Greek yogurt sheds pounds?

EnjoyTheSpin

Has anyone lost weight eating plain Greek FF yogurt?

My plan is to eat an 18 oz container with 1 T almond butter(for fat), a sprouted English muffin, and a handful of berries over the course of the day which comes out to 550 calories. This allows me 650 cals for dinner (lean meat, veggies, whole grains). Has anyone eaten similarly?

lmelangley

I love greek yogurt! Try freezing some for an especially yummy treat. Beware, though. Make sure the brand you choose has more grams of protein than grams of sugar. Even the plain varieties differ greatly.

I've lost weight, but not eating an entire 18 oz container in one sitting. I'm more of a mix it up kinda person - usually only 4 - 6 oz at a time.

_GlaDOS_

Sounds like a great breakfast, but you would be missing out on a lot of other nutrients you need, both by limiting the foods you eat and by eating so little every day.

I urge you to think more about this.

CaptainGordo

Have fun!

EnjoyTheSpin

Have fun!

Lol what?

taso42

At 550 cals/day you will quickly lose fat, lose muscle, burn out, and feel like *kitten*. Statistically, you will rebound and gain everything back.

You will greatly increase your odds of long term success by following a healthy balanced diet with a moderate calorie deficit.

Eta: no food "sheds pounds"; eating a calorie deficit sheds pounds. Doing it at a good pace and starting good sustainable habits is what keeps the pounds off.

CaptainGordo

By "This allows me to not worry about dinner (lean meat, veggies, whole grains)." do you mean...

a) You won't be eating dinner at all, or
b) You will have a calorie buffer to eat whatever you please at dinner?

CakeFit21

Is this all you'll eat all day? Why would you do this?

Jorra

You know what sheds pounds? A calorie deficit.

There is no food that will magically make you lose weight. Greek yogurt may substitute for a different meal that would be higher in calories. That difference may help you create a calorie deficit and therefore help you lose weight.

EnjoyTheSpin

Nope, I would eat a well rounded dinner. I'm having a horrible time watching my calories and I feel like this is sort of a last resort to keeping my calories low. This is so hard

taso42

Nope, I would eat a well rounded dinner.

Oh good. Totally misunderstood you before.

Bottom line as long as you're hitting close to your calorie target and your macros you will succeed.

_GlaDOS_

Nope, I would eat a well rounded dinner. I'm having a horrible time watching my calories and I feel like this is sort of a last resort to keeping my calories low. This is so hard

With only 13-14 lbs to lose, you don't need to eat so little to lose weight.

CaptainGordo

Nope, I would eat a well rounded dinner. I'm having a horrible time watching my calories and I feel like this is sort of a last resort to keeping my calories low. This is so hard

What kind of a calorie goal are you aiming for each day?

EnjoyTheSpin

1200 cals a day not eating my exercise cals back (that doesn't seem to work for me)

CaptainGordo

1200

Well, that's why you're so hungry.

Did MFP recommend 1,200, or did you come up with that number?

Jorra

You should rethink your goals here. 1200 is not enough for most people, especially with so little to lose. Try setting your weight loss goal to either 1/2 or 1 pound per week. That should give you more calories to eat, but you will still lose weight.

EnjoyTheSpin

1200

Well, that's why you're so hungry.

Did MFP recommend 1,200, or did you come up with that number?

MFP recommended 1200

_GlaDOS_

You should rethink your goals here. 1200 is not enough for most people, especially with so little to lose. Try setting your weight loss goal to either 1/2 or 1 pound per week. That should give you more calories to eat, but you will still lose weight.

This. And eat back your exercise calories.

EnjoyTheSpin

I've suffered from anorexia before and subsequently fell into binge eating. I feel like i have no control over what I put into my mouth. I need a go-to breakfast and lunch to have or else all goes to hell. Any suggestions?

milaxx

Greek yogurt is not a magic elixir. It just better for you than traditional yogurt because it's higher in protein and usually has less sugar. However eating barely 600 calories all day is not healthy.

