Let's lose a bit of weight

[annacruachan]

You were the one linking weight loss to psychological problems not me- that seems highly emotive?

I'm sure that anyone who eats for comfort is well aware of the psychological element. I'm not calling anyone a nutcase!

[smallblueplanet]

Thats what I thought



SBP do you want to lose any wieght? If so share your plan, if not leave us that do to get on with it please?

You've obviously not read my posts - as I said I lost nearly two stone by portion control and cutting down on the alcohol I drank - I am moderate in what I eat (as a veggie) and I don't deny myself treats as I think that isn't a good idea. I also said its proven that if you deny your body too much food (calories) then it reacts by hanging on to those it already has. Therefor it makes it harder to lose weight.

That do you?

[OverWyreGrower]

OK, so, what does everyone eat on a 'normal' day (averagely)...

Brekkie: Porridge made with skim milk or homemade granary toast with butter

Lunch: Jackets and beans or homemade veggie soup

Tea: This is what differs the most for me - can be a pasta or rice dish (spag bol, risotto, biryani, veg lasagne etc), or a casserole and potatoes type of meal (sausage & bean casserole, chicken & veg casserole etc)

Snacks: one or two of the following: yoghurt, flapjack, homemade biscuits, occasionally chocolate, sometimes ice cream for a supper snack!

I don't think it's that bad. I eat plenty of veggies, but not enough fruit I think. Portion size is my main downfall!

[smallblueplanet]

I'm sure that anyone who eats for comfort is well aware of the psychological element. I'm not calling anyone a nutcase!

Yet you use 'highly emotive' language - I wouldn't dream of doing that.

[smallblueplanet]

OK, so, what does everyone eat on a 'normal' day (averagely)...

Brekkie: Porridge made with skim milk or homemade granary toast with butter

Lunch: Jackets and beans or homemade veggie soup

Tea: This is what differs the most for me - can be a pasta or rice dish (spag bol, risotto, biryani, veg lasagne etc), or a casserole and potatoes type of meal (sausage & bean casserole, chicken & veg casserole etc)

Snacks: one or two of the following: yoghurt, flapjack, homemade biscuits, occasionally chocolate, sometimes ice cream for a supper snack!

I don't think it's that bad. I eat plenty of veggies, but not enough fruit I think. Portion size is my main downfall!

Yep I go along with that...but you've left out the alcohol! Couldn't forget maybe 2-3 glasses (125ml) of red wine...

[Two_Sheds]

Snacks: one or two of the following: yoghurt, flapjack, homemade biscuits, occasionally chocolate, sometimes ice cream

I don't snack. Or if I do, I take the calories off a meal

Yet you use 'highly emotive' language - I wouldn't dream of doing that.

Can we draw a line under it now?

[OverWyreGrower]

Yep I go along with that...but you've left out the alcohol! Couldn't forget maybe 2-3 glasses (125ml) of red wine...

I don't often drink during the week, and only a few glasses at the weekend!

[zazen999]

*coughs.

Anyone for a chip butty?

[annacruachan]

Don't Andrea! I don't know if I can ever have one again!

[FionaH]

I also said its proven that if you deny your body too much food (calories) then it reacts by hanging on to those it already has. Therefor it makes it harder to lose weight.

That do you?

Fair point if you starve the body panics and stores calories.

OK, so, what does everyone eat on a 'normal' day (averagely)...

Tend to skip brekkie which I know is dumb but just can't face food first thing.
Lunch tends to be a sandwich or cheese on toast.
Supper could be whatever is in the house. Usually meat based though I am now looking for alternative non meat recipes. Tonights is spag bol.
We tend not to have puddings unless it is a special ocaision. I think like OWG that portion size is my problem.

[FionaH]

*coughs.

Anyone for a chip butty?

*puts hand up and asks for two

[Two_Sheds]

Anyone for a chip butty?

If you're on Atkins, just the butter & salt for you

[Rhona]

*coughs.

Anyone for a chip butty?

Smashing. Smear a little mash on mine, I like the potatoey contrast.

[FionaH]

Darn it really fancy one now!

[Hilary B]

No, I'm asking you Atkins fans why that study says the total opposite to what you are on about?

I imagine that's not as popular a diet because it by Vegans but as it says high carb diets are linked to low rates of obesity & diabetes - its actually on a diabetes site - I wanted to know what the answer was.

The main reason obesity is rare in countries with a largely vegetarian, highish-carb diet is poverty. Many people can't AFFORD to overeat, and often also HAVE to be physically active in order to afford any food at all!

The biggest reason so many of us in the developed world have a weight problem is prosperity. We can afford more food than we need, we do less because our lives are so 'machine assisted' and we don't have to burn as much energy on just plain keeping warm, because our homes are centrally heated! (expeditions into really cold climates use vast calorie intakes, simply because of the temperatures. I am convinced that a similar, but much more modest, effect applies to the fact that our homes tend to be warmer than those of our grandparents).