Day 1 on the "new" SEC Diet!!!

lindsey1979

I'm not sure I'd go as far to say that eating crap is encouraged on this site, but there are some very rabid followers of moderation who seem to claim anything other than moderation-based plan is unsustainable, demonizing, will result in binges, etc. If that works for you, awesome. It doesn't work for everyone. Some do much better removing the temptation altogether, or often finding a better substitute for that temptation.

The average american diet has a lot of crap in that, and a lot of added sugar. It's no surprise that the US is one of the fattest nations in the world and consumes some of the highest amount of highly processed foods and sugar per capita. There are substances in some of the processing that is directly intended to create a craving or increase appetite. If you don't think these things exist and have been researched and utilized by various food manufacturers, fast food, etc., then I've got a bridge to sell you.

Some people find that when they cut back on different things -- sugar probably being one of the most common as it's there is so much added sugar in so many of our highly processed foods -- that their tastebuds adapt. All of sudden, they get the same satisfaction from one small bar of chocolate as they used to from 4. Or they find that they don't even like it at all that much anymore -- or prefer other things. Their tolerance for the added sugar has gone down. Just like it does for alcohol, certain drugs and a whole host of other things.

This isn't a bad thing, and it certainly isn't the only path to success. But, it certainly is a valid path. Moderation isn't the best path for everyone. Just ask recovering alcoholics or former smokers. Sure some can have a drink or a smoke from time to time, but most will say the exact opposite.

WalkingAlong

I agree. ^

sparklegirl59

Thanks. You are right on all counts.