How carbs turn into fat-the science of why excess carbs make you fat

[otherone]

I don't really worry too much about carbs to the point that is becomes stupidly obsessive. I don't eat em after 8pm, though. That's about the only carb rule I have. I like mostly oatmeal, potatoes, and pancakes for carbs (no syrup, I use fruit toppings instead) during the day but not after 8 pm. So typically natural carbs as opposed to processed carbs.

Completely agree with this.
I was 155ish most of my adult life (5'9"). Quit smoking ten years ago and went up to 190. I have a bony frame and work out, so I carried it well, but it was still excessive. I lost 30 lbs last year by:
1) Eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast (plain)
2) Eating light carbs for lunch
3) Eliminating juice from my diet
4) Not eating after 7pm.

I have a lot more energy now. The only downside was having to buy clothes.

 

[lilymc]

Don't eat everything. The factory farmed meat, fish, and fowl is generally full of detrimental imbalances of Omega 6 to Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

I think many people have no idea what's in their food, and what exactly took place before it arrived on their plate.

 

[follybind]

"When you eat too many calories, especially in the form of sugars and quickly burned starches, your body may reach its storage capacity for glycogen. The liver converts the stored sugars into triglycerides, or fats, so that the excess energy can be transported to the fat cells for longer-term storage. Your fat cells release this energy when needed. If you eat more calories than you burn, your body will continue to store the fat." http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/happens-unburned-carbohydrates-2461.html

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Bro, pay attention-the key word is EXCESS. I substitute sweet potatoes for the standard doughy stuff (and include greek yogurt) when I make pancakes, for example. It's a carb, but a healthy, high-fiber carb. Also watch the vid, plz.

um, i did watch the video.. thats why i commented what i did/

 

[Dr.3D]

I was at the physicians office the other day and listening to their television in the waiting room.

They were talking about trans-fats and that got me chuckling.

It was then that I realized what a trans-fat was.

It's a carb or fruit that thinks it's a fat.

I told the physician about that and warned him how he should watch out as it wouldn't be long and those trans-fats would be wanting to use the fat restroom.

He thought that was pretty funny.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

update: Tom D just toady did a live QnA related to the OP video and elaborated on/added to the content. For those interested...