My philosophy for weight loss. - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

My Kids Dad · 11-25-2000, 11:56 AM

My philosophy for weight loss, and it is a simple one. It is the same theory for you finances too!

Weight loss will only occur when one of two things happen (or a combination of the two).

1.) Decrease the amount of caloric intake.
2.) Increase the amount of physical exercise.

You will also reap benefits if there is a combination of the two.

The same is true with your finances.

1.) Decrease the amount of outgoing.
2.) Increase the amount of income.

Either stop spending so much .. or get out and make some more money!

Simple but true! My theory is, the more simple we keep things, the happier and easier life is. Just like with kids ... they are a joy to be around, because they keep it simple!

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Dave
Father of 3

Beebs · 11-25-2000, 01:07 PM

How true. The only way I learned to lose weight was to educate myself on calories, nutritional content, and portion size. That's when the weight came off.

Can you believe that there are still people out there who are under the impression that they can consume 2000 calories of fat-tree ice-cream because they don't believe that non-fat calories count? Untrue.

The "fat-free" myth has made the people of this country very over-confident and over-weight.

My Kids Dad · 11-25-2000, 04:26 PM

Oh .... I can sure believe that! And correct me if I am wrong (And I have been a couple of times in my life) ... bit I understand that most fat-free foods are actually higher in sugar!

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Dave
Father of 3

Bluize · 11-27-2000, 06:35 AM

Amazing!!! It's so amazing that people don't see the logic in losing weight and being healthy! I'm amazed at how much money people spend on trying to find a quick weight-loss plan! (If one really worked, wouldn't we all be walking around with perfect bodies!?)

Geez, I don't mean to sound condesending, but after reading all of the posts asking for quick ways to lose weight - I can only stop and think - "Are people really that dumb?"

I just want to scream at people who will spend all sorts of money on dangerous chemicals and put themselves through carzy diet plans only to get o results.

How can people think that they can lose weight by finding a magic pill and continue to eat all of the junk food and crap that they do!!!????

Wake up people!

I lost 80lbs. changing my eating habits and exercising. It only took me about 6-8 months. AND (here's the kicker!) It's been 6 years since I lost the weight and have been able to keep it off. I fluctuate between 5 - 10 lbs depending on the season and the holidays, but I don't worry about it because with exercise and a healthy diet, it comes right off!

My Kids Dad · 11-28-2000, 08:05 PM

Hi BlueEyes .....

You are so right! That is exactly how it works for me .... and how it will work for everyone! People need to realize that they did not gain the weight overnight, and therefore will not loose it overnight!

Once I get my exercise routine going, and get my diet in line, I sometimes loose MORE weight then I wanted to in the first place. I find myself eating all the time .. just a lot more healthy.

Thanks for sharing your success story with all of us .. and maybe you can (or anyone else who reads this post) stop by our page for the "Buddy System"

Have a GREAT day ......
Dave

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