We need to have an honest discussion about the obesity epidemic in the US--especially kids

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74. I think the experts aren't presenting the public with all the options

People are forced to rely on random quack doctors to get information. However, one thing I stumbled on accidentally is intermittent fasting, or some version of it. I started to fall into a routine where I'd be super focused and working marathon hours and maybe eat a light dinner due to running out of food and/or not feeling like cooking. Then other days I would stock up on groceries and damn near binge.

Over a period of time--maybe months or years (it's kind of a blur now)--my metabolism changed and I went from someone who couldn't eat a donut without gaining 2 lb to someone who could eat whatever the hell I wanted to with no consequences. My metabolism changed to the way it was back when I was a kid. Now I can eat anything I want with no dieting or unintentional intermittent fasting.

There's a doctor who talked about this concept and how intermittent fasting activates a "skinny" gene. But you'll never hear concepts like this discussed in health class. They just show you the ridiculous and unrealistic food plate diagram that is nearly impossible to follow. They don't take into account how carbohydrates affect the appetite or cravings, etc.

All of that said, weight does not automatically equate to good health. I'm just now starting to take my nutrition more seriously. Today was the first day in probably more than 10 years that I've managed to drink 64 oz of plain water with no extra sweeteners added.