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Metabolism is such as excuse. Have you (or anyone ) had an official metabolism test performed by a doctor or wellness center? I have.
If we all have the same metabolism, then you wouldn't need to get that test done.
I'm not making an excuse. I'm saying we all different metabolic levels. Somehow you read that as "excuse" for being overweight. Not sure how you came to that conclusion.
I like salads, but I should probably make my own dressing. Why does commercial salad dressing have sugar in it?? In fact, why does most processed food have sugar in it? Ketchup, spaghetti sauce... It's ridiculous.
That's one of the questions I ask too. Why are they putting sugar in foods that don't need sugar? They even add sugar to dried fruit which is redundancy. I guess I should actually put pen to paper and start writing food manufacturers advocating that they stop putting sugar, corn syrup, and wheat (according to what Charlygal stated in one of his/her posts) to everything that we eat when it's not needed. It may not change anything immediately but over time if others put pressure on them as well, they'll have to stop or at least not put as much sugar in foods as they currently are.
That's one of the questions I ask too. Why are they putting sugar in foods that don't need sugar? They even add sugar to dried fruit which is redundancy. I guess I should actually put pen to paper and start writing food manufacturers advocating that they stop putting sugar, corn syrup, and wheat (according to what Charlygal stated in one of his/her posts) to everything that we eat when it's not needed. It may not change anything immediately but over time if others put pressure on them as well, they'll have to stop or at least not put as much sugar in foods as they currently are.
If you want good food, buy fresh/raw ingredients and do your own cooking. The makers of processed food are concerned with making the most money by using the cheapest ingredients. Humans generally crave sugar, fat, and salt. These are cheap ingredients to put in foods.
Just read your labels. Don't expect processed food companies to make "health" food.
Never had a weight issue even after four babies in my early 20's but when I hit per-menopause late 40's my whole system kinda went haywire and for the next two years I pack on 60 pounds, this was alot for someone 5'3 and small boned & body type petite, this was a first in my life and I was feeling the effects across the board ... I was overwhelmed and I'll admit I almost accept it as a fact of ageing, gaining weight becoming sickly, diseased etc, etc! Today 8 years later I got my body back and been able to maintain a healthy weight without much effort but it required a major lifestyle changes one of 70% diet and 30% working out by combining these two together the weight came off and has stay off. I switch to an all organic plant base diet, no fast foods or processed foods, GMO, chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, etc, etc... I learned to do all my own cooking/baking and took up gardening, plus took up running as well and love it, I run 5 days a week along with added lightweights over a years ago! At 54 I'm in great health and feel alive on no medications still have all my parts... My advice don't give up, love you enough to fight for your life! Basically everything we've been taught about ageing is wrong, weight-gain, sickness, diseased, medicated and cancer are not normal parts of aging process! Peace Out~~
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No, I will never accept being grossly overweight and being out of shape and excusing it on age, busy work schedule, etc.
I realize not all of us can have 3 percent body fat with rippling six packs, but there is a huge difference between having a slight belly but still exercising and eating right, and letting yourself go like a slob and being 20, 30 pounds plus overweight.
I don't accept fat acceptance. I am not saying we should insult or mock those who have weight problems, but at the same time I am not going to condone a lifestyle that is TOTALLY under the control of each individual person. Eat bad foods, don't exercise, have a bad lifestyle, you reap what you sow.
I would not call those guys who are 20 to 30 pounds overweight but are bodybuilders overweight.
Someone who is 5ft 8in ,220 pounds, and with 18% bodyfat is healthier than someone who is 5ft 8in , and 150 pounds with 35% bodyfat.
Weight is just a number. Body composition is a more important barometer of health.
I would not call those guys who are 20 to 30 pounds overweight but are bodybuilders overweight.
Someone who is 5ft 8in ,220 pounds, and with 18% bodyfat is healthier than someone who is 5ft 8in , and 150 pounds with 35% bodyfat.
Weight is just a number. Body composition is a more important barometer of health.
I agree with this. Some people cannot comprehend this simple fact. There is no "ideal weight". It really depends on your body composition.
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I drench my salads in dressing - not good
