10 habits that make you fat

FatGirlSlim89

re #7:

I should stick to the outer perimeter of the store? Woohoo my local grocery store's outer wall has the ice cream

Bwhaha mine has the cakes there! I can live with that diet rule!

nosugarcoating

Bump. Great article. Thanks for sharing.

tomcat4680

re #7:

I should stick to the outer perimeter of the store? Woohoo my local grocery store's outer wall has the ice cream

Bwhaha mine has the cakes there! I can live with that diet rule!

Yeah and I just realized the other outer wall has the Hostess and Little Debbie's stuff! and the front of the store has the bakery! and the back has the steaks! I'm not joking either.

kyle4jem

Keep in mind any caffeinated beverage (tea or coffee mostly since they are made with water) is also a diuretic, so the water you're getting in them is kinda being counteracted by the caffeine.

MYTH

Unless you're drinking 3-4 double esspressos the diuretic effect of a cup of coffee and tea is not much more than water.

kyle4jem

10 habits that make you fat

Sorry... the only thing (medical conditions aside) that makes you fat is over-eating

Understanding that and working out why you over-eat is a HUGE step in gaing control and working towards loing weight and maintaining that weight loss.

There's some good tips here, but it's the pseudo-science behind some of them that perpetuates myths and inaccuracies.

Oh and the Supermarket thing... we don't all live in the USA... some other countries supermarkets are actually laid out in a completely different way.

Hollie_downunder

Thanks for sharing, that was a nice easy read

makes me laugh how some people just want to nit pick it apart, when we know you didn't write it so whats the point in whinging!

Jo120522

Wow thanks for taking the time to post this information it was very useful great read. Bump

skinnyb450

Bump

lornawalker

Thanks for posting, very informative.

skinimin

I like it a lot. bump

tomcat4680

10 habits that make you fat

Sorry... the only thing (medical conditions aside) that makes you fat is over-eating

Understanding that and working out why you over-eat is a HUGE step in gaing control and working towards loing weight and maintaining that weight loss.

There's some good tips here, but it's the pseudo-science behind some of them that perpetuates myths and inaccuracies.

Oh and the Supermarket thing... we don't all live in the USA... some other countries supermarkets are actually laid out in a completely different way.

I live in the USA and my local grocery store is the complete opposite of "theirs" - the junk food like ice cream, doughnuts, cakes and other sweet snacks are all on the outer walls.

poseidon9447

I think the point behind the grocery store idea is that all the processed food is in the center of the store. Most stores I have been to have the bakery right by the entrance, this is to give you a smell to get you hungry and make you buy more. Next is the deli, They give you samples to get you hungry once again so you buy more. Then come the fresh fruits and vegetables, that are high profit items. Then cookies and snacks in the first isle. There is a real science behind how grocery stores are set up, free samples throughout the store are very common anymore to get your appetite going. The modern grocery store knows what they are doing. I think this rule is more toward the older style set up grocery stores used to use.

HMonsterX

Keep in mind any caffeinated beverage (tea or coffee mostly since they are made with water) is also a diuretic, so the water you're getting in them is kinda being counteracted by the caffeine.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22178/46361-coffee-makes-dehydrated-say-what

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeinated-drinks/AN01661

You're thinking of the out of date message. Plus if you have no problems with caffeine, it has more health benefits than water.

dsak

Great info... thanks for sharing!

rockstarginaa

Sounds about right. Thanks for posting.

bellinachuchina

Great advice!!

ladyphoto

terrific article!!! So sorry about all the people that just want something to debate. I thought it was a nice thing to share for overall general knowledge.

Pangui

This article is from Livestrong.com

3) Not Enough Protein.

People who get too much of their daily caloric intake from carbs are going to have a hard time losing weight. Kimball recommends including a source of protein with every meal. The body uses twice as much energy processing protein as it does carbohydrates and fat, meaning when you eat protein, your body actually burns more calories digesting it.

Low-fat meats such as skinless chicken, pork tenderloin, lean cuts of beef and ground turkey and seafood are excellent sources of protein. Kimball says you can also sneak protein into your meals in the form of eggs, cheese, peanut butter, nuts, Greek yogurt, or low-sugar protein bars and powders.

Wow! I guess I must just be a freak of nature if this is correct. Somehow, I have managed to lose 47 pounds (in 4 months) eating 75-85% of my food as carbohydrates (whole foods, plant-based). I am full, satisfied and have a lot of energy too.

I have never heard of someone who is consuming an adequate amount of calories being diagnosed as "protein deficient". If you are eating whole foods, you are getting protein in the ratios you need. Even broccoli has protein.

sherry_augustine

Great post! Amazing how uncommon common sense can be!

On my 8th glass of water for the day

KeriA

I think this is great which is why I am posting something so it will show up in my topics so I can go over it again.Thanks

stroken96

Thanks