Healthy foods or eating clean for weight loss
Frostbitten007
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What are some of the healthiest foods to eat that will contribute to weight loss? What is the big deal with eating clean? What is considered clean food? Will eating clean help with weight loss?
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There are no specific foods for weight loss. All you need is a calorie deficit to lose weight. For health, it's probably a good idea to balance your nutrition, which means typically finding nutrient dense foods for most of your day and leaving some room for fun calories. There's no such thing as clean eating, as the term clean is a matter of personal perception. This is a good read to help you on your weight loss. Don't make it more complicated than it has to be.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
It's not eating certain foods that contributes to weight loss.
It's not eating that contributes to weight loss.
All you need to do to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn.0 -
I would rather eat bright pink salmon eggs used to lure catfish to my fishing net than do this.
However, I DO find that my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, so... there's that.
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I would rather eat bright pink salmon eggs used to lure catfish to my fishing net than do this.
However, I DO find that my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, so... there's that.
I have a hard time believing this.0 -
However, I DO find that my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, so... there's that.
QFT.0 -
in.....for enjoyment throughout the day ...
OP - calories in vs calories out is what you need for weight loss...
if you want to eat clean then by all means do so ..however it is not going to speed up the weight loss process.0 -
The "big deal with clean eating" is that a lot of people (not all) can eat that way without counting calories and lose weight. It depends on the person, though. My parents eat homemade meals complete with lean meats, fruits, and vegetables all the time, but they're still overweight.0
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The "big deal with clean eating" is that a lot of people (not all) can eat that way without counting calories and lose weight. It depends on the person, though. My parents eat homemade meals complete with lean meats, fruits, and vegetables all the time, but they're still overweight.
Also, you're more likely to get your required micronutrients within your calorie goals...though I have no problem with that and eat an inordinate amount of pizza.0 -
This.It's not eating certain foods that contributes to weight loss.
It's not eating that contributes to weight loss.
All you need to do to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn.
Calorie deficit
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What are some of the healthiest foods to eat that will contribute to weight loss? What is the big deal with eating clean? What is considered clean food? Will eating clean help with weight loss?
There is no single answer to the first question. There are many nutrient dense foods, which is what is usually meant by "healthy food", those that will contribute to weight loss are those that help you personally keep a calorie deficit.
The second question isn't much easier to answer. The big deal with eating clean (generally this means eating natural whole foods - foods without additives - so that one is pretty easy), is usually giving up pre-made meals or foods. Switching fast food, frozen pizzas, dinners and such for home-prepared meals.
Making the switches mentioned above usually means less calories per meal. But it is still all about the calories for fat loss. Eating "clean" helps some people control calories for weight loss. For others, it leads to a feeling of deprivation and they'd rather simply eat less of what they've always eaten.
I would bet that a greater number of those that lose and keep it off, opt for both. Eating more whole natural foods and less processed, packaged foods to create a calories deficit without feeling deprived.
Do whatever keeps you on track.0 -
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It's not eating that contributes to weight loss.
[Insert current popular starlet] agrees with you.0 -
I would rather eat bright pink salmon eggs used to lure catfish to my fishing net than do this.
However, I DO find that my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, so... there's that.
I have a hard time believing this.
I have a hard time believing that people dress up as Klingons, when CLEARLY, Spock would be more fun and also easier.
However, I think that you probably need to seek therapy IMMEDIATELY when you start dressing as the slang term, "Klingon", which refers to bits of toilet tissue and / or fecal matter that "cling on" to the *kitten* after having a bowel movement.
While I'm not a professional in the field of psychiatry, I think most rational people would agree with me.0 -
I would rather eat bright pink salmon eggs used to lure catfish to my fishing net than do this.
However, I DO find that my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, so... there's that.
I have a hard time believing this.
I have a hard time believing that people dress up as Klingons, when CLEARLY, Spock would be more fun and also easier.
However, I think that you probably need to seek therapy IMMEDIATELY when you start dressing as the slang term, "Klingon", which refers to bits of toilet tissue and / or fecal matter that "cling on" to the *kitten* after having a bowel movement.
While I'm not a professional in the field of psychiatry, I think most rational people would agree with me.
Did that take you a while? I hope not because there's a serious flaw in your premise.
It was my understanding that what you're calling a "klingon" is really called a "dingleberry"
How can we sort this out?0 -
I don't believe that clean eating will help you lose weight. Restricting calories helps you lose weight.
I do believe that eating mostly whole, natural, chemical and additive-free foods is better for you nutritionally and can help you feel better. I especially feel that when we are dieting and limiting our calories, it's extra-important to make sure that the limited calories we do consume are from micro-nutrient dense sources.
