Don't eat these 5 foods???

Don't eat

1. poop
2. rocks
3. battery acid
4. rubber
5. beets (they're disgusting)

Otherwise, you'll be fine

No. Just eat at a calorie deficit if you're trying to lose and don't overthink it.

1. I prefer butter
2. I eat this
3. I eat this
4. I eat this
5. Is wine a fruit juice? - kidding

I aim to hit my macros while at a slight calorie deficit to reach my target weight. I have increased my daily fruit/vegetable intake, but I don't exclude any particular food - unless I just don't like it (looking at you lima beans).

I think it depends whether your goal is losing weight or eating healthier. Yes, you can continue to lose weight by managing your calories and therefore eating those things but they aren't necessarily the best option for you if you shooting for better health.

Here's what my nutritionist has told me about thes five foods:

1- Sugar = BAD (Cut white sugar out as much as possible. Sugar makes you fat. If you HAVE to eat sugar, use raw cane sugar or cocnut palm sugar but in moderation.)

2- Margarine = (Margarine is 1 molecule away from being plastic. It's been so processed that the "good fat" in butter has been taken out. You're better off with butter or even better, coconut oil.)

3- Whole wheat bread = Whole is better than white but still packed with sugar. Whole GRAIN uses the whole grain instead of processing it into flour. Even so, sourdough bread is better because of the lack of sugar. Watch the ingredients though. If there are too many or things you can't pronounce, stay away. Natural as possible is better.)

4- Pastas = Again, laden with sugar. Whole wheat is better than regular pasta, rice noodles even better than whole wheat, limited pasta, the best option. Try spaghetti squash instead. Apparently makes great pasta (haven't tried it myself).

5- OJ/Fruit juices = Wanna take a guess??? You got it! SUGAR!!! You're better off eating the fruit. Oh and keep the fruit for snack time and pair with a protein.

before I get slammed, please remember this is only what my nutritionist has told me and so far it's working FOR ME. I don't presume to know what's best for everyone else.

PS... I would replace beets with eggplant... that stuff will kill you.

I agree, everything in moderation. However, the items listed may cause weight gain by being trigger foods, binge items, perhaps...if you are diabetic or insulin resistant...slowing your metabolism, water retention...those sorts of things. I had to stop focusing on what I could NOT eat, and focus more on what I COULD eat and then do everything else in moderation.

Per a forum I listened to and read some of there information, "Trim Down Club". They promote loosing(I say releasing) fat naturally and healthy. There were five areas touched on. 1. margarine - causes hormonal imbalance
2. sugar (hidden) - muffins, gronola
3.whole wheat bread - stores fat, its a comfort food
4. pastas - turn into bad sugars
5. oj / fruit juices (concentrated) - juices have more sugars than the fruit itself
smoothie). they are better than just juices.

Let me know your thought? Yes or No...

People think sugar is "hidden" in muffins and granola? Really?

Sugar also "hides" in donuts, cake, Dr Pepper, and Pop-Tarts.

I was watching one of the TV Doctor's recently on a daytime show and one of the hosts asked "Whether I ate 2,000 calories in ice cream a day and 2,000 in healthy fruits and veggies a day - does it make a difference?" He responded and stated that it does, but not how you might imagine. Numbers wise (obviously) they are equal. Eating 2,000 calorie ice cream diet simply won't fill you. Your body will constantly be craving the nutrients it isnt getting and you will end up continuously hungry. Eating the healthier foods will fill your body with what it needs and it will be satisfied. i found this interesting! In the end, I think it's a balance. Get those healthy foods in, give yourself a small portion of what you crave but stay within your set daily numbers.