Paul ‘PJ’ James is a gym instructor and a former model who wanted to gain a better understanding of how obesity feels and functions. So six months ago he dropped his healthy diet and lifestyle and started eating. Now he is weighing in at around 280 pounds.
What has he learned?
“The thing that shocked me most about this diet is its emotional effects,” said PJ, from Melbourne, Australia, who plans to start losing the weight again on July 1.
“I’ve become quite addicted to the kinds of fatty sugary food that is bad for you, and it’s going to be hard to get out of that habit.
“I feel tired all the time and quite down. I’m unhappy with how I look, and just don’t feel like doing anything. I used to go out in the evenings, but now I’m glad just to stay at home.”
This makes me feel a little less guilty about my impending trip to the Sizzler. It’s research.
