What foods should I avoid for weight-loss?

jacalennejax · February 2013

I've learned, Through here and Losing on my own. That it's everything in moderation. At first I was very very strict about everything, no chocolate, no sugar, no carbs, no this, no that. But its so hard to stick to.

As long as your eating good quality fresh and non processed foods, they are good foods. Even if you eat the processed stuff- as long as they are made up up good quality items and low in calories, youre good.

I try to stay within my calorie guidelines and at I've been losing ( 20 pounds in 4 weeks so far) with minimal exercise just because its hard for me to still find time to fit it in and im getting use to doing that instead of other things.

I would suggest checking out some peoples diaries. You can check mine out. I ate a Paczki donut last night. But i was fffaaarrr away from being over my calories, I could have had two!. But I had one to get the craving away and Im good now. I also try to make sure im going to eat something that is generally not healthy- I try to to exercise that day so work it out. If i dont work out- i dont let myself eat it.

DavPul · February 2013

Here is a complete list of foods to avoid (assuming no underlying medical condition):

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Other than that, make sure your calories in are less than your calories out.

and

1. Foods you don't like
2. Foods you are allergic to, or are intolerant/sensitive to
3. Foods that take you over your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) on any given day

Yep

eric_sg61 · February 2013

Don't avoid anything unless you want to set youself up for an epic binge or eating disorder

Natihilator · February 2013

Rule of thumb: If you can't digest it, DON'T EAT IT!

Khole02 · February 2013

I would say , anything processed, canned or that has a shelf life of more then 1 month also surgar. and keep it light on the Carbs (White rice, potatoes (white) noodles, french fries white breads). But it might not be for everybody, that is just what worked for me

kayemme · February 2013

There's no food you should or shouldn't eat for weight loss. Eating within your calorie budget will provide yo with weight loss. How you get those calories in is up to you.

i disagree, but then i'm probably in the minority.

i think you should avoid things like chips, sodas (diet or not), heavily processed anything. it's not about calories as much as it is about nutrition. once your body gets conditioned to work properly, it will take less effort to use it effectively.

with that said, there are occasions where things like this are unavoidable, since we live in such a consumerist society. unless you surround yourself with people like yourself, you're bound to run into the grocery store cake on occasion.

what has happened for me, is that so long as i avoid these things, the occasional appearance of them reminds me on first bite why i avoid them in the first place: they're very strong in sugar, grease or excessive flavor (the wrong kind of flavor) which is not my preference. the only reason it is not my preference is because i choose to cook my own food in general, so when other people (or companies) make it for me, i find it more vulgar and overdone.

akaMrsmojo · February 2013

Ummmm Donuts, I love donuts.

I can't eat them because I am Celiac. Eat one for me please.

Look up the twinkie diet, that might shed some light on your question. Should you eat nutritional food, absolutely but don't restrict yourself.

dad106 · February 2013

Avoid people that tell you to eat specific things

Listen to people that tell you that you can eat as you please as long as it's in moderation.

Or at least thats how I did it

rduhlir · February 2013

If there is any true foods to avoid it is as much processed things as you can. This can be hard sometimes, and even I don't avoid processed stuff completely. I buy pastas, and sometimes canned beans, why? Because me trying to make pasta in my small apartment would be insanely hard to do...not to mention I don't even have room to store the devices needed for it. But buy the fresh fruits and veggies, not the stuff in a can. Try to make your sauces if possible, etc....

Some people will say don't eat chocolate, don't eat cake, don't eat pie, etc....

Honestly....eat them all...in moderation. Enjoy life...and part of enjoying life is enjoying good food with people you enjoy being with. The whole point is learning how to incorporate things you eat now into your life style, so that you are still maintaining and losing. Now...don't go all crazy and eat McDonald's every day...but every now and again, enjoy that Big Mac.

rachelbethany · February 2013

I don't know that much about nutrition, what foods should I avoid eating for a flat stomach and for weight loss? Thank you for your help

Just fyi - you can't spot reduce. The only way to get that flat stomach is to lose the body fat.

True, you can't actually lose fat in one area only, but you CAN get a flatter stomach by avoiding any foods that cause bloating for you personally. I can consume the same amount of calories and do the same exercises, but on a week when I'm avoiding dairy my stomach looks 10x flatter. This is because I have trouble digesting dairy products. I think avoiding processed foods for everyone (unnatural stuff is just harder to digest, and usually full of excess sodium), and gluten/dairy, etc. for those with intolerances/allergies, is good for reducing bloating and therefore making the stomach appear much flatter!

Proyecto_AN · February 2013

NONE - Just do your math and control the portions.

Anthonydaman · February 2013

None, maybe just try cut out as much processed food as possible

lifemember2b · February 2013

1. Foods you don't like
2. Foods you are allergic to, or are intolerant/sensitive to
3. Foods that take you over your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) on any given day

This.

This. Again.

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