I didn't read the article... but I had a "body builder" type nutritionalist make me a "diet" one time.

I basically ate around 1600-1800 calories a day, and worked out. I had to write down everything I ate.

I was light headed, dizzy, and so very HUNGRY! It worked though! I went from 22% body fat to 18%. At 5'4", I went from 124 lbs to 118 lbs.

Do I follow that diet anymore? No. Have I gained back the weight? Yes.

But, whatever... I try to eat healthy... 80% of the time, I watch what I eat and try not to overeat. I stay away from fast food and workout 5-6 days a week (train for tri's... and in the off season I will do yoga, weight lift, etc.).

I still look good for my age (33), and I have a strong, healthy body. I can do a lot of stuff most people younger than me can't even do!

So instead of being a size 2-4 I am a size 6-8, and I am happy. I have fun meals, I don't obsess over everything bit of food that goes in my mouth. Life is better.

Anyhoo... maybe be off topic???? But just a friendly reminder that sometimes being skinny just isn't worth it. It is better to be happy and healthy if you ask me!