Originally posted by ShawtyCat All "eating healthy" means is moderation. Use fats in moderation. Use salt in moderation.
Absolutely. Becoming conscious of how much/what I'm putting in my mouth has really pointed out some past mistakes. Our bodies need all the food groups or something won't be working right - either now or later. If you eat no carbs, you get the shakes and certain tissues in your body won't be fed - if you eat no fat, your skin dries out and you turn into a huge flake.
If you eat and dont move you are defeating the purpose of eating healthy. You need to move to burn any calories. Exercise is essential.
No truer word was spoken. This is meaningful not only to lose weight but to stay healthy. You know the old saying, "If you don't use it you lose it." In this case, they mean your muscle function, including your heart - and your ability to effectively metabolize your food intake.
To all of you who think butter is not a good thing. Too much milk is bad for you. Too much sex is bad for you. Too much of everything is bad for you but that doesnt mean you have to cut it out completely (unless your doc suggests you do). Just limit your intake.
Be aware of how much of the "higher fat value" foods you consume. That way, when you do have some, you can enjoy them knowing your consumption of them was spaced apart - and not suffer excrutiating, resolve-shattering guilt. There are no bad foods, just bad quantities.
Make sure you have a serving of veggies, starch and protien on your plate, drink plenty of water and exercise. If you like chips make your own buy toasting triangles of pita bread in your oven with a little olive oil and a small sprinkle of salt. EAT FRUIT!
Oven fries are wonderful. I began making them when I saw them being made on
Cooking Thin, definitely a show worth watching. Fruit can replace candy for that 3:00 craving. Using the tricks we as people who cook know, we can infuse our food with flavor using healthier ingredients.
I'd like to add one...DON'T wait till you're starving to eat. It's easy to grab something quick which can lead to terrible food choices. Quick can mean fried - and it's also easy to overeat when you're body's screaming for fuel.
If anyone challenges you, I got your back!
Oh, by the way...
Too much sex is bad for you.
I'll take my chances.
