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That's the basic idea, but as the saying goes, the devil is in the details.
Exercise of any type?
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In Debt DC is actually trying to make a roundabout point about exercise.
Diet + exercise should be translated to "Diet + Vigorous exercise."
I see too many people who think a leisurely stroll around the block, if even if for a mile, is going to translate into results.
It won't.
I mean, it makes for a good "news blurb, fluffy" piece but too many Americans leading a sedentary lifestyle think that's all you need to do.
You'd be better off doing 3 sets of pushups and sit-ups (anaerobic exercise) than a leisurely walk. I am not poo-pooing walking - it can be a bonding time and a stress release. I like to walk the Wildwood Boardwalk (about 4 miles up and back).
As far as weight watchers, if you are a chick, and you are into salad and chocolate and leisurely strolls, I think Weight Watchers can possibly work as a lifestyle for money and time invested.
If you are not of that type of metabolic body type - that you can digest carbs and feel some sense of satiety, you are better off with a South Beach or Atkins lifestyle. (caveman diet)
Couple that with vigorous exercise and you have a great lifestyle.
Good luck. Investing in your health will always pay dividends.
PS: I find Weight Watchers suggests during times of hunger to injest vegetables (soup or raw) - this is a poor strategy for satiating the dieter for many reasons. That being said, I won't deny it appears to work for a select few.
Talk to an Atkin's lifestye person like me and you say, "Gee, I"m really hungry" and I'll tell you to go have a spoonful of peanut butter (not low fat!!! too much sugar!!!).
Fat is great diet food.