Eating VERY clean and tons of protein but still hungry

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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    Firing squat!

    whoops that was squad
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    ndj1979 wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Food = energy ...yes, or no
    No. You got the science, the math or both wrong.

    apparently, some people do not understand basic human anatomy and how food is used for energy.
    Are you seriously suggesting that you have taken a college-level A&P class?
    He'd never heard of Michael Pollan before today. :|
    But he's so much smarter than we are! How is that possible?

    Must be my oft-mentioned stupidity and inability to understand anything that prevents me from realizing how the answer must be that it is because I'm an idiot who cannot understand his "Science!"

    awwww look the white knight crew has banded together to gang up on me...

    isn't that your definition of bullying????
    And the name calling begins. I guess that's the next step, when arguing semantics and logical fallacies fails.

    I'm not sure someone can be a white knight AND a bully. Can you maybe call me a troll? I'm a little jealous of all the women you call trolls. 'Faceless troll' is a nice one, too. :D
  • BodyByButter
    BodyByButter Posts: 563 Member
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    Fun fact, in Europe (at least in Denmark), calories are listed as "energy" on packages.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
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    Fun fact, in Europe (at least in Denmark), calories are listed as "energy" on packages.

    And in the USDA foods list, it's labeled "Energy" with the unit of "kcals"
    http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/9?fg=&man=&lfacet=&format=&count=&max=25&offset=&sort=&qlookup=
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    its pretty simple..you either say yes food provides energy or no it does not ...

    some replied that was false, which is what I responded too...
  • ketorach
    ketorach Posts: 430 Member
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    Fun fact, in Europe (at least in Denmark), calories are listed as "energy" on packages.
    Right? I posted a page or so back that the definition of "calorie" is a unit of energy!


  • ndj1979
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    ketorach wrote: »
    Fun fact, in Europe (at least in Denmark), calories are listed as "energy" on packages.
    Right? I posted a page or so back that the definition of "calorie" is a unit of energy!


    hmmmm I wonder why...?
  • acorsaut89
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    ketorach wrote: »
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    You are confusing the social aspect of food eating out, dining in a social setting, eating for enjoyment, etc, with the nutritional side of food, which is food for energy. Again, the two are not mutually exclusive.
    If food is only energy, there is no nutritional side and no need to track macros.

    If preferences matter, then people can have preferences to not eat certain foods.

    Food doesn't contain energy, it gives us energy. It's not like energy content is right there between calories and grams of fat on a label . . .
    No, it's not between calories and grams of fat, it *is* calories. A calorie is a unit of energy.

    It was just an example to explain the point, jeez.

    Let's all breathe here . . .
  • kgeyser
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  • acorsaut89
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    edited January 2015
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    kyta32 wrote: »
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Food does actually contain energy.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_transformation

    I don't think anyone misunderstands that we get energy from food.

    So then the statement food = energy is true . . .

    So why is anyone debating it???

    Food does provide energy (except for soluble fiber, and water, if you consider water food), however it provides more than energy.

    Sure it provides nutrition and all that good stuff . . . but you just said what he said a long time ago, food = energy. He didn't say it's ONLY energy (at least not where I read, if he did then he did) he just said it is energy. Whether it provides additional things is not what was being discussed, until afterwards.

    The point is you get all the "added bonuses" if you will by consuming the food. You cannot go through muscle repair without protein from food to do so, but it's still energy. No one said it doesn't give you more than just energy, it does, but you need energy to keep going so you need food.
  • ndj1979
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    calorie definition for all the doubters...

    The name calorie is used for two units of energy. The small calorie or gram calorie (symbol: cal) is the approximate amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere.[1] The large calorie, kilogram calorie, dietary calorie, nutritionist's calorie, nutritional calorie, Calorie (capital C)[2] or food calorie (symbol: Cal) is approximately the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. The large calorie is thus equal to 1000 small calories or one kilocalorie (symbol: kcal
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    kyta32 wrote: »
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Food does actually contain energy.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_transformation

    I don't think anyone misunderstands that we get energy from food.

    So then the statement food = energy is true . . .

    So why is anyone debating it???

    Food does provide energy (except for soluble fiber, and water, if you consider water food), however it provides more than energy.

