Comments on: The Squiggly Line Effect

By: A blah day « lia's cucina

A blah day « lia's cucina — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:38:25 +0000

[...] better after this meal. But…it was worth it. Like I’ve said before, I really believe in Kath’s Squiggly Line Effect, and everything will even out. Unfortunately, in the meantime, I’ll be a little bloated and [...]

By: Pasta and winter salad « a little about lia

Pasta and winter salad « a little about lia — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:52:14 +0000

[...] maintain my weight, most calorie counters say that I need about 1,850 a day. I am a big believer in Kath’s Squiggly Line Effect so I try to keep it lighter on regular days. I indulge 1-2 times a week…meaning I’ll go [...]

By: daily dessert « follow my bliss

daily dessert « follow my bliss — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:56:24 +0000

[...] body wore off) is something that the popular “real food” blogger, Kath Younger, calls The Squiggly Line Effect. It’s not rocket science - it’s just a way of thinking about your weight and your [...]

By: Jim Purdy

Jim Purdy — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:02:44 +0000

The “Squiggly Line Effect Theory” … complete with graphs and everything! Great idea!

Now I’ll be watching for the peer-reviewed scientific article in JAMA or NEJM.

By: A Special Birthday « Cross Border Cravings

A Special Birthday « Cross Border Cravings — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:33:17 +0000

[...] I sign off, I want to share Kath’s post on Breathe – The Squiggly Line Effect. Go read the article! I love it! For me, I definitely feel [...]

By: Rebeca (All Vegged Out)

Rebeca (All Vegged Out) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:02:05 +0000

I love this… what a great article and such a good way to cover this. It’s so easy to get caught up in the numbers and aiming for X number overall but that’s silly and that’s not living life to it’s fullest. Enjoy the great moments just make sure you’re every day is more balanced!

By: Aaron @ CrossBorderCravings

Aaron @ CrossBorderCravings — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:14:20 +0000

Such a great article! SLE is a great way to define the balance we achieve in a healthy diet. No deprivation, but still in moderation.

By: Chloe (Naturally Frugal)

Chloe (Naturally Frugal) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:39:49 +0000

This makes so much sense and clicks with me right away. Next time I’m overeating due to events I’ll remind myself of the squiggly line effect for the days after. Thanks Kath!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:36:09 +0000

I still weigh myself daily so I would like to go back and track special occasions with my weekly weigh in that I record. probably also would be good to record how many days a week I’m really over my 1700 calorie goal even though when I’m eating that last snack I say to myself “this will only put me over by 100.” I’m sure that in the course of a week I am rarely under my 1700 so I shouldn’t just allow those extra calories at the end of the day.

By: Beth @ CrossBorderCravings

Beth @ CrossBorderCravings — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:39:53 +0000

I really like the idea of the squiggly line effect. It’s impossible to say that you’ll always maintain the same eating habits, regardless of the occassion, so compensating for splurges makes the most sense for maintenence. That personal chart you made is interesting to see! I’d like to make one for myself :O).

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:49:02 +0000

I have long been a fan of your “squiggly line effect” theory. I think it really helps capture the influence “real life” has on our best efforts at health and fitness.

I also appreciate your comments on your quest to find balance between health/fitness/calorie counting/etc. and more intuitive eating/no diet mentality/putting LIFE first. I think many of us can really relate.

Thanks again for sharing!

By: Angela (Oh She Glows)

Angela (Oh She Glows) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:39:17 +0000

I love your reference to the SLE…it makes total sense to me, and represents true balance in my opinion. Great article!!