Why does everyone think it's WHAT they eat that matters?

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  • georgina1970
    georgina1970 Posts: 333 Member
    What you eat does matter! Maybe not in terms of weight loss, but a body that is supplied well with the right nutrients has a better chance of performing well during a workout and will support weight loss.
    I'm horrified by what I see in some people's food diary's. it certainly doesn't look like they're on a weight loss programme, and I'm not referring to to occasional treat. Nor am I perfect.
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
    I read so many threads on here about giving up this or that, limiting this or that, etc. It's not what you eat, it's how much you eat that matters. You just need to chose if you want calorie-dense food or more of a less-dense food.

    If you have to lose a lot of weight and restrict what tastes good you're going to fail. So instead of giving up pizza why not just eat one less slice per meal? Instead of Guinness drink a Miller Lite. I really don't understand why people are so dang hard on themselves. Good luck!

    I get your point and tend to agree, but in the real world, both matter, and one might be more important than the other depending on a person's goals.


    True, my thoughts as well.
  • squirrelzzrule22
    squirrelzzrule22 Posts: 640 Member
    Guinness is actually one of the most naturally light beers!!! (Just wanted to let OP know in case he's been forgoing Guiness!!!)

    As you were.
  • KellySue67
    KellySue67 Posts: 1,006 Member
    I do understand what you are saying. I still eat those things that I enjoy, but I eat them in moderation. I have learned what a portion size is and try to stick to that as much as possible. I also have found that adding in more whole foods has helped a great deal. As I have added in these things to my diet, I find that I am less likely to find those cookies or chips as appealing as they used to be. I'd rather have the fruit or celery (one of my faves!). I still eat pizza (I think my all time Fave), but I eat a big salad with it so that I don't need to eat half the pizza.
  • lisavirani
    lisavirani Posts: 117 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
    From a weight loss perspective I would agree that as long as you expend more calories than you consume, you can succeed. Personally though, when I eat what I consider to be a pretty clean diet - lean, grilled meats, fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grains, etc - I have much more energy and don't get hungry as frequently.
  • Keegansmum6
    Keegansmum6 Posts: 193 Member
    I try to eat to fuel my body and I have low iron so I try to eat iron rich foods...how ever I don't deprive my self...for instance today I wanted chips so I had some...I ended up only eating half a serving because my 2 year old wanted some (well he pretty much said "that's keegan's" and then ran away with the bag)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    For some people it does matter for weight loss.

    For everyone it matters for health. Not getting proper nutrition will raise risk of health problems.
  • andyisandy
    andyisandy Posts: 433 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
    I'm not being "hard on myself" by avoiding foods that make me sick. I got sick of being sick. What I was eating led me to binge eating disorder, pre-diabetes, chronic pain, severe depression... on and on. Being sick all the time sucked. I suppose your logic dictates that I should have waited to have full blown diabetes before taking action...

    For ME, what I eat absolutely matters, more than anything else...

    Hear, hear!
  • slendercurves
    slendercurves Posts: 49 Member
    IDK Even when I stay within my caloric goal while eating junk like pizza and McDonalds I notice it makes me stall. Not gain but not loose either . I think for some people what you eat does count.

    What you eat does matter to a degree. Fiber helps to burn away fat.
  • jangier
    jangier Posts: 109 Member
    Agree with your points - also glad to see all the Guinness lovers out there!!!! Mmm.....wish it was Friday!!!!
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    Because for some people with health issues it DOES matter....sorry about your misinformation.

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  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no

    And what a thought provoking argument that was.
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  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
    Moderation isn't an option with some foods for me. I use to binge and starve, I emotionally eat, I've struggled on and off with compulsive eating and those foods that almost put my eating into automatic. I avoid like the plague. It's taken my husband a good fifteen years to understand that I can't, just can't have some foods in the house. My husband can eat one miniature candy bar and just walk away, perfectly satisfied. I'm unable to do that.

    That said, I do think it's important to find foods that are enjoyable and healthier that I can work into everyday life. The past week, I've made my family fruit crisp that has been delightful to snack on, that I can enjoy a little bit and walk away from. For a true lifestyle change, I NEED to look at long term. Today I went out to lunch with my husband for Chinese. It was fabulous.
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    or one beer turns into six.

    And six turns into Keg Stands!
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Some people went through life eating whatever in whatever amounts and find that moderation is hard or impossible, so they swing to the totally opposite end of the spectrum and don't allow themselves the other stuff. If that's how they want to do it, that's more than fine.

