I agree EADG> I find that as I grow older, my metabolism is slowing down and I've had to cut back on my portions as in addition to that, I'm also not as active as I once was what with all the dancing and walking I used to do.EADG wrote:I think that's the real factor, GC.
When I go back to the States, I'm amazed at the sizes of portions (and the conundrum of expecting value for money vs. not wasting food as a sin and therefore feeling obliged to finish it all, etc.).
I cut my portions down when living in Japan, I think it made a big difference.
SMS, there's definitely something to what you wrote. If I generally eat breakfast, it's usually small and may consisit of coffee with either fruit, fruit yoghurt or toast or cereal and I find myself getting hungry late morning. When I skip eating, I don't feel the same hunger pangs.sundaymorningstaple wrote:I could write a whole tome here but as I've already put most chapters elsewhere in these threads I won't go into to much detail. However, I tend to disagree with the 50% of the diet should be carbs. I would only agree IF you were doing a solid exercise program or were extremely active. You are right about the simple vrs complex starches. But one should NOT eat starches first thing in the morning (e.g., brekkie). This is what makes you hungry at 10am. If you have as basic protein & veg meal for breakfast and do not have fruit juices or fruits UNTIL AFTER YOUR PROTEIN, you will reduce the craving for the 10 am snack. Having grains/starches/fructose/glucose first thing in the morning causes an insulin spike which is what causes the cravings. Same thing for eating carb snacks or alcohol (which, by the way are carbs as well). These should be had within 30 minutes of having a good protein meal. Later will cause an insulin spike which leads to more consumption of the same.
tell me about it.sassyhoney80 wrote:Im Local, and ive always been out of place untill i lived abroad. Im 5ft 10" and I am a curvacious size. I learnt from my life experiences that beauty is truly skin deep. Now I am totally comfortable with who I am and with my curves. Don't try to fit in, as long as you are healthy and enjoy life and exercise a fair bit to avoid unecessary illnesses, thats fine
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