The one thing I like about writing this blog is putting it out there for all to read and then gaining the extra incentive to be true to my word. So I have begun 2010 with announcement of my Big 4 and one of the cornerstones to achieving the Big 4 is to weigh 72kgs (158lbs)
Why?
This figure provides me with a body mass index rating of 24 which is considered healthy.
At the moment I currently fluctuate between overweight and obese and the one and only reason for this is overeating.
Why do we overeat?
- Sugar, fat and salt make us want to eat more - Most palatable foods are described by food scientists by food that has the capacity to stimulate us to eat more, and its most of these foods that generally contain sugar, fat, salt or all three.
- We eat food that isn’t real – Over the last couple of decades our food is becoming overly processed, this means that as the nutrients are getting sucked out, and the fat, salt and sugar content increases
- Fast Food companies want us to – Like every industry, the focus is profit, which requires selling more product. On every corner, fast food joints have deals that require you to eat more for less money, combine this with the stimulation from the processed food, the norm considered these days is to eat huge meals throughout the day.
How can I stop?
Every time I see a glimmer of hope in my eating pattern is becuause I have controlled it to eating 1500 calories per day which is the correct calorie intake for someone of my age, exercise level and daily activity to enable me to lose about a pound a week and have now come to realisation that everyday I must plan my next meal or snack until I have successfully altered my eating habits
So from now on until I reach my goal weight (or however long after) I am sticking like glue to 1500 calories per day.
It will be a controlled eating plan which will include plenty of whole foods and water plus regular exercise from now on.
Enjoy
Greg
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Good for you, Greg, glad to see you have it planned out. Everytime I’ve tried to lose weight in the past, I’ve simply upped by activity level. This has led to me making good progress, but never hitting my goal. It really takes a good offense (increased activity) plus a good defense (control what food invades your body) to have a winning combo. I’ll need to start tracking my calories, like you are.
Thanks for the article,
- Charley
I too struggle with weight fluctuations. I weigh 30 pounds less than I did on June 30, 2009.
You’ve inspired me to get back on track.
@Charley
yes, these are two good combos to have to have to help you lose weight, I really need to get the dust off some of my weights in the garage very soon.
@Vita Reid
I am glad I can help in some way.
Greg
I definitely agree with #2! There’s way too many processed “foods” out there today. My pet peeve is labels that say “processed _______ food”. Um. If you have to tell us that it’s food, it’s likely not really food.
Correction … to my previous post. I weight 30 pounds MORE than I did in June. Sometimes I have to just say no to myself when I feel the urge to eat when I know full well that I’m not hungry.
Yesterday I ate too much, and went to be feeling a bit lethargic. Today I will write down what I’m going to eat and then eat just that. Good luck to you all.
I think your second point, is the biggest point for me: Not eating real food
Sometimes, when I see people try “real” food versions of their processed packaged versions, they wrinkle their nose because they aren’t used to eating real food, and want the overly salty or overly sugary version of it.
Now, I can’t even eat tomato ketchup from a packet. I’d much prefer a smashed tomato from a can, cooked down and made into a paste, to become a more natural ketchup.
Yeh, its a real killer, there is some much emphasis on convenience these days.
Eventually I will be clearing an area in my yard for my first real vege patch and start eating some home goodness.
I like the idea about the smashed tomato, Us Aussies will put ketchup on everything!
Cheers
Greg
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