ctyguy
Well-known member
I've been off the computer the last few days but what a good thread this has turned out to be, lots of different perspectives and ideas, its one of the best things about this website in my opinion.
I've battled weight (like most others) and have tried Atkins, South Beach, vegan, and most other diets. The bottom line is how many calories do you take in versus how many do you burn ? The quality of the calories isn't going to impact your weight as much as how its going to impact your bloodstream and internal organs. A heart healthy approach to eating involves low-fat, low sugars, and low carbs. Your body needs all three, just in moderation.
Jack Lalane (who I think is 97 and till going !) said it best. If it comes out of box, don't eat it, plain and simple. Processed foods are loaded with salts, sugars, and all kinds of crapola your body doesn't need. That can be a hard diet to stick to because of how we live our lives. If you look out on the web you can find "Calories per day calculators". It will tell you based on your age, height, weight and activity level how many calories you need to burn to maintain your current weight. If you are diligent and count your calories you should be able to lose weight by simply getting below that target by a few hundred calories per day. The trick is being honest about what you eat and writing EVERYTHING down, even those two Oreos you grabbed 30 minutes before bed last night
I've battled weight (like most others) and have tried Atkins, South Beach, vegan, and most other diets. The bottom line is how many calories do you take in versus how many do you burn ? The quality of the calories isn't going to impact your weight as much as how its going to impact your bloodstream and internal organs. A heart healthy approach to eating involves low-fat, low sugars, and low carbs. Your body needs all three, just in moderation.
Jack Lalane (who I think is 97 and till going !) said it best. If it comes out of box, don't eat it, plain and simple. Processed foods are loaded with salts, sugars, and all kinds of crapola your body doesn't need. That can be a hard diet to stick to because of how we live our lives. If you look out on the web you can find "Calories per day calculators". It will tell you based on your age, height, weight and activity level how many calories you need to burn to maintain your current weight. If you are diligent and count your calories you should be able to lose weight by simply getting below that target by a few hundred calories per day. The trick is being honest about what you eat and writing EVERYTHING down, even those two Oreos you grabbed 30 minutes before bed last night