Not sure that I totally agree with your statements concerning soy.

There is no evidence to support the claims that soy interferes with male reproductive function – feminization, erectile dysfunction or infertility.

Research has found that consuming soy at levels above the typical Asian diet (which is known to be high in soy) has not been shown to affect levels of male sex hormones or sperm quality.

While, there is concern that eating large amounts of soy can result in an underactive thyroid and an enlarged thyroid gland by blocking the production of thyroid hormones, this appears to only occur in people who are iodine deficient, a mineral needed for normal thyroid function.

On another note, where’s you top from? I love it!

I enjoyed this article, because I always obsess over my body image as well. I go through phases where I gain weight. It is always proportional to how I feel. When I am happy and feel that I am succeeding I do not turn to unhealthy foods, but when I get stressed out or uncertain of myself I am more likely to drink soda and eat the bad foods. I think another key is to live with people who also eat healthy. If one comes home and sees food all over the place, it is much harder to resist! Here’s my question: How does one find a diet that can be consistently applied for a lifetime? My diets always work for like 3 months, then I quit. I was hoping to get your input, or maybe the universe will answer my question 🙂

I love your blog and continue you great success.

Shahed.

Wow, the many times I’ve thought this. Happened to come across this post on the very day I needed it. So good!