carbs are my enemy
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
It's good to know we can count on members like you to constantly return with claims they can't back up and posting links they've never read. Welcome back.
I see you still have no clue about nutrition.
You can't back up your claim either. Most people who try to count calories fail miserably. Why? Because just like most people can't survive a vegan diet, most people cannot count calories. It is tedious, time consuming, and a real drag. I'm happy that you and others here can do it. But most can't, and I would never recommend it. Why do you think Weight Watchers came up with the point system?
So if you can't count calories, do the next best thing. Keep the bags of cookies and pretzels and donuts and junk out of your house. If you want a sweet treat, go out and buy it. And don't waste your calories on orange juice and Coke.
I know there are people on this site who can have their 2.5 cookies, 11 nacho chips, 6.75 pretzels and 4.25 oz. of Coke tonight and stay within their limit, but most don't have that type of discipline.
is this serious? people cant count calories? im pretty sure its that some people WONT count calories..not that theyre not capable of doing so.
if they can do something else and lose weight..awesome.
if theyre saying they cant lose weight because its too much of a drag to keep track of what theyre eating..its an excuse. a pretty bad one, in my opinion.0 -
ForecasterJason wrote: »Sounds this current discussion is at least 6 on 1…
lol, sounds about normal.
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Counting calories used to be tedious until MFP came along and did it for me.....0
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As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
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"i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…"
Well ndj1979, I am certainly not going to comment on that!!!
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As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
Um, er... trying really hard to keep it clean here.
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mamapeach910 wrote: »
As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
Um, er... trying really hard to keep it clean here.
you know…I freaking knew this would happen …
ya'll are perverted….sigh ...0 -
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
It's good to know we can count on members like you to constantly return with claims they can't back up and posting links they've never read. Welcome back.
I see you still have no clue about nutrition.
You can't back up your claim either. Most people who try to count calories fail miserably. Why? Because just like most people can't survive a vegan diet, most people cannot count calories. It is tedious, time consuming, and a real drag. I'm happy that you and others here can do it. But most can't, and I would never recommend it. Why do you think Weight Watchers came up with the point system?
So if you can't count calories, do the next best thing. Keep the bags of cookies and pretzels and donuts and junk out of your house. If you want a sweet treat, go out and buy it. And don't waste your calories on orange juice and Coke.
I know there are people on this site who can have their 2.5 cookies, 11 nacho chips, 6.75 pretzels and 4.25 oz. of Coke tonight and stay within their limit, but most don't have that type of discipline.
MFP makes counting calories a breeze. It's hardly tedious and barely takes any time.
I grew up in a household that had really skewed ideas of portion size and left it to live in a society that only reinforced those ideas. I'm glad to be finally learning what proper portions should look like.
As for "most"... who appointed you their spokesperson? I wish I knew ages ago about this site and how easy it could all be. The fact of the matter is that losing weight takes an amount of dedication. Anyone who is not willing to work at it has no chance of success. Your argument that a hypothetical someone lacks discipline to count calories doesn't speak well to that someone's chances for long-term success if they can't even take 3 minutes out of their day to plug some data into their smart phone.
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Got to love the flaggers, got nothing better do.0
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I only flag spam so it wasn't me, but you were a naughty girl. You called someone lazy. tut tut
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I wasn't telling you anything. I was addressing someone else. Stop trying to pick fights.
As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
Um yes, Dr. Hyman has been a well known quack for quite sometime.
That's an unfortunate name.
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
Um yes, Dr. Hyman has been a well known quack for quite sometime.
That's an unfortunate name.
I LOVE your glasses. They look great on you.0 -
Nah, I don't think so.ForecasterJason wrote: »Sounds this current discussion is at least 6 on 1…
You can join her if you'd like.
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if it is a medical condition then yes, cut carbs...blktngldhrt wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »unless you have some kind of medical condition then it is not carbs that is hampering your weight loss, it is over eating.
Do you own a food scale?
do you weigh/log/measure everything?
You can eat carbs, be in a deficit, and lose weight; consequently, you can not eat carbs, eat in a surplus, and gain weight.....
She mentioned suspected insulin resistance. I don't know what suspected means, though. However..if it is insulin resistance then lowering carb intake would be a good idea.
was that confirmed by a doctor?
unless of course OP has self diagnosed herself ....
I have no idea. Just saying it was mentioned and if it is the case, carb restriction could be beneficial.
if OP has self diagnosed herself, then I would suggest seeing an actual doctor, and not playing one at home...
