AboutTanya Zilberter, PhD Expertise I am in neurophysiology, nutrition and dieting academic research since 1972 (PhD in Physiology) and on the Internet since 1995. Developed the Banta Diet program based on macronutrient balance using the Wilder's formula (1922). I granted the non-exclusive reprint rights to the current owner of BantaDiet.com under the condition of free online access to the program.
Experience Authored 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles
Organizations I currently do my research on neuroprotective effects of foods and diets. The site where this can be read is Brain Fuels
Diet eBooks (contact me for free copies)
LOW-FAT to LOW-CARB Rotation Diet
Complete Banta Diet jump-start
Dr. Shatalova and Her Very Low Calorie Diet
Alternative medicine eBook
On Pins and Needles of Why Children Rub Their Bruises (Free information based on this eBook can be found at Reflexo-therapy.com)
Education/Credentials PhD in Physiology
Past/Present Clients I wrote for about.com as a guide to the category "weight loss", for the lifetips.com as an expert in the category "diet", for the dietandbody.com, infozine.com, atkinszone.com, and bantadiet.com. My eBook "On Pins and Needles" is used as a content by the reflexo-therapy.com.
I have been struggling for about 6 years to get back into shape (after birth of my first plus a traumatic car accident including partial paralysis). I exercise almost daily but my problem is my 'diet'. I have cut out all sugar, flour, potatoes (i.e. white foods), etc. for over a year now and have not lost a single pound. I do a loose Atkins/South Beach - some days carbs are <10 some days <50. I feel I need some carbs (complex) because I exercise a lot. One thing I notice is that on this type of 'diet' I consume too many calories some days. I also have a very slow metabolism and have been constipated for a few years now (normal for me is once a month!). I have been put on all types of meds/lax/enemas/etc. and they don't regulate me at all - they are a quick fix. I think if I could get past the regularity issue I'd feel a lot better and not look so bloated. Any advice on how to lose weight on a ketogenic/low carb diet (BTW, I've never been able to get those sticks to show purple in 2 years - even after days of days/weeks of <10 carbs) and any advice on regulating myself? I do take psyllium husks 3x day as well as Zelnorm. Sigh... any help would be greatly appreciated. My dr. threw up her hands and sent me to a dietician who says I'm eating fine - just add more calcium.
Answer Hello,
Some of the signs tell me that you need to put your effort into more strict a system.
For example, I don't believe in the Atkins /SBD compilation. Atkins is too vague to me as it is: since it doesn't control proteins and fats, nobody can tell how many carb grams get into your bloodstream because almost 50% of protein converts into glucose and goes into the blood.
SBD is no diet at all, it's just a (successful, yes) attempt to remove a small _part_ of junk food from American tables.
Your bloating clearly tells that you take in too much carbohydrates, however little you think it is.
Since you insure sufficient amounts of fibers, maybe your constipation can be eased by adding more good fats, e.g., olive oil. Also, things like garlic, hot pepper, soy beans, and nuts can help.
I tell you what. Why wouldn't you take a look at our program, see how we approach the problem, how we calculate, and how successful it is. The URL is bantadiet.com
Of course, you'll have questions - please don't hesitate asking me as many as you wish.
Authored 3 academic print books and two popular diet print books as well as about a hundred scientific and popular articles