Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
+1 :

You would not put junky fuel in an Indy race car and expect it to perform. Your body's no different. So if you're eating junk, stop. If you're already eating good quality foods great! Keep going.

The thing I did in training that took me from size 20 relaxed fit jeans with elastic to size 12 (besides ride lots) was "eat food made from food". If I don't recognize the ingredients, can't pronounce it, I don't eat it. I dropped a lot of inches in that time and weigh nearly the same.
I wonder how much of our current obesity epidemic is caused by chemically altered junk foods. Would not be surprised if the future research finds truth here. Remember when margarine was supposed to be healthier than butter & transfat was just a word?

BUT (as she digs out her beads & sandals from the '60's) there is a big business in promoting fruity pebbles, top ramen, and other foods that will last beyond Keith Richards & roaches. Sadly, many families are looking for cheap foods that will fill them up quickly.

Food preparation takes planning & time. Fruity pebbles are easy.