My list of food rules

themedalist

A superb post! Thanks for taking the time to write it. Although I didn't have your rules in front of me when I decided to commit to a healthier lifestyle in July, 2011, I followed them nevertheless and guess what? I lost 50 pounds and am now at my goal weight.

I also appreciate your bringing in the Pareto Principle which has many real world applications beyond passing the numerous classes we econ majors had to take. For what it's worth, I think the concept of marginal utility also has broad applicability to healthy eating. The extra satisfaction I get from a (theorectical) 5th or 6th chocolate chip cookie is nowhere near as great as the enjoyment I get from the first or second cookie. Have treats ocassionally and in moderation, but downsize the portions.

Thanks again for writing such a common sense and helpful article!

themedalist

A superb post! Thanks for taking the time to write it. Although I didn't have your rules in front of me when I decided to commit to a healthier lifestyle in July, 2011, I followed them nevertheless and guess what? I lost 50 pounds and am now at my goal weight.

I also appreciate your bringing in the Pareto Principle which has many real world applications beyond passing the numerous classes we econ majors had to take. For what it's worth, I think the concept of marginal utility also has broad applicability to healthy eating. The extra satisfaction I get from a (theorectical) 5th or 6th chocolate chip cookie is nowhere near as great as the enjoyment I get from the first or second cookie. Have treats ocassionally and in moderation, but downsize the portions.

Thanks again for writing such a common sense and helpful article!

onedayatatime12

This was a great, informative read. Thank you!

ST99000722

Great post as always :flowerforyou:

JennetteMac

I am becoming a fan.
Read this, acknowledging how much sense it makes, and am grateful for how straightforwardly you write.
Thanks.

bcattoes

Reasonable rules, but like all food rules, there is wiggle room.

I never do #2, (plan meals ahead). I'm too fickle. I rarely know what I'm going to prepare for dinner until I get home from work. But nearly all of our meals are still home prepared.

I only occasionally do #6 (2-4 servings of fruit). Nothing against fruit, I just tend to eat more veggies than fruit. I average 7.9 servings of fruit/veg per day, but it's more like 0-2 fruit. (unless you count wine as fruit)

And while I've been trying to stick to #8 (25% fat), I rarely succeed. I crave fat the way many say they crave carbs. I'm nearly always over.

stroutman81

Reasonable rules, but like all food rules, there is wiggle room.

I never do #2, (plan meals ahead). I'm too fickle. I rarely know what I'm going to prepare for dinner until I get home from work. But nearly all of our meals are still home prepared.

I only occasionally do #6 (2-4 servings of fruit). Nothing against fruit, I just tend to eat more veggies than fruit. I average 7.9 servings of fruit/veg per day, but it's more like 0-2 fruit. (unless you count wine as fruit)

And while I've been trying to stick to #8 (25% fat), I rarely succeed. I crave fat the way many say they crave carbs. I'm nearly always over.

Without a doubt, I agree. And I should really revise the article because more often than not I'm having my client lean toward 1-2 pieces of fruit.

stroutman81

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CallMeCupcakeDammit

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