How to lose the weight
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I'm good with my deficit, as I've been on this diet for a while, I've been under my deficit for months even yesterday, valentines I was still under. My question is with the ounces. Let's just say I eat 2000 cal today and I burned let's say 600 cal. Technically I would've only in 1400 cal for the day but on the scale it could look like I gained 3 to 5 pounds. Like many people have said its water mostly but I get upset when I've been under and it says I've gained
Do you think it is possible for you to have really gained 3 to 5 pounds if you are truly eating in a deficit?
If so, how do you think that happened?
If not, why are you letting what the scale reads upset you?
I am also confused as to exactly what your question is regarding ounces. In your first post, you state that you have a question about ounces, but the only question you ask is whether an ounce is equivalent to 218 calories. Since losing a pound of fat requires a calorie deficit of 3,500 calories, then losing an ounce of fat would require a deficit of about 1/16 of 3,500, or 219 calories. In this post, you state that you have a question about ounces, but then give a hypothetical situation about eating in a calorie deficit and the scale showing a gain of 3 to 5 pounds. What is your specific question regarding ounces?
Hey how are you, thanks for the reply.
I have a few questions.
In regards to ounces, how do I get rid of them? I feel uncomfortable and upset even if I eat good food like lettuce, apples, bananas and more, they way a lot in water and I hate feeling bloated or see that I gained.
1. How do we lose all this weight? I know people say we are like cars and burn it off but what does it rally just float away? Or do we just have to wait until it's bathroom time?
2. Is it mostly water weight, if so a long trip to the sauna sounds good followed up by my regular cardio and weight lifting routine.
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »
But I guess I can calculate up the ounces from the food I had and any remaining water weight can be removed by sauna use. I love the sauna and I know it's not for weight lose it it sure helps me shred pounds of water off!
The best way to get rid of water weight is to drink more water. It stops your body holding on to it as much.
The sauna will dehydrate you.
I disagree and agree. I do drink plenty of water. But eve trine I get in the sauna, I can lose Anywere from 1/6pounds. I use to wrestle and train with MMA fighters. A quick and easy way to drop water weight was the sauna, you just have to do it right, keep yourself replenished and make sure you you don't hurt yourself.0 -
In regards to ounces, how do I get rid of them? I feel uncomfortable and upset even if I eat good food like lettuce, apples, bananas and more, they way a lot in water and I hate feeling bloated or see that I gained.
1. How do we lose all this weight? I know people say we are like cars and burn it off but what does it rally just float away? Or do we just have to wait until it's bathroom time?
2. Is it mostly water weight, if so a long trip to the sauna sounds good followed up by my regular cardio and weight lifting routine.
Ounces are just sixteenths of pounds. You get rid of them in the same way that you get rid of pounds, via a caloric deficit.
The caloric energy in food is metabolized to support your daily activity, and excess calories are stored as fat. The remaining weight of food is excreted through stool and urine.
Water weight is lost through excretion (sweat, urine, etc.). When you are in a caloric deficit, fat is converted to energy and ultimately is both excreted as water and exhaled as carbon dioxide.
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The weight of the food does not determine the caloric value of the food.
Sorry, that wasn't as clear as I'd like.
The weight of a food is not the sole factor in determining the caloric value of the food. A pound of food does not always have a value of 3,500 calories, so an ounce of every food does not have a value of 219 calories.
You are confusing the idea that losing a pound of fat requires a caloric deficit of 3,500 calories with the caloric value of various foods.
Weighing foods is necessary to determine the caloric value of the food you consume, but it is not based on a pound of every food having a value of 3,500 calories.The weight of the food does not determine the caloric value of the food.
Sorry, that wasn't as clear as I'd like.
The weight of a food is not the sole factor in determining the caloric value of the food. A pound of food does not always have a value of 3,500 calories, so an ounce of every food does not have a value of 219 calories.
You are confusing the idea that losing a pound of fat requires a caloric deficit of 3,500 calories with the caloric value of various foods.
Weighing foods is necessary to determine the caloric value of the food you consume, but it is not based on a pound of every food having a value of 3,500 calories.
I'm not confusing the calories. I know foods are not all equal in calories.
For instance a pound of lettuce is 63 calories. Ok sure it's only 63 calories, and let's say for argument sake I ate it all plain. I may have only consumed 63 calories but I also just ate a pound of food. That pound is still in me and it won't come out as quickly as burning 63 calories off. Hell I can burn 4xs that and would still feel heavy and bloated.0 -
In regards to ounces, how do I get rid of them? I feel uncomfortable and upset even if I eat good food like lettuce, apples, bananas and more, they way a lot in water and I hate feeling bloated or see that I gained.
