My list of food rules

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  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    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
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    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
    onedayatatime12 Posts: 577 Member
    This was a great, informative read. Thank you!
  • ST99000722
    ST99000722 Posts: 204 Member
    Great post as always :flowerforyou:
  • JennetteMac
    JennetteMac Posts: 763 Member
    I am becoming a fan.
    Read this, acknowledging how much sense it makes, and am grateful for how straightforwardly you write.
    Thanks.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    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
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    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
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
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    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
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