question : will eating clean help me to lose weight faster
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Really?! Maybe its the carbs? When i say that I mean running is that what you also mean? Im sure it could have different effects on different exercises.0
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Ok, seems like the general consensus here is no. Well, I'm going to say it depends. "Clean Eating" is tough because there really isn't a set definition of what it consists of. Some people say no processed food, some take it to mean all organic, etc. Clean eating can help you lose weight, if done a certain way, and not on its own. If your eating whole foods (fruits, vegetables, meats, etc) it makes it much easier to reach your desired nutrients and calories and feel like you ate enough to keep you satisfied.
For example, I wouldn't consider myself a clean eater, but I generally try to eat whole unprocessed foods. My boyfriend doesn't- anything is fair game. Both of us have been losing weight by tracking macros and working out, but I eat much more food than he does (volume wise, not calories or macros) He often feels hungry (whole foods keep you full longer than most processed foods) and has trouble sticking to his macros.
On its own clean eating may or may not help you lose weight depending on your starting point (cutting out pop, chips, ect will help you lose weight if they are a stable in your diet) but even when you're eating clean foods you can still overeat (or under eat!) and not make progress.
Hope that helped a little
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I personally think it depends on the person. When I was following IIFYM's I lost at a very -very- slow rate. When I started eating clean 80/20 I saw the best results. You don't have anything to loose in trying.0
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I personally think it depends on the person. When I was following IIFYM's I lost at a very -very- slow rate. When I started eating clean 80/20 I saw the best results. You don't have anything to loose in trying.
And I should clarify for me, eating clean is eliminating the processed and refined,0 -
Thats the point I was making
Weird because I always feel better training if I have a bagel or pop tarts as opposed to a banana.
Really?! Maybe its the carbs? When i say that I mean running is that what you also mean? Im sure it could have different effects on different exercises.0 -
avoiding processed food is probably a good thing - I haven't really bought into the whole organic foods thing though, if you have money to burn I guess going completely 'clean' may be an interesting experiment.0
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I know what you mean by clean eating, and I have to say this.
You lose weight by a eating a calorie deficit no matter what the food is. if you have like 1,800 calories to eat in a day, some clean foods might have less calories and therefore you could eat more of it than some other food choices. Thats the advantage to some clean foods (i.e. fresh spinach vs frozen spinach souffle that you buy in the grocery freezer.)
Clean eating might enable you to feel better, because you would be eating more fruits and veg rather than hotdogs and cookies.
so if you feel better choosing those foods, by all means do so and dont let anyone tell you not to. if eating that way and you see weight loss, it is then shown to be working for you. Some people feel the need to eat cookies and cake on their diet, others feel they want to choose fruit and veg and that is fine too.
Do what YOU want to do, and dont let anyone stop you or make fun of you for wanting to "eat clean". Especdially if it works for you.0 -
Nope, I never do cardio. I find it boring and tedious. I weight train.Thats the point I was making
Weird because I always feel better training if I have a bagel or pop tarts as opposed to a banana.
Really?! Maybe its the carbs? When i say that I mean running is that what you also mean? Im sure it could have different effects on different exercises.
Well that probably explains it, if I eat 'unclean foods' before a long run I feel awful, but its probably makes you have a better weight session due to the quick energy release of the sugar (same probably applies to sprinting) where as, Id need slow release energy because I tend to run long distances.0 -
Lose weight faster? No.
Advantages? Depends on what kind of person you are. 'Clean eating' (i guess you mean food you cook yourself, veg fruit meat etc & prob whole grains?) can be simpler, if you have time to cook & are great at planning. Eg a common rule of thumb would be: a fist's worth of meat, two handfuls of veg, 1/2 potato or 1/2 cup of rice or grains. That's easy to remember, and that kind of food gives you a lot of bang for your (calorie) buck, it's pretty filling.
'Clean eating' also can work for some people who have a lot of binge triggers, in that you just don't keep those foods in the house. Willpower isn't so much of a problem (though boredom might be, if you're not into trying things.) Again, if you have a lot of time & control over your cooking/mealtimes, works a treat.
But: ethnic foods & sauces can work with it, but not easily, you have to figure that out (more work) ie just steak/1/2 potato/salad can get boring. Need time for all the prep/planning. Depending on where you live or work, 'clean' restaurant foods might not be easily available. You might be in social situations in which there's just no 'clean' option. (Mind you, you could eat like 70 or 80 or whatever % 'clean'. You probably should, really, because that's what fits macros best anyway.)
If you prefer convenience (or are lazy) & greater variety, and don't have any real issues with bingeing/trigger foods, just counting calories & keeping track of protein, carbs & fat takes you the same place weight wise. & really there's a lot of overlap anyway, once you do that. The trick here is really good portion control.
I ate pretty 'clean' when I lost my weight, maybe 80-90%. I found that period helpful in terms of weight loss, yeah, but probably more in terms of rejigging my attitude & approach to food.
In maintenance, I've been much more relaxed - would say I'm around 60% 'clean', lol.
yes thats true for me. I make homemade beef stew, with all fresh ingredients, but i do add in a pack of McCormicks seasoning, because even though that is processed, i like the way it seasons my food, and the meal is way better calorie-wise than if i had bought it at a restaurant and tastes a heck of a lot better than canned stew which tastes like dog food to me.
I like to make stuff that is one-pot cooking, a little prep work, but it can last 3 days, so that all evens out in the end.0 -
Yes.
