Why Fruit May Be Holding You Back

flyingwrite

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

Biggipooh

I actually gain weight from eating fruits. For me they are the enemy. My stomach can't handle to much fructose. I get bloated and constipated for days. Veggies are a lot better.

CountDown321

Anything that tells you not to eat fruits is horsesh!t. Plateaus are caused by many things, but fruit isnt it.

AtticusFinch

Oh my, he didn't say avoid fruit.

Watch what kind you buy!

Buy fresh or frozen, dried & processed is what he's saying.

And for the person who said berries spoil quickly - well freeze it!

Especially cooling in the summer to eat frozen fruit.

Thanks for the article.

Well he did spend the first 3 paragraphs inferring that, then rode back on the claims in the next para. Finally he finished off his message with some credentials so that we should all take on board the validity of his statement without further question.
So fair game really.

Insanity2bSane

I make a green smoothie every morning with fruit in it and I would DIE without it. I almost feel like it is an addiction because I get such a rush of energy from them. The best time to eat fruit is in the morning or right before cardio. It will give you the perfect type of energy and your body will thank you. Thus it will not be stored into fat since you are using the energy up. Do not be scared of fruit it is nature's perfect food because it supplies your body with an insane amount of nutrients and antioxidants that you can't get anywhere else.

Im with you. I love fruit and always eat it 1st thing in the morning before anything else. That way your body and skin takes advantage of all the nutrients and antioxidants. You will get beatiful skin by doing this and your digestive system will work better. As I always say "Nothing in excess, everything in moderation"!

valerierackly74

Worrying about small-scale crap like this is a futile and often dangerous endeavor for the majority.

If you're eating in a calorie deficit, doing some training, and consuming appropriate macronutrients, fat oxidation will exceed fat storage, period.

In short, trying to micromanage the acute processes that happen after you eat that white rice or piece of toast or *GASP* A BANANA, is just plain mental *kitten* for lack of a better way to put it.

Long term balance of fat oxidation and fat storage will determine whether or not you gain or lose fat over time and this is all that matters. Focus on your total intake, get off your *kitten*, and WIN.


Lastly:
http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?page_id=319


Lastly #2: Eat your fruit. It's good for you.

i'm with you.
I never seen anyone get fat who just ate fruit or who ate a lot of fruit. I bet if you only ate fruit for a month you'd loose more weight than your average diet, low fat healthy and eating plans

Dankelzaga

While I love all the advice and really good information on here, I sometimes feel like posts such as these lead to more frustration than they are worth. The thing is, the average Joe/Julie on here trying to make a difference, improve their lives, lose weight etc is likely not in those situations because they ate too much fruit. I'm I'm sitting here eating a medium size organic fuji apple instead of a candy bar/high sugar granola bar/bag of cheetos etc....than I'm doing a good thing.

People need to remember that turning all of this into a constant "do this not that" job with every single bit of food we try to eat....will ultimately make it extremely hard to fit into a daily routine. Again, the information is awesome, and I do appreciate every bit of it! I just think people need to take all of it and adapt it as they can without getting so stuck on details that the only thing they can eat is protein shake and quinoa.

angeldaae

I'm pretty sure it's the french fries, not the strawberries.

Bailey543

I agree with you on this! Thanks for sharing!

Just a side note...you're very brave to post this :laugh:

DangerSass

<----ate fruit, enjoyed fruit, lost 56 pounds while eating fruit, didn't read all of this crazy nonsense.

Shannon2714

The ridiculousness is almost too much to grasp. Fruits are natural sugars. Eaten in moderation they are incredibly healthy. Of course, I'm not saying anything that hasn't already been said...but I had to add the opinion that you have no idea what you're talking about.

UsedToBeHusky

These types of myths are perpetrated by people who make their money off the 'dieting' industry. The industry itself is a complete fabrication. There is no secret to weight loss.

Perfectdiamonds1

My advice: Stick to wild berries such as blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. They are all eaten with the skin on and are generally low in sugar. They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Cut back on fruit and see what happens!

About the author:
Chris McHugh
Manager of Get In Shape For Women Westwood, MA
Certified:
National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist
CHEK Institute Exercise Coach
CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach

You are so right, I checked with my doctor and pharmacist since being diagnose with diabetes and that is what they suggested. Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, and Kiwi. Grapes, oh my not good, But for me I have to watch the fruit. Those are the only fruit I eat now. I my have an apple every now and then. My pharmacist said that people tell her what they are eating, and when they say grapes, that would be the reason, full of sugar.

CherokeeBabe

ate fruit, enjoyed fruit, lost 56 pounds while eating fruit, didn't read all of this crazy nonsense.

^THIS. Fruit is not the enemy, enjoy it

BrettPGH

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

The list of foods that would kill you in a second...completely natural, growing from the ground/on a tree foods is about as long as my arm.

Lesson - Just because it occurs in nature doesn't mean it's healthy. Just because it's processed doesn't make it bad for you.

If you don't believe me see if you prefer Nightshade to Oreo's.

Biggipooh

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

The list of foods that would kill you in a second...completely natural, growing from the ground/on a tree foods is about as long as my arm.

Lesson - Just because it occurs in nature doesn't mean it's healthy. Just because it's processed doesn't make it bad for you.

If you don't believe me see if you prefer Nightshade to Oreo's.

Lol, just thinking about some mushrooms.

odusgolp

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

The list of foods that would kill you in a second...completely natural, growing from the ground/on a tree foods is about as long as my arm.

Lesson - Just because it occurs in nature doesn't mean it's healthy. Just because it's processed doesn't make it bad for you.

If you don't believe me see if you prefer Nightshade to Oreo's.

