I only like fatty foods how can I still lose weight?
ICarla
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Ok so I'm fairly new to this. Although I've been on the site for almost two years I just gained friends about 20 days ago. Anyway I love love love potatoes!!! I love fried foods and fattening foods. After looking at my diary I realize that although I am for the most part staying within my 1200 cal/day limit, most of the food I am consuming is deemed bad for you. How will this hinder my weight loss process? So far I've lost 7.4 lbs in the last 20 days but I figure thats just because I'm so big (217 lbs) Will eating this food slow me down? Help!!!
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Obviously fried foods are not as healthy. If you open up your diary so people can see you could get more help because people could take a real look at what you are eating.
It's normal to drop weight fast in the beginning because you were overeating before. A lot of it is water retention.0 -
If you're at a calorie deficit, you will lose weight. However, try working healthier foods in. Fruits and veggies have a lot more nutrients so your body feel better, not to mention they give you a lot more volume for fewer calories.
Potatoes are fine for you. And if you eat the skin, you get nutrients from it. Start working in a few healthy foods and you may end up liking them, or finding delicious ways to prepare them. Baby steps...0 -
Obviously fried foods are not as healthy. If you open up your diary so people can see you could get more help because people could take a real look at what you are eating.
It's normal to drop weight fast in the beginning because you were overeating before. A lot of it is water retention.
How do I open it up?0 -
One huge motivator for me to eat healthy is I look at how much more food I can eat for the same amount of calories. I love to eat!!0
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I figured out how to do it lol. I just opened it up.0
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If you're at a calorie deficit, you will lose weight. However, try working healthier foods in. Fruits and veggies have a lot more nutrients so your body feel better, not to mention they give you a lot more volume for fewer calories.
Potatoes are fine for you. And if you eat the skin, you get nutrients from it. Start working in a few healthy foods and you may end up liking them, or finding delicious ways to prepare them. Baby steps...
Thanks for that encouragement. I am usually a fast food girl its hard trying to figure out what to eat.0 -
What is it about fatty foods that you like? There is almost always a healthier choice .
Also what are your goals.0 -
Start adding in a few healthy foods..your taste buds will change, it just takes time. I'm living proof of that! I no longer desire foods I once thought I couldn't live without.0
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What is it about fatty foods that you like? There is almost always a healthier choice .
Maybe its psychological lol the fact that they are fatty. But for example, I'd almost always choose a piece of fried chicken over baked. Fries over veggies. I do like fruit, but sometime around puberty I started eating oranges, apples, and bananas and my throat started itching really bad. So I'm limited to like strawberries, grapes, and pineapples. I love anything with cheese on it. As a matter of fact a lot of my calories are from cheese.0 -
My goals are to lose weight, become physically fit, and ultimately I'd love to run a marathon...whereas now I can barely walk up the stairs. I'm just afraid that I'll lose weight but still be terribly out of shape.0
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Hi, I struggle with eating a lot of fatty foods as well. Like everyone is saying you have to find a balance and maybe work to limiting yourself on the high fat foods. I ususally can go without fatty food then the craving begins. So adding one or two in that you enjoy during the week should help out. Its hard to loose weight if your diet is not balance with food and excercise. Good luck on your journey. Feel free to add me as a friend.0
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my eating habits haven't changed drastically. I still eat fried food on occasion, pizza, fast food...for me, it's about trying to encorporate more movement, more veggies, more fruit and Smaller portions. I make the occasional modification - instead of french fries, I'll bake some potato planks.
If you don't want to change a lot, you can still lose weight - you just won't be as healthy as you can be and it may take you longer.
I started off bigger than you are and I've been doing this a little over a year...0 -
As long as you're restricting calories, you will lose weight.
In the long term, it's a good idea to start finding ways to eat more fruits and veggies and less processed food.
And potatoes aren't fattening.0 -
You wont lose weight if all your eating is junkfood. Plain and simple.
WHAT YOU EAT has everything to do with losing weight, not exercising.0 -
I don't see too many problems with your intake, it is obvious you are trying to do well and taking this seriously. The crab dip the other day is questionable.
Before I joined I was in a year long rut of fast food 5 or more times per week.
Things that helped:
Pack your lunch. Or at a minimum bring snacks. Say you are going to subway or chick fil a. Much better to eat an apple first and then stick to only a sandwich from there and skip the chips, fries, etc.
