Thursday Sep 12, 2024
#62 Obesity and Dieting: The Weight of the Problem
In this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast 🥦, we explore the global obesity crisis and the challenges of dieting 🥬. With 64% of adults in the UK overweight and 1 in 8 people worldwide living with obesity, this issue is more urgent than ever. We ask: if obesity were treated like addiction, would governments take stronger action?
We dive into why diets so often fail, with 95% of people regaining lost weight due to restrictive eating and biological changes that make weight loss harder. We also discuss the psychological toll of obesity, where 82% of people blame themselves for their condition, leading to shame and missed opportunities for help.
But it’s not all bad news. We introduce the vegan keto diet as a sustainable solution for weight loss, focusing on nutrient-dense, plant-based foods. Throughout the episode, we share practical tips on how to implement this lifestyle and tackle common dieting challenges.
We also look at the role of the food industry in promoting ultra-processed foods 🍩🍧 and the need for stricter regulations to protect public health, especially for children. With personal stories and real-world advice, this episode offers both insight and inspiration for those looking to make healthier changes.
Information Links from Episode
Are you 7x more likely to die from obesity than smoking? I did my research AFTER the episode! 🤦♀️. Here’s the research. I wasn’t completely wrong – it may not be 7x but it is growing:
- The Health Risks of Obesity https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB4549.html
- Obesity Is More Deadly Than Smoking – Here’s Why https://www.orlandohealth.com/content-hub/obesity-is-more-deadly-than-smoking-heres-why
Dy’s Episode – Mental Health and Keto. #18 How Keto Vegan Changed Dy’s Life: A Bipolar Survivor’s Story
- YouTube https://youtu.be/BXunW-tBQtA
- Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-58udh-14e9e3c
Research for this episode:
Weight-Loss Statistics 2024 March 29th 2024 US article https://www.greatgreenwall.org/supplements/weight-loss-statistics/
Diet Failure Statistics 2024 – US article https://www.greatgreenwall.org/supplements/diet-failure-statistics/
UK children shorter, fatter and sicker amid poor diet and poverty, report finds The Guardian March 29, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/19/uk-children-shorter-fatter-and-sicker-amid-poor-diet-and-poverty-report-finds
Valuable Resources
For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how
For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how
Host Bio
Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.
Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067
Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk
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