Stop treating food like the boogie monster...
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wow... look at those chickens... i forgot that that's what chickens are supposed to look like.
?? What did you think they looked like? Feathers, beaks and feet?0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:0
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wow... look at those chickens... i forgot that that's what chickens are supposed to look like.
?? What did you think they looked like? Feathers, beaks and feet?
compare this to the above. what do you see?
just interesting.
however, I do agree with the essential sentiment of the OP. but you can be conscientious about the things you put in your body without being scared of them. it's a balance, as with all things.0 -
wow... look at those chickens... i forgot that that's what chickens are supposed to look like.
?? What did you think they looked like? Feathers, beaks and feet?
compare this to the above. what do you see?
just interesting.
however, I do agree with the essential sentiment of the OP. but you can be conscientious about the things you put in your body without being scared of them. it's a balance, as with all things.
One is tied with string and the others on a pole? Honestly, I'm not seeing a difference.0 -
I think a lot of people are missing the point and/or don't understand the meaning of moderation. I think it's really sad that so many go on a "diet" and think that all they can eat is celery sticks and carrots. I think it's sad that people have such an unhealthy relationship with food...to the extent that things like eggs get eliminated from their diet because eggs have fat, and fat is the debil. I think it's sad that nutritionally dense whole foods like eggs (and many others) get cut from people's diets in favor of some "diet food" that is labeled "healthy" on the package. I also think it's really sad that people can't just enjoy a piece of cake now and then without guilt...I'm not talking cake every day...I'm talking about a slice of cake on occasion...it aint gonna kill ya.
I think it is the primary reason that so many people yoyo diet...they really don't have a sustainable or realistic diet when they're cutting.0 -
One is tied with string and the others on a pole? Honestly, I'm not seeing a difference.
Julia Child's chickens are much skinnier/smaller. the difference in breast size is crazy.0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.0 -
One is tied with string and the others on a pole? Honestly, I'm not seeing a difference.
Julia Child's chickens are much skinnier/smaller. the difference in breast size is crazy.
Hmm. I wonder how crazy different it would be if they were all displayed the same.0 -
It's about breed, hybrids and breading mostly and some just don't have large breasts or large to begin with while others are huge. I'm a chef and have used many different breeds with different meat distributions. One hybrid breed I forget the name maybe leghorn or ross their breasts are absolutely enormous comparatively speaking. Used a different breed that has big thighs for other dishes like coq au vin. I still use organic, always have.
One is tied with string and the others on a pole? Honestly, I'm not seeing a difference.
Julia Child's chickens are much skinnier/smaller. the difference in breast size is crazy.0 -
Yay! to glorious food. Balance, variety, moderation the joy of being an omnivore now lets go eat!0
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She's just so beautiful!0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.
Look at my diary....I dont want to drink olive oil and avocados are yummy but getting old. I was sick yesterday because I ate too much. Maybe I need more high calorie ideas. IDK I am still new. I am switching to full fat products though as soon as whats left runs out. Maybe less fiber? IDK if you have any ideas I am very ready to accept them
EDIT : Oh yeah I am not exercising as much as I could so I think that will help I am always hungry after I exercise0 -
High fructose corn syrup and food loaded with sugar is as addictive as any drug. Your body will literally go into withdrawals once you cut it out because it's addicted. Your body can't process artificial sweeteners and preservatives so while you may lose the weight, you're internal organs are still pumping away as though you weighed a lot more than you actually do. If you aren't eating real food and are going for the processed "delicious" food, you are literally starving yourself and making yourself fat at the same time. If you wanna indulge, go for real sugar and whole foods like whole milk. NEVER eat fat free, sugar free or "light" ANYTHING. It's either the real deal or nothing, and even that is probably not doing you any favors because it has a bunch of unnatural BS in it that your body literally has no use for and can't process.
To each person their own. Eat what you want and look how you want, but don't be shocked when you're within a normal BMI on paper and then have a heart attack you never saw coming from plaque buildup you could've avoided if you had gotten over your sugar addiction. You gotta be smart about it, at least.
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wow... look at those chickens... i forgot that that's what chickens are supposed to look like.
Where do you buy your meat? My chickens usually look like that, except they're in color. :laugh:0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.
