Bothered about Losing Weight?

In the year 2000, a study was published in the International Journal of Obesity (24, 534-540) titled "Intentional weight control and food choice habits in a national representative sample of adults in the UK."

Based on 1894 men and women, it was an "interview-based survey of a representative sample of the UK population including questions about demographic characteristics, weight and height, intentional weight control and eating behaviors".

72% of the women and 58% of the men who reported they were "not bothered about losing weight" also reported eating "plenty of fruits and vegetables". Among the other factors, such as limiting fats, avoiding sweets, choosing low fat, avoiding snacks, or limiting fried foods, "eating plenty of fruits and vegetables" made the biggest difference in how many were "not bothered about losing weight".

If you'd rather not have to think about losing weight, one of the best ways to get there is to eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

Summary of the study

We've found we eat a lot more fruits and veggies if we have tasty dips for them.

Strawberries are really tasty when dipped in Orange Peach Dip

I've found myself eating much more celery and carrots when I dip them in Gary's Masala.