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Do you agree with the statement you are what you eat

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FlexibleFriend Sat 18-Jan-20 14:08:00

I used to but it's clearly not true for me these days, I eat healthily but minimally hardly 500 calories a day every day and yet I still don't lose any weight. Ok I'm restricted by disability but no I don't believe it to be true for me.

Dec46 Sat 18-Jan-20 14:07:50

Yes generally speaking but I don't think it's all about weight it is more about eating for health. I know I feel so much better if I really think about what I'm eating and plan meals rather than just stuffing whatever is easiest in my mouth.
Wish I could just live by what I believe food wise and I would be ok

TrendyNannie6 Sat 18-Jan-20 14:05:43

I know exactly what you mean Sara65 I think mine is portion control . Although I do have loads fruit and veg it’s the rest I consume, I went to a slimming club last year and we were asked what snacks are our downfall I said biscuits, Are there any you don’t eat she said, as I’d given her a list of my favourites, yes I said I don’t eat bonios

oldgimmer1 Sat 18-Jan-20 13:57:55

Yes, in the main.

People have lost touch with how much they need.

In my experience, people who seem to be able to eat what they like have behaviours that mitigate putting on weight, such as high levels of activity.

Sara65 Sat 18-Jan-20 13:57:30

Nor me Trendy, I was just thinking this morning, I feel a bit chubbier than usual, time to get back on the salads, and throw the last of the Christmas chocolates away.

TrendyNannie6 Sat 18-Jan-20 13:51:58

To a certain extent I do. But there will always be the lucky few that seem to be able to eat just what they want without putting on much weight, sadly I’m not one of them