Look at my diary....I dont want to drink olive oil and avocados are yummy but getting old. I was sick yesterday because I ate too much. Maybe I need more high calorie ideas. IDK I am still new. I am switching to full fat products though as soon as whats left runs out. Maybe less fiber? IDK if you have any ideas I am very ready to accept them
EDIT : Oh yeah I am not exercising as much as I could so I think that will help I am always hungry after I exercise
Processed carbs, fat and protein have exactly the same calories as unprocessed. You are pretty low on protein and also not meeting your carb goal. Why not add some meat, beans and nuts (or nut butter)? If you aren't allergic and you like it, at over 100 calories per tablespoon peanut butter is a great way to add calories. Drop the processed fatty foods and cook your food in a healthy fat.0 -
the difference in breast size is crazy.
I tend to get upset over breast size too.0 -
I don't eat gluten for reasons that go beyond weight loss, so there's that. Secondly, there are a lot of folks on here (more female than male) who will tell you that there is no such thing as being able to to eat in moderation, the best way to diet is through weight loss pills, extreme calorie restriction, silly fad diets, etc, and expect you to pat them on their backs, etc.
You can talk about moderation until you are blue in the face, but until those folks who still binge and purge, or have to learn the hard way that fad diets fail, weight loss pills don't work, and exercise is beneficial, learn a better, healthier approach to eating, NOTHING will change with them.
Stick with like minded folks. It's much easier to deal that way.0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.
Look at my diary....I dont want to drink olive oil and avocados are yummy but getting old. I was sick yesterday because I ate too much. Maybe I need more high calorie ideas. IDK I am still new. I am switching to full fat products though as soon as whats left runs out. Maybe less fiber? IDK if you have any ideas I am very ready to accept them
EDIT : Oh yeah I am not exercising as much as I could so I think that will help I am always hungry after I exercise
Processed carbs, fat and protein have exactly the same calories as unprocessed. You are pretty low on protein and also not meeting your carb goal. Why not add some meat, beans and nuts (or nut butter)? If you aren't allergic and you like it, at over 100 calories per tablespoon peanut butter is a great way to add calories. Drop the processed fatty foods and cook your food in a healthy fat.
I eat everything you mentioned 1-3 times a day. I have Whey Protein in route to help with the protein aspect. Lately it has been almond butter not peanut butter. I dont use any fats to cook in at all. Maybe once a week I use a 1/4 of a tbsp of coconut oil. Mostly all my carbs are fruit and veggies. I eat meat every meal.Beans everyday. And nuts everyday as well, plus in different forms.I need some high calorie very small portioned items. All I keep thinking is a cheeseburger from McDonalds will boost me 300 calories and is very small to eat and not over filling. But I know thats not the healthiest, there has to be something else lol0 -
High fructose corn syrup and food loaded with sugar is as addictive as any drug. Your body will literally go into withdrawals once you cut it out because it's addicted. Your body can't process artificial sweeteners and preservatives so while you may lose the weight, you're internal organs are still pumping away as though you weighed a lot more than you actually do. If you aren't eating real food and are going for the processed "delicious" food, you are literally starving yourself and making yourself fat at the same time. If you wanna indulge, go for real sugar and whole foods like whole milk. NEVER eat fat free, sugar free or "light" ANYTHING. It's either the real deal or nothing, and even that is probably not doing you any favors because it has a bunch of unnatural BS in it that your body literally has no use for and can't process.
To each person their own. Eat what you want and look how you want, but don't be shocked when you're within a normal BMI on paper and then have a heart attack you never saw coming from plaque buildup you could've avoided if you had gotten over your sugar addiction. You gotta be smart about it, at least.
so I guess you are just left grazin' in the grass, right?0 -
One is tied with string and the others on a pole? Honestly, I'm not seeing a difference.
Julia Child's chickens are much skinnier/smaller. the difference in breast size is crazy.
They're just skinny fat. If they had lifted weights they would have been fine...0 -
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! I LOVE REAL FOOD! There, I said it. Count me in Taunto!!
I have learned that I can eat REAL food and lose weight - but I must be sensible and be mindful of portion size.
I am making a conscious effort to bring more healthy foods into my kitchen - but I'm not going to eat "diet' foods. I've added new things to my diet that I thoroughly enjoy.
