[Peter1948]

I find it is not only the calories on the food labels. It is also the sweeteners, the flavourings, the preservatives and colourings that tend to confuse our understanding of our body's needs. When I try some of these processed foods instead of the fresh natural foods that I enjoy when I want to lose weight, I think I can really understand one of the reasons why so many people are having such great difficulty losing excess body fat. Some of those processed foods seem almost addictive.
I certainly did not know what foods that were making it difficult for me to lose weight. It has taken me many years to learn the truth and discover where to get correct information. I think most people are misinformed. I certainly was and I know that I still have much more to learn.
I have the self discipline to stick to my choices so I don't eat those foods that I plan to avoid. Yet by designing an eating plan that suits your own needs, your desires, your lifestyle and your preferences you will lose the weight you want to lose without having to rely so much on self discipline.
While whole grains are likely to be a better choice than refined grains, many people would lose weight more healthily, easily and quickly by reducing the amount of grains and increasing the amount of fresh green vegetables.
I guess that if farm animals fatten more when fed grains than when grazing, maybe humans do too.
I totally agree that breakfast is an important meal.