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Sir, because I was hungry, sir.
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Seed oils and added sugar (hfcs in particular) are not only killing us, they're torturing people on their way downhill.
Ever wonder why alzheimers and dementia rates are going through the roof as the use of this shit continues to rise?? 😳
 

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I like tacos and beer too much. I lost 20lbs before I went on Vacation, I gained 8lbs on eating all that Chicago food 😞.
 

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Seed oils and added sugar (hfcs in particular) are not only killing us, they're torturing people on their way downhill.
Ever wonder why alzheimers and dementia rates are going through the roof as the use of this shit continues to rise?? 😳
Yup, this all started in the 1960's and there weren't many fat people before then. We use more than any other country in the world due to the high tariffs on sucrose & subsidies for corn, making it cheaper. Over 30% of our population is obese.
 

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Portion size.

Remember 4 ounce juice glasses?
How about 10 ounce coke bottles?

Now getting a refill (or 2) on your 48 ounce soda pop is "normal"

A "small" drink is 16 ounces, refill that a few times and there you go, FAT.
 

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I’d say technology, automation and shifting a great deal of manufacturing jobs overseas has also played a part.
 

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I’ve been talking about this for weeks, you don’t even have to get off your fat ass to get Taco Bell at yore door now.
 

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Only reason i'm fat is i like to eat and drink, and don't exercise.
My mom loved fried chicken, smoked about a pack a day too, tipped the scales at 200 not pretty on her 5'2" frame.

She died from a heart attack at 59. Forget the boobs women, it's the heart attacks that kill you.

Live fat, die young.
 

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I've cut all this shit from my diet since July and have been on 16/8 intermittent fasting. I've never been fat but started to feel the mid 40's metabolism creeping.

Using whatever seed oil I have left to make green egg fire starters.

Fats have been butter and quality olive oil. Just added avocado & beef tallow.

There's a direct correlation between HFCS/Lowfat/diet foods and the obesity issues we have. HFCS metabolizes like alcohol.

Take everything you've been told about diet and food since the 70's and throw it in the trash.
 

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Seed oils and added sugar (hfcs in particular) are not only killing us, they're torturing people on their way downhill.
Ever wonder why alzheimers and dementia rates are going through the roof as the use of this shit continues to rise?? 😳
Don't forget about all the injections pharma is pushing around every corner. None of them are tested in nearly enough conditions or lengths.
 

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Sitting at my desk 12 hours a day for work is half my day’s “activity”
 

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I'm a foodie, no doubt about it. And I like beer. But, I've found I can drop weight by eliminating most carbs and beer. No bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, tortillas and beer (the good stuff). No processed meats. No desserts, etc. Eat a ton of protein, some veggies and salad and the pounds begin to drop. Drink plenty of water. I do drink Cabernet wine with dinner. I said a ton of protein, but I find it fairly easy to eat smaller portions, once you get started. In 2.5 months, I've dropped 18 pounds, just by low carb dieting, no exorsize involved. And there have been a couple of times that I've had some Lasagna at La Vita Dolce and also take home from Linda's Deli. I even had some pizza from Rosati's. But, went right back to the low carb deal the next day. It works for me.
 

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I've cut all this shit from my diet since July and have been on 16/8 intermittent fasting. I've never been fat but started to feel the mid 40's metabolism creeping.

Using whatever seed oil I have left to make green egg fire starters.

Fats have been butter and quality olive oil. Just added avocado & beef tallow.

There's a direct correlation between HFCS/Lowfat/diet foods and the obesity issues we have. HFCS metabolizes like alcohol.

Take everything you've been told about diet and food since the 70's and throw it in the trash.
This
And drop these three food groups;
Bag
Box
Window
And I researched seed oils? Holy crap.
It takes 2000 pounds of grapes to make 8 ounces of oil. And the amount of processing is rediculous. The grape industry had to figure out what to do with all the waste, so they process it and feed the humans.
 
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I'm a foodie, no doubt about it. And I like beer. But, I've found I can drop weight by eliminating most carbs and beer. No bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, tortillas and beer (the good stuff). No processed meats. No desserts, etc. Eat a ton of protein, some veggies and salad and the pounds begin to drop. Drink plenty of water. I do drink Cabernet wine with dinner. I said a ton of protein, but I find it fairly easy to eat smaller portions, once you get started. In 2.5 months, I've dropped 18 pounds, just by low carb dieting, no exorsize involved. And there have been a couple of times that I've had some Lasagna at La Vita Dolce and also take home from Linda's Deli. I even had some pizza from Rosati's. But, went right back to the low carb deal the next day. It works for me.
When I was 43, I did the low carb deal, no exercise, and lost 50 lbs., in about a year. Kept it off for 7-8 years, then the slow creep back up. Tried the same way again, lost about 12 lbs, then the plateau. Started walking briskly on the f'n treadmill and started to drop pounds again. Now, 20 years after the first big drop, my metabolism is so damn slow, that even taking in minimum calories (1500 day), and pretty active during the day, I don't lose an ounce. I guess if I want to lose, I'm going to have to dedicate an hour and a half or so a day, to burning calories!
The other day, I met a friend of a friend, a 93 year old guy that is excellent shape, mentally and physically, spent his life in Alaska hunting polar bears and later had a fishing lodge. Anyway, he said his secret to staying slim, was to "only eat when he's hungry". There is truth to that, I grab a muffin, etc., at McDonald's or Starbucks on the way to work, whether I'm hungry or not, because I won't have the opportunity later. I gobble dinner down when I get home, because it's ready, and it's good. If a guy really paid attention to that, there might be something to that.
 