This is not actually great advice, since I AM a diagnosed Celiac but yet I knew MORE about my condition than the GI did!! So that does not fly in all cases
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That's not nice.prettykitty1515 wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
It's good to know we can count on members like you to constantly return with claims they can't back up and posting links they've never read. Welcome back.
I see you still have no clue about nutrition.
You can't back up your claim either. Most people who try to count calories fail miserably.
I been logging for almost 3 years, January 28th, lost 121 pounds counting calories.
Sounds like you are just lazy and making excuses why can't do this.
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As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
That's what she said.
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if it is a medical condition then yes, cut carbs...blktngldhrt wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »unless you have some kind of medical condition then it is not carbs that is hampering your weight loss, it is over eating.
Do you own a food scale?
do you weigh/log/measure everything?
You can eat carbs, be in a deficit, and lose weight; consequently, you can not eat carbs, eat in a surplus, and gain weight.....
She mentioned suspected insulin resistance. I don't know what suspected means, though. However..if it is insulin resistance then lowering carb intake would be a good idea.
was that confirmed by a doctor?
unless of course OP has self diagnosed herself ....
I have no idea. Just saying it was mentioned and if it is the case, carb restriction could be beneficial.
if OP has self diagnosed herself, then I would suggest seeing an actual doctor, and not playing one at home...
This is not actually great advice, since I AM a diagnosed Celiac but yet I knew MORE about my condition than the GI did!! So that does not fly in all cases
You still needed your GI to diagnose you with Celiac. Self-diagnosing is quite different than knowing more about your condition than your doctor does. Of course you do, you are the one who lives with it every day.0 -
I wasn't telling you anything. I was addressing someone else. Stop trying to pick fights.
As a unit of measure, there is no difference. A calorie is much like inch. Units of measure. An inch is an inch is an inch. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
However, just as some inches are much more beneficial than others, so are some calories.
The benefits derived from some inches or calories might be more desirable than others.
Is that what you're saying?
Some people believe that some calories are healthier than others, some sugars are healthier than others and some diets are healthier than others. Some don't! But some do. Is this what you're saying?
Or are you saying that calories from one thing are different units of measure than calories in another thing?
i would be curious as to how one inch is more beneficial than another…
are you telling me six inches of timber is better than six inches of concrete?????
so is that your standard response now? You spout nonsense, and anyone who questions it is "picking a fight?"-1 -
if it is a medical condition then yes, cut carbs...blktngldhrt wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »unless you have some kind of medical condition then it is not carbs that is hampering your weight loss, it is over eating.
Do you own a food scale?
do you weigh/log/measure everything?
You can eat carbs, be in a deficit, and lose weight; consequently, you can not eat carbs, eat in a surplus, and gain weight.....
She mentioned suspected insulin resistance. I don't know what suspected means, though. However..if it is insulin resistance then lowering carb intake would be a good idea.
was that confirmed by a doctor?
unless of course OP has self diagnosed herself ....
I have no idea. Just saying it was mentioned and if it is the case, carb restriction could be beneficial.
if OP has self diagnosed herself, then I would suggest seeing an actual doctor, and not playing one at home...
This is not actually great advice, since I AM a diagnosed Celiac but yet I knew MORE about my condition than the GI did!! So that does not fly in all cases
because the average person is the equivalent of an MD when it comes to medical conditions….0 -
FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
if it is a medical condition then yes, cut carbs...blktngldhrt wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »unless you have some kind of medical condition then it is not carbs that is hampering your weight loss, it is over eating.
Do you own a food scale?
do you weigh/log/measure everything?
You can eat carbs, be in a deficit, and lose weight; consequently, you can not eat carbs, eat in a surplus, and gain weight.....
She mentioned suspected insulin resistance. I don't know what suspected means, though. However..if it is insulin resistance then lowering carb intake would be a good idea.
was that confirmed by a doctor?
unless of course OP has self diagnosed herself ....
I have no idea. Just saying it was mentioned and if it is the case, carb restriction could be beneficial.
if OP has self diagnosed herself, then I would suggest seeing an actual doctor, and not playing one at home...
This is not actually great advice, since I AM a diagnosed Celiac but yet I knew MORE about my condition than the GI did!! So that does not fly in all cases
You still needed your GI to diagnose you with Celiac. Self-diagnosing is quite different than knowing more about your condition than your doctor does. Of course you do, you are the one who lives with it every day.
