then explain how a person who is reed thin.. never exercises-- eats mcdonalds and crap never gains an ounce??
I've got to agree with Big Fatty. I've known plenty of people who "never seem to gain an ounce", but guess what? It caught up with them! Those I knew years ago who I was so jealous of are now certainly plump, if not fat. On the other hand I have maintained a very good, slim figure, but I can tell you it is NOT my metabolism, because if I start eating all that I want I get thicker and thicker.
I suggest that you accept that the weight will come off slowly. If you want to make a permanent change in eating habits you should make one elimination, or change, at a time.
For me, I first cut out my Cheez Its at night. I was a ritual for me that was super hard to give up, but I did it. Then I changed from my bread and cheese for breakfast (my favorite thing in the world!) to Special K. Lunch found me eliminating mayo from my sandwiches and replacing it with hot chili sauce; I also make sure to throw in spinach or tomatoes when they are on hand. Dinner is the same as my family, but I get a small sandwich plate instead of a big dinner plate. No doubt I am eating waaaayyyy less!
This was what I did without even exercising, when I did start exercising I needed a bit more bulk, so breakfast changed to seasonal fruit: berries, bananas, apples, etc, sprinkled with granola and poured Kefir on top.
I allow myself nachos a couple days a week, but I use beans, corn and salsa, but no meat. I choose either sour cream or cheese, but never both, too fatty.
No fast food, ever, ever, ever! You're better off with a pb and j than a salad from McDonalds.
Lastly, water, water, water.
I have seven children, but you would never know by looking at me (weight wise). But, as I said, it is a fight every day to make good choices, but that is a choice only I can make.