Prepare your dinner in a healthier way, for example bake or broil your meats, add in veggies or a salad. Watch your butters, spreads, etc. even if you have a baked potato you don't want to load it down with butter.
Try tracking things like sodium and fiber.
If you are breaking a fast food habit one of the easiest ways in my opinion is to see the mega ton of salt you are consuming with the choices you are making. If you make a conscious effort to stay under your sodium and fat goal and try to get your recommended fiber intake, you will force yourself to make healthier choices and exchanges.
Best of luck to you!
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What is it about fatty foods that you like? There is almost always a healthier choice .
Maybe its psychological lol the fact that they are fatty. But for example, I'd almost always choose a piece of fried chicken over baked. Fries over veggies. I do like fruit, but sometime around puberty I started eating oranges, apples, and bananas and my throat started itching really bad. So I'm limited to like strawberries, grapes, and pineapples. I love anything with cheese on it. As a matter of fact a lot of my calories are from cheese.
I have found a lot of baked "fried chicken" recipes that are super delicious. Pinterest is your friend. And I eat potatoes quite a bit and bake french fries instead of frying them. It makes you think you are eating bad food because it is so good, but it really isn't that bad for you. If I know I am going to have potatoes or something, I will try to eat things with less carbs throughout the day to even it out. I am with you though, I love fried anything, but this has worked for me. Good luck! 0 -
For the next couple of weeks, just keep logging and noticing which foods gobble up your calories without leaving you very satisfied.
You will lose weight while in a calorie deficit, regardless of the "quality" of the foods you're eating. (Twinkie diet? Guy lost 27 lbs and his bad cholesterol went down while his good colesterol went up)
As you continue to log and hit your calorie goals, keep trying new foods and recipes.
Just be patient. Small changes will occur over time and you *will* overhaul your eating habits. Mainly because at some point, you'll notice stuff, like: a huge plate of seasoned steamed veggies and a piece of grilled protein gives a whole lot of eating satisfaction for a very modest number of calories. An order of french fries may use up the same number of calories, but will not leave you as satisfied/full.0 -
You have to change your outlook on food. All of those fatty foods you like won't fuel you properly if you ever want to run a marathon.
Pre-plan and learn to eat for fuel. Go for good fats over bad. Know that those fatty foods aren't just high in calories and may not aide in weight loss but eaten in excess will lead to other health problems.0 -
Keep trying to incorporate vegetalbes and fruit into your diet. I got my son to eat broccoli by drowning it in cheese when he was little, then gradually easing up on the cheese until now he likes it even just with a little salt and pepper. You can do it. Don't force yourself to eat something that will make you gag, but try small portions of new things to discover what you might and might not like. You may find yourself surprised. Good luck!
And you don't have to give up fried foods all together, but try alternative healthier versions too. Like "oven fried chicken"0 -
You wont lose weight if all your eating is junkfood. Plain and simple.
False information.
Eating at a calorie deficit will cause weight loss. Source of calories is irrelevant.0 -
Sounds like youre in the same boat I am.. except I've having trouble maintaining calories now that I've started back up
... I LOVE fast food, french fries, fried chicken, hamburgers.. all that stuff. When I eat all the healthy stuff I get tired of it pretty quick and feel like I'm eating the same thing week after week...
I've discovered the best thing is to start small, like with 'Snacks'.. have some fruit. Add a salad into your lunch habit (eg get the fast food you want with a *SMALL* side of fries and a salad to munch on before you are allowed to touch the junk.. also get water instead of soda a few days a week. Slowly cycle the good in and the bad out.. but realize when you *NEED* your junk, you can have it, just make up for it next meal or do better the next day. Good luck!
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Also, some people will tell you Calories in <Calories out.. overall this is true.. but your body functions better with the right food. If you're eating junk you will lose the energy to keep working out or feel hungrier because you aren't getting the nutrition you need. Over all, yes you will lose, but it won't be plesant. From personal experience I was so tired I couldn't work out... and my nutritionist said that's probably a big part of the reason. Plus the sugar and fats make your body crave more of that type of food, which does tend to be higher calorie density..0 -
Like others have said, as long as your calories are in check you will lose weight. I also love fattening food, so I work on ways to replicate some of those creamy or crispy foods in healthier forms. I bake chicken nuggets and fish rather than fry, I use low fat cheese wedges to give my pasta and soups a creamy flavor, and I try to only eat fried foods rarely.