No, that is NOT true. My feeling better was only peripheral to my diagnosis. I actually have a great Internal Medicine doc that told me that. The GI consult was effectively useless as they told me NOTHING to help me and just Said yeah, you have this. The GI wanted me to go back on gluten For 4-8 WEEKS!!! Which means I KNOW they have no idea what I am living with!! One DAY on gluten KILLS me!! I feel it immediately, now that I know what is happening!! You CAN self-diagnose just fine with a trial of gluten free and then going back. That means you are sensitive to it if you react, BUT there is no treatment for Celiac either beside diet. The only thing done different for me was I got a DEXA scan to make sure my bones were OK after all the GI damage. They were, I went on my way...Guess what, STILL GI problems I had to figure out even though I am "fine". Doctors are NOT be all end all. They have error and they have limited education.0 -
FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »Just another "delusional" MD who counters the all calories are the same theory. Obviously, he must be a quack, a liar, or just trying to sell something. And he has the nerve to say that a calories from a Big Gulp and broccoli are not the same. Imagine that?
http://drhyman.com/blog/2014/04/10/calories-dont-matter/
Um yes, Dr. Hyman has been a well known quack for quite sometime.
That's an unfortunate name.
I LOVE your glasses. They look great on you.
Thank you!!
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FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
if it is a medical condition then yes, cut carbs...blktngldhrt wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »unless you have some kind of medical condition then it is not carbs that is hampering your weight loss, it is over eating.
Do you own a food scale?
do you weigh/log/measure everything?
You can eat carbs, be in a deficit, and lose weight; consequently, you can not eat carbs, eat in a surplus, and gain weight.....
She mentioned suspected insulin resistance. I don't know what suspected means, though. However..if it is insulin resistance then lowering carb intake would be a good idea.
was that confirmed by a doctor?
unless of course OP has self diagnosed herself ....
I have no idea. Just saying it was mentioned and if it is the case, carb restriction could be beneficial.
if OP has self diagnosed herself, then I would suggest seeing an actual doctor, and not playing one at home...
This is not actually great advice, since I AM a diagnosed Celiac but yet I knew MORE about my condition than the GI did!! So that does not fly in all cases
You still needed your GI to diagnose you with Celiac. Self-diagnosing is quite different than knowing more about your condition than your doctor does. Of course you do, you are the one who lives with it every day.
No, that is NOT true. My feeling better was only peripheral to my diagnosis. I actually have a great Internal Medicine doc that told me that. The GI consult was effectively useless as they told me NOTHING to help me and just Said yeah, you have this. The GI wanted me to go back on gluten For 4-8 WEEKS!!! Which means I KNOW they have no idea what I am living with!! One DAY on gluten KILLS me!! I feel it immediately, now that I know what is happening!! You CAN self-diagnose just fine with a trial of gluten free and then going back. That means you are sensitive to it if you react, BUT there is no treatment for Celiac either beside diet. The only thing done different for me was I got a DEXA scan to make sure my bones were OK after all the GI damage. They were, I went on my way...Guess what, STILL GI problems I had to figure out even though I am "fine". Doctors are NOT be all end all. They have error and they have limited education.
And this is the perfect example of why you don't go gluten free without getting tested for Celiac first. The reason your GI told you to eat gluten for 4-8 weeks is because the test wouldn't have been accurate otherwise. And by the way, the blood test for Celiac is not accurate. It frequently gives false-negatives and false-positives. The only way to determine whether a person absolutely, positively has Celiac is through an endoscopy. One does not need to begin eating gluten again in order to have the procedure because the villi in your small intestine will still be damaged.
The comment about self-diagnosing Celiac is just absurd. You cannot self-diagnose Celiac. Period. You need an endoscopy to diagnose Celiac disease. There's a big difference between having a gluten sensitivity and having Celiac. Celiac can kill if it is left untreated.0 -
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »I have yet to personally meet a person that counts calories or counted calories. Just saying.
Just because you haven't met anyone who counts calories doesn't mean these people don't exist, or that there's anything wrong with counting calories. Most of us on MFP count calories. That is what the site is for.0 -
prettykitty1515 wrote: »I have yet to personally meet a person that counts calories or counted calories. Just saying.
Oh, then you must expand your horizons. Believe me, there are countless people who count calories, and who have also done so in the past, and not just here on MFP. 0 -
I have yet to personally meet a person born in Australia. Just sayin.prettykitty1515 wrote: »I have yet to personally meet a person that counts calories or counted calories. Just saying.
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I'm an Aussie, and I count calories. I do however draw the line at weighing food before I eat it!
I think some people may deny they calorie count, because it might come across as obsessive?? Nobody likes someone who counts every lettuce leave etc etc they eat 0
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