Are you eating real food and losing weight?
asilva66
Posts: 19 Member
Hi,
I'm a woman in late 40's and would love some mutual support for weight loss! Please add me if you're working out and losing weight eating real food every day. Although there is nothing wrong with protein shakes, its just not for me. I need to eat and chew real food. If not, I end up eating even more calories than I should because my brain is telling me I haven't eaten! I know its possible and many are out there doing it! Please feel free to add me if you're in the same boat! Thanks!
I'm a woman in late 40's and would love some mutual support for weight loss! Please add me if you're working out and losing weight eating real food every day. Although there is nothing wrong with protein shakes, its just not for me. I need to eat and chew real food. If not, I end up eating even more calories than I should because my brain is telling me I haven't eaten! I know its possible and many are out there doing it! Please feel free to add me if you're in the same boat! Thanks!
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Hello. I'm emma and 44 yrs. I do eat real food lol and have lost 19lbs with mfp since nov. Add me if you wanna chat.x0
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I am eating real food and have lost 50+ lbs in 54 weeks. This really works, as long as you record your food, exercise appropriately, and stay inside your calorie count. Good luck!0
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I guess I've been doing it all wrong. Darn plastic food!0
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Hi, Kim here. I'm 44 and eat real food and have lost a few pounds since starting MFP in early January. I do use protein shakes for the occasional quick meal but like you I prefer real food. Friend request coming your way.0
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Yes I only eat real food. No gimmicks here. My motto is eat plenty and exercise the excess calories away. I will send you a friend request.0
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I eat everything in moderation, & lost 20ish pounds last year. I don't believe in giving anything up. Add me if you'd like!0
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If I ate all real food, I would have to eat too much of it to get enough protein.
I think my chocolate protein shake with bananas is "real" food, in fact I just finished lifting so I am going to make one right now. 0 -
perseverance14 wrote: »If I ate all real food, I would have to eat too much of it to get enough protein. I think my chocolate protein shake with bananas is "real" food, in fact I just finished lifting so I am going to make one right now.
Yes protein shakes are OK for body builders I suppose but real food for us normal mortals who just want to !lose werightl works a treat.
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perseverance14 wrote: »If I ate all real food, I would have to eat too much of it to get enough protein. I think my chocolate protein shake with bananas is "real" food, in fact I just finished lifting so I am going to make one right now.
Really? I eat a lot of protein without shakes. And not high calorie foods. It's all about what you are eating.0 -
I do not eat pretend food.sussexbythesea wrote: »perseverance14 wrote: »If I ate all real food, I would have to eat too much of it to get enough protein. I think my chocolate protein shake with bananas is "real" food, in fact I just finished lifting so I am going to make one right now.
Yes protein shakes are OK for body builders I suppose but real food for us normal mortals who just want to !lose werightl works a treat.
What is wrong with protein shakes..it's just protein. Some people have problems hitting their macros without them. It has nothing to do with being a body builder.0 -
I eat real food. I'm 35. But I like protein shakes every morning. It helps me curb my junk food eating.0
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Don't mean to offend anyone using protein shakes! There's nothing wrong with them, they are just not for me! My brain does not accept shakes as food and make me want to eat more throughout the day! Besides, I love food! I think I eat pretty healthy already. I just need some tweaking in my diet and I'd love it if you shared your menus with me. it gives me ideas for future meals if you're having success! I share my menu as well so maybe you'll get an idea or two from me. Thank you! 0
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Don't mean to offend anyone using protein shakes! There's nothing wrong with them, they are just not for me! My brain does not accept shakes as food and make me want to eat more throughout the day! Besides, I love food! I think I eat pretty healthy already. I just need some tweaking in my diet and I'd love it if you shared your menus with me. it gives me ideas for future meals if you're having success! I share my menu as well so maybe you'll get an idea or two from me. Thank you!
No offense taken, at least from me. The 'real food' label is a bit of a touchy subject here as people try to say that things like pizza and ice cream are not 'real food' and are garbage - which is silly. I get what you are trying to say - you like to chew your food. Not much help here re menus as I am a crap cook so have a lot pre-prepared food and drink copious amounts of milk. One 'go-to' snack/lunch item I like is greek yogurt with a bunch of fruit (I make a compote type thingy by boiling down mixed frozen berries). You get a load of protein from the yogurt and lots of vits from the fruit. Not very chewy though
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You are more than welcome to view my diary. I eat whatever I am in the mood for. I am down 41 lbs in 7 months give or take. I don't do strict diets because I don't stick to them. I have tried every diet and diet pill out there and not any of them work and if they appear to be working and next thing you know, you gain it and then some back once you decide to quit. I drink plenty of water and plain green tea, exercise 30-45 minutes a day and if I don't feel like exercising a day or two I don't stress over it, I probably need a rest anyway. You can add me if you like. I am also 45.
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Hi -I'm with you on chewing my food. Tempted to go the shake route, but I need to be able to do sustainable eating for the long haul. I'm 51 and have ~80lbs to go. They'll be gone eventually.
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I eat real food and fake food too 0
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candacefausset wrote: »I guess I've been doing it all wrong. Darn plastic food!
You beat me to it lol0 -
Don't mean to offend anyone using protein shakes! There's nothing wrong with them, they are just not for me! My brain does not accept shakes as food and make me want to eat more throughout the day! Besides, I love food! I think I eat pretty healthy already. I just need some tweaking in my diet and I'd love it if you shared your menus with me. it gives me ideas for future meals if you're having success! I share my menu as well so maybe you'll get an idea or two from me. Thank you!
