Cutting out/back on dairy?

kelsierose094

Hey guys. So I've done a bit research and I've seen many people mention that when they cut back on dairy, or removed it from their diet completely, they've had many benefits, not just with weight loss but also appearance such as skin. I'm currently experiencing a few breakouts at a time, and once they go - more come, so the whole "helps with skin" idea has interested me. Have any of you cut out/back on dairy and experienced positive results in weight and/or skin??

Marley2310

for weight loss u are not going to notice any difference .. as for skin i guess anything proceed harms your body so yeah

stephyj528

i have cut out dairy for (currently i eat dairy bc im struggling) and i didnt have a weight loss. possibly skin difference bc i dont break out as much but havent focused on that. the hugest change i noticed is my allergies. ive always had asthma but my nose always runs even if i take an allergy pill or if im inside or outside. when i did cardio my breathing sounded like i smoked 10 packs a day (i dont smoke at all) and when i went off dairy my allergies stopped completely.

shannonerdelyi

I noticed vast improvements in my skin since I started eating a more balanced diet (which includes cheese, milk, and lots of yogurt). I think everyone's body is different, but it hasn't been necessary for me to cut out dairy to lose weight and have better skin.

marioalberto1

I decided to cut back on Milk after my doctor recommended it for weight loss and other issues. I certainly did not eliminate all dairy, but I did cut back some. I still eat cheese and cottage cheese from time to time but not daily. Making the switch from fat free milk to unsweetened almond milk for mi protein shakes allowed me to remove 240 calories from mi diet daily. This change has helped tremendously in my weight loss.

sissiluv

The only difference that I experienced cutting back on my dairy intake (lactose intolerance, curse yooouuu) is less calories consumed THROUGH it. I make up for this calorie deficit with other foods, preferably healthy ones so I GUESS it's helped with my weight loss? But I certainly wouldn't attribute cutting back on it to be the sole reason, or even close. For me that was eating healthy and getting moderate exercise.

I've noticed no changes in my skin.

CoachReddy

cutting out dairy is the greatest. I still have it once in a blue moon, but for me, anything that causes a negative reaction in the body isn't really worth it.

some people don't have problems, but myself, I notice a phlegmy, mucusy reaction when I ingest dairy products, and that's a response to something (slightly) toxic entering the system. The amount of lactase (the enzyme that digests lactose) our bodies create varies significantly, and many people have problems digesting dairy even if they're not completely lactose-intolerant. Try it out, see how you feel. That's really the only way to know for sure.

Good luck! So worth it in my book

43932452

I'm limited to occasional machiato creamer for my coffee.
I'll have cheddar cheese on my occasional cheat burger but
other dairy is stripped from my life. I don't miss it and my
weight has been coming off. My skin is also improved.

momzeeee

Hey guys. So I've done a bit research and I've seen many people mention that when they cut back on dairy, or removed it from their diet completely, they've had many benefits, not just with weight loss but also appearance such as skin. I'm currently experiencing a few breakouts at a time, and once they go - more come, so the whole "helps with skin" idea has interested me. Have any of you cut out/back on dairy and experienced positive results in weight and/or skin??

Dairy no, wheat-big yes. The dairy I consume is cheese, Greek yogurt and butter and that hasn't changed in years (when I cut out milk a few years ago). But, I recently cut out most wheat products and I've lost the massive bloat I used to have and my skin has dramatically changed. I used to have adult acne and also red splotchy skin. Now, NO break outs and all the red blotchiness is gone. Crazy lol.

sunshinestater

I cut back on dairy significantly by switching to unsweetened almond for everything other than cream in my occasional cup of coffee. The only difference I see weight loss-wise is that it's dropped my calorie count and fat. I still do eat cheese, but I feel like the almond milk is just healthier in general than using milk for cereal, cooking, etc. It wasn't a hard transition at all.

Coconut milk is okay, too, but I like almond much better.

StheK

I love dairy too much to cut it out. Cheese is one of the best things in life. Good luck, though.

BeachIron

People make all sorts of claims. It doesn't make them true.

CoachReddy

People make all sorts of claims. It doesn't make them true.

doesn't make them false either

DancingMoosie

I don't drink milk, I use soy or almond/coconut, but I do eat lowfat or nonfat cottage cheese, yogurt, and mozzarella cheese. But I don't eat these in large portions, either. I have had trouble in the past with lactose intolerance, but find these things do not bother me. My skin is actually doing really well right now, after having bad acne for years.

