Mediterranean Diet

Shan_Wow89

I’ve been researching the Mediterranean diet, and finally decided to give it a shot. Has anyone else tried it? What are your thoughts? Id love more friends who are trying this diet as well! Feel free to add me.
On a side note, please keep negative comments to your self, I’ve already decided to try this diet and your negative thoughts are unneeded and unwanted.

JaydedMiss

sorry but 1. If you ask opinions and then specify no negative ones your not really asking for opinions.

That said as far as "diets" that are prenamed its a pretty decent one. Nicely rounded. I would put it in the same category as intermittent fasting, Its just a name added to my way of eating that sums it up, I dont really go out of my way to eat it its my natural eating pattern. So if it closely resembles how you eat and how you enjoy eating go for it, Nothing magic though. Sometimes putting names to things just complicates it, If you feel it seems restrictive in some way before starting i wouldnt even try. Just eat what you wanna eat.

Really depends on the type of person you are, If you do best with solid rules or not, And what foods satisfy you. We are all different

edit: i fully agree with @mmapags below me. This is a public forum, And alot of people here have alot of good imput. Trying to censor that imput will likely 1. Steer helpful people away when you seem negative why bother right and 2. Do yourself a disservice, Because youll miss out on important points of view. You did ask a question, Getting answers and making your own mind up using that information YOU asked for is not negative, Its just different points of view. No point in asking if you dont want to hear any answer except your already decided upon answer right? People here overall are helping we arent here to fight or judge eachother, Simply help with questions asked.

mmapags

If that is the way you prefer to eat and can comply, it'll work just fine. But it has not advantage over any other diet for weight loss. It all comes down to eating less calories than you burn. From a nutritional point of view, the Mediterranean diet is a healthy one overall. It can be light on protein for a very active person who gets a lot of exercise.

IMHO, you last sentence there come off pretty defensive and negative. You are posting on a public forum. You can't really censor what people write.

Shan_Wow89

When I said keep your negative opinions to your self, I simply meant I don’t want people being nasty! I’ve seen a lot of that and it’s flat out unnecessary! If someone doesn’t agree with this diet there is a way to voice that without being negative.

JaydedMiss

Shan_Wow89 wrote: »

When I said keep your negative opinions to your self, I simply meant I don’t want people being nasty! I’ve seen a lot of that and it’s flat out unnecessary! If someone doesn’t agree with this diet there is a way to voice that without being negative.

I get that, But your a pot calling the kettle black in this situation, You started the negativity XD I stick by what i said in my advice portion anyway, Do it if its a simple transition you like, Dont if you dont. No one but you knows what works for you

TavistockToad

What are your calories/macros for the Mediterranean diet?

mywayroche

Don't skip the olive oil

JeromeBarry1

The idea of "Mediterranean diet" is that you use olive oil in all cases rather than corn, rape, soy, peanut, coconut, or Penns.

kommodevaran

Of all the prescibed diets out there, it's one of the best, but it's still a prescribed diet, which I'm against, on principle.

A healthy diet is balanced and varied, no foods are off limit, all foods can be eaten in moderation. Nutrition is not about individual foods, but in a context of portions and proportions, dosage and frequency. And healthy eating is not just about having a healthy diet, it's having a relaxed and trusting relationship with food, and with your body: taking care to feed yourself properly, but at the same time enjoying food and allowing yourself pleasure from eating. You should be able to eat foods you like, foods that are attainable and affordable, foods that are in line with your ethical and cultural values.

The pushing of "The Mediterranian Diet" like it's some kind of trademark, is just nonsense; the mediterranian region comprises of many countries and districts, each with their own, often distinctly different traditions, changing through time, including today, and each family have their own versions of everything.

mmapags

JeromeBarry1 wrote: »

The idea of "Mediterranean diet" is that you use olive oil in all cases rather than corn, rape, soy, peanut, coconut, or Penns.

That's a huge oversimplification and not an accurate representation.

Sabine_Stroehm

It's a great way of eating. Several formal diets have been made in its image, including the now dead South Beach Diet, and the Dash Diet Weightloss Program. Basically: you've chosen a healthy way to eat!

If you can get to your goal weight without counting, yay for you. If you need to count calories, do it.

Shan_Wow89

TavistockToad wrote: »

What are your calories/macros for the Mediterranean diet?

Calories are around 1700, not sure on macros.

TavistockToad

Shan_Wow89 wrote: »

TavistockToad wrote: »

What are your calories/macros for the Mediterranean diet?

Calories are around 1700, not sure on macros.

Is 1700 cals a deficit?

geneticsteacher

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating, just as vegan, vegetarian, and keto are. It is a healthy way of eating, but not specifically targeted for weight loss. You will still have to consume less calories than you burn to lose weight.

GottaBurnEmAll

I think it's one of the best named plans out there, it's just good sensible eating. As long as you use the food choice guidelines and are maintaining a calorie deficit, you should be fine. I tend to follow some of the guidelines myself, but as mmapags said, I do go for getting more protein, but from lean vegetarian sources (since I'm a vegetarian).

You might consider checking to make sure that you're getting enough protein (.65 - .85 gr per pound of ideal body weight or more if you're active) as dieters need more protein. Current dietary recommendations for protein are geared towards sedentary individuals at a healthy weight. Being active and dieting increase the needs for dietary protein.

lemurcat12

It's not really a "diet," except in that all ways of eating are diets. I think it is a sensible way to eat, and has a lot in common with many healthy eating plans. I tend to eat a lot like that (did before losing weight too), but not 100% since I don't live in the Mediterranean and like to eat as local as possible when fresh produce is available, and also like to take advantage of the many different sorts of ethnic options/groceries where I am.

kimny72

What are your goals?

If you're trying to lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit, regardless of how you eat. If you're just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, the Mediterranean is as good a choice as any.

I don't personally think following any named diet is necessary, but if you feel you need to, go for it. Just don't let following any particular diet make weight loss, fitness, or enjoying your meals difficult.

Francl27

I still have no idea what a 'Mediterranean' diet is. As far as I know, people in that region just eat a balanced diet of veggies, rice, pasta, meat, and healthy fats like olive oil... what's so special about it that it requires a special name?

callsitlikeiseeit

to lose weight you have to be in a calorie deficit. it doesnt matter WHAT you are eating, but you have to be in a deficit. eat fish and rice or hamburgers and pizza, as long as you are in a deficit.

and at 1700 cals/ day ... i would GAIN. (but thats me) so make sure you are in.a.deficit.

for the record, im anti any prescribed diet unless for medical issues (such as diabetes). lost 100 pounds eating the same foods i always have. just not as much

2aycocks

My rheumatologist suggested this diet to me. The type of fats in this diet, monounsaturated, are supposed to be good for inflammation. I have Rheumatoid arthritis. I also received some information from the Arthritis foundation that included nutrition/diet info. Without calling it the Mediterranian diet, it was the same type things.

cwolfman13

I suppose the way I eat is loosely MD in that I eat a crap ton of vegetables and some fruit, plenty of whole grains, legumes, lentils, etc and quite a bit of fish. I eat more poultry and red meat than is subscribed, but I also think it's kind of silly that they subscribe such a small amount of meat...my BIL is Greek and they eat a crap ton of red meat...namely lamb.