huge topic:Americans keep getting fatter

[Nachoman]

[quote=jpinpb]I went to the fair yesterday and was blown away by what people were eating. Fried butter and chocolate covered bacon! An ambulance was on standby. Also the funnel cakes loaded w/whip cream and chocolate and caramel syrup. I just don’t know how people weren’t going into diabetic shock. Looking around, people were morbidly obese. No wonder.[/quote]

Hopefully you saw me there eating a giant mound of chili cheese fries and a cinnamon roll. It was delicious. I’m rail thin though. =)

[ocrenter]

The bottom line on the topic really is portion control and moderation.

Quite frankly, most people know exactly what they need to do. Most folks will go to the doctor and tell their doc that all they ever eat is whole grain cereal, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, and salad without dressing and only drink water. The patient and the doctor are then left with the medical mystery of how that patient managed to gain 30 lbs over the last year on that diet.

[ocrenter]

The bottom line on the topic really is portion control and moderation.

Quite frankly, most people know exactly what they need to do. Most folks will go to the doctor and tell their doc that all they ever eat is whole grain cereal, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, and salad without dressing and only drink water. The patient and the doctor are then left with the medical mystery of how that patient managed to gain 30 lbs over the last year on that diet.

[ocrenter]

The bottom line on the topic really is portion control and moderation.

Quite frankly, most people know exactly what they need to do. Most folks will go to the doctor and tell their doc that all they ever eat is whole grain cereal, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, and salad without dressing and only drink water. The patient and the doctor are then left with the medical mystery of how that patient managed to gain 30 lbs over the last year on that diet.

[ocrenter]

The bottom line on the topic really is portion control and moderation.

Quite frankly, most people know exactly what they need to do. Most folks will go to the doctor and tell their doc that all they ever eat is whole grain cereal, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, and salad without dressing and only drink water. The patient and the doctor are then left with the medical mystery of how that patient managed to gain 30 lbs over the last year on that diet.

[ocrenter]

The bottom line on the topic really is portion control and moderation.

Quite frankly, most people know exactly what they need to do. Most folks will go to the doctor and tell their doc that all they ever eat is whole grain cereal, turkey sandwich on wheat bread, and salad without dressing and only drink water. The patient and the doctor are then left with the medical mystery of how that patient managed to gain 30 lbs over the last year on that diet.

[briansd1]

[quote=Russell] Ordinary people do not have to be, or should not be satieted all the time, unless the want to be overweight. Being healthy is a cycle of being hungry and reasonably full of decent food. Nobody ever died of a brief episode of hunger.[/quote]

That is very true.

When we are hungry, our bodies release enzymes that tell our cells to go into preservation mode. It’s a survival mechanism that contributes to longevity.

In talking to people, I find that food is a cultural/emotional thing.

It used to be that food was expensive (relative to incomes) so people grew up to desire certain items. They believe that certain things are good for them. For example, eating lobster is “luxurious” but definitely not healthy.

It’s not just an American thing anymore. People all over the world are getting fat. Stored fat in the body releases toxins which contribute to diseases and shorter life.

The problem is that people want quick solutions (like a diet pill) when health is a lifetime commitment.

[briansd1]

[quote=Russell] Ordinary people do not have to be, or should not be satieted all the time, unless the want to be overweight. Being healthy is a cycle of being hungry and reasonably full of decent food. Nobody ever died of a brief episode of hunger.[/quote]

That is very true.

When we are hungry, our bodies release enzymes that tell our cells to go into preservation mode. It’s a survival mechanism that contributes to longevity.

In talking to people, I find that food is a cultural/emotional thing.

It used to be that food was expensive (relative to incomes) so people grew up to desire certain items. They believe that certain things are good for them. For example, eating lobster is “luxurious” but definitely not healthy.

It’s not just an American thing anymore. People all over the world are getting fat. Stored fat in the body releases toxins which contribute to diseases and shorter life.

The problem is that people want quick solutions (like a diet pill) when health is a lifetime commitment.

[briansd1]

[quote=Russell] Ordinary people do not have to be, or should not be satieted all the time, unless the want to be overweight. Being healthy is a cycle of being hungry and reasonably full of decent food. Nobody ever died of a brief episode of hunger.[/quote]

That is very true.

When we are hungry, our bodies release enzymes that tell our cells to go into preservation mode. It’s a survival mechanism that contributes to longevity.

In talking to people, I find that food is a cultural/emotional thing.

It used to be that food was expensive (relative to incomes) so people grew up to desire certain items. They believe that certain things are good for them. For example, eating lobster is “luxurious” but definitely not healthy.

It’s not just an American thing anymore. People all over the world are getting fat. Stored fat in the body releases toxins which contribute to diseases and shorter life.

The problem is that people want quick solutions (like a diet pill) when health is a lifetime commitment.