1. How do we lose all this weight? I know people say we are like cars and burn it off but what does it rally just float away? Or do we just have to wait until it's bathroom time?
2. Is it mostly water weight, if so a long trip to the sauna sounds good followed up by my regular cardio and weight lifting routine.
Ounces are just sixteenths of pounds. You get rid of them in the same way that you get rid of pounds, via a caloric deficit.
The caloric energy in food is metabolized to support your daily activity, and excess calories are stored as fat. The remaining weight of food is excreted through stool and urine.
Water weight is lost through excretion (sweat, urine, etc.). When you are in a caloric deficit, fat is converted to energy and ultimately is both excreted as water and exhaled as carbon dioxide.
I've changed a lot about my diet. I know you can eat anything but it has to be in moderation and under you calorie deficit. Right now in my life I've decided to give up on certain things like candy, cookies, ice cream and just certain things I'm going to give a. Real on! I've been eating more fruit and veggies and lots more yogurt and leafy greens but I feel going to the bathroom isn't as fast as it use to be. Instead of once every morning. Sometimes I don't go for days?0 -
For instance a pound of lettuce is 63 calories. Ok sure it's only 63 calories, and let's say for argument sake I ate it all plain. I may have only consumed 63 calories but I also just ate a pound of food. That pound is still in me and it won't come out as quickly as burning 63 calories off. Hell I can burn 4xs that and would still feel heavy and bloated.
If you don't like consuming a large volume of food, just increase your consumption of calorie dense foods to reach your calorie goals.
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But I guess I can calculate up the ounces from the food I had and any remaining water weight can be removed by sauna use. I love the sauna and I know it's not for weight lose it it sure helps me shred pounds of water off!
And then as soon as you drink water, which you need to do to live, those pounds come right back. Why bother?0 -
Why are you worried about the actual scale weight of food and water affecting your weight? Those are temporary and will always fluctuate up and down forever. The reason to weigh food is to get an accurate calorie count, not so you know how much you'll weigh immediately upon eating it. That's not even--i don't know how to respond to that. It's silly.
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ClosetBayesian wrote: »
But I guess I can calculate up the ounces from the food I had and any remaining water weight can be removed by sauna use. I love the sauna and I know it's not for weight lose it it sure helps me shred pounds of water off!
And then as soon as you drink water, which you need to do to live, those pounds come right back. Why bother?
I know water weight fluxiates so much but why bother? Because the benefits are so much more worth it to me. I use the sauna for meditation and relaxation. The weight lose is just a plus. I can lose 1/6 pounds easy. For instance my gym routine today was from 8am - 11am
20 mins sauna
45 mins cardio
15 mins sauna
30 mins weights
15 mins sauna
20 mins cardio
10 mins sauna
I made sure to replenish myself with water but still dropped more then what I drank.0 -
When we talk about 'weight loss', what we actually mean is 'fat loss'. That's what makes your body look better. The actual weight of the food inside you, and water weight, don't matter unless you're trying to fit into a certain category for a competition. Stop weighing yourself every day, you're clearly obsessing over the scale.0
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For instance a pound of lettuce is 63 calories. Ok sure it's only 63 calories, and let's say for argument sake I ate it all plain. I may have only consumed 63 calories but I also just ate a pound of food. That pound is still in me and it won't come out as quickly as burning 63 calories off. Hell I can burn 4xs that and would still feel heavy and bloated.
If you don't like consuming a large volume of food, just increase your consumption of calorie dense foods to reach your calorie goals.
You have been very helpful and I really appreciate all your advice. That's what I am going to do. Any foods you'd recommend. Nuts, granola bars, yougurt I feel would be good0 -
MommyL2015 wrote: »Why are you worried about the actual scale weight of food and water affecting your weight? Those are temporary and will always fluctuate up and down forever. The reason to weigh food is to get an accurate calorie count, not so you know how much you'll weigh immediately upon eating it. That's not even--i don't know how to respond to that. It's silly.When we talk about 'weight loss', what we actually mean is 'fat loss'. That's what makes your body look better. The actual weight of the food inside you, and water weight, don't matter unless you're trying to fit into a certain category for a competition. Stop weighing yourself every day, you're clearly obsessing over the scale.
