Is this how thin people eat?

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Those of you saying it genetic are ignoring the fact that obesity rates have skyrocketed at a rate that cannot possibly be explained by changes in our genes. Yes we have problems with food supply in America. We have problems with healthcare and happiness and work life balance and food access. But for those of us with enough money that weren’t raised overweight, it’s within your control 99% if the time.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok but all of the “it’s about your appetite / the size of your stomach” posts are ignoring the fact that the average thin person has trained their body to not want to overeat by…not overeating. And vice versa

I have not 'trained' anything. I have been like this my whole life. It is genetics. I don't see why some people do not get this.

Perhaps not intentionally, but you have.

There may be an element of genetics, but the vast majority of weight is about little choices, constantly. Your mind is so accustomed to those choices that you don’t question it; which is great.

OK but what is your point? You say were are 'overlooking' this fact. What is the rub?

That it’s not “just the way your body is”, and that it’s not that some people just have crazy appetites and some don’t. It’s about what your body is accustomed to

I think there are two different kinds of thin people.

The first group are "naturally thin." They can eat the burger and fries, the pizza, the sugary soda, and not gain weight. They just won't. They don't count calories or watch portion control or whatnot because they don't have to. Their metabolism does everything for them. This group is generally less judgmental of the overweight, because they know firsthand that there is not a direct correlation between diet and weight, and that sometimes you're just thin (or fat).

The second group are "mindfully thin." They eat lightly before a restaurant meal, they eat half the burger, they load up half their plate with veggies, etc., because they are not naturally thin, but they have achieved thinness through their efforts. I think actually this group generally is composed of people who aren't naturally overweight, either. They would just be average if they didn't restrict their diet. This group is more judgmental of the overweight, because they feel thinness can be reached through sheer force of will.

I think you are at least partially wrong about the first group. It’s not just metabolism, it’s portion sizes and frequency of meals. It doesn’t take effort to stop eating because they know when they are full and don’t enjoy the feeling of overeating. I bet a lot of those people earring burgers, fries, and pizza are eating significantly fewer calories than their overweight counterparts even if it isn’t intentional.

Disagree, as someone who falls in the first group. I don’t limit portions and almost never skip meals. And PP is right that because I know my own size/shape is pretty clearly not something I control, it’s easy for me to feel sympathy for those who struggle with weight.

You've just validated the PP's point. You eat the calories needed to maintain your body weight, and you do it by responding to your hunger cues. I

No, I am thin and definitely “overeat.”

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Anonymous wrote:Ok but all of the “it’s about your appetite / the size of your stomach” posts are ignoring the fact that the average thin person has trained their body to not want to overeat by…not overeating. And vice versa

I have not 'trained' anything. I have been like this my whole life. It is genetics. I don't see why some people do not get this.

Perhaps not intentionally, but you have.

There may be an element of genetics, but the vast majority of weight is about little choices, constantly. Your mind is so accustomed to those choices that you don’t question it; which is great.

OK but what is your point? You say were are 'overlooking' this fact. What is the rub?

That it’s not “just the way your body is”, and that it’s not that some people just have crazy appetites and some don’t. It’s about what your body is accustomed to

I think there are two different kinds of thin people.

The first group are "naturally thin." They can eat the burger and fries, the pizza, the sugary soda, and not gain weight. They just won't. They don't count calories or watch portion control or whatnot because they don't have to. Their metabolism does everything for them. This group is generally less judgmental of the overweight, because they know firsthand that there is not a direct correlation between diet and weight, and that sometimes you're just thin (or fat).

The second group are "mindfully thin." They eat lightly before a restaurant meal, they eat half the burger, they load up half their plate with veggies, etc., because they are not naturally thin, but they have achieved thinness through their efforts. I think actually this group generally is composed of people who aren't naturally overweight, either. They would just be average if they didn't restrict their diet. This group is more judgmental of the overweight, because they feel thinness can be reached through sheer force of will.

I think you are at least partially wrong about the first group. It’s not just metabolism, it’s portion sizes and frequency of meals. It doesn’t take effort to stop eating because they know when they are full and don’t enjoy the feeling of overeating. I bet a lot of those people earring burgers, fries, and pizza are eating significantly fewer calories than their overweight counterparts even if it isn’t intentional.

Disagree, as someone who falls in the first group. I don’t limit portions and almost never skip meals. And PP is right that because I know my own size/shape is pretty clearly not something I control, it’s easy for me to feel sympathy for those who struggle with weight.

