No eating Fruit to help lose those pounds!!!

VialOfDreams

My nutritionist told me to eat 2-3 servings of fruit a day. Fruit are necessary, as they have extra vitamins and minerals (including Potassium, like bananas), plus they have essential carbs especially needed by runners. Eating fruit will actually help lose weight and do it in a healthy manner. Fruit juice is not the best choice, as you throw away all the fiber you could be eating, but fruit is necessary.

I am also not sure why your nutritionist didn't say anything about berries. They are extremely high in antioxidants, and they're also the lowest in sugar of all the fruit.

I am always under my carbs and sugars. I lost 90 lbs in 9 months while eating fruit. Lots of it.

milehighcritic

I could never go without fruit. I consume at least one piece of fruit a day now. If it's still in your calorie range then I think it's fine.

Too many benefits from fruit to cut out of a diet.

Moro Blood Orange season is coming to an end so I need my fix until next season .

Haddenbauer

I saw them when signing up 3 weeks ago, but don't remember the exact details. He's my PT as well. I pay extra because he is a qualified nutritionist and sports nutritionist.

diaryoffatdad

People, listen.

Sugar is not inherently bad.

It's okay to go over the sugar quota that MFP imposes on you by default, particularly if you are an active person. The important thing is to not "spike" your insulin level by eating a ton of sugar at once and nothing else. If you eat a piece of fruit between meals, with meals, before a workout, or after a workout, you'll only be better off for it, NOT worse off.

I question your "nutritionist's" logic and incidentally their qualifications.

spot on! no nutritionist should ever tell a person to not eat healthy foods, they clearly do not base their work off of evidence based information. find a new one

suzycreamcheese

I think fruit is a great choice if you want a sweet snack.

if its not about satisfying a sweet craving, then vegetables are probably a better choice, but theres nothing wrong with eating fruit.
Youll lose weight if youre under or at your daily calories on here, whatever the actual foods are, and fruits are full of vitamins, minerals, fibre and complex carbs. I wouldnt take any "nutritionist" seriously who told me to avoid something so healthy.

VialOfDreams

spot on! no nutritionist should ever tell a person to not eat healthy foods, they clearly do not base their work off of evidence based information. find a new one

Thanks for posting what I didn't have the guts to. :flowerforyou:

DrumlineGirl

I'm in the camp of eating a balanced diet is the best way to go. Fruits are so important with their fiber and vitamins and antioxidants. Fruits and veggies are just part of a balanced diet, along with protein and some grains. If we all ate in a more balanced way, I feel that is the healthiest and it's what I strive for. I don't believe in eliminating any one food group.

diaryoffatdad

I saw them when signing up 3 weeks ago, but don't remember the exact details. He's my PT as well. I pay extra because he is a qualified nutritionist and sports nutritionist.

I would question this.......he clearly is not as qualified as he says he is,

all i can say is that if you are comfortable with the information he is giving you and you are happy with your results then no one should deter you from your journey, BUT keep in mind that there are people, lots of people, who prey on the poor souls of the overweight to make a dollar. every fad diet or pill and most books, and yes even "certified nutritionists" take advantage of us. the weightloss industry is a 70 billion dollar industry and growing, the information is out there for us, you just have to dig deep.

i wish you luck and hope you do great, I also hope you do not spend too much money getting proper information that should be shared freely.

Haddenbauer

The thing is the gov recommends 5-8 fruit and veg. Most people stock up on fruit. they taste nicer. However certain veg does the same job with much less carbs and much reduced levels of sugar. I know sugar can be good for you and fruit has other benefits. However think about it... your hungry you will tend to go for an orange over a pepper. But why apart from the taste?

Fruit over bad sugars defo, but most people will have their 5-a-day with fruit. That is the issue. The point is just to kick start an over-burn in fat burn.

malias

Gotta throw the "all things in moderation" flag here. I have a couple of servings of fruit every day and I think my ticker speaks for itself.

