Diet "myths".... - Page 2

Metalcherry · 15th January 2006, 2:05pm

apparently 2000 is the most you can go from what i have heard (i dont eat 2000 but if something happens i tend to eat a bit more - whether it be fruit or stuff)
i ate a lot of sugar free mints which helped me stop eating things inbetween and tea i feel is helping as well- of course with no sugar or 1/2 spoon if i need to.

i have never tried sugar free jelly yet.

as for soup - got plenty of that in the house - all these cambells 99% fat free ones lol.

thanks for the help x

Largest of Gregs · 15th January 2006, 2:08pm

n% fat free products can be worse for you as they tend te have higher levels of salt. Watch out for that!

Dyno · 15th January 2006, 2:09pm

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Originally Posted by Withnail

Come on man... dieting is crap. If it's a diet, then one day it'll end, and you'll go back to eating what you were before, and put the weight on again. Lifestyle changes, all the way.

I've never dieted in my puff (fast metabolism, screw you fatties

) I wouldn't know how crap it seems, but needs must...

Fenntastic · 15th January 2006, 2:09pm

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Originally Posted by bunnylingus

Also, sugar free jelly is the way to go.

yes. sugar free, not normal stuff. it makes you fatter. i found that out the hard way

Oskar · 15th January 2006, 2:11pm

Anybody who is currently dieting or thinking about dieting -please do not drop your calorie intake below 1000, not only will this encourage your body to store proteins as fat thus hampering any weight loss dreams, a daily intake of below 1000 is considered highly dangerous and within the realms of anorexia nervosa.

Dieting should always be coupled with exercise.

Oh and that myth about not eating after a certain time? Utter bollocks, just don't eat anything too heavy or you'll affect your sleeping patterns which will impact upon your weight anyway.

Withnail · 15th January 2006, 2:15pm

HAH! I knew that was rubbish! *goes away to chastise someone*

Tsunamibabe, no worries!

Come do one of the greatruns with me... that's my target. I missed the Winter 5k in edinburgh yesterday cause of shinsplints.

But i'll sign up for another one soon... i'm trying to convince everyone i even remotely know (like random forumers) to sign up to one so i've got company... my lass isn't into running.

www.greatrun.org

Oskar - see that thing about the lower limit for calorie intake... is that an absolute limit, or is it defined as a percentage of what your normal daily intake would be?

Devastator · 15th January 2006, 2:18pm

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Originally Posted by bunnylingus

Brush your teeth after eating, and keep sugar free chewing gum on you. It means you wont eat anything else (in theory) because it mings.

Works for me.

Also, sugar free jelly is the way to go.

No offence, but is 2000 not a bit much if you wanna lose weight? I tend to stick to about 1400, if I can.

Also, eat soup before a meal, helps fill you up quicker so you dont eat as much.

You shouldn't really brush your teeth right after you've eaten, I dn't know the exact reason other than "it's bad for your teeth", but it is.

I swear by vanilla extract. If you're after something sweet, sniff some and you won't want it anymore.

Oskar · 15th January 2006, 2:21pm

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Originally Posted by Withnail

Oskar - see that thing about the lower limit for calorie intake... is that an absolute limit, or is it defined as a percentage of what your normal daily intake would be?

If you are an adult female then you should be consuming around 2000 calories a day (for males it's 2500). Obviously you do not have to actually stick rigidly to these as they are estimates, an athlete who trains several times a week will require a higher calorie intake.

Basically these limits have been outlined based on studies on the metabolism of adults which were then averaged out. Therefore, a calorie intake of around 1000 is required for normal body functioning, it is the lowest amount at which your body can carry out all its needs without strain.

Anorexia Nervosa sufferers tend to consume under this amount - normally around 600-800 calories on average (some will consume much less)- and it puts a strain on the body's organs; kidney, liver and psychological functioning.

Just as a side note, a food "binge" is regarded as the consumption of 4000 calories and above in one sitting.

Bunnylingus · 15th January 2006, 2:23pm

Oskars spot on, it can make you really ill.

Try putting berries in your jelly, it makes it taste nice.

Why dont you try sweetner in your tea?
Oooh, also, tunnocks tea cakes have about the same amount of fat and calories as any weight watchers biscuit.

Darrenski · 15th January 2006, 2:25pm

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Originally Posted by Devastator

You shouldn't really brush your teeth right after you've eaten, I dn't know the exact reason other than "it's bad for your teeth", but it is.

The acid weakens the enamel, brushing your teeth puts pressure on the enamel and wears it away.

So my bulimic friends, wait 20 minutes before you brush!

Oskar · 15th January 2006, 2:26pm

If anybody's interested, I could whip up a post about the psychological effects of low calorie intake over a period of time?

If nobody cares, I'll no bother me bum