The Nutrition Program at Iron Body has been very rewarding in a number of ways.  I started working out with Dave 2 years ago, and while I certainly felt the benefit of increased energy, strength and physical well being, I noticed only limited benefit in weight loss and body shape.  Previously I was falling into the trap of feeling that since I was working out, I could eat more food (or in reality, poor choices).  Now that I am putting the whole program together, with improved nutritional habits,  I’ve easily been able to reach the reasonable goal of losing about a pound a week during the course!  A new benefit just discovered last week when I had my annual physical, is that my Cholesterol and Triglycerides were cut nearly in half compared to last year (when I had already been working out for a whole year).  I get to drop one of my cholesterol drugs!

Although I feel fairly well versed in diet and nutritional literature from prior diet attempts and years of discussing the issues with my patients, I still picked up a lot of new tips from the class.  A major issue in long term weight loss is sustainability.  This nutritional approach (I wouldn’t call it a ‘diet’ since it is a permanent change) is really nice, because it never feels like deprivation.  In fact, the most difficult aspect of this approach if finding enough time to eat as much or as often as I should.  The suggested goal of 1/2 to 1 pound per week is very obtainable, and allows a high enough calorie target that you do not feel hungry.  Since you learn types of foods to eat, rather than specific items or prepackaged meals, it is easy to eat out, or shop for your own selections.  Groceries are if anything slightly less expensive with the emphasis on less packaging and more whole foods.  After several weeks of healthier menus, I found my cravings changing from carbs to meat or veggies, making the diet easier to follow as time went by.  I don’t really miss dessert any more, although I used to love it.  Even if you have an occasional break down, or planned lapse (party, etc) this approach allows and expects “cheat” meals about 10% of the time, while remaining confident of overall progress.  The various tips about reading labels, recipes, supplements, etc have all been helpful.

In summary, this nutritional education is the real deal.  It is very valuable, along with the usual Iron Body workouts, to enable you to reach your fitness goals.  I hope that more of us will take advantage of it!

Dwight Pridham, MD

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