I've heard, and the

NWCountryGal

Lord knows all I've heard has not been right. Especially since I've learned about calorie intake matching exercise correctly in order to burn fat. But the question I've been pondering lately is what about Fat Free, Low Fat, sugar free, etc., foods compared to regular foods? I've heard that we can eat regular foods in moderation and it is healthier, than eating "low fat" or "fat free"? I haven't been doing fat free foods and haven't lost any substantial weight but I still believe Im going to the way I am eating from all the food groups(5 basic)but I am pretty much sugar free now except for a tsp of honey for tea or a level tbsp of br. sugar for my oatmeal. I haven't been eating a lot of fruit but plan on starting to drink fruit smoothee types because I don't like eating fruit, like an apple or an orange, but I don't mind drinking my daily % of fruit. No additives except considering protein powder, maybe. But only if I think Im not getting enough already.

As always, feedback welcome and if you want to point me to other posts already covering this that would be great too.

Thank you and here is to our personal best today!!! denise in Sams Valley Oregon

NWCountryGal

Lord knows all I've heard has not been right. Especially since I've learned about calorie intake matching exercise correctly in order to burn fat. But the question I've been pondering lately is what about Fat Free, Low Fat, sugar free, etc., foods compared to regular foods? I've heard that we can eat regular foods in moderation and it is healthier, than eating "low fat" or "fat free"? I haven't been doing fat free foods and haven't lost any substantial weight but I still believe Im going to the way I am eating from all the food groups(5 basic)but I am pretty much sugar free now except for a tsp of honey for tea or a level tbsp of br. sugar for my oatmeal. I haven't been eating a lot of fruit but plan on starting to drink fruit smoothee types because I don't like eating fruit, like an apple or an orange, but I don't mind drinking my daily % of fruit. No additives except considering protein powder, maybe. But only if I think Im not getting enough already.

As always, feedback welcome and if you want to point me to other posts already covering this that would be great too.

Thank you and here is to our personal best today!!! denise in Sams Valley Oregon

ChubbyBunny

Whew...sorry...took me a few times through to figure out the question.

First off, any "diet" type foods are going to be highly processed, that's just how it is. I mean if you take out the fat or sugar, or whatever you have to replace it with something. I believe, but not really practice this currently, that the closer you get to eating "clean" the better. It's what our bodies have used forever....when you start mixing science in there...it gets a little freaky.

You can eat normal, everyday foods and still lose weight....it may not be as fast as if you are eating other ways...but it may be more satisfying (which is why I do it).

laird20k

I do low fat milk, sour cream, cottage cheese and cheese-if its on sale. I understand the concept of removing the fat from milk products..I think its just separated out for the most part.. I don't understand how you can alter sugar molecules and make splenda and other sugar substitues. So i try to stay away from those. I recently bought both of "becel's" low fat margarine's. The super low fat one is awful!! i think its called RSF or something. The 50% lighter one is amazing.. I'm in love with it. It doens't do toast so well though b/c the 50% lighter = more water.. As for miracle whip, salad dressings ect. I don't buy low fat. I dont use them enough to make a big difference.

I think the biggest downside to eating low fat (especially margarine) is that if you have to switch back to regular fat your serving sizes can be off.. And some people think if its low fat its healthier and eat more or justify eating more b/c its low fat.

connieq288

I have actually looked at a lot of the calories and fat and everything else when I buy something now. What I have noticed that if alot of it is lower fat it usually has more sugar, sodium big time. For everything that is more of in there I usually dont get it for the less calories. There are a couple of things that I do buy that has less calories but not a whole bunch. I just try to watch how much of it I eat.

Connie

NWCountryGal

Ok, you all are saying what I believed already and that is why I don't eat low fat or fat free, sugar free etc. I don't like what "replaces" the real thing. Im no rocket scientist but I figure portions are best. It is hard for me to eat enough according to my exercise now but I am eating balanced diet 99% of the time. Today I had too much cholestrol according to my journal but only over like 30 or something. I had 2 strips of bacon and two hardboiled eggs.

