Belling The 'Cat'

The sugars, fats and salts, the additives and chemicals of processed foods, the excessive high-protein intake—all are stressors preventing the body from achieving the diet¬ary balance which alone assures permanent weight loss. But thus far I've said little about some of the most power¬ful stressors. I call them by a compound name, CAT— that is, Coffee, Alcohol and Tobacco.
All three are stressors which have no place in a com¬plete and healthful diet. I believe enough is known about the dangers to your health without another exposition of their alarming effects. As far as tobacco is concerned, just consult the warning on a cigarette pack. The immod¬erate use of coffee and alcohol provides another list of grisly medical facts. Suffice it to say that in combination with a high-protein diet the effects of CAT over an ex¬tended period of time are suicidal.
The BHMD, though recognizing the dangers of CAT, has a different way of tackling the monster. It is a step- by-step approach rather than a full, head-on attack. I believe that you will be better able to face the CAT after first having experienced your quick and easy weight loss.
It is here that 1 must profess my limitations. As a doc¬tor I can only give the patient opinions. As far as diet is concerned, only the patient can really change his own life. I can tell a patient what's best for him, but only the patient can implement my advice. On the other hand, the serious dieter frequently is the best judge of his own capacity to follow the rules. Therefore, a patient may find
it necessary, for example, to use salt in order to reduce his calorie intake while on my diet plan.
Although I know it's not the best way, I realize that it is better than the more serious danger of being over¬weight. Giant steps are better than small steps, but small steps are better than no steps at all.
However, once you have adjusted yourself to the BHMD it is more likely that you'll be like the runner who builds up stamina to stay the full course. When you look at your new figure you'll be brimming with renewed con¬fidence and self-esteem. The discipline you have ac¬quired almost effortlessly will encourage you to 'bell the CAT.'

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