Isn't "deprivation" just a mindset?

taso42

4. there are people who end up fat eating nothing but healthy food, because they have poor portion control. Yes it's harder to get fat if you only eat healthy food, as they're more filling and less calorie dense, but it's possible and it happens. Yes even in people who exercise and eat healthy food. It's also possible to lose weight eating nothing but twinkie bars, and there's a scientist who did that. Now I'd never recommend the twinkie diet because it is not healthy and the guy who did it must have been constantly starving as twinkies are very high calorie and not filling, but you will lose weight on it, because you eat fewer calories than you burn off.

I am not trying to be a smart aleck here at all, but have you ever met anyone personally who was fat and had gotten that way eating nothing but healthy food? And if so, what foods were they considering "healthy?" I know it is theoretically possible but I can't imagine someone wanting to eat excess calories if all they were eating was fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, etc.

Yes I know fat people who eat "healthy".

but you probably don't know fat people who eat healthy (no quotations)

I do. Sorry for the quotations.

Many people in my extended family are obese and they eat primarily wholesome home cooked meals.

CoachReddy

4. there are people who end up fat eating nothing but healthy food, because they have poor portion control. Yes it's harder to get fat if you only eat healthy food, as they're more filling and less calorie dense, but it's possible and it happens. Yes even in people who exercise and eat healthy food. It's also possible to lose weight eating nothing but twinkie bars, and there's a scientist who did that. Now I'd never recommend the twinkie diet because it is not healthy and the guy who did it must have been constantly starving as twinkies are very high calorie and not filling, but you will lose weight on it, because you eat fewer calories than you burn off.

I am not trying to be a smart aleck here at all, but have you ever met anyone personally who was fat and had gotten that way eating nothing but healthy food? And if so, what foods were they considering "healthy?" I know it is theoretically possible but I can't imagine someone wanting to eat excess calories if all they were eating was fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, etc.

Yes I know fat people who eat "healthy".

but you probably don't know fat people who eat healthy (no quotations)

I do.

ah.

PikaKnight

4. there are people who end up fat eating nothing but healthy food, because they have poor portion control. Yes it's harder to get fat if you only eat healthy food, as they're more filling and less calorie dense, but it's possible and it happens. Yes even in people who exercise and eat healthy food. It's also possible to lose weight eating nothing but twinkie bars, and there's a scientist who did that. Now I'd never recommend the twinkie diet because it is not healthy and the guy who did it must have been constantly starving as twinkies are very high calorie and not filling, but you will lose weight on it, because you eat fewer calories than you burn off.

I am not trying to be a smart aleck here at all, but have you ever met anyone personally who was fat and had gotten that way eating nothing but healthy food? And if so, what foods were they considering "healthy?" I know it is theoretically possible but I can't imagine someone wanting to eat excess calories if all they were eating was fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, etc.

Yes I know fat people who eat "healthy".

but you probably don't know fat people who eat healthy (no quotations)

I do.

DaBigChief

I could not agree with you more....and so well said.

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

Lots of things aren't NECESSARY...sex isn't necessary (after procreation has been accomplished), wearing makeup isn't NECESSARY, playing sports isn't NECESSARY...but these are things that do provide PLEASURE and satisfaction on some level--all are short lived but that's why we don't cut them out. We don't exist simply to do the things that are "necessary" ...at least I don't.

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RiannonC

4. there are people who end up fat eating nothing but healthy food, because they have poor portion control. Yes it's harder to get fat if you only eat healthy food, as they're more filling and less calorie dense, but it's possible and it happens. Yes even in people who exercise and eat healthy food. It's also possible to lose weight eating nothing but twinkie bars, and there's a scientist who did that. Now I'd never recommend the twinkie diet because it is not healthy and the guy who did it must have been constantly starving as twinkies are very high calorie and not filling, but you will lose weight on it, because you eat fewer calories than you burn off.

I am not trying to be a smart aleck here at all, but have you ever met anyone personally who was fat and had gotten that way eating nothing but healthy food? And if so, what foods were they considering "healthy?" I know it is theoretically possible but I can't imagine someone wanting to eat excess calories if all they were eating was fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, etc.

Yes I know fat people who eat "healthy".

I do too but what I really wanted to know is if they actually got fat eating healthily or if they were just maintaining that way. And also what they are considering healthy of course. Just from curiosity.

meganfoster12

I just found healthier options for things I enjoye! I by Breton popped chips instead of potaote chips or i make my own; I make protein balls instead of peanut butter balls, i make health pizza and even a health poutine