently from the library.  "Diet Rehab" by Dr. Mike Dow is VERY eye-opening. 

   Long story short, if we start a diet and don't stick to it as easily as we'd like to it's not due to lack of willpower--it's literally all brain chemistry.  He explains the downward spirals of food addiction--and they are addictions--because we end up needing more to get the same 'highs' or even just to feel normal.

   It seems it all comes down to seratonin and dopamine and the reasons we eat 'bad stuff' is to get seratonin and/or dopamine, and that our eating of the bad foods to begin with is what stopped the body's natural production of and/or secretion of these chemicals.  

   The book's subtitle is "28 Days to Finally Stop Craving the Foods That Make You Fat" and he explains that adding 'booster' foods and activities to your diet BEFORE eliminating your pitfall foods make it easier to give up the bad stuff.

   I won't go into a lengthy description other than what I've mentioned, but I highly recommend this book for anyone who wonders why they can't 'stay on the wagon' (though there is no 'wagon' to stay on here at RFR; it's a privilege to choose the limo!).  Just know if you're struggling with any diet changes, don't be hard on yourself for not having willpower; that's not what it's about! 

[Susan : )]

Yes, you know our limo it just an email away!! : )

[Supermom]

This makes so much sense!  Thank you for sharing it!

I will request this book at my library.

[Michelle]

-I can totally relate, Brenda.  (Which is why I really wanted to share this!)
-Isn't it true, Bette? It seems so simple once we know about it.
-Exactly what I thought, Nathalie!
-You're welcome, Maureen!

[Brenda]

Oh thank goodness. I will be looking for this book to read. I know I'm not the only one, but it sure feels like it when u wake up with or prepare with good intentions, only to give in so suddenly to your craving or what's closest. Thanks for sharing.

[Bette Bliss Shaw]

Yes, there is definitely a chemistry going on in the brain that is creating these cravings. When these are taken care of, it is no longer a problem. Balancing the brain is a huge piece in our eating patterns and our eating patterns are a big piece of our balancing brain chemistry.

[nathalie carles]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!

[Maureen Griffin]

How really interesting -makes sense. Thanks Michelle