Did you know your body has a natural fat burner?

Admiral_Derp

This thread needs more controversial gifs...



...that oughtta help the atmos!

jenilla1

...What I do is ask myself what would be yummier and healthier canned or homemade vichyssoise? I'll look at the can and see something like extra sugar or salt or any of the other 3000 food additives that can legally be put into and wonder, "why would you need to add sugar to it? I never needed to put hydrolyzed corn syrup in my vichyssoise. Pass." I don't see it as vilifying any foods. I see it as choosing to make a healthier and usually tastier option, because at home I can control what is in it. Nothing wrong with that in my mind.

Exactly. There is nothing controversial about what you are saying. Don't know why anybody would need to get defensive about it. :flowerforyou:

SwimFan1981

lol @ no wholewheat bread

ericahassinistermotives

This list is telling me to give up my fruit juice and pb+j?

Never!

Viva_Karina

geebusuk

The legal FDA definition of food additives is technically, "any substance the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result -- directly or indirectly -- in its becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any food."

Seems like a leek could fall under that definition!

Interestingly (being in the UK), the Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'additive' as:
>>an artificial substance added to food to give it taste or colour<<
It seems the list of 'E numbers' the EU has is a legal list of 'additives', yet we have things like Calcium Carbonate (lime scale), gold and Oxygen, never mind stuff like E162 which is listed as "natural extract from beetroot".

Scrimples

The legal FDA definition of food additives is technically, "any substance the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result -- directly or indirectly -- in its becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any food."

Seems like a leek could fall under that definition!

Interestingly (being in the UK), the Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'additive' as:
>>an artificial substance added to food to give it taste or colour<<
It seems the list of 'E numbers' the EU has is a legal list of 'additives', yet we have things like Calcium Carbonate (lime scale), gold and Oxygen, never mind stuff like E162 which is listed as "natural extract from beetroot".

I in no way claim that the FDA makes sense. Though as a leek is not on the list it is either illegal here or not considered a food additive. Note to self: Check on the legalities of harboring illegal produce.

LiftAllThePizzas

...What I do is ask myself what would be yummier and healthier canned or homemade vichyssoise? I'll look at the can and see something like extra sugar or salt or any of the other 3000 food additives that can legally be put into and wonder, "why would you need to add sugar to it? I never needed to put hydrolyzed corn syrup in my vichyssoise. Pass." I don't see it as vilifying any foods. I see it as choosing to make a healthier and usually tastier option, because at home I can control what is in it. Nothing wrong with that in my mind.

Exactly. There is nothing controversial about what you are saying. Don't know why anybody would need to get defensive about it. :flowerforyou:

Nobody is defensive. I keep seeing people use the terms "processed" and "eating clean" all over the forums as if they actually mean something. For example, the OP said cut out processed foods. If you're going to give people advice on what to eat perhaps you should include enough information for them to be able to use that advice. Assuming someone is stupid enough to follow the advice in the OP, how does anyone expect them to go through a grocery store and pick out which foods are or are not processed? (Especially when butter is listed as OK on that same list.) And assuming some of the million times on here when people advise someone to "cut out processed foods" they might try to follow that advise, how again are they supposed to decide that in a way that everyone who goes through the grocery store labeling everything as processed or not processed comes out with the same results?

deksgrl

< ---- Drinks Beer, lots and lots of it, it's not on that list so it must be okay.

allisona28

There is no way I'd be stress free while trying to abide by all those restrictions

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!! ME TOO!!!!!

redheaddee

...nomnomnoming on pasta and bread and BBQ beef while reading this post...

I think I got this message in an email today. Along with "meat butiful ladies" and "viagra without a prescription".