I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you with that shirt on....

sktllmdrhmz

I agree with the OP 100%. I know it's what's holding me back. It's so hard to do cardio while you're holding your fruit.

bodyrocks365

In my humble uneducated opinion, the concentration or density of sugars and calories is more of a concern.
Fresh fruit is infinately better for you than dried, and lower carb is better.

Perfectdiamonds1

As with anything, all thinks do not work for all people. We know how our bodies work, so you are grown people. You have to get the meat of a situation and spit out the bones. There is so much advice given on the site. Take from it what helps you. They are just stating what is helpling them. We come here for motivation and support and when someone gives a litlte, that person is jumped. I work in healthcare with nutritionist and is see and know the food pyrimid often. But it is up to us to use it. It says 5 fruits OR veggie daily. Either or people. It depends on your health and what fruit you like. I like bannans but I cant, but there are other fruits out there. There are warning for everything we do. So take what you need from the post.

Marillian

Well thank goodness I ate part of a deep fried Twinkie right after I ate that evil nectarine!

llahairdna

I agree with the OP 100%. I know it's what's holding me back. It's so hard to do cardio while you're holding your fruit.

But he meant literal fruit, not your personal "fruit".... :bigsmile:

cbevan1229

I'm sticking with "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Fruit = plant, so I feel pretty good about it.

I have 2 - 3 servings daily. One with breakfast. One as an afternoon snack. Maybe one after dinner.

All in all, probably better than the hostess cupcakes I used to stuff in my face.

flyingwrite

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

The list of foods that would kill you in a second...completely natural, growing from the ground/on a tree foods is about as long as my arm.

Lesson - Just because it occurs in nature doesn't mean it's healthy. Just because it's processed doesn't make it bad for you.

If you don't believe me see if you prefer Nightshade to Oreo's.

I don't like Oreos. And clearly, I did not mean that I like poisonous mushrooms or plants. Get a grip.

kwest_4_fitness

"Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel.

This blood sugar is obtained from carbohydrates: the starches and sugars you eat in the form of grains and legumes, fruits and vegetables. (The only animal foods containing a significant amount of carbohydrates are dairy products.) "

Deny the body carbs and simple sugars and you deny the brain the ability to function properly. The correct way is moderation, getting the recommended servings of fruit per day. Fitness and diet are all well and good, but you have to also think about the physiology of the body and what each system requires to function.

Shannon2714

My advice: Stick to wild berries such as blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. They are all eaten with the skin on and are generally low in sugar. They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Cut back on fruit and see what happens!


So your thought on how to store them, they mold fast.

1. Wash berries in bowl with 3 cups water mixed with 1 cup white vinegar. Drain in colander and rinse under running water.
2. Place berries in salad spinner lined with 3 layers of paper towels. Spin for 15 seconds or until berries are completely dry.
3. Store berries in paper towel-lined sealable container, keeping lid slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape.

Thanks! I'm going to try this :-)

baptiste565

Hello everyone,

That's right fruit may be the reason that you can't get past that plateau. Simply put, fruit is comprised primarily of fructose, a simple sugar, fiber, and vitamins. The issue with fruit is not the amount of calories that we get from it, but the quality of them. The sugars (fructose) found in fruits convert almost immediately into simple sugar within the body. This translates into elevated levels of insulin within the body which many of us know puts our body into fat storing mode rather than the fat burning we are looking for.

Things get even worse when fruit is separated from its fiber or is breached (separated from its protective skin covering more than 5 minutes before consumption). Guess why? Digestion! That's right before the food even hits your tongue the molecules in the fruit are bombarded by oxygen, which begins the decomposition/digestion process. Although refrigeration slows the process of oxidation a very little (due to lack of air flow, not temperature), by the time you consume those pre-peeled apple slices most of the fructose in the apples has converted to a simpler sugar molecule than fructose- sucrose! That's right, essentially table sugar. Juices are even worse!

Another issue is eating fruit in isolation. Carbohydrates should rarely, if ever be eaten in isolation due to how fast they convert into sugar. When you choose to eat fruit always do so accompanied by some fat and/or protein source such, nuts or a protein shake are great examples.

In closing, I am not saying that fruit consumption is bad, quite the contrary. Fruit is nature’s once and a while snack. It should be treated as the dessert of health foods and should be eaten as often as you consumed deserts before you decided to become knowledgeable and disciplined with your eating habits.

My advice: Stick to wild berries such as blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. They are all eaten with the skin on and are generally low in sugar. They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Cut back on fruit and see what happens!

About the author:
Chris McHugh
Manager of Get In Shape For Women Westwood, MA
Certified:
National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist
CHEK Institute Exercise Coach
CHEK Holistic Lifestyleh Coach

this article has me very confused. i was under the impression that fructose was broken down and stored in the liver, late in the digestion process. glucose is broken down quickly. also thought that most fruit has fiber. any calorie over your maintenance will make u fatter no matter the source. i would advise cut back on smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

jillbeanschoop

"Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel.

This blood sugar is obtained from carbohydrates: the starches and sugars you eat in the form of grains and legumes, fruits and vegetables. (The only animal foods containing a significant amount of carbohydrates are dairy products.) "

Deny the body carbs and simple sugars and you deny the brain the ability to function properly. The correct way is moderation, getting the recommended servings of fruit per day. Fitness and diet are all well and good, but you have to also think about the physiology of the body and what each system requires to function.

Sarauk2sf

Not sure how any of this is relevent if eating at a deficit.

Christine1110

This might be true for some people....but I only eat clean, fresh foods. I don't seem to have a problem with eating fruit...and I have been dropping weight really good since I stopped all the processed & premade foods!