Thank you so much and I learn so much from you all:)

PS I heard(oh noooooooo, there she goes again, LOL)that one of our athletes in the olympics had to eat 30,000 calories to make up for his workouts/performances??????? Is that even possible??LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

denise in Sams Valley Oregon

Fitness_Chick

Ok, you all are saying what I believed already and that is why I don't eat low fat or fat free, sugar free etc. I don't like what "replaces" the real thing. Im no rocket scientist but I figure portions are best. It is hard for me to eat enough according to my exercise now but I am eating balanced diet 99% of the time. Today I had too much cholestrol according to my journal but only over like 30 or something. I had 2 strips of bacon and two hardboiled eggs.

Thank you so much and I learn so much from you all:)

PS I heard(oh noooooooo, there she goes again, LOL)that one of our athletes in the olympics had to eat 30,000 calories to make up for his workouts/performances??????? Is that even possible??LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

denise in Sams Valley Oregon

I think that's true....heard him in an interview after winning the gold medal in swimming....his name slips my memory at the moment probably because my brain is falling asleep.

I'm sure someone will jump on the post and share his name. I can't quote the exact number of calories he had to eat just to maintain his workouts...but it's a large figure....:drinker:

YogaBooty

I agree with laird20k about going for fat free dairy products, since they are just removing the fat and not adding anything artificial

[wisegeek.com]

"Traditionally, dairy was allowed to sit after milking, to allow the fat to rise to the top. The fat was skimmed to make butter and cream products, and the remaining milk was consumed or processed into other foods like cheese. Modern dairy production uses centrifuges, since they are much more time efficient. After being centrifuged, the fatty part is used to make cream and butter, or it may be added back into the skimmed milk to raise the fat percentage."


As for fake sugar, real sugar is about 15 cal / tsp so I would personally rather have that in my body than the chemically made stuff. The only foods I have with artificial sweetener in is when I'm craving soda I'll get diet (maybe once or twice a month, love diet dr. pepper!) and sugar free werthers originals

I also read an article a while ago that researchers believe artificial sugar can cause your body to release insulin and when the insulin isn't absorbed it drops your sugar levels and makes you tired/ crave sugar even more! But, I'm not sure if that is still accurate


hope this helps!

NWCountryGal

Whoops, forgot to ask about carbs like potatoes and rice. I eat brown rice but in moderation. I also will eat a red potatoe or regular. I don't believe I need to leave these things out of my diet either. Oh, as well as breads(I eat Flaxseed or other whole grain/multi-grain & multi grain wraps or Sun-dried tomato). The only things I really avoid are things like potato chips or sugary snacks. Also I don't do a lot of butter but if Im going to have butter I eat the real thing? Just want to do the best I can at being healthy:)

Thanks all for your feedback and anything further is so welcome as well:) denise:bigsmile:

NWCountryGal

Sorry bout that:bigsmile: At times my mind wanders, lol!! Im hopeing with eating right and exercise my one remaining brain-cell may just divide and multiply!!!:drinker: Thank you bunches for your reply;) denise

Whew...sorry...took me a few times through to figure out the question.

First off, any "diet" type foods are going to be highly processed, that's just how it is. I mean if you take out the fat or sugar, or whatever you have to replace it with something. I believe, but not really practice this currently, that the closer you get to eating "clean" the better. It's what our bodies have used forever....when you start mixing science in there...it gets a little freaky.

You can eat normal, everyday foods and still lose weight....it may not be as fast as if you are eating other ways...but it may be more satisfying (which is why I do it).

NWCountryGal

Hi FC!!!!!!!! Good to see you this afternoon:) Yes, that's who I heard it from, my landlord and landlady as they watched almost all the Olympics, lol!!! Have a great evening!! denise:)

Ok, you all are saying what I believed already and that is why I don't eat low fat or fat free, sugar free etc. I don't like what "replaces" the real thing. Im no rocket scientist but I figure portions are best. It is hard for me to eat enough according to my exercise now but I am eating balanced diet 99% of the time. Today I had too much cholestrol according to my journal but only over like 30 or something. I had 2 strips of bacon and two hardboiled eggs.

