Comments on: Gender Matters when it comes to Sugar Addiction http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/ Never take orders from a cookie! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:17:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: asithi http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-109 asithi Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:38:01 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-109 Goodbyetoallfat - But in some ways, isn't it exciting though? To know that it is not a matter of willpower? And that we are weaker than other people? Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('109','asithi'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('109','asithi','Goodbyetoallfat - But in some ways, isn\'t it exciting though? To know that it is not a matter of willpower? And that we are weaker than other people? Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Goodbyetoallfat - But in some ways, isn’t it exciting though? To know that it is not a matter of willpower? And that we are weaker than other people? Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
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]]> By: goodbyetoallfat http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-108 goodbyetoallfat Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:38:19 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-108 Hi Asithi, Thanks for your comment on my blog. I don't know how I had missed this entry of yours as I am subscribed (by e-mail) to your blog .... but I think sometimes we all get a bit too busy to read every single blog. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The more I read about *metaphysical* reasons that are behind my food cravings the more everything makes sense. Thanks + best wishes, Sharon goodbyetoallfats last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GoodbyeToAllFat/~3/311067661/addiction-overeating-part-1.html" rel="nofollow">Addiction & Overeating – Part 1</a><div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('108','goodbyetoallfat'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('108','goodbyetoallfat','Hi Asithi,\r\n\r\nThanks for your comment on my blog. I don\'t know how I had missed this entry of yours as I am subscribed (by e-mail) to your blog .... but I think sometimes we all get a bit too busy to read every single blog.\r\n\r\nThanks for bringing this to my attention. The more I read about *metaphysical* reasons that are behind my food cravings the more everything makes sense.\r\n\r\nThanks + best wishes,\r\nSharon\n\ngoodbyetoallfats last blog post..<a href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/~r\/GoodbyeToAllFat\/~3\/311067661\/addiction-overeating-part-1.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Addiction &amp; Overeating – Part 1<\/a>'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Hi Asithi,

Thanks for your comment on my blog. I don’t know how I had missed this entry of yours as I am subscribed (by e-mail) to your blog …. but I think sometimes we all get a bit too busy to read every single blog.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. The more I read about *metaphysical* reasons that are behind my food cravings the more everything makes sense.

