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To: Red Badger
Weight loss is pure mathematics. Calories eaten versus calories burned. (For some with specific hormonal medical issues it's harder, I get it. I'm not talking to you.)

Sorry. I know it's boring. I know everyone has a thousand reasons why it's too hard or complicated or not for everyone or ... whatever.

Weight loss is simple. I didn't say easy because it's not. It's annoying. I said simple, meaning it's pretty straightforward. Do THIS and THIS will happen.

I've done it. I've been overweight most of my adult life but have been at the right weight for a couple years now. I fight the urge to be sedentary and eat what I want every day. But I don't want to be an old fat woman so I do what's required to keep that from happening.

Author Michael Pollan has it right. Eat real food (not processed, not factory food), not too much, and mostly plant based.

24 posted on 08/06/2024 3:15:06 PM PDT by Lizavetta
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To: Lizavetta

It’s not all calories.

Cabs play a big role because they increase insulin levels and insulin is what converts sugars to fats and stores it in the body.

That’s why high carb diets are so bad for you.


32 posted on 08/06/2024 6:25:41 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus”)
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To: Lizavetta
...is simple. I didn't say easy because it's not.

Johnie Miller said the same thing about golf.

37 posted on 08/06/2024 8:37:05 PM PDT by goo goo g'joob (When honest people say what's true, calmly and without embarrassment, they become powerful)
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