A long-form piece in which I chronicle my experience of being a stay-at-home dad and emotional binge-eater who lost 125 pounds in 18 months, gained it all back, and then entered recovery from an eating disorder
Tag: obesity
Review of Dr. Arya Sharma obesity talk
(April 2014, Halifax)
This review of a talk given by obesity expert Dr. Arya Sharma in Halifax covers his sobering discussion of the 1-in-20 success rate for those attempting long-term weight loss with a diet, and also what he reveals as three key requirements to attaining the goal of long-term, significant weight loss.
Post-hoc reflections on long-term obesity recovery after a 12-week VLCD (very low calorie diet) program
More in-depth reflections on the longer-term effects of following a VLCD (very low calorie diet) program involving a 12-week controlled rapid weight loss phase with 900 cal/day of food intake. I discuss finding new definitions for success and learning how to move forward more constructively.
Year 2 progress note (PfHW VLCD participant, Halifax)
My immediate reflections after completing a second 12-month round of treatment with PfHW in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I also make recommendations for new or returning participants to the program.