You said it!

diaryoffatdad

The point is just to kick start an over-burn in fat burn.

there is no evidence scientifically that this happens, you are not kick starting a fat burn at all.......

janeande

I was just told something similar a few weeks ago when my weight loss had stalled. I was taking in way too much sugar; much of it from fresh fruits. It made sense to me so I adjusted my diet accordingly and the weight starting coming off again! If you really want the fruit, stick to the "berries" - much lower sugar.

Atlantique

The point is just to kick start an over-burn in fat burn.

there is no evidence scientifically that this happens, you are not kick starting a fat burn at all.......

Actually, if you can get your carbs low enough, you will burn fat as there is not a steady supply of carbs to burn, nor an excess of carbs creating a surge of insulin that prohibits burning fat.

sunshine7966

I don't like fruit at all. I've tried all kinds of fruit and each piece has made me gag. I think it's a texture thing. I do eat some vegetables. I'm glad to know that it's really not hindering me from losing weight..

fteale

I'd rather be eating fruit than bread or rice or potatoes.

I eat masses of fruit, though. No way am I cutting it out.

Atlantique

I saw them when signing up 3 weeks ago, but don't remember the exact details. He's my PT as well. I pay extra because he is a qualified nutritionist and sports nutritionist.

I would question this.......he clearly is not as qualified as he says he is,

all i can say is that if you are comfortable with the information he is giving you and you are happy with your results then no one should deter you from your journey, BUT keep in mind that there are people, lots of people, who prey on the poor souls of the overweight to make a dollar. every fad diet or pill and most books, and yes even "certified nutritionists" take advantage of us. the weightloss industry is a 70 billion dollar industry and growing, the information is out there for us, you just have to dig deep.

i wish you luck and hope you do great, I also hope you do not spend too much money getting proper information that should be shared freely.

Don't discount the fact that the USRDA and the Food Pyramid are much more heavily influenced by business interests than by scientists or doctors. Our US dietary recommendations are the product of what crops and foods our government chooses to subsidize, which is in turn based on what crops and foods can be successfully sold all over the world. Hence the presence of corn in everything we eat EXCEPT fruits and vegetables.

One is not necessarily better off letting a bunch of lobbyists and politicians dictate food choices.

DeBlue

No fruit, hmm. This could work but for me no BREAD, no SUGAR, light on FATS, no ICE CREAM, nothing the color WHITE, no CHEESE...

Think that leaves carrots? :noway:

Herntere

So i talked to my athletic trainer and she said the same thing. I would have never guessed, just when i was thinking i needed to incorperate more fruits to boost my weight loss. Good job on getting informed!

dave4d

I've used fruit for the majority of my carb sources, and I did pretty good with it. Fruit, especially bananas are an excellent way to replenish your body's sugars to fuel your muscles after a workout. I agree, you can go overboard. you shouldn't get more than a few servings of fruit a day, but fruit is not bad for you. It is a lot better option than white breads, and pastas, and pastries.

diaryoffatdad

Don't discount the fact that the USRDA and the Food Pyramid are much more heavily influenced by business interests than by scientists or doctors. Our US dietary recommendations are the product of what crops and foods our government chooses to subsidize, which is in turn based on what crops and foods can be successfully sold all over the world. Hence the presence of corn in everything we eat EXCEPT fruits and vegetables.

One is not necessarily better off letting a bunch of lobbyists and politicians dictate food choices.

I agree whole heartedly!, I live in Canada and our Food Guide along with many other government health projects are influenced by business interests.

Its a tough debate because to do the research needed to properly advise on health there needs to be money behind it, who has the money, big food corporations, so they give money, but then expect a return on thier donation (investment) in the form of having a say and influence. its crap....

