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None of those "6 reasons" tell you that eating less will not cause weight loss. There may be factors that affect appetite and some people may extract a few more or a few less calories from a given food, but in the long run consuming fewer calories than you use for daily activity will cause weight loss. Guaranteed.
None of those "6 reasons" tell you that eating less will not cause weight loss. There may be factors that affect appetite and some people may extract a few more or a few less calories from a given food, but in the long run consuming fewer calories than you use for daily activity will cause weight loss. Guaranteed.
'K..but a beer belly is a beer belly is a beer belly...
I'd rather consume nutritious calories that aren't stored as fat as some carbs and sugars are.
There's weight, then there's health, then there's fat distribution on our bodies...depends on our weight loss goals.
The term that describes some people as "skinny fat" comes to mind.
'K..but a beer belly is a beer belly is a beer belly...
I'd rather consume nutritious calories that aren't stored as fat as some carbs and sugars are.
There's weight, then there's health, then there's fat distribution on our bodies...depends on our weight loss goals.
The term that describes some people as "skinny fat" comes to mind.
Sure, you can restrict energy intake in healthy or unhealthy ways, either taking in all essential nutrients or not. But to lose weight you have to create a net energy deficit. That's calories.
Some calories are nutritious and some are empty. Some make you feel full, some make you feel hungry. But they are burned at the same rate. If you operate at a calorie deficit you will lose weight even if all you eat is bread or twinkles. Not a smart idea since your body will be screaming at you for real food and you will feel hungry all the time, but you will lose weight.
I am not eating at a calorie deficit. I am simply eating better. When you eat better food, you get to eat more and fill up! You eat processed foods and those chemicals will make you think you are full but you really arent. Yes you are right, calories are burned at the same rate. But high cholesterol is not. Fat in your arteries is not. Sorry but I would rather eat a lot of healthy calories that in the end make me healthier.
Would you rather eat a 200 calorie candy bar with no nutrients or 200 calories of roasted vegetables that taste sweet and fill you up and keep you full a lot longer.
And we have decided to treat ourselves to a dinner out once a month so we will not deprive ourselves.
Bread doesn't have any cholesterol. Google for "bread cholesterol" and you'll be able to check that easily.
I'm not sure where you got the 810 calorie figure from, but that sounds like it might be a typical example of "portion distortion" -- prepared foods today are often served in gigantic portions that dwarf what was considered reasonable 20 or 30 years ago. Next time order a half sandwich, or just save half of it for another meal. If you're trying to lose weight, I'd also recommend skipping the cheese and mayo and asking them to put, say, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on the sandwich instead, and turn down any high-fat chips or pasta/potato salad made with mayo that might come as a side with your sandwich.
Oops my mistake. I meant that bread had a lot of carbs, not cholesterol.
The 810 calorie came from the deli's website. And it made sense. They also inject sodium into their turkey, most delis do that.
I have cut out the bad bread now anyway and eat only whole wheat. Its just easier for me to skip the sandwich completely and eat a salad instead. I actually emailed the company so Im not making this stuff up.
I am not eating at a calorie deficit. I am simply eating better. When you eat better food, you get to eat more and fill up! You eat processed foods and those chemicals will make you think you are full but you really arent. Yes you are right, calories are burned at the same rate. But high cholesterol is not. Fat in your arteries is not. Sorry but I would rather eat a lot of healthy calories that in the end make me healthier.
Would you rather eat a 200 calorie candy bar with no nutrients or 200 calories of roasted vegetables that taste sweet and fill you up and keep you full a lot longer.
And we have decided to treat ourselves to a dinner out once a month so we will not deprive ourselves.
Who said I advocated eating crap? I am talking about calories. I eat whole, fresh foods from all the food groups and have maintained my weight for a long time. The point is a calorie is a calorie. They act differently in making one feel full and satisfied. They differ in nutrient values. The can make you feel greater miserable. But calories burn at the same rate. Get it?
Who said I advocated eating crap? I am talking about calories. I eat whole, fresh foods from all the food groups and have maintained my weight for a long time. The point is a calorie is a calorie. They act differently in making one feel full and satisfied. They differ in nutrient values. The can make you feel greater miserable. But calories burn at the same rate. Get it?
I am simply responding to your comments. No need to be defensive. Get it?
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