What food should I eat And food I should stay away from

Latoya_Richardson

Hey my name is Latoya and I'm trying to lose weight bad what food I should stay away from and food I should eat also what time should I stop eat at night please give me some fed back

Laurend224

Ok. You can eat what you like, just eat less of it. There is no food you need to avoid. You can eat whenever you like. It has no bearing on weight loss. You can eat right before bed, it won't make you fat, as long a you are staying within your calorie limit.

47Jacqueline

You should eat foods you enjoy. And stay away from anything you don't like. You couldn't pay me to eat an olive.

sloseph

you should eat food and avoid eating anything that isn't food

all you need to do is accurately track everything you eat and stay below your calorie limit

you can eat what ever you want as long as you stay under your limit but you'll quickly find that eating a bowl of ice cream that takes up half your calorie allowance won't feel you anywhere near as satisfied as a proper meal

Latoya_Richardson

I eat everything and I don't size it my plate be full

wiebelnancy

Try using a smaller plate if you can until you get the hang of portion control. Food scale is also good. It just takes a little time but it is worth it.

Latoya_Richardson

Thank you I will try that

TavistockToad

Latoya_Richardson wrote: »

I eat everything and I don't size it my plate be full

start weighing and measuring everything you eat

Latoya_Richardson

Ok should it be like a size of your fist

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TavistockToad

Latoya_Richardson wrote: »

Ok should it be like a size of your fist

no, it should be weighed on scales

Latoya_Richardson

That the thang I don't know how my body is like the garbage disposal that just want to eat everything and I hate it

Latoya_Richardson

Ok I try to buy would you such a big help to my life

TavistockToad

Latoya_Richardson wrote: »

That the thang I don't know how my body is like the garbage disposal that just want to eat everything and I hate it

you're in control of your body. the sooner you realise that the easier it is.

Latoya_Richardson

Ok thank for those spoke words it gave me confidence to know now

Latoya_Richardson

True that's why I need a eating schedule what to eat and what to stay away from what time should I stop eating at night cause I tend to lay down after dinner

karyabc

all U need is to meet your calorie goal for the day and divide that in any quantity of meals that you desire and if that includes eating something just before you go to bed then go for it #MakeItWork

TavistockToad

Latoya_Richardson wrote: »

True that's why I need a eating schedule what to eat and what to stay away from what time should I stop eating at night cause I tend to lay down after dinner

no, you just need a calorie deficit

xcalygrl

Calories don't know time. You can eat right up until bedtime if you want and still won't gain (if you are eating in a deficit). I have a snack within 30 mins of going to bed and it hasn't hindered me because I'm staying at my calorie goal.

Eat what foods you enjoy, just eat less of them. Lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish), veggies, and carbs are a good place to start.

Buy a scale and weigh out what you eat. Eyeballing, especially early in your weight loss, can leave you eating more than you think.

Latoya_Richardson

karyabc wrote: »

all U need is to meet your calorie goal for the day and divide that in any quantity of meals that you desire and if that includes eating something just before you go to bed then go for it #MakeItWork

Thank you

Latoya_Richardson

xcalygrl wrote: »

Calories don't know time. You can eat right up until bedtime if you want and still won't gain (if you are eating in a deficit). I have a snack within 30 mins of going to bed and it hasn't hindered me because I'm staying at my calorie goal.

Eat what foods you enjoy, just eat less of them. Lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish), veggies, and carbs are a good place to start.

Buy a scale and weigh out what you eat. Eyeballing, especially early in your weight loss, can leave you eating more than you think.

Thank you

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Latoya_Richardson

MrM27 wrote: »

OP, hopefully you're not just saying thank you but instead are going to listen to the good advice you're getting.

I am I gain a little person and I'm not happy about that

RhineDHP

Because this is a calorie counting site, I suggest that you buy a scale so that you can accurately weigh out whatever you happen to be eating.

Here's some good links that I suggest you read, they've been very helpful for a lot of people on this site:

The Wisdom of Trogalicious

Logging Accurately

Sexypants Guide

You don't need to eat on a schedule (for example, many people don't eat breakfast), unless not eating during a certain time period leads you to binge later. Eating right before bed won't make you fat. I personally don't do it because I hate sleeping on a full stomach. I hope this helps out. Good luck!

Latoya_Richardson

It was I will check those links out

eeelizabeth2012

Kitchen scales are fairly inexpensive. I would learn more about sizes and portions. I try to avoid anything overly processed and aim for the healthiest version of each thing I do buy. For example: plain low fat greek yogurt vs. the ones with flavours and sugar. I aim for extra lean ground beef vs. regular. I always go for whole wheat bread vs. white. I try to incorporate as much fruits and veggies as I can. When craving something or feeling hungry even though maybe I just ate, I reach for fruit (it is still sweet and tasty) or cut up and bake a whole wheat pita bread or tortilla wrap with olive oil and seasoning rather than reaching for chips. I drink only water, skimmed milk, and coffee. Things like juice and pop are a complete waste. They are filled with nothing but sugar, carbs, and calories, in my opinion.

Latoya_Richardson

eeelizabeth2012 wrote: »

Kitchen scales are fairly inexpensive. I would learn more about sizes and portions. I try to avoid anything overly processed and aim for the healthiest version of each thing I do buy. For example: plain low fat greek yogurt vs. the ones with flavours and sugar. I aim for extra lean ground beef vs. regular. I always go for whole wheat bread vs. white. I try to incorporate as much fruits and veggies as I can. When craving something or feeling hungry even though maybe I just ate, I reach for fruit (it is still sweet and tasty) or cut up and bake a whole wheat pita bread or tortilla wrap with olive oil and seasoning rather than reaching for chips. I drink only water, skimmed milk, and coffee. Things like juice and pop are a complete waste. They are filled with nothing but sugar, carbs, and calories, in my opinion.

Latoya_Richardson

Thanks omg you such a big help best answer I receive today

sloseph

eeelizabeth2012 wrote: »

Kitchen scales are fairly inexpensive. I would learn more about sizes and portions. I try to avoid anything overly processed and aim for the healthiest version of each thing I do buy. For example: plain low fat greek yogurt vs. the ones with flavours and sugar. I aim for extra lean ground beef vs. regular. I always go for whole wheat bread vs. white. I try to incorporate as much fruits and veggies as I can. When craving something or feeling hungry even though maybe I just ate, I reach for fruit (it is still sweet and tasty) or cut up and bake a whole wheat pita bread or tortilla wrap with olive oil and seasoning rather than reaching for chips. I drink only water, skimmed milk, and coffee. Things like juice and pop are a complete waste. They are filled with nothing but sugar, carbs, and calories, in my opinion.

just to add to this that i don't really do any of this, i eat food i would always eat, i don't avoid processed food, i use jared sauces to cook with and when i want i snack i will quite often reach for either a bag of crisps or a normal little yogurt

but the thing is is we both have success, both our ways work, it doesn't matter when food you eat as long as you stick to your calorie goal

especially at the beginning its important to not try and rewrite your entire eating philosophy, just keep an accurate log of everything you eat

for the first week why not just eat as you normally would but keep track of it, no changes to your diet just simply add it all to your food diary? then the week after eat the same but a try and reduce certain parts of it

healthyemily93

1) Eat the foods you already eat
2) When you prepare them use measuring cups, spoons and a food scale
3) Enter the measurements into myfitnesspal
4) Eat your allotted calories
5) Success!