Comments on: It Doesn’t Matter http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/ The outdoor magazine that inspires active women to explore their passions in fitness, nutrition, exercise, the outdoors, family life, eco-conscious fashion, a greener lifestyle, and more . . . Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sara http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2414 Sara Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:40:14 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2414 I don't 'diet'. I refuse to. And this is why. Diet is supposed to mean how you eat, not once-a-year-starvation. As long as women remember to eat properly, there will no more be a need for diet books, calorie-counters, info printed on menus when we go out to eat (which only deters my appetite anyway... really, do I want to know that it's a 1100 calorie cheeseburger that I'm downing this one time?) Thanks for the reminder that I'm not the only one who thinks this way. And it doesn't make me crazy. I don’t ‘diet’. I refuse to. And this is why. Diet is supposed to mean how you eat, not once-a-year-starvation. As long as women remember to eat properly, there will no more be a need for diet books, calorie-counters, info printed on menus when we go out to eat (which only deters my appetite anyway… really, do I want to know that it’s a 1100 calorie cheeseburger that I’m downing this one time?)

Thanks for the reminder that I’m not the only one who thinks this way. And it doesn’t make me crazy.

]]> By: Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2412 Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:04:39 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2412 Such a refreshing article. All of the instances you brought up could have been said or thought by me- what if I ate too much, how much was that muffin? Etc. In the last year with death and illnesses in the family, I have often really thought the same thing: the calories here or there really do not matter. Thanks, great post. Such a refreshing article. All of the instances you brought up could have been said or thought by me- what if I ate too much, how much was that muffin? Etc. In the last year with death and illnesses in the family, I have often really thought the same thing: the calories here or there really do not matter. Thanks, great post.

]]> By: Kath http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Kath Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:29 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2361 Jill, I agree with you about losing weight vs. maintaining. I think the above mentality would be most appropriate for those who are maintaining or have just a small amount to lose. Kath Jill,

I agree with you about losing weight vs. maintaining. I think the above mentality would be most appropriate for those who are maintaining or have just a small amount to lose.

Kath

]]> By: Jill http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Jill Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:27 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2358 While I do agree that a more relaxed approach is vital to long term health, I think this is more advice for someone trying to maintain their weight vs. trying to lose weight. To tell someone trying to lose that counting calories (which the writer herself did, if I remember correctly)could really backfire. It really doesn't take a lot for someone to amass a 1/2lb a week gain if you're not watching yourself- 250 calories a day(which is what is contained in a small nonfat latte as someone pointed out to me)is all that it takes. While I do agree that a more relaxed approach is vital to long term health, I think this is more advice for someone trying to maintain their weight vs. trying to lose weight. To tell someone trying to lose that counting calories (which the writer herself did, if I remember correctly)could really backfire. It really doesn’t take a lot for someone to amass a 1/2lb a week gain if you’re not watching yourself- 250 calories a day(which is what is contained in a small nonfat latte as someone pointed out to me)is all that it takes.

]]> By: Kara http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2356 Kara Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:40:18 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2356 Thank you SO much for this post, Kath! It really resonates with me as I struggle with both intuitive eating and being too hard on myself for every "bad" meal or missed workout. Life's too short to dwell on these things, you know? Thank you SO much for this post, Kath! It really resonates with me as I struggle with both intuitive eating and being too hard on myself for every “bad” meal or missed workout. Life’s too short to dwell on these things, you know?

]]> By: greenbean http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 greenbean Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2353 this is a great post. i think it is very helpful for people to lighten up and enjoy food more and not always count. but i also think it contradicts another school of thought that you hear with eating right and exercising. and that is the thought that every little small step adds up and can make a big difference. this can help people who are having trouble making a big leap from not eating right or not exercising to seeing how small changes in our food and activity can add up to a big difference to acheiving your goals. this contradiction to me just shows the need for more balance in all of our lives. maybe the difference also lies with where people are with their goals. it seems like there is a need to count less and be less strict once you have acheived your happy weight. this is a great post. i think it is very helpful for people to lighten up and enjoy food more and not always count. but i also think it contradicts another school of thought that you hear with eating right and exercising. and that is the thought that every little small step adds up and can make a big difference. this can help people who are having trouble making a big leap from not eating right or not exercising to seeing how small changes in our food and activity can add up to a big difference to acheiving your goals. this contradiction to me just shows the need for more balance in all of our lives. maybe the difference also lies with where people are with their goals. it seems like there is a need to count less and be less strict once you have acheived your happy weight.

]]> By: Lele http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2349 Lele Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:05:02 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2349 You are going to be an amazing RD :D I am so stuck on calories right now (and seeing an actual RD to help snap out of it) and this post just made my brain go "yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh". You are going to be an amazing RD :D
I am so stuck on calories right now (and seeing an actual RD to help snap out of it) and this post just made my brain go “yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh”.