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When I was 43, I did the low carb deal, no exercise, and lost 50 lbs., in about a year. Kept it off for 7-8 years, then the slow creep back up. Tried the same way again, lost about 12 lbs, then the plateau. Started walking briskly on the f'n treadmill and started to drop pounds again. Now, 20 years after the first big drop, my metabolism is so damn slow, that even taking in minimum calories (1500 day), and pretty active during the day, I don't lose an ounce. I guess if I want to lose, I'm going to have to dedicate an hour and a half or so a day, to burning calories!
The other day, I met a friend of a friend, a 93 year old guy that is excellent shape, mentally and physically, spent his life in Alaska hunting polar bears and later had a fishing lodge. Anyway, he said his secret to staying slim, was to "only eat when he's hungry". There is truth to that, I grab a muffin, etc., at McDonald's or Starbucks on the way to work, whether I'm hungry or not, because I won't have the opportunity later. I gobble dinner down when I get home, because it's ready, and it's good. If a guy really paid attention to that, there might be something to that.
Truth! It doesn’t get easier.
You’d be better off eating a donut that that muffin.
 

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I also experience those plateaus when trying to lose some weight. I try to remain persistent and it seems the weight will again begin dropping. Sometimes it can take a few days.
 

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And drop these three food groups;
Bag
Box
Window
And I researched seed oils? Holy crap.
It takes 2000 pounds of grapes to make 8 ounces of oil. And the amount of processing is rediculous. The grape industry had to figure out what to do with all the waste, so they process it and feed the humans.
Same with cotton seed oil. Wood pulp filler in processed foods & crisco!

We’ve been fed garbage on the cheap like pigs in a shithole slaughterhouse for decades and everyone wonders why cancers & fatties are everywhere.

Ditch all plastics too. Glass, ceramics & stainless steel for us for now on
 

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Y’all know the cool story of how Ford invented charcoal briquettes out of waste wood clippings while making cars?

Well that’s what the food industry has been doing with our food for decades. Chasing whatever industrial waste products they can use to substitute more expensive ingredients.

It’s absolutely disgusting once you start doing some research on it. Shocking
 

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Only reason i'm fat is i like to eat and drink, and don't exercise.
Bam. Thank you. And wouldn’t say fat. I’ve seen fat. We are not slim. Lol. But we are definitely not fat. Over weight. 🤷Ya I can deal with that.
 

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When I was 43, I did the low carb deal, no exercise, and lost 50 lbs., in about a year. Kept it off for 7-8 years, then the slow creep back up. Tried the same way again, lost about 12 lbs, then the plateau. Started walking briskly on the f'n treadmill and started to drop pounds again. Now, 20 years after the first big drop, my metabolism is so damn slow, that even taking in minimum calories (1500 day), and pretty active during the day, I don't lose an ounce. I guess if I want to lose, I'm going to have to dedicate an hour and a half or so a day, to burning calories!
The other day, I met a friend of a friend, a 93 year old guy that is excellent shape, mentally and physically, spent his life in Alaska hunting polar bears and later had a fishing lodge. Anyway, he said his secret to staying slim, was to "only eat when he's hungry". There is truth to that, I grab a muffin, etc., at McDonald's or Starbucks on the way to work, whether I'm hungry or not, because I won't have the opportunity later. I gobble dinner down when I get home, because it's ready, and it's good. If a guy really paid attention to that, there might be something to that.
The old timer is spot on. The human body did not develop meeting 3 meals a day. Our bodies developed through feast and famine streaks. Thus why our body stores fat reserves.
 

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Wife has been making something she calls Egg Roll in a Bowl. She browns a roll of Jimmy Dean sausage, with onions and fresh garlic. Then starts adding the 'kitchen sink', 1/2 pack of pre shredded cole slaw, bean sprouts, snow peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, Chinese 5 spice and Chinese oyster sauce. There is no egg roll wrapper. It's all lo carb, it's filling and it's good. That makes a bunch. Typically lasts for a couple of days. Great for lunch or dinner.
 
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