I further believe that some people may be more sensitive to certain foods than others. I for example really struggle with wheat. When I ate wheat regularly, I had migraines, acid reflux, rheumatoid arthritis, low functioning thyroid.... Now I'm wheat-free and the migraines and reflux are completely gone, my arthritis in my knees is improved by about 80% and my body is now able to process thyroid hormone better without needing any additional supplementation (previously I was on synthroid) So for ME wheat was like eating POISON.... for YOU it may not be. Some people poo-poo artificial sweetener... meh, for ME sucralose and saccharine don't change the way I feel so I use them in moderation.. Aspartame gives me a headache... so I don't use aspartame.. I don't care if other people label saccharine as "dirty".. I like it and I'm going to use it albeit with restraint and combined with and otherwise MOSTLY natural diet.0 -
ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.0 -
What are some of the healthiest foods to eat that will contribute to weight loss? What is the big deal with eating clean? What is considered clean food? Will eating clean help with weight loss?
The foods in combination that won't put you in a calorie surplus, provide a good ratio of carbs/fats/protein and that have a good variety of micro nutrients within them.
Any food can be incorporated into this combination but only as long as you look at the dietary big picture instead of the microcosm of each individual food.0 -
I have to agree with this.ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
Macro's are important - you can eat your entire calorie allowance in fat, but it's not going to help your weight loss. Ideally you should be looking for a split of 40% Protein, 30% Carbs & 30% Fats per day.
Protein rich foods keep you fuller for longer as it takes the body longer to metabolise them and you don't get an insulin spike like you would with things like white bread and refined carbs which then leads to a crash later on, meaning you'll be reaching for more carb filled foods to fill that void.
Eating clean is a good way to stick to strict macro guides, as if followed strictly will cut out all refined and processed foods.0 -
ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
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I try to eat a "cleaner" diet because I retain water/sodium like crazy and have some female problems that bring additional and unwanted bloating. Not holding on to excess sodium etc from processed foods just helps me not feel bloated. I have absolutely nothing against eating lean cuisines three times a day but I know for me, personally, I won't feel as great as if I ate grilled chicken and vegetables.
Everyone is different but you just need a deficit for a true loss. It may be easier to get that loss when you fill up on low cal, whole foods like vegetables instead of a candy bar.0 -
ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
What foods, or what types of foods, make people most satisfied in the long-term varies significantly from person to person. It's not always about volume.0 -
Eating nutritionally dense foods or "eating clean" will most likely cause you to lose weight because you will be much more full and nutritionally satisfied. Not to mention you will feel better and have a lower likelihood of contracting disease.
With that said, you can lose weight eating nothing but Cheetos everyday if you limit the quantity to <1500 calories.0 -
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I have to agree with this.ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
Macro's are important - you can eat your entire calorie allowance in fat, but it's not going to help your weight loss. Ideally you should be looking for a split of 40% Protein, 30% Carbs & 30% Fats per day.
Protein rich foods keep you fuller for longer as it takes the body longer to metabolise them and you don't get an insulin spike like you would with things like white bread and refined carbs which then leads to a crash later on, meaning you'll be reaching for more carb filled foods to fill that void.
Eating clean is a good way to stick to strict macro guides, as if followed strictly will cut out all refined and processed foods.
This. All of this.0 -
As many others said... no miracle foods will help you lose weight faster/easier... calories in/calories out is what's going to do that for you. However, I try to eat "clean" as much as possible for several reasons... 1) diabetes runs in my family... so I try to watch my sugar intake 2) I have PCOS and insulin resistence so avoiding carbs and dairy helps with those symptoms 3) I just overall feel better if i'm eating mostly foods that DO something for my body aside from the calories alone (ie veggies, fruits that have vitamins... proteins that help rebuild my muscle after lifting, etc).
That being said.... I eat chips here and there... I eat ice cream here and there... just small quantities... not everyday
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I would eat in moderation and weight train with light cardio. I wouldn't worry about the number/weight, but more about how you feel about yourself. If you are happy and comfortable then don't worry what others think. Just be happy and healthy and do you whats best for you.
Also, you can stay at 160 and still completely transform your body to where people would assume you way far less. Body composition changes drastically when you you dedicate yourself to a workout routine with weight resistance and eating healthier.0 -
I have to agree with this.ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
Macro's are important - you can eat your entire calorie allowance in fat, but it's not going to help your weight loss. Ideally you should be looking for a split of 40% Protein, 30% Carbs & 30% Fats per day.
Protein rich foods keep you fuller for longer as it takes the body longer to metabolise them and you don't get an insulin spike like you would with things like white bread and refined carbs which then leads to a crash later on, meaning you'll be reaching for more carb filled foods to fill that void.
Eating clean is a good way to stick to strict macro guides, as if followed strictly will cut out all refined and processed foods.
This. All of this.
NONE of this, actually. Caloric deficit is all that matters in weight (fat) loss. Macro splits have nothing to do with weight loss. There is nothing special about at 40/30/30 split. Eating at a deficit, even if all fat, will result in weight loss. Your body is burning more than you are taking in, period. Also, you do realize that protein ingestion also causes an insulin spike. Studies show that the insulin response to a high protein meal can be even higher than the response to a high carb meal. Also, your body can synthesize and store fat even when insulin levels are low (basal rates). So the argument that insulin spikes cause people to get fat is dumb. And besides, insulin is responsible for a host of other things as well (i.e. muscle growth via protein synthesis).