]]> By: A slave to the numbers « Chasing the Now http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2348 A slave to the numbers « Chasing the Now Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:54:37 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2348 [...] to let go of al the numbers and start to live again. And this is where I’m at now. Kath posted an amazing article on Breathe this morning and it only confirmed the way I’ve been feeling. Basically she said that in the end [...] [...] to let go of al the numbers and start to live again. And this is where I’m at now. Kath posted an amazing article on Breathe this morning and it only confirmed the way I’ve been feeling. Basically she said that in the end [...]

]]> By: TC http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2347 TC Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:34:41 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2347 I love this post--great job, Kath! I love this post–great job, Kath!

]]> By: Tammy (Defining Wellness) http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2345 Tammy (Defining Wellness) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:01:31 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2345 Kath, this is awesome! Your way of thinking is EXACTLY what finally helped me overcome my 15-year eating disorder. My R.D. said the same things that you are saying in this post. It's amazing -- if you just listen to your body, eat when you're hungry, and stop when you're satisfied -- the calories work themselves out. The number truly doesn't matter! I counted calories for so many years, and when I finally stopped, my body rejoiced. I now maintain a healthy weight . . . I go up a few, down a few . . . it doesn't matter, like you said! It all balances out in the end. Some days I eat more than I need, sometimes less -- I trust my body to tell me what it wants and needs. Numbers are so pointless! I was so inspired by my R.D. and the difference that I felt when I stopped counting calories that I, too, wrote a post about this in June. I hope you'll check it out at http://definingwellness.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/how-to-stop-counting-calories/ Keep up the fantastic attitude and advice! Kath, this is awesome! Your way of thinking is EXACTLY what finally helped me overcome my 15-year eating disorder. My R.D. said the same things that you are saying in this post. It’s amazing — if you just listen to your body, eat when you’re hungry, and stop when you’re satisfied — the calories work themselves out. The number truly doesn’t matter! I counted calories for so many years, and when I finally stopped, my body rejoiced. I now maintain a healthy weight . . . I go up a few, down a few . . . it doesn’t matter, like you said! It all balances out in the end. Some days I eat more than I need, sometimes less — I trust my body to tell me what it wants and needs. Numbers are so pointless! I was so inspired by my R.D. and the difference that I felt when I stopped counting calories that I, too, wrote a post about this in June. I hope you’ll check it out at http://definingwellness.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/how-to-stop-counting-calories/

Keep up the fantastic attitude and advice!

]]> By: Iris http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2344 Iris Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:59 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2344 Love this post! Working as a weight-loss consultant, I see how obessed people get with every little pound. Sometimes when they ate too much over vacation (family visit, with friends, etc.), I ask them, "Did you enjoy it?" If yes, then enjoy the memory and move on. Just like you said, just get back to eating healthy and nourishing your body, and that's all that matters in the long run. Love this post! Working as a weight-loss consultant, I see how obessed people get with every little pound. Sometimes when they ate too much over vacation (family visit, with friends, etc.), I ask them, “Did you enjoy it?” If yes, then enjoy the memory and move on. Just like you said, just get back to eating healthy and nourishing your body, and that’s all that matters in the long run.

]]> By: Diana http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Diana Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:57:33 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2343 Awesome article Kath and thank you for the reminder. I've recently stopped counting calories and weighing myself (I've lost 60 pounds and although I wouldn't mind losing some more, I want to do it more naturally, without being so focused on those things). It's been a challenge but I'm learning how to make good choices because they are good choices and not because I want to lose weight. :) Awesome article Kath and thank you for the reminder. I’ve recently stopped counting calories and weighing myself (I’ve lost 60 pounds and although I wouldn’t mind losing some more, I want to do it more naturally, without being so focused on those things). It’s been a challenge but I’m learning how to make good choices because they are good choices and not because I want to lose weight. :)

]]> By: It really is that simple… « Little Paula Dean http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2340 It really is that simple… « Little Paula Dean Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2340 [...] http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/ [...] [...] http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/ [...]

]]> By: Heather http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2339 Heather Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:57:05 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2339 Great post, Kath! I think people often get caught up in the number scheme and forget to just breathe and ENJOY life. Great post, Kath! I think people often get caught up in the number scheme and forget to just breathe and ENJOY life.

]]> By: LeeAnn http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%e2%80%99t-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2338 LeeAnn Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:28:43 +0000 http://www.readbreathe.com/?p=1618#comment-2338 Thank you Kath for this post. After calorie counting and adding more exercise to my regime, I recently got back to my high school size after losing 20 pounds. I'm terrified of regaining the weight and find myself freaking out often about doing something "bad". I'm saving this passage for those moments to remind myself to enjoy life! Thank you Kath for this post. After calorie counting and adding more exercise to my regime, I recently got back to my high school size after losing 20 pounds. I’m terrified of regaining the weight and find myself freaking out often about doing something “bad”. I’m saving this passage for those moments to remind myself to enjoy life!

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