Dr. Nick on the subject of diets

OK, this isn't a pin-up picture, HONEST! I just wanted everyone to see what Dr. Nick Yphantides looks like now that he has lost 270 pounds.

He doesn't really promote any diet. He says:

LOSING WEIGHT IS NOT ABOUT THE FOOD. Eliminating certain foods or constantly depriving yourself of something you enjoy will cause more harm than good.

So I say, pick a diet. Any diet. Just do it and stick to it.

I limit certain carbohydrates and sugars. I stay away from sandwiches, pastas, rice, and potatoes because they have a high glycemic index.

Naturally, it's better to eat foods with a low glycemic index. This would be certain fruits, vegetales, salads, and whole wheat products. A book I enjoyed, Sugarbusters, provides a very detailed summary on this issue.

Fast food, cheap food, ill-prepared food, or canned food no longer tastes as good to me. What gets my mouth watering these days is what some people call the Mediterranean diet, which is built around seafood, olive oil, feta cheese, nuts, and vegetables.