[briansd1]

[quote=Russell] Ordinary people do not have to be, or should not be satieted all the time, unless the want to be overweight. Being healthy is a cycle of being hungry and reasonably full of decent food. Nobody ever died of a brief episode of hunger.[/quote]

That is very true.

When we are hungry, our bodies release enzymes that tell our cells to go into preservation mode. It’s a survival mechanism that contributes to longevity.

In talking to people, I find that food is a cultural/emotional thing.

It used to be that food was expensive (relative to incomes) so people grew up to desire certain items. They believe that certain things are good for them. For example, eating lobster is “luxurious” but definitely not healthy.

It’s not just an American thing anymore. People all over the world are getting fat. Stored fat in the body releases toxins which contribute to diseases and shorter life.

The problem is that people want quick solutions (like a diet pill) when health is a lifetime commitment.

[briansd1]

[quote=Russell] Ordinary people do not have to be, or should not be satieted all the time, unless the want to be overweight. Being healthy is a cycle of being hungry and reasonably full of decent food. Nobody ever died of a brief episode of hunger.[/quote]

That is very true.

When we are hungry, our bodies release enzymes that tell our cells to go into preservation mode. It’s a survival mechanism that contributes to longevity.

In talking to people, I find that food is a cultural/emotional thing.

It used to be that food was expensive (relative to incomes) so people grew up to desire certain items. They believe that certain things are good for them. For example, eating lobster is “luxurious” but definitely not healthy.

It’s not just an American thing anymore. People all over the world are getting fat. Stored fat in the body releases toxins which contribute to diseases and shorter life.

The problem is that people want quick solutions (like a diet pill) when health is a lifetime commitment.

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=CA renter][quote=XBoxBoy]Not all Americans are getting fatter. I’ve lost 38 lbs in the last year, so there!

SkinnyBoxBoy[/quote]

Congratulations, XBoxBoy! That’s fantastic! 🙂

How did you do it?[/quote]

Sorry, haven’t been following this thread too carefully. But I did it the old fashioned way. I ate less. I honestly think that’s the only way that works. It’s tough, you have to adjust to the idea that all you need is that small portion. Trust me on this, no one enjoys a nice big juicy steak more than I do. And accepting that I only need 5 of 6 oz of steak instead of a 16 oz rib eye is a real challenge. But that’s what you gotta do if you want to loose weight. And oh yeah, you gotta stick to it, and be patient. The pounds don’t just fall away, and any time you backslide will put you back a week or two.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=CA renter][quote=XBoxBoy]Not all Americans are getting fatter. I’ve lost 38 lbs in the last year, so there!

SkinnyBoxBoy[/quote]

Congratulations, XBoxBoy! That’s fantastic! 🙂

How did you do it?[/quote]

Sorry, haven’t been following this thread too carefully. But I did it the old fashioned way. I ate less. I honestly think that’s the only way that works. It’s tough, you have to adjust to the idea that all you need is that small portion. Trust me on this, no one enjoys a nice big juicy steak more than I do. And accepting that I only need 5 of 6 oz of steak instead of a 16 oz rib eye is a real challenge. But that’s what you gotta do if you want to loose weight. And oh yeah, you gotta stick to it, and be patient. The pounds don’t just fall away, and any time you backslide will put you back a week or two.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=CA renter][quote=XBoxBoy]Not all Americans are getting fatter. I’ve lost 38 lbs in the last year, so there!

SkinnyBoxBoy[/quote]

Congratulations, XBoxBoy! That’s fantastic! 🙂

How did you do it?[/quote]

Sorry, haven’t been following this thread too carefully. But I did it the old fashioned way. I ate less. I honestly think that’s the only way that works. It’s tough, you have to adjust to the idea that all you need is that small portion. Trust me on this, no one enjoys a nice big juicy steak more than I do. And accepting that I only need 5 of 6 oz of steak instead of a 16 oz rib eye is a real challenge. But that’s what you gotta do if you want to loose weight. And oh yeah, you gotta stick to it, and be patient. The pounds don’t just fall away, and any time you backslide will put you back a week or two.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

[quote=CA renter][quote=XBoxBoy]Not all Americans are getting fatter. I’ve lost 38 lbs in the last year, so there!

SkinnyBoxBoy[/quote]

Congratulations, XBoxBoy! That’s fantastic! 🙂

How did you do it?[/quote]

Sorry, haven’t been following this thread too carefully. But I did it the old fashioned way. I ate less. I honestly think that’s the only way that works. It’s tough, you have to adjust to the idea that all you need is that small portion. Trust me on this, no one enjoys a nice big juicy steak more than I do. And accepting that I only need 5 of 6 oz of steak instead of a 16 oz rib eye is a real challenge. But that’s what you gotta do if you want to loose weight. And oh yeah, you gotta stick to it, and be patient. The pounds don’t just fall away, and any time you backslide will put you back a week or two.

XBoxBoy

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