Thanks + best wishes,
Sharon

goodbyetoallfats last blog post..Addiction & Overeating – Part 1

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]]> By: asithi http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-98 asithi Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:10:15 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-98 Do I sound a little too envious of how 'easy' it is for men to loose weight from my last few posts? It's my husband's fault. :D The doctor basically told him that he is a little overweight and he came and threw out all his junk food. Six weeks later and he is down 7 pounds, while I am still not sure if that 1.5 pounds I lost is really fat or from water weight. And then, it does not help that he wiped me out from the top 10 list for the balance games on the Wii Fit. I basically told him that he cannot play with my birthday present anymore until I can at least get on the list again. Yes, the silly little stuff that you argue about when you have no other major problems.I guess it just depends on what your goal is. For most women, we are trying to loose weight. And Brad Pitt does look hot. It sounds like you are an ectomorph. And for your goal, yes, it would be difficult to gain that kind of muscle mass. To each, our own challenges. Thanks for your comment.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('98','asithi'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('98','asithi','Do I sound a little too envious of how \'easy\' it is for men to loose weight from my last few posts? It\'s my husband\'s fault. :D The doctor basically told him that he is a little overweight and he came and threw out all his junk food. Six weeks later and he is down 7 pounds, while I am still not sure if that 1.5 pounds I lost is really fat or from water weight. And then, it does not help that he wiped me out from the top 10 list for the balance games on the Wii Fit. I basically told him that he cannot play with my birthday present anymore until I can at least get on the list again. Yes, the silly little stuff that you argue about when you have no other major problems.I guess it just depends on what your goal is. For most women, we are trying to loose weight. And Brad Pitt does look hot. It sounds like you are an ectomorph. And for your goal, yes, it would be difficult to gain that kind of muscle mass. To each, our own challenges. Thanks for your comment.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Do I sound a little too envious of how ‘easy’ it is for men to loose weight from my last few posts? It’s my husband’s fault. :D The doctor basically told him that he is a little overweight and he came and threw out all his junk food. Six weeks later and he is down 7 pounds, while I am still not sure if that 1.5 pounds I lost is really fat or from water weight. And then, it does not help that he wiped me out from the top 10 list for the balance games on the Wii Fit. I basically told him that he cannot play with my birthday present anymore until I can at least get on the list again. Yes, the silly little stuff that you argue about when you have no other major problems.I guess it just depends on what your goal is. For most women, we are trying to loose weight. And Brad Pitt does look hot. It sounds like you are an ectomorph. And for your goal, yes, it would be difficult to gain that kind of muscle mass. To each, our own challenges. Thanks for your comment.
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]]> By: Tom Parker http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-92 Tom Parker Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:00:17 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-92 Good post Asithi. However, surely not everything in fitness can be easier for men? How about a few posts on the things that are more difficult for men? Just as an example, I'm naturally quite slim but really struggle to gain muscle mass. I don't want to be huge but I think a little extra muscle looks and feels good and I think most people would agree that a slightly muscular, toned physique is the stereotypical 'ideal body' for most men (think Brad Pitt in Fight Club size muscles and body tone). To work towards this look I have to hit the weights hard (to build muscle mass), hit the cardio hard (to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned) and eat right (again to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned). Now for women there is less emphasis on muscle mass in the stereotypical 'perfect body' (think Jessica Alba in Sin City). Yes women still do need to do lots of cardio, lift weights and watch what they eat to achieve the slender, toned look. However, one of the things the majority of women never have to cope with when working towards this goal is lifting heavy weights. I find it really difficult to increase the weight I am lifting. Some of the weights I lift now I have been stuck on for months and I still have more muscle to gain before I get what would be considered the stereotypical 'ideal male body'. However, if I wanted to slim down and tone up I would find this a lot easier. Therefore, in terms of training regimes to achieve what is generally considered the 'perfect body' I think men have a tougher time than women. I'm not trying to start an argument here. I agree with a lot of the information you have provided which indicates that women have a much harder time in certain areas. I'm just trying to make the point that men do not have it that easy. There are areas in fitness where we have a hard time too.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('92','Tom Parker'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('92','Tom Parker','Good post Asithi. However, surely not everything in fitness can be easier for men? How about a few posts on the things that are more difficult for men?\r\n\r\nJust as an example, I\'m naturally quite slim but really struggle to gain muscle mass. I don\'t want to be huge but I think a little extra muscle looks and feels good and I think most people would agree that a slightly muscular, toned physique is the stereotypical \'ideal body\' for most men (think Brad Pitt in Fight Club size muscles and body tone). To work towards this look I have to hit the weights hard (to build muscle mass), hit the cardio hard (to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned) and eat right (again to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned).\r\n\r\nNow for women there is less emphasis on muscle mass in the stereotypical \'perfect body\' (think Jessica Alba in Sin City). Yes women still do need to do lots of cardio, lift weights and watch what they eat to achieve the slender, toned look. However, one of the things the majority of women never have to cope with when working towards this goal is lifting heavy weights.\r\n\r\nI find it really difficult to increase the weight I am lifting. Some of the weights I lift now I have been stuck on for months and I still have more muscle to gain before I get what would be considered the stereotypical \'ideal male body\'. However, if I wanted to slim down and tone up I would find this a lot easier. Therefore, in terms of training regimes to achieve what is generally considered the \'perfect body\' I think men have a tougher time than women.\r\n\r\nI\'m not trying to start an argument here. I agree with a lot of the information you have provided which indicates that women have a much harder time in certain areas. I\'m just trying to make the point that men do not have it that easy. There are areas in fitness where we have a hard time too.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Good post Asithi. However, surely not everything in fitness can be easier for men? How about a few posts on the things that are more difficult for men?

Just as an example, I’m naturally quite slim but really struggle to gain muscle mass. I don’t want to be huge but I think a little extra muscle looks and feels good and I think most people would agree that a slightly muscular, toned physique is the stereotypical ‘ideal body’ for most men (think Brad Pitt in Fight Club size muscles and body tone). To work towards this look I have to hit the weights hard (to build muscle mass), hit the cardio hard (to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned) and eat right (again to burn fat and keep the muscles looking toned).

Now for women there is less emphasis on muscle mass in the stereotypical ‘perfect body’ (think Jessica Alba in Sin City). Yes women still do need to do lots of cardio, lift weights and watch what they eat to achieve the slender, toned look. However, one of the things the majority of women never have to cope with when working towards this goal is lifting heavy weights.

I find it really difficult to increase the weight I am lifting. Some of the weights I lift now I have been stuck on for months and I still have more muscle to gain before I get what would be considered the stereotypical ‘ideal male body’. However, if I wanted to slim down and tone up I would find this a lot easier. Therefore, in terms of training regimes to achieve what is generally considered the ‘perfect body’ I think men have a tougher time than women.

I’m not trying to start an argument here. I agree with a lot of the information you have provided which indicates that women have a much harder time in certain areas. I’m just trying to make the point that men do not have it that easy. There are areas in fitness where we have a hard time too.