It's not silly nor am I obsessing with the scale. I have lost 45lbs in 6months. I goto the gym 3/5xs a week and set my goal for 1 lb loose a week. I've been eating right, working out and staying under my deficit. I use the scale 2/4 times a week which now I've dropped to 1/2 times. I appreciate the advice but I'm not worried about what food weight goes in, I'm more concerned on how it comes out and how fast that's all. Thanks for the advice0 -
MommyL2015 wrote: »Why are you worried about the actual scale weight of food and water affecting your weight? Those are temporary and will always fluctuate up and down forever. The reason to weigh food is to get an accurate calorie count, not so you know how much you'll weigh immediately upon eating it. That's not even--i don't know how to respond to that. It's silly.When we talk about 'weight loss', what we actually mean is 'fat loss'. That's what makes your body look better. The actual weight of the food inside you, and water weight, don't matter unless you're trying to fit into a certain category for a competition. Stop weighing yourself every day, you're clearly obsessing over the scale.
It's not silly nor am I obsessing with the scale. I have lost 45lbs in 6months. I goto the gym 3/5xs a week and set my goal for 1 lb loose a week. I've been eating right, working out and staying under my deficit. I use the scale 2/4 times a week which now I've dropped to 1/2 times. I appreciate the advice but I'm not worried about what food weight goes in, I'm more concerned on how it comes out and how fast that's all. Thanks for the advice
Then you'll need to increase your fibre and drink more.0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »MommyL2015 wrote: »Why are you worried about the actual scale weight of food and water affecting your weight? Those are temporary and will always fluctuate up and down forever. The reason to weigh food is to get an accurate calorie count, not so you know how much you'll weigh immediately upon eating it. That's not even--i don't know how to respond to that. It's silly.When we talk about 'weight loss', what we actually mean is 'fat loss'. That's what makes your body look better. The actual weight of the food inside you, and water weight, don't matter unless you're trying to fit into a certain category for a competition. Stop weighing yourself every day, you're clearly obsessing over the scale.
It's not silly nor am I obsessing with the scale. I have lost 45lbs in 6months. I goto the gym 3/5xs a week and set my goal for 1 lb loose a week. I've been eating right, working out and staying under my deficit. I use the scale 2/4 times a week which now I've dropped to 1/2 times. I appreciate the advice but I'm not worried about what food weight goes in, I'm more concerned on how it comes out and how fast that's all. Thanks for the advice
Then you'll need to increase your fibre and drink more.
Thanks that makes sence! But when you say drink more how much more? I usually drink 5-6 16.9 water bottles a day0 -
Have you always felt uncomfortable eating food in volume? I ask because you mentioned not using the bathroom as often, so if this sensation is new to you, it might be worth a visit to the doctor just to rule out any medical cause.
Otherwise, yeah, I would think going with more calorie dense foods would make sense. So instead of eating a pound of plain lettuce, maybe have 2-3 oz. of lettuce along with a couple of tablespoons of salad dressing. You might prefer cooked green leafy vegetables, such as sauteed spinach or kale ripped into pieces, tossed with seasonings and olive oil and then baked into kale chips. A dehydrator might be useful - dehydrated veggies are still nutritious but may cause less discomfort when consumed. Snacks such as beef jerky might not weigh you down as much as a comparable serving of meat. You wouldn't want to eat 10 bananas, but perhaps one banana split in half and spread with a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter would still satisfy you with less volume.
Good luck to you!0 -
Have you always felt uncomfortable eating food in volume? I ask because you mentioned not using the bathroom as often, so if this sensation is new to you, it might be worth a visit to the doctor just to rule out any medical cause.
Otherwise, yeah, I would think going with more calorie dense foods would make sense. So instead of eating a pound of plain lettuce, maybe have 2-3 oz. of lettuce along with a couple of tablespoons of salad dressing. You might prefer cooked green leafy vegetables, such as sauteed spinach or kale ripped into pieces, tossed with seasonings and olive oil and then baked into kale chips. A dehydrator might be useful - dehydrated veggies are still nutritious but may cause less discomfort when consumed. Snacks such as beef jerky might not weigh you down as much as a comparable serving of meat. You wouldn't want to eat 10 bananas, but perhaps one banana split in half and spread with a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter would still satisfy you with less volume.
Good luck to you!
Again your very helpful! I don't think is anything medically. But I like the food ideas you have shown to me, I'm atcually going to buy a food dryer to make my own beefjerkey and dried fruit and veggies!0
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