Why aren't I fat?

myofibril

For a long potential answer read this:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/role-of-nonexercise-activity-thermogenesis-in-resistance-to-fat-gain-in-humans-research-review.html

Everyone needs some Lyle McDonald in their life at some point

Incidentally, it is clearly the case that someone's anecdotal perception of their circumstances does not marry up with the reality of the situation. I think if you were monitored under lab conditions for a sufficiently long period of time you would see you are actually more active (although this not necessarily exercise activity) and consume less calories then you may believe.

One thing that is abundnatly clear is that most human beings, myself included, are generally terrible at actually calculating their calorie intake or activity accurately.

misspenny762

I'm not overestimating my calories consumed.

Just trust me.

myofibril

I'm not overestimating my calories consumed.

Just trust me.

I generally never trust anyone who says "just trust me" but in your case I will make an exception.

Therefore the NEAT element of the energy balance as applied to you is probably very high if you are not exercising and your calorie intake remains high.

Of course, your body could be a one in a billion black hole in which the laws of the universe, or specificially thermodynamics as applied to bio energetic systems do not apply.

I doubt it though. You're human, just like the rest of us...

misspenny762

Um, thanks for that.

SparksFly460

My husband has hyperthyroidism. Google it for more info.

He literally lives off of fried foods, 12 sodas a day, zebra cakes, 2 tablespoons of salt on everything and fast food. I'm not exaggerating one bit. He'd die if he ate a carrot or drank skim milk (so he says...:noway: )

But he is 6'0" 156 and cut like you wouldn't believe. (Nice catch I know... ) It pisses me off to no end that he can eat like that, do no exercise and still have a six pack.

Now, he does have high-blood pressure and is only 25 years old, so it's not all sunshine and rainbows.

As for your Binging. You really need to see someone to help you out. Maybe start with a family member or a professional to help figure out the root of your eating problems. You can't really move forward with out solving out current issues.

You described my boyfriend too LOL. 34 years old two donuts & coffee every morning. Burger King & Wendy's is a regular staple in his diet...as is is ellios pizza/pizz hut/dominos. Oh and he LOVES hostess & reece peanut butter cups.

& he's got abs (oh yum)

His cholesterol is in the 170s too! But his triglycerides are high....

I don't get it

MSWDiet

IT RELLY CAN BE A GREAT METABOLISM. IF YOU COULD BOTTLE AND SELL IT I'D BE YOUR NUMBER 1 CUSTOMER AS I HAVE A BUM METABOLISM. OR, YOUR METABOLISM COULD BE OVERACTIVE AS IN HYPERTHYROIDISM OR SOME ADRENAL CONDITIONS. OR, EVEN PERHAPS YOU DON'T EAT AS MUCH AS YOU THINK YOU DO OR YOU ARE MORE ACTIVE THAN YOU REALIZE.

IMPROVING HOW YOU EAT IS A SMART MOVE REGARDLESS OF EASILY CONTROLLING YOUR WEIGHT. ITS HEATHY AND SHOULD METABOLISM SLOW DOWN AS YOU AGE YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETING FAT. I KNOW SO MANY WHO ATE ANYTHING THEY PLEASED IN THEIR YOUTH BUT NOW FIGHT OBESITY. ONE DAY THE BODY SAID NO MORE.

skinnyhopes

I used to eat a TON and never weighed much, but I had a stomach bigger than a overweight person.
But even though you can eat all that junk and not get THAT fat, you will be so much unhealthier than an overweight person.