How Much People Overeat
TimothyFish
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Most people gain 1 to 2lbs per year. That means that, on average, people overeat by only 10 to 20 calories per day. For those of you who like to weigh stuff, that is between 1.7 and 3.4 grams of peanut butter per day.
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TimothyFish wrote: »Most people gain 1 to 2lbs per year. That means that, on average, people overeat by only 10 to 20 calories per day. For those of you who like to weigh stuff, that is between 1.7 and 3.4 grams of peanut butter per day.
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and...?0
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I wish I hadn't read that! How depressing0
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Mmmm-K0
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TimothyFish wrote: »Most people gain 1 to 2lbs per year. That means that, on average, people overeat by only 10 to 20 calories per day. For those of you who like to weigh stuff, that is between 1.7 and 3.4 grams of peanut butter per day.
1.7 - 3.4 grams of peanut butter. Where's the fun in that?
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and...?
I'm guessing somehow this is part of his anti-food scale crusade ("For those of you who like to weigh stuff"), though for the life of me, I can't figure out how he's going to get there.
I'd also like to know where he got his stats from other than that place where the sun don't shine.0 -
dupe post...my bad0
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Oh. Is this a peanut butter fact thread? I'm in.
The average American consumes more than six pounds of peanuts and peanut butter products each year.0 -
"Most people"?! Really? Lots of people here (and all over the place) are losing weight. From what I've read here, those who gained weight likely put on quite a bit more than that in one year.
More details, OP? Not sure of the point.0 -
Oh. Is this a peanut butter fact thread? I'm in.
The average American consumes more than six pounds of peanuts and peanut butter products each year.
Oh...now that I can get on board with.
By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts.0 -
"Most people"?! Really? Lots of people here (and all over the place) are losing weight. From what I've read here, those who gained weight likely put on quite a bit more than that in one year.
More details, OP? Not sure of the point.
I think that 1 to 2 lbs is probably for people who are at their "set weight." Most people who have lost weight gain it back in 2 to 3 years, so they, obviously, would be gaining more than 1 to 2 lbs per year.
I just thought it was interesting that people maintain their current weight so precisely.0 -
"Most people"?! Really? Lots of people here (and all over the place) are losing weight. From what I've read here, those who gained weight likely put on quite a bit more than that in one year.
More details, OP? Not sure of the point.
Yes, I definitely put mine on in the first couple of years after my last son was born. Then I maintained that weight for years and years. I'm sure some people do have weight creep up on them. I'd like to see more info on this "average person."0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »"Most people"?! Really? Lots of people here (and all over the place) are losing weight. From what I've read here, those who gained weight likely put on quite a bit more than that in one year.
More details, OP? Not sure of the point.
I think that 1 to 2 lbs is probably for people who are at their "set weight." Most people who have lost weight gain it back in 2 to 3 years, so they, obviously, would be gaining more than 1 to 2 lbs per year.
I just thought it was interesting that people maintain their current weight so precisely.
So...you basically just made that "statistic" up?0 -
I would say this is accurate for many. if I take my parents for example it is very true. neither is huge. but each year it was just alittle bit more. when it is one or two lbs people don't get to concerned. but after 10-20 years and its now 20-40lbs then they want to do something. advice I give to those who want to lose 'just' 5lbs, is to do it now. it is easier to get it under control when u only have 5 to lose than 20,30,40 so on. I let it go for far too long0
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TimothyFish wrote: »"Most people"?! Really? Lots of people here (and all over the place) are losing weight. From what I've read here, those who gained weight likely put on quite a bit more than that in one year.
More details, OP? Not sure of the point.
I think that 1 to 2 lbs is probably for people who are at their "set weight." Most people who have lost weight gain it back in 2 to 3 years, so they, obviously, would be gaining more than 1 to 2 lbs per year.
I just thought it was interesting that people maintain their current weight so precisely.
"Set weight"?
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Apparently people gain about a lb/year, but it's specifically over the winter holidays: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?cmd=retrieve&list_uids=10727591&dopt=AbstractPlus
People who are already overweight gain more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11206847&ordinalpos=15&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
I don't think I've done the "weight creep up" thing, though--when I've gained it's been pretty rapidly.0 -
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Lasmartchika wrote: »
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lemurcat12 wrote: »Apparently people gain about a lb/year, but it's specifically over the winter holidays: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?cmd=retrieve&list_uids=10727591&dopt=AbstractPlus
People who are already overweight gain more: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11206847&ordinalpos=15&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
I don't think I've done the "weight creep up" thing, though--when I've gained it's been pretty rapidly.
I just wanted to argue that it's probably more along the lines of "around maintenance most of the time with occasional 1000-2000 surpluses on special occasions." and then you go and post evidence of that. Meanie.0 -
im over by 40 something today.
guess im doomed.
wait, its still below maintenance. whew. im okay.0 -
Every 100g of peanut butter is legally allowed to have up to 30 insect fragments and 1 rodent hair, and is still safe to sell.
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Every 100g of peanut butter is legally allowed to have up to 30 insect fragments and 1 rodent hair, and is still safe to sell.
extra protein
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Every 100g of peanut butter is legally allowed to have up to 30 insect fragments and 1 rodent hair, and is still safe to sell.
nomnomnomnom
and any canned food products have similar guidelines.0 -
Every 100g of peanut butter is legally allowed to have up to 30 insect fragments and 1 rodent hair, and is still safe to sell.
Well no wonder I like peanut butter so much!0 -
In for the peanut butter.
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^^ I like where this is going.0
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