Damn, we're getting fat.

[John cycling]

Even athletes are learning that high-carbs for energy and low-fats fail to make a strong body, or build up immune systems.

No, that's not true.
ALL of the fastest top distance runners in the world train and compete based on a high carbohydrate low fat diet.
It is not possible to train hard and compete at a high level on a high fat, high protein diet, and eating that way is not healthy.

I've been on a high carbohydrate, low protein (but plenty enough), low fat roughly 85/10/<5% diet for the last 50 years, which has saved my life many times over. Out of curiosity I got a testing kit a couple of decades ago and tested my blood glucose during a hard repetition workout that lasted for more than an hour. During that time I pricked my finger numerous times to check the readings, and found that knocking my blood glucose level out of whack from normal was virtually impossible. Those finger pricks hurt, so I threw away the kit and never did that again.

It is important to differentiate between simple sugars, which can raise blood fats when used excessively, and complex carbohydrates which do not. This is because simple sugars can go into the bloodstream quite rapidly, for example at a rate of 200 calories per minute, whereas complex carbohydrates trickle into the bloodstream at a relatively low rate of up to 2 to 3 calories per minute.

As diabetes is caused by excessively high blood fat levels, it's cure and prevention is the result of reducing those high blood fat levels by a diet that is low in fat, and high in complex carbohydrates.
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[Irwin]

... but many continue to opt for bacon or sausage and eggs, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, and pancakes swimming in butter and syrup...

... It's the butter and sour cream on the baked potato that do people in. The butter on the bread. The oil (even olive oil) and cheese on the pasta. The fats and sugars in pastries. The avocado on the toast. The fat in virtually every animal based product people eat (even steamed skinless chicken and fish). Combine sugar, fat and salt and it's a double whammy. I love chocolate, too, but control my intake.

Stop it, you're making my mouth water!

 

[David777]

Nope enjoy eating healthy staying lean. David's lunch today that is typical. Half a $1.58 12oz package of iceberg lettuce adding in small sliced tomato, sprinkling of colby jack shredded cheese. Blue cheese dressing. Half cup of Kern mango nectar juice. So less than a buck total. Tuesday's lunch mic'd an 86 cents can of S&W black beans, sprinkling in some shredded cheddar cheese.

 

[Denise1952]

No, that's not true.
ALL of the fastest top distance runners in the world train and compete based on a high carbohydrate low fat diet.
It is not possible to train hard and compete at a high level on a high fat, high protein diet, and eating that way is not healthy.

I've been on a high carbohydrate, low protein (but plenty enough), low fat roughly 85/10/<5% diet for the last 50 years, which has saved my life many times over. Out of curiosity I got a testing kit a couple of decades ago and tested my blood glucose during a hard repetition workout that lasted for more than an hour. During that time I pricked my finger numerous times to check the readings, and found that knocking my blood glucose level out of whack from normal was virtually impossible. Those finger pricks hurt, so I threw away the kit and never did that again.

It is important to differentiate between simple sugars, which can raise blood fats when used excessively, and complex carbohydrates which do not. This is because simple sugars can go into the bloodstream quite rapidly, for example at a rate of 200 calories per minute, whereas complex carbohydrates trickle into the bloodstream at a relatively low rate of up to 2 to 3 calories per minute.

As diabetes is caused by excessively high blood fat levels, it's cure and prevention is the result of reducing those high blood fat levels by a diet that is low in fat, and high in complex carbohydrates.
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It's true for me, and others, but I never said everyone believed it which of course is true. The data first came out back in the 60s but many still don't believe it. Diabetes comes after the body develops Insulin Resistance. Did you watch Dr. Bikman? He's just one I've learned how to adjust my diet from. I'm no doctor or scientist, but have learned from them. I won't argue though, I like to share my find with others that want to know a bit more information than they most likely get from a conventional doctor, take it or leave it.

 

[charry]

We filter our water, and we drink flavored water. I don't like having to recycle all those water bottles, so today I am putting a new filter in the water pitcher so we can resume drinking water from the tap. We have the world's biggest supply of water flavorings, so that should be fine.

Good idea WL ...

 

[StarSong]

Stop it, you're making my mouth water!

Lest you think I don't indulge now and then, I'm hosting a two day baby shower (Saturday in-person and Sunday drive-by) this weekend. About 50 people, all told.

In anticipation, yesterday I made a triple batch of my double chocolate brownies, plus two batches of mini pumpkin muffins that'll have vegan (or regular) cream cheese frosting, plus I made chocolate dipped and drizzled pretzel logs.

The other foods aren't nearly as indulgent.

The pretzel logs are party favors, and many of the muffins and brownies will also be distributed to those who want to take some home. Most sweets still remaining by Sunday night will get packed up for my son and daughter-in-law to take to their respective workplaces Monday morning.

I learned the following from @Happyflowerlady and have it posted in my kitchen as a reminder:
Eat what you should when it doesn't matter so you can eat what you want when it does matter.

 

[win231]

Lest you think I don't indulge now and then, I'm hosting a two day baby shower (Saturday in-person and Sunday drive-by) this weekend. About 50 people, all told.

In anticipation, yesterday I made a triple batch of my double chocolate brownies, plus two batches of mini pumpkin muffins that'll have vegan (or regular) cream cheese frosting, plus I made chocolate dipped and drizzled pretzel logs.

The other foods aren't nearly as indulgent.

The pretzel logs are party favors, and many of the muffins and brownies will also be distributed to those who want to take some home. Most sweets still remaining by Sunday night will get packed up for my son and daughter-in-law to take to their respective workplaces Monday morning.

I learned the following from @Happyflowerlady and have it posted in my kitchen as a reminder:
Eat what you should when it doesn't matter so you can eat what you want when it does matter.

What time should I be there?

 

[StarSong]

Everyone has their theories for what causes obesity.
As someone who dealt with obesity for half my life, I can say we're all not the same. What causes obesity in some people will not cause obesity in others. One size doesn't fit all.

True, but I have to say it's never hurt me to explore what's out there for information to see if "a certain size might fit me" and the one I talked about did. One problems is a lot of people want a quick fix, so they might choose the wrong information to try because it's easier.

I agree with you both.

The key is to work the problem until you find a solution. Success only comes from eating less, eating healthier, reducing portions, and being mostly vigilant but allowing yourself enough wiggle room that you won't abandon ship at the first indulgence.

And Win, the party starts tomorrow at 2:00 PM, Sunday at 11:00 AM.

 

[Denise1952]

I agree with you both.

The key is to work the problem until you find a solution. Success only comes from eating less, eating healthier, reducing portions, and being mostly vigilant but allowing yourself enough wiggle room that you won't abandon ship at the first indulgence.

And Win, the party starts tomorrow at 2:00 PM, Sunday at 11:00 AM.

I realize every "body" has different issues, or at least different levels of issues to deal with. Like a person that drank too much alcohol, how much damage has been done. I have more than I think as I was thinking about it last night. I spent a lot of time eating poorly, drinking too much in my 20s, and and smoking. Mostly eating poorly up, and right on through to my 60s. That's a long time so I can't expect everything to be healed, and it definitely isn't. Progress is what I've made, and don't try to tell anyone I've found a quick fix.

One thing I also want to add is that I've found, and I'll say for me, eating too little doesn't work for me to lose weight (the right weight meaning, not losing lean muscle, but from fat-store). I found eating the right amount of food was crucial to me "fueling" my body to enable me to lose from stored fat, including cellulite, which I read in many articles "you can't lose cellulite" but I have, so go figure. Enough outa me but thanks for your input StarSong.