The other day I tried cottage cheese with peaches. I used to think of it as diet food, but I discovered it is delicious and I will be eating more of that to my eating routine. Why? Because I like it.
I love salads - really, I enjoy them - and I use "real" salad dressing, not fat-free - because I do not enjoy the taste of the fat-free dressings. My salads have veggies, fruits, nuts, protein and delicious dressings. Yummy!
I love steak - therefore, I eat steak. I also love chicken and fish and pork - and I eat them all. Generally they are baked or grilled - if I have fried chicken, well it's once in a while and I enjoy every bite of it.
Some dishes I love are really, really obscenely fat-filled and I'm trying to find healthier versions that are still delicious. Like I can make Fetticuni Al Fredo using low fat cheese and low fat milk. I am willing to compromise on dishes I want to eat more often than "once in a blue moon". I really like creamy pasta dishes and Chinese food - so I search recipe sites for healthier versions. I'm not going to eat 1/4 cup of scallops mornay - I want a full serving.
The whole thing is we have to be conscious of portion sizes.
Oh, and about 90% of the food in a grocery store being something your grandmother wouldn't recognize --think about what Grandma had to chose from - meat, eggs, milk, cheese, veggies, etc. -- i.e. "real" foods. Canned soup was probably the only "processed" food on the shelves. A few weeks ago I went shopping on my own so I spent some extra time in the grocery aisles -- it's amazing what's available these days. People don't have to "cook" anymore - they just have to open packages and heat. And cooking from "scratch" - well, that's opening things like: Land O Lakes "Express Saute Starters" or Philadelphia Cream Cheese "Cooking Creme" or Progresso's "Recipe Starters", etc., etc., etc.
So for me -- I'm going to eat real food and I'm going to enjoy it.
So: 'MANGIARE' (EAT!) - and enjoy!
(Wow - I didn't mean to write a book - but it's a subject that is near and dear to my heart!)
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It takes time to get there for some people. Food (the wrong kinds) can be an addiction to some, one they've used all their lives. It IS a bit scary to suddenly NOT be doing that and to learn moderation. That is a concept that does have to be learned for some. I get how it can be scary. You don't know if you trust yourself to just eat one of something. Have patience with the food phobic. They'll get there.0
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I like this, because I have spent years chasing the low fat / sugar free "healthy" versions of foods that I love, feeling unsatisfied with them, overeating, struggling with cravings, feeling sick and bloated and just generally gross.... About a month ago, per dr's orders, I cut out dairy (OMG!) other than that, I just made a choice to skip the crappy processed not really food, but kinda tastes like food..... I cut up fruit in the morning to eat throughout the day, have a tasty reasonably sized lunch (usually leftovers from last nights dinner), and a big salad with a small portion of dinner at night. I make sure to drink my water (although I have failed this last week!) I do drink alcohol once or twice a month (and I tend to over do it when I do) BUT - I make sure to have food ready before I drink, food I will actually want to eat, so I don't order pizza and go hog wild. I have to say, cutting out this processed CRAP, and allowing myself to ENJOY foods I like, I feel TONS better!!!! I have lost 13 pounds, and have found that I actually feel FULL when I eat. It is amazing!!! I never would have thought that eating like this would be okay, and I am losing weight better now than when I was chasing the diet train! 0
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I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.
Look at my diary....I dont want to drink olive oil and avocados are yummy but getting old. I was sick yesterday because I ate too much. Maybe I need more high calorie ideas. IDK I am still new. I am switching to full fat products though as soon as whats left runs out. Maybe less fiber? IDK if you have any ideas I am very ready to accept them
EDIT : Oh yeah I am not exercising as much as I could so I think that will help I am always hungry after I exercise
Processed carbs, fat and protein have exactly the same calories as unprocessed. You are pretty low on protein and also not meeting your carb goal. Why not add some meat, beans and nuts (or nut butter)? If you aren't allergic and you like it, at over 100 calories per tablespoon peanut butter is a great way to add calories. Drop the processed fatty foods and cook your food in a healthy fat.
