Looking for people who want to lose weight eating real food

All I eat is the real deal, but I do use skim milk rather than whole. Other than that, no fads, no unusual diets, just all natural good for me food. I'm a good size and only gain weight after pregnancy and/or if I enjoy too much food. I do try to limit my sodium and sugar, and I avoid processed food for the most part. And I don't add a lot of butter or fats to my food.

I've lost 25 pounds eating only real food (in moderation)

I won't touch fats that aren't natural, so I cook with butter or olive oil.

I also avoid GMO foods, canola, soy and corn.

You couldn't pay me to put artificial sweeteners in my body.

My philosophy is that the more highly processed and/or artificial something is, the less likely our body is to be able to break it down properly.

It's only been in recent generations that obesity and diabetes has become an epidemic.

Back when I was in grade school, a fat kid was a very rare exception, now they are in the majority.

Look at what our grandparents ate... bacon, eggs, butter, whole milk, meat, fruits, veggies, whole grains.

So what has changed?

our activity level and the food...

People spend their time in front of the computer, TV or video games, take elevators and escalators and drive their car to go only a few blocks when they could easily walk.

Food is chemical laden, highly processed and filled with disgusting things like High Fructose Corn Syrup and genetically modified "frankenfoods".

I have started eating frozen yogurt (the real stuff with live active cultures) with fresh fruit instead of ice cream; but if I want ice cream I have it, in moderation and make sure to adjust my calories and/or get more exercise to offset it.

Anyone interested in real food dieting can add me. I've been slowly moving toward this for years, and recently quit aspartame and FF/LF foods achieved via chemical means. I love cooking, and often post recipes. I would love to share and receive recipes, tips, and advice!

That's me. I'm ashamed of my diary half the time, but I eat like a 10-year-old left home alone for the first time. 37 pounds down though, despite myself!

Just have to say I love this! It's so me too ...! :blushing:

Love this topic. This is how I eat too! Feel free to add me as a friend anyone...my friend list is a little sad LOL

I'm losing (slowly, but surely), and not touching diet food! I eat real butter, egg whites AND yolks, 2% milk, dark chocolate, bread, and drink wine. In moderation, now that I've found MFP! If all of Paris can live healthfully on real food, I figure I can too.

One major change I've noticed is that I am now a total junk food snob -- I'll buy myself a godiva truffle rather than eat a pack of M&Ms! And I'll eat a slice of fresh french bread, but avoid the wonderbread stuff. I think I'd be losing more quickly if I were "dieting", but because this change is for life, I'm very content with my progress so far (app. .5lb/week)

Anyhoo, feel free to add me too!

I do the same thing. Butter and sugar are in its natural form. I don't use sugar much, but when I do, I dont substitute unless it is honey. It can be done!

I'm happy to discover this thread. I'm a coeliac and really struggling with vitamin levels because I have malabsorption, only got diagnosed 8 months ago and it takes around 2 years they say for the gut to heal. Every time I cut calories my nutrient levels go down and I get tired and lethargic. I'm sick of the health rollercoaster so I've decided to quit the low fat and low cal and do real food. There is a lot of junk out there in the gluten free food market - I'm going to experiment with making my own GF bread instead of the crap-loaded stuff on the shelves. And put real butter on it!

I lived in France and Spain for a year when I was 21, and I was slim, healthy and had bags of energy despite living on baguettes, Spanish tortilla, cheese, and wine. But the portions weren't crazy and you always got lots of salad and veggies. Meals took a long time, were very communal, and they didn't go in for dessert much, more likely to be fresh fruit and local cheese. And I walked everywhere, Paris is not a city where you want to own a car. I never ever felt as if I was on a diet. I just didn't overeat because it's hard to overeat that kind of food - there is plenty of protein, fibre and good fat in the form of olive oil, so you feel full in a way you don't on diet or junk food.

Hello my name is Cherice and I am new to this site. I have knocked off 30 lbs thus far by eating real butter, complex carbs and lean meats. I love to bake banana muffins filled with wheat germ and whole wheat flour. I simply cut back on my portion size but I do not believe in low fat anything.

I have lost 10lbs since August 3rd eating real food. Anyone feel free to add me!