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How I decided how to eat for life

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  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I have been maintaining at goal for 4+ years eating whatever I want within calorie goals right here on MFP. Works just fine for me and it's super sustainable long-term! I feel better when I eat more nutritious and less processed food, but it's not necessary for weight loss or maintenance. Do what works best for you and what you'll stick to. B)
  • Crisseyda
    Crisseyda Posts: 532 Member
    I actually hate counting calories. It's not sustainable for me, but I do it here and there to check in on different foods.

    I used to listen to mainstream nutrition and struggled with cravings and weight loss. Over the years, I've gravitated more toward what humans were probably intended to eat (i.e. whole foods). I used to fear heart disease from saturated fat and cholesterol. Now that research is showing otherwise, I have finally found a sustainable diet for me! Low carb real food. I love meat :) I don't have to count calories so much as limit my consumption of anything processed. I don't even like processed food anymore, but I'm the kind of person who can eat the same thing everyday. My favorite food is eggs. I try to eat at least three per day.

    I can cheat here and there, but overall I find shopping for and cooking food easy! I just have to make accommodations for my family. I still make them baked goods, pancakes, pasta, etc. at times.

    My biggest concern is the processed fats in our modern diet. I'm convinced these are contributing a host of illnesses. Trans fats should banned. They are not fit for human consumption. Yet almost any packaged food contains them :( even salad dressing.
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