What's the secret behind weight loss??

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  • JustFindingMe
    JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
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    It's very simple as the very smart, experienced ladies have mentioned.

    Reduce the amount of calories you are eating. Log accurately and honestly.

    :flowerforyou:

    ETA - Also, it may be that you are doing these things already, in that case, patience is a virtue. We all lose at different rates, sometimes with a whoosh, sometimes .5 of a pound at a time.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    how are you creating the deficit ? are you actually eating what you should be and excerising if your starving yourself your body will try and store what do eat. also what are you eating? when your eating are you eatting fatty or highly processed foods, those will be harder on your system and could cause fat storage. I recommend a Whole foods plant based diet
    Absolutely not.

    A calorie deficit the only thing required to lose weight. In fact, OP, eating less calories than you burn IS the secret to weight loss. The way to get there is to correctly estimate your total daily energy expenditure and then subtract a certain amount from this to lose weight. How you get to this place is entirely individual.

    Personally, I choose to weigh my solids and measure my liquids, and to log everything I eat, to log exercise calories with results from my heart rate monitor, and to eat my exercise calories back (because MFP's number is the amount you need to lose weight without exercise).
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    it would have less calories,less fat,less cholesteral which would help with her weightloss goal and once her goal is met its over all a healthier way to eat both for the body and the planet, as sited by the UN and WHO
    Less calories is the key to weight loss. Type of food matters zero unless it matters to you only.

    Who is UN and WHO?
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    let me help you out. Consume 66% or more of fat from whole foods. 22-26% from protein and keep carbohydrates 10% 0r below. Drop the sugar/sugar drinks/breads/grains. and gluten wheat products, cakes and processed foods, and you will have FAT melt off.

    stop counting calories................a waste of time. I lost 60 pounds in 2 years. I eat 2800- 4500 calories all the time.
    No. Just no. This is silly.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    I notice you pick generic entries from the data base like "medium bananas" rather than a weighted value of the item. Are you eyeballing or using a digital food scale to weigh solids? This could help with potential logging errors. Calorie dense items do add up if logged in accurately
    100% agree with this.

    I bought a bunch of bananas, four of them to exact, and all looked to be the same size. The food scale rendered different grams for each one, anywhere from 101 to 123 grams. That's quite to calorie difference.

    A tablespoon of peanut butter is supposed to be 16 grams, but it's more or less, depending on how much you pack that tablespoon. Best to just measure it out in grams to be sure.

    Those are just two examples, but you get the picture. :smile:
  • Deadlay
    Deadlay Posts: 135 Member
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    I lost a pound in a week, didn't drop any in 2 weeks, then dropped another a week after. Someone already said weight loss isn't linear and I wouldn't pay too much attention to the pound a week thing based on settings.

    Of course, the not dropping weeks may correlate with increased beer and pizza, but I will need to study that further.
  • RoninsMom5
    RoninsMom5 Posts: 65
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    Its also important to know, that nobody else can tell YOU want to eat. and how much to exercise. Only YOU know what works for YOU. its only knowing YOUR goals and wanting it bad enough. Everyones body is different
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
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    "Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.
    However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html
    I eat at least the minimum required amount of calories
    My doctor & dietician said to eat 10x my healthy goal weight in calories.
    Here's a BMI chart to help you see if your goal is healthy: http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
    Looks like you have your goal set at 1600. So you want to weigh 160.
    Your recent diary entries show you eating between 1100 - 1700 cal.
    Unless you're very short, so that 110 is a healthy weight, or you're being monitored by your doctor, don't go below 1200 cal.

    Your ticker shows you want to lose 26 lb.
    That's not a lot, so losing 0.5 lb per week would be a victory.
    It's going to be slow.

    I second (third?) what others have said:
    weigh & measure
    don't use "homemade" listings - enter every ingredient you put into a dish

    Increase fruits, veggies, lean protein
    Decrease simple carbs (cookies, white rice, cereal, sugared soda)

    Here are some helpful threads:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    ridiculous...............low carbs is the way to go as longa s you consume fiber from fruits and vegetables at 50 grams of fiber or more. you will be fine.


    Carbohydrates is the number one problem in the US along with sugar and WHEAT................wake up.......those days are TIRED......those foods do not work along with long cardio and all this nonsense that low carbs are bad for you............completely and utterly ridiculous.......................

    You do realize fruit and vegetables are carbs right?
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
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    how are you creating the deficit ?
    It doesn't matter.
    If she's eating less than she's burning, she will lose weight.
    Doesn't matter (calorie-wise) if she's eating 1/2 c of olive oil or 8 lb of carrots. (Just to make up an example; I don't actually know if they have the same amount of calories.)
    For nutrition, yeah, it makes a huge difference.
    if your [sic] starving yourself your body will try and store what [you] do eat
    Nope. Impossible. The body needs calories to run on. If she's eating less than she's burning, the calories to run the body will come first from glucose, then glycogen, then fat, then muscle.
    when your [sic] eating are you eatting fatty or highly processed foods, those will be harder on your system and could cause fat storage. I recommend a Whole foods plant based diet
    While it's true that eating more whole, natural foods and fewer processed foods is generally healthier, what causes fat storage is having a calorie surplus.
    my recommendations are based in science from research iv [sic] done both indendantly [sic] and as taking nutrition in uni [sic] and recommendations from the UN
    Citations & links, please?
    Here's PubMed, which would be a good place to start: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
    Don't just throw out assertions & expect people to believe what you say.