I eat everything you mentioned 1-3 times a day. I have Whey Protein in route to help with the protein aspect. Lately it has been almond butter not peanut butter. I dont use any fats to cook in at all. Maybe once a week I use a 1/4 of a tbsp of coconut oil. Mostly all my carbs are fruit and veggies. I eat meat every meal.Beans everyday. And nuts everyday as well, plus in different forms.I need some high calorie very small portioned items. All I keep thinking is a cheeseburger from McDonalds will boost me 300 calories and is very small to eat and not over filling. But I know thats not the healthiest, there has to be something else lol
I guess I don't understand. If you need more calories and are not too full to eat McD cheeseburger then why not just eat more of the less processed stuff? If you have the calories available and want to eat McD that's fine, but it's not necessary.0 -
eat whatever the heck you want to,,, just go work it off.. DUH~0
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Food is still evil. I don't care what you say.
Except peanut butter. God gave us that.0 -
I would say i eat "clean" 95% of the time. Literally this is all i eat and i am okay with it. It has done wonders for me. Everybody is different and has different goals they want to achieve!
by clean i mean specifically these foods:
Protein:
Whey protein powder
Most any fish
Eggs/whites
turkey breasts/ burger 99%fat free
Chicken Breasts
Steak
Carbs:
Sweet potatoes
Oats
Brown Rice sometimes white
Whole wheat/grain breads
Fats:
Almonds
Fish oil
Olive Oil
Avacado.0 -
"Eat anything and everything."
No.
While this method will work for some, it doesn't work for many.
Two reason.
One. Most people don't understand serving sizes much less moderation.
Two. Many here have food allergies, intolerances, or other medical conditions causing them to NOT be able to eat everything and anything.
The minute people here stop acting like they are all nutritionists and dietitians and stop feeding us this "one size fits all" model the sooner we can all get along on these forums.0 -
I have followed the serving sizes and measured everything I have eaten for the past 2 weeks and have lost 6 lbs. I am having to incorporate more high caloric processed foods to try and reach my RDI. I love to eat. I refuse to stop. The difference is now I eat with self control and to satisfaction not uncomfortable, sickening fullness. I could probably exercise more but I am lazy...working on that though :laugh:
Why do you have to eat processed foods to reach your RDI? I'm not one that believes all processed foods are bad, but there are plenty of high calorie foods that are not processed.
Look at my diary....I dont want to drink olive oil and avocados are yummy but getting old. I was sick yesterday because I ate too much. Maybe I need more high calorie ideas. IDK I am still new. I am switching to full fat products though as soon as whats left runs out. Maybe less fiber? IDK if you have any ideas I am very ready to accept them
EDIT : Oh yeah I am not exercising as much as I could so I think that will help I am always hungry after I exercise
Processed carbs, fat and protein have exactly the same calories as unprocessed. You are pretty low on protein and also not meeting your carb goal. Why not add some meat, beans and nuts (or nut butter)? If you aren't allergic and you like it, at over 100 calories per tablespoon peanut butter is a great way to add calories. Drop the processed fatty foods and cook your food in a healthy fat.
I eat everything you mentioned 1-3 times a day. I have Whey Protein in route to help with the protein aspect. Lately it has been almond butter not peanut butter. I dont use any fats to cook in at all. Maybe once a week I use a 1/4 of a tbsp of coconut oil. Mostly all my carbs are fruit and veggies. I eat meat every meal.Beans everyday. And nuts everyday as well, plus in different forms.I need some high calorie very small portioned items. All I keep thinking is a cheeseburger from McDonalds will boost me 300 calories and is very small to eat and not over filling. But I know thats not the healthiest, there has to be something else lol
I guess I don't understand. If you need more calories and are not too full to eat McD cheeseburger then why not just eat more of the less processed stuff? If you have the calories available and want to eat McD that's fine, but it's not necessary.
Okay here I will try and explain it better....I have been eating an avocado pretty much every day to boost calories. I heard 2 tbsp of olive oil will work as well but I dont think I can drink that . I do not like falling around the 1300 cals a day mark when I should be consuming 1900. I am eating pretty clean but I get too full and feel like I am forcing it and then I feel like crap physically not mentally. I need more little (like an avocado) ideas that I can eat for just calories. I do think a cheeseburger would be too much but it is 300 calories. they have gotten very small with their cheeseburgers. Rather not so def ideas PLZ0
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