:noway:

cherylatkwechanged

Amazing loss

jdavis36

The stress hormone is called Cortisol. It is true and real...people who suffer with depression or are stressed and have had sudden (belly fat) weight gain with no real change in diet...it happens fast and is real, been there - this is my second bout of heightened cortisol weight gain...15 lbs. in 3 weeks...it won't come off till ya manage the mental and get rid of the depression. It sucks, and the food suggestion is that of the low glycemic index choices. Not wrong, it's the cleanest form of eating. Raw. whole foods. Good for you if you can maintain it in a lifestyle. Everything in moderation is right on...what works for one, not good for others. But the suggestions she makes should not be attacked, she ain't wrong.

leketchup

It's a hormone that starts with the letter A i forget exactly what it's called. Also you need to be as stress free as possible because when your stressed wether its bad or good stress this other hormone calle cestrol I think that's what it's called anyways it cannot determine the difference between an emergency stressful situation or a positive stressful situation so cestrol releases and cause you to be hungry when you may not be. Anyway here are a few things that can help lose fat/belly fat naurally without having to diet, take pills, or count calories even though I will still count my calories.

1. NO concintrated juices
2. NO processed foods.
3. NO margarine (use butter instead)
4. NO whole wheat bread
5. NO bread(in general), pasta and other "comfort foods".
6. NO high carb meals.
7. NO apple pie, cakes, muffins, pizza.
8. EAT nutrient dense foods.
9. DRINK green tea. (Donot waste calories on a drink)
10. NO proccessed soy(soy milk, tofu, soy protein).
11. EAT snap peas, green beans, and other legumes.
12. NO genetically modified foods.
13. NO energy gars.
14. NO soda/soft drinks, sports drinks or other sugary drinks.
15. NO canned soups
16. NO microwaveable popcorn (old fashioned air popped is okay)
17. NO foods labeld diet, or fat free.

Bro science

ElizaRoche

so , basically eat just stuff you dont enjoy, be moody and *****y cause of it... Got it :flowerforyou:

MightyDomo

That diet list would definitely stress me out, the worst I stress about food is when have days that I just cannot consume enough no matter what I eat... My personal opinion, if you feel stressed, get a massage or have a nice HOT bath with a book. I find bother utterly relaxing and great (healthy) ways to destress.

crazybookworm

Although I did cut out some things; Like my consumption of processed foods, Soda, Potato chips, etc. I think what made me the most successful was doing it the simple way: Exercise, portion control, moderation and healthier choices. Whenever I tried cutting out EVERYTHING and restricting myself so much, I was never successful. But, I am all for finding a program that works best for YOU. So if this works, than awesome!

scarrie2

...yeah. I think I'd rather count calories. Restrictions like these are why diets don't work; there is so much that you can't do and so much maintenance. I mean, no bread? No noodles?

No offense. I mean, if it works for you, that is excellent. I don't think I could go without having a (diet) red bull now and then, or a sandwich or some mac n cheese. Portion-controlled, of course.

agreed.

michellelemorgan

This isn't a diet. it's a way of life. It's how I eat and I"m happy, strong and healthy and am rarely ever sick. Not to mention that when swimsuit season rolls around I feel amazing.

sullus

It's a hormone that starts with the letter A i forget exactly what it's called. Also you need to be as stress free as possible because when your stressed wether its bad or good stress this other hormone calle cestrol I think that's what it's called anyways it cannot determine the difference between an emergency stressful situation or a positive stressful situation so cestrol releases and cause you to be hungry when you may not be. Anyway here are a few things that can help lose fat/belly fat naurally without having to diet, take pills, or count calories even though I will still count my calories.

1. NO concintrated juices
2. NO processed foods.
3. NO margarine (use butter instead)
4. NO whole wheat bread
5. NO bread(in general), pasta and other "comfort foods".
6. NO high carb meals.
7. NO apple pie, cakes, muffins, pizza.
8. EAT nutrient dense foods.
9. DRINK green tea. (Donot waste calories on a drink)
10. NO proccessed soy(soy milk, tofu, soy protein).
11. EAT snap peas, green beans, and other legumes.
12. NO genetically modified foods.
13. NO energy gars.
14. NO soda/soft drinks, sports drinks or other sugary drinks.
15. NO canned soups
16. NO microwaveable popcorn (old fashioned air popped is okay)
17. NO foods labeld diet, or fat free.

On the bright side, I checked the list, and it appears that the OP can still eat a d!ck.