No offense taken, at least from me. The 'real food' label is a bit of a touchy subject here as people try to say that things like pizza and ice cream are not 'real food' and are garbage - which is silly. I get what you are trying to say - you like to chew your food. Not much help here re menus as I am a crap cook so have a lot pre-prepared food and drink copious amounts of milk. One 'go-to' snack/lunch item I like is greek yogurt with a bunch of fruit (I make a compote type thingy by boiling down mixed frozen berries). You get a load of protein from the yogurt and lots of vits from the fruit. Not very chewy though.
Can I just say? DAyUM girl! I want your abs!
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This thread feels like deja vu...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10065444/are-you-eating-real-food-and-losing-weight#latest0 -
Hi,
I'm a woman in late 40's and would love some mutual support for weight loss! Please add me if you're working out and losing weight eating real food every day. Although there is nothing wrong with protein shakes, its just not for me. I need to eat and chew real food. If not, I end up eating even more calories than I should because my brain is telling me I haven't eaten! I know its possible and many are out there doing it! Please feel free to add me if you're in the same boat! Thanks!
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lol with the "plastic food". Thank you all for the replies! I eat it all, good, bad and ugly and the only time I want a shake is when its for dessert! I get it though. So many do so well on them, especially those working out really hard who need the extra protein. I've requested a bunch of you and if you didn't get one, I missed you and please add me.
Best of luck to all!0 -
I am losing 1.4 lbs a week.
I am eating steel cut oatmeal with pumpkin pie spice and raisins for breakfast right now. I had chicken and broccoli for dinner last night, and eat 90% of my food shopped from the outside aisles of the grocery store. When I want more protein, I eat more meat. *shrugs*0 -
Hi, asilva66, we know what you're talking about, no worries. I like to eat my food rather than drink it too. I've lost 40lbs. already and don't drink food at all. I never have any trouble meeting my protein goals. You can look at my diary if you want, so I'll send you a friend request.
I don't do the smoothie/shake thing because it doesn't keep me full, which is why I like to eat rather than drink food. I stay on goal better if I'm eating every 3 or 4 hours with snacks in between my regular meals.0 -
I'm 43, lost 30lbs and have been maintaining for 10 months. I don't use protein shakes either, partly for the same reason as you and partly because they look too much like milk which I hate. Stupid I know because it's psychological (I've never even tasted them) but I'd rather not bother than try and eat something that makes me gag.
Feel free to add me, my diary is open to friends. 0 -
lol with the "plastic food". Thank you all for the replies! I eat it all, good, bad and ugly and the only time I want a shake is when its for dessert! I get it though. So many do so well on them, especially those working out really hard who need the extra protein. I've requested a bunch of you and if you didn't get one, I missed you and please add me.
Best of luck to all!
Glad you got the joke. But really I keep protein powder on hand in case I have a wonky day where I somehow just don't get enough protein. I typically get 80-90 grams of protein a day with my meals and snacks but on the rare occasion that I don't eat right (out of the house all day or a stressful day maybe) I use my protein shakes to get my protein count up because I don't want to lose muscle mass while I am losing fat. I eat 3 meals a day and normally snack on things in between. 27 pounds down and I weigh in again tomorrow!
I should add that most people that I know who use protein shakes don't do so as meal replacements. Instead they use them as a supplement in the same way that you may take a multivitamin daily, most people who use protein shakes, use them to get their protein count up since they may require more protein, especially if they are lifting heavy.0 -
I'm like you & need to chew my food to feel like I've eaten. I don't care for plain soups for that reason. I've started making these for lunch & it has really helped my veggie intake.
http://picky-palate.com/2013/09/11/grilled-chicken-veggie-bowls-meal-prep/0 -
Love these! Thanks!I'm like you & need to chew my food to feel like I've eaten. I don't care for plain soups for that reason. I've started making these for lunch & it has really helped my veggie intake.
http://picky-palate.com/2013/09/11/grilled-chicken-veggie-bowls-meal-prep/
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Don't mean to offend anyone using protein shakes! There's nothing wrong with them, they are just not for me! My brain does not accept shakes as food and make me want to eat more throughout the day! Besides, I love food! I think I eat pretty healthy already. I just need some tweaking in my diet and I'd love it if you shared your menus with me. it gives me ideas for future meals if you're having success! I share my menu as well so maybe you'll get an idea or two from me. Thank you!
No offense taken, at least from me. The 'real food' label is a bit of a touchy subject here as people try to say that things like pizza and ice cream are not 'real food' and are garbage - which is silly. I get what you are trying to say - you like to chew your food. Not much help here re menus as I am a crap cook so have a lot pre-prepared food and drink copious amounts of milk. One 'go-to' snack/lunch item I like is greek yogurt with a bunch of fruit (I make a compote type thingy by boiling down mixed frozen berries). You get a load of protein from the yogurt and lots of vits from the fruit. Not very chewy though.
Can I just say? DAyUM girl! I want your abs!
Thank you :flowerforyou:0 -
I just eat and hope its right for me! Been learning whats good and what isnt when i fill my diary out. Lost 3lb in about 3 weeks. Which im happy about. When i seesomething is so many calories, i dont buy it again :-) simple! used to feel hungry/peckish constantly, but now i have to make myself eat!!!0
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sussexbythesea wrote: »perseverance14 wrote: »If I ate all real food, I would have to eat too much of it to get enough protein. I think my chocolate protein shake with bananas is "real" food, in fact I just finished lifting so I am going to make one right now.
Yes protein shakes are OK for body builders I suppose but real food for us normal mortals who just want to !lose werightl works a treat.
you don't have to be a body builder to have higher protein needs
I eat a lot of "real" food...I also supplement with whey to hit my protein goals. I train hard (not a body builder) and that training takes it's toll...protein aids in recovery and I can only eat so much chicken or whatever.
also, whey is real food...Mary had a little lamb and ate her curds and whey...0
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