Dr. Louis Aronne, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital, reviewed Shipp's lifestyle record and physical exam results. Aronne notes that sometimes there is a slightly increased chance for overweight people to have stones, but it's not a major issue. What is important for Shipp, says Aronne, is weight-gain prevention. Shipp gained about 5 pounds a year, which means in 10 years he will have gained 50 pounds. Another big problem for Shipp is overeating.
People go for the good value and are encouraged to overeat.
Aronne recommends that Shipp eat some vegetables and a salad before the pasta entree so he will be less likely to eat an oversized portion of pasta. Another issue is Shipp's beer consumption. He says it not only contains extra empty calories, but also increases appetite and decreases willpower. One drink is fine with a meal, says Aronne, but it's best to have alcohol in moderation and not every night. Weight Off with the Early Show is not a diet, because the experts on the plan believe that diets are short-term fixes.