    Sure it provides nutrition and all that good stuff . . . but you just said what he said a long time ago, food = energy. He didn't say it's ONLY energy (at least not where I read, if he did then he did) he just said it is energy. Whether it provides additional things is not what was being discussed, until afterwards.
    I guess we read differently. I count six times in the first 3 pages (emphasis mine):

    1-Food is just energy
    2-its not an opinion ..food = energy ..nothing else..that is a fact...
    3-at the end of the day it is just energy
    4-so at the end of the day Food = energy
    5-at the end of the day food is just energy that fuels my body
    6-You are confusing the social aspect of food eating out, dining in a social setting, eating for enjoyment, etc, with the nutritional side of food, which is food for energy.

    (Seriously, who would be arguing that food is not energy, among other things?)


  • oes82330
    oes82330 Posts: 18 Member
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    I would try adding more fiber rich vegetables and whole grain carbs. Your diary looks really great, but the added fiber should help you feel "full". Way to go on your success so far!! Don't give up!!
  • BodyByButter
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    I may or may not have just watched that cat video for about 3 minutes straight.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    edited January 2015
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    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    kyta32 wrote: »
    acorsaut89 wrote: »
    Food does actually contain energy.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_transformation

    I don't think anyone misunderstands that we get energy from food.

    So then the statement food = energy is true . . .

    So why is anyone debating it???

    Food does provide energy (except for soluble fiber, and water, if you consider water food), however it provides more than energy.

    Sure it provides nutrition and all that good stuff . . . but you just said what he said a long time ago, food = energy. He didn't say it's ONLY energy (at least not where I read, if he did then he did) he just said it is energy. Whether it provides additional things is not what was being discussed, until afterwards.
    I guess we read differently. I count six times in the first 3 pages (emphasis mine):

    1-Food is just energy
    2-its not an opinion ..food = energy ..nothing else..that is a fact...
    3-at the end of the day it is just energy
    4-so at the end of the day Food = energy
    5-at the end of the day food is just energy that fuels my body
    6-You are confusing the social aspect of food eating out, dining in a social setting, eating for enjoyment, etc, with the nutritional side of food, which is food for energy.

    (Seriously, who would be arguing that food is not energy, among other things?)


    here is one:

    No. Food is not = energy nothing else that is a fact.

    here is another from you kalikel


    its not an opinion ..food = energy ..nothing else..that is a fact...(my statement)
    No, it isn't. (the response)

    several other people said it was "opinion" and not a fact...

    so yea, someone made that argument which is the reason this whole thing started...

    and yes, food provides nutrients which your body then uses as fuel for bodily functions (energy)
  • allison1983weber
    allison1983weber Posts: 126 Member
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    ANNNNDNDDDD, this is officially the last question I will post on MFP, what a joke. When did it become about an argument over helping someone succeed at getting healthier? Stop arguing, it's getting old! Thank you for all the positive comments and help. Today is way better!
  • Sinistrous
    Sinistrous Posts: 5,589 Member
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    Eating "clean" does not mean "fulfilling".. you have to eat foods that are filling, not just "clean".
    I eat whatever I want, and I am full.
  • 1983mb
    1983mb Posts: 1 Member
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    This may sound like a dumb question but are you really hungry... or are you just craving food for emotional reasons? I've found that the hardest part of losing weight is giving up food as an emotional crutch. Before MFP, did you eat because you were bored, tired, sad, stressed, etc...? By feeling "hungry" maybe what you are actually feeling is the discomfort of everything you were blocking out before with food.

    Take a hard look at what "hungry" means to you. When do you feel "hungry"? When you get your next "hunger" attack, stop a moment and be mindful. What were you thinking about, something stressful or upsetting? You might be surprised.
  • DeWoSa
    DeWoSa Posts: 496 Member
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    ANNNNDNDDDD, this is officially the last question I will post on MFP, what a joke. When did it become about an argument over helping someone succeed at getting healthier? Stop arguing, it's getting old! Thank you for all the positive comments and help. Today is way better!

    I am glad to hear that you are having a good day with less hunger!

    Please don't be discouraged by our arguments! While it looks petty and childish, it really isn't -- I for one learn a great deal about how to feed myself because of these arguments.

    And not all threads devolve into arguments. :smile:

    I wish you the best of luck with your new lifestyle!