CaptainGordo

I need a go-to breakfast and lunch to have or else all goes to hell. Any suggestions?

What you suggested sounds great, but you need to increase your total calorie goal -- especially if you're hungry.

_GlaDOS_

I've suffered from anorexia before and subsequently fell into binge eating. I feel like i have no control over myself or what I put into my mouth. I need a go-to breakfast and lunch to have or else all goes to hell.

Then I don't think limiting your calorie intake so much is helping. There is a happy medium in between eating too much and starving yourself. You may find you binge less if you are able to eat a little more throughout the day.

If it's really a serious problem, then you may need to seek more professional help.

tlsegar

I've suffered from anorexia before and subsequently fell into binge eating. I feel like i have no control over what I put into my mouth. I need a go-to breakfast and lunch to have or else all goes to hell. Any suggestions?

I think you would benefit more by talking with a nutritionist and counselor who specializes in food control issues than by severely limiting your food intake.

georgia98_98

At 550 cals/day you will quickly lose fat, lose muscle, burn out, and feel like *kitten*. Statistically, you will rebound and gain everything back.

You will greatly increase your odds of long term success by following a healthy balanced diet with a moderate calorie deficit.

Eta: no food "sheds pounds"; eating a calorie deficit sheds pounds. Doing it at a good pace and starting good sustainable habits is what keeps the pounds off.

They also stated they would still have 650 cal. left for dinner, total of 1200... Just saying

milaxx

I've suffered from anorexia before and subsequently fell into binge eating. I feel like i have no control over what I put into my mouth. I need a go-to breakfast and lunch to have or else all goes to hell. Any suggestions?

You need food that will help you feel full and stick with you. Yogurt and almond or peanut butter in the morning is good. I like oatmeal with a handful of dried cranberries. Eggs in the morning also fill me up. I don't have a cholesterol problem so I eat the whole egg.

Lunch over the summer was often a salad. A hard boiled egg and avocado are good, filling, healthy fats. Since it's cooler I've been doing sprouted bread or tortilla with veg and low fat cheese.

Figure out what foods you like and write down a weeks worth of meals. This will also help with shopping.Then make them and set them in the fridge, I've seen on Pinterest people pre-making meals and storing either in glass jars or ziplocs.

CaptainGordo

At 550 cals/day you will quickly lose fat, lose muscle, burn out, and feel like *kitten*. Statistically, you will rebound and gain everything back.

You will greatly increase your odds of long term success by following a healthy balanced diet with a moderate calorie deficit.

Eta: no food "sheds pounds"; eating a calorie deficit sheds pounds. Doing it at a good pace and starting good sustainable habits is what keeps the pounds off.

They also stated they would still have 650 cal. left for dinner, total of 1200... Just saying

She didn't clarify that until later. Also, just sayin'.

karinaes

Has anyone lost weight eating plain Greek FF yogurt?

My plan is to eat an 18 oz container with 1 T almond butter(for fat), a sprouted English muffin, and a handful of berries over the course of the day which comes out to 550 calories. This allows me 650 cals for dinner (lean meat, veggies, whole grains). Has anyone eaten similarly?

i love Greek yogurt! but make sure you find one with plenty protein and not so much of the "bad" stuff..
i usually have it for breakfast with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, flax seeds and sometimes i add granola cereal!

gp79

GY is nothing magic but if it helps you stay in a calorie deficit, great. You/ll have bubble guts if you eat too much of it

muffintopminx

i would be so damn SICK of greek yogurt after a week (if not less).

morkiemama

What is your pound/week goal set at? With so little to lose I would set it at 1 pound or 0.5 pound per week. That might give you some more calories so you can eat more

EnjoyTheSpin

i would be so damn SICK of greek yogurt after a week (if not less).

You'd think so, but I can't get enough of the stuff!