    Though, I confess, when people start insisting others should eat like them for whatever reason (Usually under the guise of health.) I put them on ignore. You eat your very large salad, I'll eat my popeyes and hopefully we'll both end up happy in the long run.
  • a036618
    a036618 Posts: 8 Member
    Anything more than 15 grams of carbohydrates in a meal sets me on an unstable insulin roller coaster... and that's why I think it's what I eat matters. It does.
  • musicmint
    musicmint Posts: 469
    Because it's true...lol
  • andyisandy
    andyisandy Posts: 433 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no

    And what a thought provoking argument that was.
    rhony-luann-unimpressed.gif
    And a GIF to back up your own! Amazing rebuttal. Now show me evidence gmo cause cancer
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no

    And what a thought provoking argument that was.
    rhony-luann-unimpressed.gif
    And a GIF to back up your own! Amazing rebuttal. Now show me evidence gmo cause cancer

    I've posted my thoughts already.
    If you laugh at and put down someone's post, it's on you to prove they are wrong.

    ETA: I never said they did cause cancer, just looking for something to back up your response of NO.
  • Bajiggity
    Bajiggity Posts: 88 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no

    And what a thought provoking argument that was.
    rhony-luann-unimpressed.gif
    And a GIF to back up your own! Amazing rebuttal. Now show me evidence gmo cause cancer

    MINE :heart:

    (andy)
  • AnnaMarieDinVa
    AnnaMarieDinVa Posts: 162 Member
    I don't give up what I love...I just find the healthier alternative. If that's not possible..then I just walk away. Giving something up to become healthier is a lot cheaper than eating smaller amounts, and being sick. Doctors are expensive!

    This^^ Also, I've noticed that I tend to overeat when I am tired, stressed out, or feel bad. I have noticed that I feel bad when I eat junk food (I love chips/crisps and dip). I have noticed that when I feel bad, I do not exercise. At all. So, for me, it is imperative that I change my eating habits in order to lose weight. And I have to say, it only took a week or so to find healthy alternatives that I really enjoy. And I don't allow junk food into my house, I'm not sure I could resist it...I hope this answers your question. :)
  • andyisandy
    andyisandy Posts: 433 Member
    You should not just be concerned with weight loss, you should be concerned with your overall health. Being healthy should be a goal for everyone to have. When's the last time you heard someone honestly say "I really want to die young!" "I am excited to get cancer!" or "All this GMO stuff is awesome, give me more chemicals please!"

    It should be ALL about WHAT you eat, not just the marcos.
    lol no

    And what a thought provoking argument that was.
    rhony-luann-unimpressed.gif
    And a GIF to back up your own! Amazing rebuttal. Now show me evidence gmo cause cancer

    I've posted my thoughts already.
    If you laugh at and put down someone's post, it's on you to prove they are wrong.
    Actually it on you because you said it causes all these health issues. It on you to back it up.
  • Beckyloo80
    Beckyloo80 Posts: 1,088 Member
    hm, I dunno.....
    If I have 200 calories left for the day, I can eat a 200 Calorie Ice cream sandwich OR 200 cals in Almonds..... one is better for my body then the other.... and gives me better nutrients to aid in my goals.....

    Macros, they matter........It does matter what you put into your body in terms of food.

    So no sir, I do not agree with your statement =) although, if you are just starting out, cutting back the crap is a good place to start.....

    =D
  • CTCMom2009
    CTCMom2009 Posts: 263 Member
    Instead of Guinness drink a Miller Lite.

    ^ This is not an option! Otherwise, I agree.

    Agreed... That is like comparing apples to garbage.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Instead of Guinness drink a Miller Lite.

    ^ This is not an option! Otherwise, I agree.

    Agreed. Miller Lite tastes like @ss, I'll take the extra calories, thank you.

    True. If I'm drinking beer it'll damn well be the one I want. Light beer? NO. Guinness? Hell yes.
  • sozisraw
    sozisraw Posts: 418 Member
    hm, I dunno.....
    If I have 200 calories left for the day, I can eat a 200 Calorie Ice cream sandwich OR 200 cals in Almonds..... one is better for my body then the other.... and gives me better nutrients to aid in my goals.....

    Macros, they matter........It does matter what you put into your body in terms of food.

    So no sir, I do not agree with your statement =) although, if you are just starting out, cutting back the crap is a good place to start.....

    =D
  • barb1241
    barb1241 Posts: 324 Member
    For me, it is what I eat.
    If I eat a massive 2-lb salad with cucumber, tomato, avocado, and tuna which only comes to 300 calories, I will feel invigorated, full, and satisfied.
    If I eat a 2.5oz bar of chocolate which comes to 300 calories, it will taste good while I'm eating it, but I'll still be hungry and I will feel unsatisfied and have heartburn.

    I think the point the OP was making is that is IS possible to have a 1.85 pound salad and a PIECE of candy-and you will lose weight-and be healthy. It DOES NOT have to be an ALL or NOTHING proposition for nearly ALL people.

    One could eat nothing but apples-which are typically thought of as GOOD food and if you eat only those and enough of them-FAT and UNHEALTHY.

    It seems so intuitive...and simple.....and yet.....
  • jeannettebrown568
    jeannettebrown568 Posts: 1
    I agree with you there. That's how I'm doing it and just one full week I lose 4 pounds so far.

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