So far I have been happy, and I am happy to share recipes and ideas with you if you want. Just let me know.0 -
What is it about fatty foods that you like? There is almost always a healthier choice .
Also what are your goals.
^^THIS, ALWAYS a healthier option. I really had to learn this.(changing up the things i love into a healthier option) I still struggle with some things and i dont deprive myself of the stuff i love but i have it in moderation!0 -
I used to be a fast food girl too.. STOP. dont eat any more fast food at ALL you will see how much weight you will drop!
Subway is a healthier choice, and panera could be too if you check the websites, and plan your meals you should be fine.
you are what you eat so if you drink soda's start sipping on water, that also helps.
Buy food from your grocery store, get things you like, bake them... small changes add up to big results! hope this helps!
good luck, feel free to add me if you'd like...Im no where near having this down to a science but we can try together!0 -
You wont lose weight if all your eating is junkfood. Plain and simple.
WHAT YOU EAT has everything to do with losing weight, not exercising.
this is not true. if affects composition but not overall weight.0 -
For the next couple of weeks, just keep logging and noticing which foods gobble up your calories without leaving you very satisfied.
You will lose weight while in a calorie deficit, regardless of the "quality" of the foods you're eating. (Twinkie diet? Guy lost 27 lbs and his bad cholesterol went down while his good colesterol went up)
As you continue to log and hit your calorie goals, keep trying new foods and recipes.
Just be patient. Small changes will occur over time and you *will* overhaul your eating habits. Mainly because at some point, you'll notice stuff, like: a huge plate of seasoned steamed veggies and a piece of grilled protein gives a whole lot of eating satisfaction for a very modest number of calories. An order of french fries may use up the same number of calories, but will not leave you as satisfied/full.
^-- THIS! i used to love fried foods! but... lol a big salad (3cups romaine = 15 cals.) vs. 1 fried oreo (232 cals) .. wasn't hard to choose. I can make almost an entire meal with those 232 calories! and there is no after guilt. you'll get it just hang in there!0 -
I LOVE fat. I could never have lost weight by eating all those low fat "diet foods", salads with low-fat dressings, raw or steamed veggies, etc. Most days my fat % is about twice what is should be according the recommendations, but it's mostly healthy plant fat so I don't stress about it. I buy olive oil by the gallon and cook just about everything in it. I buy lean meats and then cook them in olive oil. I eat some raw veggies, but most are tossed in olive oil and roasted, sauteed or fried in olive oil. Sometimes I use other vegetables oils, but it's mostly olive oil. And nuts. I love nuts so they are big contributor to my fat.
And it didn't hurt my weight loss at all, In fact, I think I helped because I was eating yummy foods with fat. You can lose eating less of the same foods you ate when you gained weight, but if that included a lot of processed fat or animal fat, I'd suggest switching some of that to vegetable fat for your health.0 -
After looking at my diary I realize that although I am for the most part staying within my 1200 cal/day limit, most of the food I am consuming is deemed bad for you. How will this hinder my weight loss process? So far I've lost 7.4 lbs in the last 20 days but I figure thats just because I'm so big (217 lbs) Will eating this food slow me down? Help!!!
You'll lose weight at first just because you're eating less...but yes, all the chips, French fries, bread, and pasta will slow you down after a while. Replace most of that with vegetables and salads, and eat meat/fish/fowl that you cook yourself instead of so much fast food and processed, frozen stuff. Much more nutritious, less salt, and better for your energy levels.0 -
Try tracking things like sodium and fiber.
If you are breaking a fast food habit one of the easiest ways in my opinion is to see the mega ton of salt you are consuming with the choices you are making. If you make a conscious effort to stay under your sodium and fat goal and try to get your recommended fiber intake, you will force yourself to make healthier choices and exchanges.
Best of luck to you!
^^this^^ really helped me. I did not eat too badly, but Iknew I could be eating better. Now, when I do have fast food or a bunch of chips I feel terrible, not emotionally, physically.0 -
Well even on a 1200 cal limit you can still plan meals carefully. When I was on that restricted of a limit I literally planned like two to three days in advance so I knew exactly what I could eat and when. I'm no longer on the 1200 but I had a grilled cheese today because I was craving it like no one's business so I had it and it was HEAVEN. I might have partaken in an additional half sandwich but it still only came out to 495 calories for all of it. If you measure and monitor and restrict, you don't need to eliminate all the things you love.
cheese. cheese. bread.. nom nom0
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