And the arguments about insulin spikes and crashes causing someone to reach for more food are ludicrous. Have you ever heard of personal responsibility and control? At the end of the day, you control your hand reaching for more food, not insulin.0 -
I have to agree with this.ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
Macro's are important - you can eat your entire calorie allowance in fat, but it's not going to help your weight loss. Ideally you should be looking for a split of 40% Protein, 30% Carbs & 30% Fats per day.
Protein rich foods keep you fuller for longer as it takes the body longer to metabolise them and you don't get an insulin spike like you would with things like white bread and refined carbs which then leads to a crash later on, meaning you'll be reaching for more carb filled foods to fill that void.
Eating clean is a good way to stick to strict macro guides, as if followed strictly will cut out all refined and processed foods.
This. All of this.
NONE of this, actually. Caloric deficit is all that matters in weight (fat) loss. Macro splits have nothing to do with weight loss. There is nothing special about at 40/30/30 split. Eating at a deficit, even if all fat, will result in weight loss. Your body is burning more than you are taking in, period. Also, you do realize that protein ingestion also causes an insulin spike. Studies show that the insulin response to a high protein meal can be even higher than the response to a high carb meal. Also, your body can synthesize and store fat even when insulin levels are low (basal rates). So the argument that insulin spikes cause people to get fat is dumb. And besides, insulin is responsible for a host of other things as well (i.e. muscle growth via protein synthesis).
And the arguments about insulin spikes and crashes causing someone to reach for more food are ludicrous. Have you ever heard of personal responsibility and control? At the end of the day, you control your hand reaching for more food, not insulin.
Ludicrous? Yes you control your hand reaching for the food, not insulin, but while there are many that have the discipline that you clearly do, there are also many that do not, and will give in to cravings. Limiting those cravings will certainly help in the quest for weight loss.
I have had a read up on your note that protein also spikes insulin levels, in some cases more than carbs, and you look to be correct, so I take that back. However, refined carbs still spike blood sugar, meaning that it will still cause a crash afterwards.
While I agree that you will still lose weight eating 100% fat and still being in calorific deficit (which I agree is the most important part to weight loss), the journey will be much longer than if you eat a more balanced diet, more akin to the 40/30/30 you say is nothing special. While you may well be right that it is nothing special, it is more likely to give the desired result faster than eating all fat/all carbs/all protein.0 -
I have to agree with this.ok but OT,
eating clean helps people lose weight because clean food takes up more volume in a stomach with fewer calories, so you get full without having to eat as many calories.
simple as that.
Macro's are important - you can eat your entire calorie allowance in fat, but it's not going to help your weight loss. Ideally you should be looking for a split of 40% Protein, 30% Carbs & 30% Fats per day.
Protein rich foods keep you fuller for longer as it takes the body longer to metabolise them and you don't get an insulin spike like you would with things like white bread and refined carbs which then leads to a crash later on, meaning you'll be reaching for more carb filled foods to fill that void.
Eating clean is a good way to stick to strict macro guides, as if followed strictly will cut out all refined and processed foods.
This. All of this.
NONE of this, actually. Caloric deficit is all that matters in weight (fat) loss. Macro splits have nothing to do with weight loss. There is nothing special about at 40/30/30 split. Eating at a deficit, even if all fat, will result in weight loss. Your body is burning more than you are taking in, period. Also, you do realize that protein ingestion also causes an insulin spike. Studies show that the insulin response to a high protein meal can be even higher than the response to a high carb meal. Also, your body can synthesize and store fat even when insulin levels are low (basal rates). So the argument that insulin spikes cause people to get fat is dumb. And besides, insulin is responsible for a host of other things as well (i.e. muscle growth via protein synthesis).
And the arguments about insulin spikes and crashes causing someone to reach for more food are ludicrous. Have you ever heard of personal responsibility and control? At the end of the day, you control your hand reaching for more food, not insulin.
Ludicrous? Yes you control your hand reaching for the food, not insulin, but while there are many that have the discipline that you clearly do, there are also many that do not, and will give in to cravings. Limiting those cravings will certainly help in the quest for weight loss.
I have had a read up on your note that protein also spikes insulin levels, in some cases more than carbs, and you look to be correct, so I take that back. However, refined carbs still spike blood sugar, meaning that it will still cause a crash afterwards.
While I agree that you will still lose weight eating 100% fat and still being in calorific deficit (which I agree is the most important part to weight loss), the journey will be much longer than if you eat a more balanced diet, more akin to the 40/30/30 you say is nothing special. While you may well be right that it is nothing special, it is more likely to give the desired result faster than eating all fat/all carbs/all protein.
It won't. Weight loss is strictly an equation of Calories in - Calories out. There are ways to facilitate calories out and there are ways to help moderate calories in. But 40/30/30 = 20/40/40 = 30/10/60 if the calories remain the same (adjusted for a minor amount of TEF)0
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