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It's Not Just About What You Put Into Your Mouth



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- Aloisius See Profile I'm a Fan of Aloisius

I've been on a restricted calorie uh... meal plan for a little while now. I've lose about 1.5 lbs a week and I eat whatever I want: ice cream, chocolate, pasta, meat, etc. I just eat a lot less of it. I take very small portions, eat them, ignore my immediate hunger and wait 20 minutes before I decide if I'm still actually hungry and if so, eat another small portion. I've found that amounts of food that I thought would never satisfy me just take some time to kick in. I also eat a piece of fruit or a 6 oz yogurt between meals which keeps me from binging at the end of the day.

I do count calories (roughly), so maybe that helps. I also re-adjust the number of calories I intake weekly based on weight change - too much weight loss means I add more calories to my diet so I don't feel like I'm missing out and blow my die... er meal plan, too little and I drop my calorie intake by a little bit.

This probably won't work for everyone. I know the extreme diets of limiting sugar or limiting fat or what not sometimes help people. Personally I find cravings too much to bear.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:47 PM on 07/25/2008
- peachfuzz See Profile I'm a Fan of peachfuzz

Some people are sexier heavier.
Not all skinny people are sensual or sexy.
This is one of the myths that is shoved down our throats.

Weight is primarily a HEALTH issue and what people find as
sexy is not the same across the board.

There is no set formula for sex appeal : one size does not fit all.
The idea of sexy has been corrupted by mass marketing to sell diet books,
magazines, movies & processed foods.

We need to eat healthier and exercise to be healthy. Period.
That ought to be enough of a selling point if we value ourselves enough.

If that had been the salient point that we were taught,
there would not be a billion dollar diet industry.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:14 PM on 07/25/2008
- SolarPowerGuy See Profile I'm a Fan of SolarPowerGuy

You're right to note that much of what drives the American obsession with body weight amounts to fashion, guilt and vanity.

Having said that, how many of us have developed "metabolic syndrome" -- a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 25, and one or more of the following problems: high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or cardiovascular difficulties?

Lots of us. Many, many more of us than one generation ago. For people in this position, it IS important for them to watch their weight.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:24 PM on 07/25/2008
- peachfuzz See Profile I'm a Fan of peachfuzz

Metabolic Syndrome is serious. It will shorten your life
and increase your risk for debilitating illnesses.

Health information needs to be the focus of smart living.

The issues do not need to be contaminated by emotional appeals
to be sexy; how many people thought losing weight was the magic
bullet to "the perfect life"?

Fact is you can lose weight and nothing else changes for the better.
If you start out thinking that your health comes first, you'll be better off.

Health is the key, not promises for something else.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:36 PM on 07/25/2008
- truth101 See Profile I'm a Fan of truth101

Finally a plan with some divine idea about learning self control. Terrific. I
AM going to begin right now. Thanks. Many foods to avoid. ICE CREAM
SHOULD BE MADE ILLEGAL.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:57 PM on 07/25/2008
- phoebusapollo See Profile I'm a Fan of phoebusapollo

Prohibition tends to lead towards cravings. A better approach focus on swapping in some good alternatives and recognising the consequences of our "favourites."

Sure it can help to purge a cupboard and fridge- but the products will always be around the corner at the shops. Much better to simply learn about calories and consequences.

I've managed pretty substantial weight loss (30kg with a heap of muscle added) without giving up ANYTHING. I just eat less of it, less often. And when I do go out, I don't feel guilty and I do have dessert- I just modify what I eat for the rest of that week.

In any case, working out more and eating slightly less (and healthier) is the way to go. Rapidly cutting calories is terrible for the metabolism.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:00 PM on 07/25/2008
- truth101 See Profile I'm a Fan of truth101

Finally a plan with some divine idea about learning self control. Terrific. I
AM going to begin right now. Thanks.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:51 PM on 07/25/2008
- grapesofmath See Profile I'm a Fan of grapesofmath

Weird approach, but I like it.
I think all of us can use a little more discretion with what comes out of our mouths....as well as what goes in.
Nice work.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:09 PM on 07/25/2008
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