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I watched a nightline report on NBC last night or was it ABC? Not sure, but it was a documentary on a woman's life and her battle with obesity. The scientists in West Virginia compiled a study to see how brain surgery would affect the hormonal changes of hunger cravings. The participants had to be a certain age, try every diet, supplements, even gastric bypass surgery in order to be capable of qualifying as a guinea pig.
As the female stated she had tried everything in the book...Atkins, gastric bypass, pills, etc...nothing worked for her!
*At this point-this is where my loud mouth comes in-"Have you tried exercising with a healthy balanced meal plan?" Of course the TV didn't answer my question, but exercise was NEVER mentioned in her quest to lose weight...I found that odd.
Well back to the story-she went ahead and became a test subject for the scientists. It was actually quite intriguing for me to watch. They drilled through her skull (queasy stomach's stay with me!) and were able to inject electric impulses into the correct part of her brain that controls hunger & metabolism. They planted a device in her skull where they could regulate the impulses while she went on with her everyday life.
A year went by and there were some small changes in her nutritional habits, however, she did not lose any weight. The doctors decided to take a different approach and have her meals regulated at a testing facility. It is true-she wasn't eating nearly as much food/Pepsi as she was before the study.
This is where I became unsure of this study. They are doctors-scientists. I wanted to just give them the simple answer-combine the study with a little exercise...even start her out with 20 minute walks 3x's per week. Then lets see the difference!
Clearly this study was solely focused on the scientific part of electrical impulses controlling the hunger/metabolism portion of the brain...not how to fight obesity in our country. I just found ironic in the grand scheme of things. Let's not be so focused on one item for weight loss or even maintaining your current weight. Take the top off the box...look at your world of opportunity.
Have a healthy & well day!
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