    In this blog post, I give quotes from & links to scientific studies which support the idea that eating a large breakfast helps lose more weight than a large dinner, even when calories throughout the day are equal.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-10-some-studies-about-weight-loss-667818

    This one addresses the concept that getting enough sleep helps you lose weight... also with quotes & links.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-08-27-sleep-weight-control-690492

    The studies in this post say that eating higher protein & lower carbs leads to more weight loss
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-08-09-high-protein-diet-685553
    Try 45% carbs, 20% fat, 35% protein.
  • harshada10
    harshada10 Posts: 43 Member
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    "Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.
    However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html
    I eat at least the minimum required amount of calories
    My doctor & dietician said to eat 10x my healthy goal weight in calories.
    Here's a BMI chart to help you see if your goal is healthy: http://www.shapeup.org/bmi/bmi6.pdf
    Looks like you have your goal set at 1600. So you want to weigh 160.
    Your recent diary entries show you eating between 1100 - 1700 cal.
    Unless you're very short, so that 110 is a healthy weight, or you're being monitored by your doctor, don't go below 1200 cal.

    Your ticker shows you want to lose 26 lb.
    That's not a lot, so losing 0.5 lb per week would be a victory.
    It's going to be slow.

    I second (third?) what others have said:
    weigh & measure
    don't use "homemade" listings - enter every ingredient you put into a dish

    Increase fruits, veggies, lean protein
    Decrease simple carbs (cookies, white rice, cereal, sugared soda)

    Here are some helpful threads:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819925-the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

    Thanks you so much for all that information. My height is 5'6" and I currently weigh 164 lbs. My goal weight is 135 lbs.
  • BramageOMG
    BramageOMG Posts: 319 Member
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    Just don't lift anything too heavy.. or this could happen:


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    Disregard this post because its complete bs...

    No secret to losing weight, just eat at a deficit, a true deficit..

    BS? These gals didn't lift weights???????? OK.... You got me ??

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  • reganloomis
    reganloomis Posts: 3 Member
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    it would have less calories,less fat,less cholesteral which would help with her weightloss goal and once her goal is met its over all a healthier way to eat both for the body and the planet, as sited by the UN and WHO
    Less calories is the key to weight loss. Type of food matters zero unless it matters to you only.

    Who is UN and WHO?

    United Nations and World Health Org.
    I don't think her suggestion that a plant-based diet is advisable for everyone and for the planet is that controversial. It seems pretty obvious to plenty of nutritionists, certainly. And there's a huge rush on research on the food type question right now, especially around leptin and glycemic responses, ketosis, phytochemicals... I don't think we can say "food type matters zero" yet.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
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    How I lost 84 pounds:

    -I ate at a moderate and consistent calorie deficit
    -I logged my food no matter what, every single day
    -I measured everything I ate and used a food scale to weigh food whenever possible

    That's pretty much it.

    I aim to eat a balanced diet for the sake of my health and nutrition, but I still eat carbs and sugar and all that other "bad" stuff. I just try to make sure my body gets what it needs, and then I fill in the gaps with the stuff I want to eat. Pizza and chocolate are normal parts of my diet.

    So yeah. My advice is, definitely get a food scale. They're pretty cheap and totally worth it. Also, log everything accurately and consistently, and be patient. :smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    There is no secret. Deficit = weight loss, period.
  • Panda_Path
    Panda_Path Posts: 86 Member
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    Know your body, including hormonal fluctuations and the effects of medication. The scale could say I lost x number of pounds in 3 weeks, but when Aunt Flo comes knocking the fourth week, the scale can say I gained those lbs back, which might be water retention (then go down the next week). Also, not everyone is the same body type and each body has its perfect weight. My "perfect weight" right now is about 175. Others would scoff at that, but I have a short, stocky, and wide frame and will never be "skinny". Everyone has a different metabolism, etc. Find what works for your body....it might not be a good idea to think what works for another person will automatically work for you.

    If you still feel down about how much you lost this month, remember you LOST weight still, and didn't gain any :). IMO that is a win.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
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    Just pay attention to what you put in your body, especially processed foods that are high in carbohydrates. The traditional food pyramid has grains, breads, rice, as the foods you should be eating more than any other food groups, but that couldn't actually be further from the truth. Here's a better idea of what humans should be consuming for a healthier lifestyle:

    ketofoodpyramid_zps9bd0b8c7.jpg

    Before the industrial revolution, think about how often people ate foods high in carbohydrates. Sure, bread and rice was still consumed but nowhere near at the levels we see today. People used to believe that eating fatty foods would make you fatter, and while foods high in saturated or trans fats that might be somewhat true, it is simple sugars or glucose/fructose that are the real killers if consumed in excess.
    that pyramid is so wrong i dont even know where to start, dont take that as a personal attack by any means there is a lot of misinformation out there and many people get caught in wrong or outdated info please feel free to PM and i can help you out with some nutritional information that is more aqurate or even just point you in the right direction for your own research
    Ikr!! I don't see marijuana listed on it. Amirite?:wink:
  • Panda_Path
    Panda_Path Posts: 86 Member
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    Just pay attention to what you put in your body, especially processed foods that are high in carbohydrates. The traditional food pyramid has grains, breads, rice, as the foods you should be eating more than any other food groups, but that couldn't actually be further from the truth. Here's a better idea of what humans should be consuming for a healthier lifestyle:

    ketofoodpyramid_zps9bd0b8c7.jpg

    This pyramid looks awesome, if you like being constipated.... 0_0
  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
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    I've seen your posts, sir, and I have to be honest by saying your contributions to the forums have thus been nothing but nonsense, and a detriment to the nutrition community. Please stop your words.

    I love you.
  • JustFindingMe
    JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
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    I've seen your posts, sir, and I have to be honest by saying your contributions to the forums have thus been nothing but nonsense, and a detriment to the nutrition community. Please stop your words.

    I love you.

    Ditto

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