Eggs- Should I eat these little eggletons?

July24Lioness

Yes u would. If you ate 4 eggs a day for a year and took out the yoke you would save 74000 cals which at 3500 cals per pound of body fat is 20 pounds. Its all about the numbers

Look, i am not going to debate or argue with you. I know that for a fact, it would not take 20 pounds off of me. And weight loss is not all about the numbers. I have dispelled that myth time and time again.

July24Lioness

No it takes musle to burn fat. And don't call me sweetie, that's condinsending. I'm 5.9 134 pounds and lean. I had a baby last year n weighted 218 at delivery. I'm clearly doing something right (that thing is not spelling though haha)

The only reason I am not at my goal is because I just found out I have Adrenal Gland issues and Thyroid issues. has nothing to do with the way I eat. I could eat 0 calories per day and not lose an ounce............

We will see in a couple of weeks after I get going on my treatment plan.

Here is an article from a Holistic site that I subscribe too that explains Eat Fat to Burn Fat............Low Fat is NOT where its at.

This is the last thing I have to say to you. And I was not being condescending..............

Eat Fat to Burn Fat
by Jesse Cannone

For about 50 years now, Americans have been eating low fat (some no fat) diets and the funny thing is we have gotten progressively fatter and less healthy. Who ever said low fat diets were healthy, and more importantly, why does eating less fat mean you’ll be less fat?

In attempt to keep this easy to understand, as most of what you read and hear is complicated, confusing, and contradictory, I’m going to be direct, to the point, and explain things in a way that most people can understand.

Where to start??? Well, I’ve done some research on this and have found very little science to back up the claims that eating less fat will keep you trim. I have also found many examples that totally dismiss this idea. For example, the French eat significantly more fat than we do here in the US while there obesity AND disease and illness rates are quite a bit lower.

Another example is the Alaskan Eskimos. They consume as much as 70% of their calories from fat (whale blubber and fish) and they have one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world – until they come to the US and eat like us!

Before I cover other examples I’d like to talk about some the reasons why the “low fat diet” is not only making us fatter, but also killing people faster than you can imagine!

Does that shock you? If so, do I have news for you!

Ok… here are just a few reasons:

eating less fat means you have to eat more protein or carbs and most people end up eating more carbs (and the wrong type!) Dietary fat is very slow burning in the body so when you replace the fat with faster burning carbs you tend to feel less energetic, risk burning muscle tissue, and wreak havoc on your metabolism and hormones because your energy levels (blood sugar) are like a roller coaster.

Dietary fats supply some of the best, and most stable sources of energy. So if you want to feel good all day long, you need to make sure you are getting enough fats, and the right types. I’ll touch on which types to avoid and which to include in your diet later in this article.

the human body needs fat just to function properly, let alone optimal health Certain amounts of fat are necessary for proper hormone production. If hormone production is off so will your metabolism be. Hormones regulate many things in the body including your ability to build and maintain muscle tissue, which is responsible for a large portion of your energy expenditure. In simple terms, muscle burns calories 24 hours a day and if you eat a low fat or no fat diet you will have a hard time building and maintaining muscle.

Here are some facts:

obesity increased from 14% of the American population in 1960 to over 22% by 1980 the Harvard Nurse’s Health Study which ran well over 10 years found that not only did low fat diets not decrease the risk of heart disease but also that saturated fat wasn’t so bad after all, and that too little was just as harmful

To read more of the facts about dietary fat and health, check out these great resources:

http://www.gunnarlindgren.com/nutritionx.pdf http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1898.html http://www.drlam.com/A3R_brief_in_doc_format/2002-No3-FatandCholesterol.cfm

So to sum things up…

if you want to lose weight and be healthy – DON’T eat a low-fat diet!

misslizz6958

I to have very low thyroid. I think for your health it would help to do some reading

misslizz6958

I've seen and freaking hate that artical. People now a days eating low fat arnt getting fatter hence all the people here that are doing so well. Low fat options are there to combat the awful food they make now a days. The only. People getting fat are the ones eating fat. Plain and simple. If you can show me one person that loses weight eating only high fat protien and someone getting fat eating egg whites veggies and whole grains. (Low fat). Ill give you my freaking house and first child

kicklikeaGIRL

Eggs are good for you, the yoke included. Of course, I believe in moderation. In my opinion, for my lifestyle in particular, I would agree on the fact that they should be limited. But, for others who are on a different lifestyle plan, I think they are eating what is right for their body, and only they can be the judge of that. One cannot conclude that everyone should be on the same diet, we all have different goals. We can't all be living a 200 calorie-a-day lifestyle, and we don't all lose weight at the same pace.