Thank you so much and I learn so much from you all:)

PS I heard(oh noooooooo, there she goes again, LOL)that one of our athletes in the olympics had to eat 30,000 calories to make up for his workouts/performances??????? Is that even possible??LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

denise in Sams Valley Oregon

I think that's true....heard him in an interview after winning the gold medal in swimming....his name slips my memory at the moment probably because my brain is falling asleep.

I'm sure someone will jump on the post and share his name. I can't quote the exact number of calories he had to eat just to maintain his workouts...but it's a large figure....:drinker:

NWCountryGal

Hi FC!! Yes, my landlady told me about it, I remember now as she and her husband are sports nuts and watched ALL the Olympics, LOL:) I don't know if the figures are right but it was some outrageous amount, yeehaw, I'd be eatin all day!!!!

Ok, you all are saying what I believed already and that is why I don't eat low fat or fat free, sugar free etc. I don't like what "replaces" the real thing. Im no rocket scientist but I figure portions are best. It is hard for me to eat enough according to my exercise now but I am eating balanced diet 99% of the time. Today I had too much cholestrol according to my journal but only over like 30 or something. I had 2 strips of bacon and two hardboiled eggs.

Thank you so much and I learn so much from you all:)

PS I heard(oh noooooooo, there she goes again, LOL)that one of our athletes in the olympics had to eat 30,000 calories to make up for his workouts/performances??????? Is that even possible??LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!

denise in Sams Valley Oregon

I think that's true....heard him in an interview after winning the gold medal in swimming....his name slips my memory at the moment probably because my brain is falling asleep.

I'm sure someone will jump on the post and share his name. I can't quote the exact number of calories he had to eat just to maintain his workouts...but it's a large figure....:drinker:

laird20k

Michael Phelps.. that the swimmer.. In People magazine there was an article about what he has to eat for breakfast. It was like a month of breakfasts for me.. About 8 000 or 12 000 calories if i remember correctly!! Crazy!! Thats a way to actually get sick of eating.

NWCountryGal

My thoughts exactly, I would be sick of eating. I have a hard enough time now when I don't eat enough early on in a.m. and have to make up afternoon towards dinner. I don't like eating after 5 or 6. I guess that's another topic though. :bigsmile:

Michael Phelps.. that the swimmer.. In People magazine there was an article about what he has to eat for breakfast. It was like a month of breakfasts for me.. About 8 000 or 12 000 calories if i remember correctly!! Crazy!! Thats a way to actually get sick of eating.

NWCountryGal

Yes, I would have no problem with that as well, in fact, when I drink milk which is rare, I drink skim. Got used to it years ago. I like Soy Milk but not low-fat. I think I'll opt out on the splenda from now on and just do a tsp of sugar. No chemicals and I eat so little anyway. I like honey in my tea but only a tsp per cup. Luckily, I never got hooked on sugar. I hear folks can actually have withdrawels from that. I sure HEAR a lot don't I, LOLLLLLL!!!! Thank you for your reply and the helpful info:) denise:)

I agree with laird20k about going for fat free dairy products, since they are just removing the fat and not adding anything artificial

[wisegeek.com]

"Traditionally, dairy was allowed to sit after milking, to allow the fat to rise to the top. The fat was skimmed to make butter and cream products, and the remaining milk was consumed or processed into other foods like cheese. Modern dairy production uses centrifuges, since they are much more time efficient. After being centrifuged, the fatty part is used to make cream and butter, or it may be added back into the skimmed milk to raise the fat percentage."


As for fake sugar, real sugar is about 15 cal / tsp so I would personally rather have that in my body than the chemically made stuff. The only foods I have with artificial sweetener in is when I'm craving soda I'll get diet (maybe once or twice a month, love diet dr. pepper!) and sugar free werthers originals

I also read an article a while ago that researchers believe artificial sugar can cause your body to release insulin and when the insulin isn't absorbed it drops your sugar levels and makes you tired/ crave sugar even more! But, I'm not sure if that is still accurate


hope this helps!