Imthatg1rl

Gotta throw the "all things in moderation" flag here. I have a couple of servings of fruit every day and I think my ticker speaks for itself.

agreed!!!

healthyandthin

I read a lot of articles about that too! In fact last week I tried to go fruitless. Too bad I just ended up snacking on junk food. I've returned to eating fruits, but only low GI fruits--no bananas!!!

I think there is some truth in what you're saying. I know a raw vegan who's on the 80-10-10 diet and eating almost only fruits. Sure, she's eating clean and healthy but she's also eating 2000-3000 calories of fruits everyday. This caused her to gain 10 lb. (Her goal is to eat clean, not to lose weight so I guess she's fine with additional pounds.)

PonyTailedLoser

Fruit in moderation is fine.

You cant cut everything out of your diet otherwise you wont stick with it.

So very. very true. I'm keeping the fruit.

Enigmatica

My diary shows how much fruit I eat - LOTS. I haven't had any trouble losing weight. There are important NUTRITIONAL reasons to eat various fruits and berries. What I eat isn't all about weight loss. It's about health. Oddly enough they tend to go hand in hand if you manage your food choices wisely.

juliapurpletoes

NO FRUIT = CRAZY TALK!!

If you have diabetes or insulin situation that could be a different story.

I eat tons of fruits as well a veggies and isn't hindering me at all. I think the nutritionist was trying to make the point that fruit does contain alot of sugar. period end of story.

But, an overall balanced diet including fruit is smart and realistic.

ronda_gettinghealthy

oh my I wonder if you mis understood your nutritionist. I have never heard to cut out anything (well except soda and artificial sweetners) as a good way to lose weight and have a healthy lifestyle. I remember my step dad actually went on an Apple diet/fast- all he ate was apples and drank a protien shake or two and took vitamin pills and he lost a lot of weight but looking at pics-he looked TERRIBLE. To me cutting out a whole food group or sub group is akin to fad diet-it will work short term -but in the long run who knows the consequences.

RMinVA

NO FRUIT = CRAZY TALK!!

If you have diabetes or insulin situation that could be a different story.

I eat tons of fruits as well a veggies and isn't hindering me at all. I think the nutritionist was trying to make the point that fruit does contain alot of sugar. period end of story.

But, an overall balanced diet including fruit is smart and realistic.

I agree.

The reality is that sugar is sugar...which is why cutting fruit and the "natural" sugar that goes with it works. Even though most of my daily sugar is from natural sources, I tend to do better weight loss wise when I limit the presence of it in my diet. That means 1-2 servings of fruit, 4-6 servings of veggies, and a serving or so of dairy each day.

Better would be to eliminate all sugar laden processed foods instead. And most people get significantly more than the recommended 1-2 servings of fruit because 1 "serving" of fruit doesn not necessarily equate to 1 "piece" of fruit. You will hit 2 servings by eating a large apple or banana, or a cup of sliced berries or melon.

KristaPFT

I think everything is in moderation. Balance is key. Almost anything that is natural "raw" is better for you than other things. I def wouldnt stay away from fruits when losing weight, just dont rely solely on them as this rule goes for anything. This reminds me that easter is coming up ahhhh chocolate lol

fayelein

Very interesting and does make sense. I think I might give this a go for a bit of a boost but i'm not going to be too worried at the odd piece of fruit. I bought a mango today, i'll eat that before I give up the fruit though :P

KristaPFT

My nutritionist told me to eat 2-3 servings of fruit a day. Fruit are necessary, as they have extra vitamins and minerals (including Potassium, like bananas), plus they have essential carbs especially needed by runners. Eating fruit will actually help lose weight and do it in a healthy manner. Fruit juice is not the best choice, as you throw away all the fiber you could be eating, but fruit is necessary.

I am also not sure why your nutritionist didn't say anything about berries. They are extremely high in antioxidants, and they're also the lowest in sugar of all the fruit.

I am always under my carbs and sugars. I lost 90 lbs in 9 months while eating fruit. Lots of it.

I agree with you