You've just validated the PP's point. You eat the calories needed to maintain your body weight, and you do it by responding to your hunger cues. I

No, I am thin and definitely “overeat.”

Obviously not. An energy surplus would be stored as gained weight

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Anonymous wrote:Ok but all of the “it’s about your appetite / the size of your stomach” posts are ignoring the fact that the average thin person has trained their body to not want to overeat by…not overeating. And vice versa

I have not 'trained' anything. I have been like this my whole life. It is genetics. I don't see why some people do not get this.

Perhaps not intentionally, but you have.

There may be an element of genetics, but the vast majority of weight is about little choices, constantly. Your mind is so accustomed to those choices that you don’t question it; which is great.

OK but what is your point? You say were are 'overlooking' this fact. What is the rub?

That it’s not “just the way your body is”, and that it’s not that some people just have crazy appetites and some don’t. It’s about what your body is accustomed to

I think there are two different kinds of thin people.

The first group are "naturally thin." They can eat the burger and fries, the pizza, the sugary soda, and not gain weight. They just won't. They don't count calories or watch portion control or whatnot because they don't have to. Their metabolism does everything for them. This group is generally less judgmental of the overweight, because they know firsthand that there is not a direct correlation between diet and weight, and that sometimes you're just thin (or fat).

The second group are "mindfully thin." They eat lightly before a restaurant meal, they eat half the burger, they load up half their plate with veggies, etc., because they are not naturally thin, but they have achieved thinness through their efforts. I think actually this group generally is composed of people who aren't naturally overweight, either. They would just be average if they didn't restrict their diet. This group is more judgmental of the overweight, because they feel thinness can be reached through sheer force of will.

I think you are at least partially wrong about the first group. It’s not just metabolism, it’s portion sizes and frequency of meals. It doesn’t take effort to stop eating because they know when they are full and don’t enjoy the feeling of overeating. I bet a lot of those people earring burgers, fries, and pizza are eating significantly fewer calories than their overweight counterparts even if it isn’t intentional.

Disagree, as someone who falls in the first group. I don’t limit portions and almost never skip meals. And PP is right that because I know my own size/shape is pretty clearly not something I control, it’s easy for me to feel sympathy for those who struggle with weight.

You've just validated the PP's point. You eat the calories needed to maintain your body weight, and you do it by responding to your hunger cues. I

No, I am thin and definitely “overeat.”

Obviously not. An energy surplus would be stored as gained weight

There are two of us trying to tell you it doesn’t always work that way. I’m 100% certain my body doesn’t need me to occasionally consume an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting. That is definitely overriding hunger cues.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok but all of the “it’s about your appetite / the size of your stomach” posts are ignoring the fact that the average thin person has trained their body to not want to overeat by…not overeating. And vice versa

I have not 'trained' anything. I have been like this my whole life. It is genetics. I don't see why some people do not get this.

Perhaps not intentionally, but you have.

There may be an element of genetics, but the vast majority of weight is about little choices, constantly. Your mind is so accustomed to those choices that you don’t question it; which is great.

OK but what is your point? You say were are 'overlooking' this fact. What is the rub?

That it’s not “just the way your body is”, and that it’s not that some people just have crazy appetites and some don’t. It’s about what your body is accustomed to

I think there are two different kinds of thin people.

The first group are "naturally thin." They can eat the burger and fries, the pizza, the sugary soda, and not gain weight. They just won't. They don't count calories or watch portion control or whatnot because they don't have to. Their metabolism does everything for them. This group is generally less judgmental of the overweight, because they know firsthand that there is not a direct correlation between diet and weight, and that sometimes you're just thin (or fat).

The second group are "mindfully thin." They eat lightly before a restaurant meal, they eat half the burger, they load up half their plate with veggies, etc., because they are not naturally thin, but they have achieved thinness through their efforts. I think actually this group generally is composed of people who aren't naturally overweight, either. They would just be average if they didn't restrict their diet. This group is more judgmental of the overweight, because they feel thinness can be reached through sheer force of will.

I think you are at least partially wrong about the first group. It’s not just metabolism, it’s portion sizes and frequency of meals. It doesn’t take effort to stop eating because they know when they are full and don’t enjoy the feeling of overeating. I bet a lot of those people earring burgers, fries, and pizza are eating significantly fewer calories than their overweight counterparts even if it isn’t intentional.