I think for the purpose of the original poster, if your body is craving the protein, defiintely eat it. I wouldn't recommend eating too many eggs at once, but they are good for you. Maybe try some other sources of protein or fat--- lean meats, avacados, peanut butter. The variety might make you feel better, and less reliant on just one specific food.

kicklikeaGIRL

I've seen and freaking hate that artical. People now a days eating low fat arnt getting fatter hence all the people here that are doing so well. Low fat options are there to combat the awful food they make now a days. The only. People getting fat are the ones eating fat. Plain and simple. If you can show me one person that loses weight eating only high fat protien and someone getting fat eating egg whites veggies and whole grains. (Low fat). Ill give you my freaking house and first child

in all honesty, I do believe that some people who live low-carb are eating better than others. I personally think that the unhealthiest food comes in the forms of diet soda, low fat salad dressings, fat free this-fat free that- etc etc.... we all have our opinions. I believe in clean eating, whether it be carbs or proteins or fats. But, I'm not about to go tell someone else how they should eat after they've done their research AND with their doctors to know what is right for them. its unfair to think that everyone should be on the same lifestyle plan. we are not all the same, thank goodness.

arewethereyet

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SaveTheDrama

Yes u would. If you ate 4 eggs a day for a year and took out the yoke you would save 74000 cals which at 3500 cals per pound of body fat is 20 pounds. Its all about the numbers

It is not ALL about the numbers. There are way to many factors that go into losing weight and those factors are determined on an individual basis. A lot of time things may look good on paper, but in real life we are all different and there is not one equation or formula that will work the same for every person on this earth.

By the way I don't count calories either and I think I have done dang good with my weightloss and I have been able to stop all my medications and control my problems with diet and exercise. Like I said we are all different.

July24Lioness

Yes u would. If you ate 4 eggs a day for a year and took out the yoke you would save 74000 cals which at 3500 cals per pound of body fat is 20 pounds. Its all about the numbers

It is not ALL about the numbers. There are way to many factors that go into losing weight and those factors are determined on an individual basis. A lot of time things may look good on paper, but in real life we are all different and there is not one equation or formula that will work the same for every person on this earth.

By the way I don't count calories either and I think I have done dang good with my weightloss and I have been able to stop all my medications and control my problems with diet and exercise. Like I said we are all different.

She is not worth the time or words............That is why I stopped while I was ahead when I realized she was trying to bait me into an argument.

misslizz6958

I'm not trying to bait you I'm trying to help you. I think my body speaks for itself when it comes to weightloss info I give. You don't wanna listen its really not a big deal. But I will say diabeties just doesn't happen

misslizz6958

Unless it jd. Those kids can't help it

SaveTheDrama

Yes u would. If you ate 4 eggs a day for a year and took out the yoke you would save 74000 cals which at 3500 cals per pound of body fat is 20 pounds. Its all about the numbers

It is not ALL about the numbers. There are way to many factors that go into losing weight and those factors are determined on an individual basis. A lot of time things may look good on paper, but in real life we are all different and there is not one equation or formula that will work the same for every person on this earth.

By the way I don't count calories either and I think I have done dang good with my weightloss and I have been able to stop all my medications and control my problems with diet and exercise. Like I said we are all different.

She is not worth the time or words............That is why I stopped while I was ahead when I realized she was trying to bait me into an argument.

I think you are right Lioness!!!!

arewethereyet

Basically I am getting some weird and wonderful cravings at the moment (and NO I am not pregnant- I never plan on children!)

But basically- my body has been craving fish and eggs... I have no clue why.
But in the past few days I have eaten about 400g of prawns and about 5 or 6 hard boiled eggs.
Now- I am not sure whether eating this many eggs is good?
I hard boil them and eat them all in one go. Gobble gobble.
But today my mother informed me that eating too many eggs can cause erm- constipation and that I shouldn't eat them really...

Is there any truth in this? And how healthy are eggs- REALLY?
I know they have a lot of fat in them, but is it good fat? Or is it as bad eating half a choccy bar? Opal ^_^

Just wanted to bring this back to the OP.

As for my opinion-eggs are much better for you than a choc bar.....................unless you seriously need chocolate:blushing: (had me 2 squares last night:bigsmile: )

IMHO if you eat 2 hard boiled eggs you are giving your body much needed protien, and staving off hunger for a few hours. I HAD high cholesterol in the 300s. I eat an egg just about every day, along with other HEALTHY fats, and good grains and have my level down to aroudn 200 in a year. OFF the meds WOOT WOOT!

I do believe our bodies crave things like protien and sometimes fat (olive oil on my salad or 1 tsp of butter on my 5 ingredient bread)

I know for a fact I did NOT get fat on eggs and fish!:laugh:

Hope your having a great day! (and no dates, hard boiled eggs make me toot:blushing: )

misslizz6958

Of course they are better then chocolate!! Lol you guys arnt seeing what I'm saying.

pepprmntkel

I'm a huge believer in getting your nutrients in a natural way and not taking vitamins. I say go for the yolk! Everything in moderation! Interesting thread.

arewethereyet

Of course they are better then chocolate!! Lol you guys arnt seeing what I'm saying.

awwww. Never mind.

I have to say I have been on here for 2 years and had some heated debates without personal attacks.

I really have nothing to say to you......................I was speaking to the original poster.

valerieflames

Here's a link that may help!
http://yournutritionista.com/
Read her June 11th post.

Eggs are good.