by JuicerJohn » Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:36 pm
@roundcoconut
I must take exception to a couple of points that you made.
Please understand, I am not trying to be mean, but only to clarify a couple of things that seemed unclear (to me) from what you said.
First, regarding the idea that if we were to double our portion sizes, we would gain weight. While that is likely true, if we are following the plan such a course should not be possible. The plan states, eat until comfortably full, right? Okay, if I am eating until comfortably full now, then I cannot double my portion sizes and still be just comfortably full, so, why would I? On the other hand, if I could double portion sizes and be just comfortably full, then the size of my portions currently must be far smaller than the recommended. Again, why would I?
So, instead I keep my portion size fairly constant, but vary calorie density if I need to make an adjustment in my weight.
And regarding BMI, yes, I agree with Jeff 100% that is should be used as a screening tool only. And, I agree with you that if BMI is too high (overweight or obese) that a qualified medical or dietetic practitioner should be queued to to look further into the diet, lifestyle, and other factors to find a cause. And the same would apply if BMI has gotten too low.
But, for example, if my BMI were 28, should I not be able to use that same information, along with my own knowledge of my lifestyle and eating habits, and healthy diet to make some changes on my own?
Or, if my BMI were 24.9, which is inside the healthy range, if I heard from a reputable doctor and researcher (or from multiple researchers) that closer to the low end of the healthy range is better than just inside the upper end, why would I not listen just because BMI is meant to be a screening tool?
In fact, thinking about it, listening to such advice and deciding to take steps to lower my weight is using BMI as a screening tool, IMO.
Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. John 14:6