Disagree, as someone who falls in the first group. I don’t limit portions and almost never skip meals. And PP is right that because I know my own size/shape is pretty clearly not something I control, it’s easy for me to feel sympathy for those who struggle with weight.

You've just validated the PP's point. You eat the calories needed to maintain your body weight, and you do it by responding to your hunger cues. I

No, I am thin and definitely “overeat.”

Obviously not. An energy surplus would be stored as gained weight

There are two of us trying to tell you it doesn’t always work that way. I’m 100% certain my body doesn’t need me to occasionally consume an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting. That is definitely overriding hunger cues.

Occasionally is the answer. And that’s about what 1000 calories. That’s nothing. You gotta pump up those rookie numbers if you want to get fat.

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What happened to the post about brain plasticity and training/untraining your habits?

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you saying it genetic are ignoring the fact that obesity rates have skyrocketed at a rate that cannot possibly be explained by changes in our genes. Yes we have problems with food supply in America. We have problems with healthcare and happiness and work life balance and food access. But for those of us with enough money that weren’t raised overweight, it’s within your control 99% if the time.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok but all of the “it’s about your appetite / the size of your stomach” posts are ignoring the fact that the average thin person has trained their body to not want to overeat by…not overeating. And vice versa

I have not 'trained' anything. I have been like this my whole life. It is genetics. I don't see why some people do not get this.

Perhaps not intentionally, but you have.

There may be an element of genetics, but the vast majority of weight is about little choices, constantly. Your mind is so accustomed to those choices that you don’t question it; which is great.

OK but what is your point? You say were are 'overlooking' this fact. What is the rub?

That it’s not “just the way your body is”, and that it’s not that some people just have crazy appetites and some don’t. It’s about what your body is accustomed to

I think there are two different kinds of thin people.

The first group are "naturally thin." They can eat the burger and fries, the pizza, the sugary soda, and not gain weight. They just won't. They don't count calories or watch portion control or whatnot because they don't have to. Their metabolism does everything for them. This group is generally less judgmental of the overweight, because they know firsthand that there is not a direct correlation between diet and weight, and that sometimes you're just thin (or fat).

The second group are "mindfully thin." They eat lightly before a restaurant meal, they eat half the burger, they load up half their plate with veggies, etc., because they are not naturally thin, but they have achieved thinness through their efforts. I think actually this group generally is composed of people who aren't naturally overweight, either. They would just be average if they didn't restrict their diet. This group is more judgmental of the overweight, because they feel thinness can be reached through sheer force of will.

I think you are at least partially wrong about the first group. It’s not just metabolism, it’s portion sizes and frequency of meals. It doesn’t take effort to stop eating because they know when they are full and don’t enjoy the feeling of overeating. I bet a lot of those people earring burgers, fries, and pizza are eating significantly fewer calories than their overweight counterparts even if it isn’t intentional.

Disagree, as someone who falls in the first group. I don’t limit portions and almost never skip meals. And PP is right that because I know my own size/shape is pretty clearly not something I control, it’s easy for me to feel sympathy for those who struggle with weight.

You've just validated the PP's point. You eat the calories needed to maintain your body weight, and you do it by responding to your hunger cues. I

No, I am thin and definitely “overeat.”

Obviously not. An energy surplus would be stored as gained weight

There are two of us trying to tell you it doesn’t always work that way. I’m 100% certain my body doesn’t need me to occasionally consume an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting. That is definitely overriding hunger cues.

Occasionally is the answer. And that’s about what 1000 calories. That’s nothing. You gotta pump up those rookie numbers if you want to get fat.

Overeating occasionally doesn’t make you fat. It takes 3500 EXTRA calories that don’t get burned or compensated for else where over time- to equal one pound of weight gain. If you ate a pint of Ben and Jerry’s every day, in additional to your normal amount of food intake, yes you would gain eventually

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Anonymous wrote:Those of you saying it genetic are ignoring the fact that obesity rates have skyrocketed at a rate that cannot possibly be explained by changes in our genes. Yes we have problems with food supply in America. We have problems with healthcare and happiness and work life balance and food access. But for those of us with enough money that weren’t raised overweight, it’s within your control 99% if the time.

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I have a health manual from the 1930s that talks about weight and stresses that it's normal for women after menopause to put on a BIT of weight due to slowing metabolism. So a woman who weighed 120 in her youth might go up to 130 or 140 after menopause. That's not what we're seeing anymore and I believe it's due to sugar in everything.