BeachIron

People make all sorts of claims. It doesn't make them true.

doesn't make them false either

Oh. Hi there. Welcome back. Where have you been? lol

sozisraw

I cut out dairy it stopped pains my knees and shins that kept me awake at night! If I have it again the pains come back! , I didn't even give up dairy for that reason!

lisamarie1780

Hey guys. So I've done a bit research and I've seen many people mention that when they cut back on dairy, or removed it from their diet completely, they've had many benefits, not just with weight loss but also appearance such as skin. I'm currently experiencing a few breakouts at a time, and once they go - more come, so the whole "helps with skin" idea has interested me. Have any of you cut out/back on dairy and experienced positive results in weight and/or skin??

If you're allergic or have an intolerance to dairy then yeah, of course you should cut it out but otherwise I don't see the point. Dairy has a lot of health benefits and is good to eat in moderation, same as carbs. I don't get what the deal is with cutting out whole food groups as if it's going to bring about some miracle cure or quick fix.

If you want to treat your skin well, give it plenty of water, eat avacado, nuts, fish and healthy oils like olive. If you want to lose weight, eat at a deficit and exercise and don't listen to people who tell you to cut out whole groups of food from your diet. If you think that is necessary, see your doctor and let him/her tell you that :flowerforyou:

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

No cutting back on dairy for me. In fact, I use a milk cleanser that I make with full fat milk.

It's great for soothing breakouts. Milk naturally contains beta hydroxy acids which fight aging and actually remove dead skin cells that clog pores and cause acne.

Yogurt makes a nice face mask.

epie2098

I switched cheese from cow to sheep/goat milk cheeses, and I am weaning myself off whey protein powder in favour of vegan (still looking for a brand that's as smooth!). I use almond or soy milk when making smoothies/baking, but I still use dairy milk in coffee (so very little).

I didn't lose weight when I cut dairy, but my belly feels way less bloated, and I'm less mucusy when I go out for a run. I ran out of plant milks for smoothies, and just figured I'd use a cup of my son's dairy milk, and sure felt the difference a couple of hours later.

If you're interested in cutting out dairy, give it a try for three weeks, and see how you feel. It can't hurt you to cut it out.

FunkyTobias

People make all sorts of claims. It doesn't make them true.

doesn't make them false either

Actually, anyone versed in critical thinking will tell you that the default assumption is always "false" unless the claimant can provide sufficient evidence that the claim is true.

CoachReddy

People make all sorts of claims. It doesn't make them true.

doesn't make them false either

Actually, anyone versed in critical thinking will tell you that the default assumption is always "false" unless the claimant can provide sufficient evidence that the claim is true.

but this is not an objective thing. different people react to milk and lactose differently

DancingMoosie

No cutting back on dairy for me. In fact, I use a milk cleanser that I make with full fat milk.

It's great for soothing breakouts. Milk naturally contains beta hydroxy acids which fight aging and actually remove dead skin cells that clog pores and cause acne.

Yogurt makes a nice face mask.

This sounds awesome, and won't interfere with my lactose intolerance:)

AleciaG724

I've been vegetarian for 3 1/2 years, and have recently cut back significant;y on dairy. I don't think I will even be vegan as I enjoy Greek yogurt for the protein & it keeps me full for hours. However when I ran my first 30 day reports on MFP I found that cheese as a huge portion of my calories & fat. I figured I could reduce if not eliminate cheese & replace those calories with better choices. I've been happy with the decision. I've never liked milk to drink so I use plain unsweetened almond or soy milk in cereal & for baking.

My daughter is vegan and after a few moths of no dairy she became ill after eating cheese. I've heard people talk about the vegan "glow" but I don't think I have noticed this...

SteelySunshine

I cut out most dairy and eggs. Still have trace amounts in my diet though. I lost most my weight after I did this, but that isn't why I lost the weight. I think I could have created the same deficit with or without cutting most dairy products. However, I think there are benefits to cutting dairy as much as possible. The biggest one for me is that it has relieved some digestive problems.

ncmedic201

I cut out wheat due to acne. Try cutting out the dairy and see if that helps. If not, add it back to your diet and try cutting out something else. It will take several weeks of elimination before you can really determine if that is the culprit or not.

abigailkorver

I think its important to note that cutting out an entire food group is not always necessarily beneficial. Everything needs to be in moderation. Instead of cutting out dairy, why not switching to soy/coconut milk, and other types of cheese that are lower in fat and calories. I would also suggest limiting yourself to dairy at one meal a day. You may notice less bloating and a greater calorie deficit.