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]]> By: Lori http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-91 Lori Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:13 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-91 thank you so much for you comment. My mother is now 82, and my father passed away in 2003. Despite it all she is coming along okay it is difficult at times but we are very blessed. I would rather her get this disease now in her 80's rather than contracting it in her 60's. Nice site and the food looked so good in the other location. YUM. You take care and again thanx for the response. Loris last blog post..<a href="http://forloveofmommy.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-aunt-came-for-visit-and-agreed-to.html" rel="nofollow">Going Home</a><div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('91','Lori'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('91','Lori','thank you so much for you comment. My mother is now 82, and my father passed away in 2003. Despite it all she is coming along okay it is difficult at times but we are very blessed. I would rather her get this disease now in her 80\'s rather than contracting it in her 60\'s. Nice site and the food looked so good in the other location. YUM. \r\nYou take care and again thanx for the response.\n\nLoris last blog post..<a href=\"http:\/\/forloveofmommy.blogspot.com\/2008\/06\/my-aunt-came-for-visit-and-agreed-to.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Going Home<\/a>'); return false;">Quote</a></div> thank you so much for you comment. My mother is now 82, and my father passed away in 2003. Despite it all she is coming along okay it is difficult at times but we are very blessed. I would rather her get this disease now in her 80’s rather than contracting it in her 60’s. Nice site and the food looked so good in the other location. YUM.
You take care and again thanx for the response.

Loris last blog post..Going Home

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]]> By: spindiva http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-90 spindiva Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:06:41 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-90 This is very interesting. I don't have a sugar addiction so i can't identify with you, however, it is harder for women to get and stay in shape, especially after certain age and after having kids. Great site! spindivas last blog post..<a href="http://familyinshape.typepad.com/familyinshape/2008/06/fatigue-leads-t.html" rel="nofollow">Crazy week: stay focused, challenge yourself, come back strong!</a><div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('90','spindiva'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('90','spindiva','This is very interesting. I don\'t have a sugar addiction so i can\'t identify with you, however, it is harder for women to get and stay in shape, especially after certain age and after having kids. Great site!\n\nspindivas last blog post..<a href=\"http:\/\/familyinshape.typepad.com\/familyinshape\/2008\/06\/fatigue-leads-t.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crazy week: stay focused, challenge yourself, come back strong!<\/a>'); return false;">Quote</a></div> This is very interesting. I don’t have a sugar addiction so i can’t identify with you, however, it is harder for women to get and stay in shape, especially after certain age and after having kids. Great site!

spindivas last blog post..Crazy week: stay focused, challenge yourself, come back strong!

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]]> By: Debbie Lane http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-88 Debbie Lane Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:58:07 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-88 excellent information. Use the exercise to stimulate the brain and as you go into the zone, imagine your brain releasing the proper chemicals to enable you to shed weight.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('88','Debbie Lane'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('88','Debbie Lane','excellent information. \r\n\r\nUse the exercise to stimulate the brain and as you go into the zone, imagine your brain releasing the proper chemicals to enable you to shed weight.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> excellent information.

Use the exercise to stimulate the brain and as you go into the zone, imagine your brain releasing the proper chemicals to enable you to shed weight.

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]]> By: heidi http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-87 heidi Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:03:31 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-87 Great tips and information. I agree on it being harder for women. heidis last blog post..<a href="http://healthnutwannabeemom.blogspot.com/2008/06/secret-is-easy-eat-drink-and-be-merry.html" rel="nofollow">The Secret Is Easy: Eat, Drink And Be Merry! How Our Physical Health Affects The Spirit</a><div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('87','heidi'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('87','heidi','Great tips and information. I agree on it being harder for women.\n\nheidis last blog post..<a href=\"http:\/\/healthnutwannabeemom.blogspot.com\/2008\/06\/secret-is-easy-eat-drink-and-be-merry.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Secret Is Easy: Eat, Drink And Be Merry! How Our Physical Health Affects The Spirit<\/a>'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Great tips and information. I agree on it being harder for women.

heidis last blog post..The Secret Is Easy: Eat, Drink And Be Merry! How Our Physical Health Affects The Spirit

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]]> By: Karen Halls http://smallstepstohealth.com/2008/06/gender-matters-when-it-comes-to-sugar-addiction/#comment-86 Karen Halls Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:31:50 +0000 http://smallstepstohealth.com/?p=103#comment-86 I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you. Karen Halls<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('86','Karen Halls'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('86','Karen Halls','I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you.\r\n\r\nKaren Halls'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I found your site on google blog search and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. Just added your RSS feed to my feed reader. Look forward to reading more from you.

Karen Halls

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