One thing I didn't see mentioned here is that
calorie in vs calorie out
is NOT the same as
calorie in vs. calorie used
Just like Will and others stated, type of food has a huge impact.
calorie in vs calorie out
is more accurately(though still quite simplified)
calorie in vs calorie spent + calorie excreted + calorie stored
Certain types of foods break down at different rates at different times in the digestive system. Some are completely wasted out. Some take more calories to digest than they provide, like carrots and celery I believe. etc.
Bottom line, it isn't as simple as some suggest.
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Originally Posted by Poppinjay
The President's Council on Fitness is now giving out those patches to adults. Maybe that'll turn things around.
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Ha. I could never got one of those in primary school. I doubt I could now either.