Because everyone else is saying no and I just want to be non-conforming.
But the real answer is no.0 -
I know what you mean by clean eating, and I have to say this.
You lose weight by a eating a calorie deficit no matter what the food is. if you have like 1,800 calories to eat in a day, some clean foods might have less calories and therefore you could eat more of it than some other food choices. Thats the advantage to some clean foods (i.e. fresh spinach vs frozen spinach souffle that you buy in the grocery freezer.)
Clean eating might enable you to feel better, because you would be eating more fruits and veg rather than hotdogs and cookies.
so if you feel better choosing those foods, by all means do so and dont let anyone tell you not to. if eating that way and you see weight loss, it is then shown to be working for you. Some people feel the need to eat cookies and cake on their diet, others feel they want to choose fruit and veg and that is fine too.
Do what YOU want to do, and dont let anyone stop you or make fun of you for wanting to "eat clean". Especdially if it works for you.
Well said.
No, eating "clean" will not help you lose weight faster.0 -
i lost a lot of water weight at first ( about 7 lbs) cause of all the salt and sugar in process food that make you bloated... (or me at least) also i cut all the process sugar so it helped loosing weight a lot though its because i dont eat sugar anymore or barely and not cause its clean.
also depends on your definition of clean ...0 -
In a way, but not the way you're thinking. Eating clean can mean you're eating more filling foods for your calories, so you won't be as hungry and therefore, you eat fewer calories overall.Does eating clean have some advantages over just simple calorie counting?
But otherwise, if you take in 1,000 calories of junk or 1,000 calories of "clean" foods, you're still taking in 1,000 calories.
I say find your balance. Eat what you enjoy, make sure you're getting proper nutrition and enjoy treats every once in a while!0 -
Faster, no. But it could make it easier to eat mostly whole nutritious food that tend to make you feel full and keep you from going over unless you have great discipline.
Plus for many they just feel better and have more energy when they eat that way. I look at is as if you can eat "clean" for the most part, then you dont have to worry over and sweat about that piece of pie or ice cream.
This is what I was going to say. More nutritionally dense food, will keep you full longer, give you more energy, and just make you feel better in general.0 -
Clean eating might enable you to feel better, because you would be eating more fruits and veg rather than hotdogs and cookies.
Oh gosh, this! lol
I got dragged to a steak house last night. I don't eat meat, so I had a very creamy, cheesy soup and breaded, fried onions pluse a brownie sundae and today I feel like a load of dung! My mouth was happy. My tummy is angry. :-)0 -
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Does eating clean have some advantages over just simple calorie counting?
The answer I'm going with is "maybe".
Eating "clean" (which I'll define as eating a diet containing foods with minimal post-processing) can have some advantages over simple calorie counting. For instance, you'll likely eat a higher volume of food per calorie, which can help with your satiety if you are someone who is prone to being hungry at times. You generally won't have a problem getting adequate fiber. Your micronutrients will likewise be pretty easy to get in. I can also see why people might consider it easier to prepare food in bulk. None of these things absolve you from calorie counting, but they all can be benefits of that particular dietary philosophy.
So, yeah. There's those things.
Edit to include: it's also likely going to be much easier to track calories/intake, simply due to the fact that you'll be making a lot of your own food and controlling the entire process.0 -
Does eating clean have some advantages over just simple calorie counting?
Well do you want to change? if yes then begin to re-educate yourself, faze out processed food, and eat fresh local home cooked food,
avoid cakes and chocolate and eat fruit nuts seeds etc. Eat the way people did in the 1950s and be generally very active. Aim to be a better stronger version of you, one step, one day at a time, Understand the habits that got you here and set to work on building new healthy eating and exercise habits. Above all 'DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS' this is your journey, learn to love you self, do it your way.
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that's because the banana is clean and the Doritos are unclean
LOL
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Nope, I never do cardio. I find it boring and tedious. I weight train.Thats the point I was making
Weird because I always feel better training if I have a bagel or pop tarts as opposed to a banana.
Really?! Maybe its the carbs? When i say that I mean running is that what you also mean? Im sure it could have different effects on different exercises.
Well that probably explains it, if I eat 'unclean foods' before a long run I feel awful, but its probably makes you have a better weight session due to the quick energy release of the sugar (same probably applies to sprinting) where as, Id need slow release energy because I tend to run long distances.
Then in relation to your theory. Why do marathon runners eat tons of pasta and rice pre race?
I know that when I did run I ran longer after eating a bagel.
I dont class wholemeal Pasta and rice as unclean foods?! However i do class poptarts as unclean.0 -
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Healthwise: probably, inconclusive (in my opinion).
For losing weight: no.0 -
Especially chocolate! Even the milk chocolate. It's full of antioxidants and all sorts of good stuff, plus it releases endorphins when you eat it.Does eating clean have some advantages over just simple calorie counting?
Well do you want to change? if yes then begin to re-educate yourself, faze out processed food, and eat fresh local home cooked food,
avoid cakes and chocolate and eat fruit nuts seeds etc. Eat the way people did in the 1950s and be generally very active. Aim to be a better stronger version of you, one step, one day at a time, Understand the habits that got you here and set to work on building new healthy eating and exercise habits. Above all 'DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS' this is your journey, learn to love you self, do it your way.
Good luck
Why?
Why can't I eat cake and chocolate?
Chocolate is a health food and I'm not even being sarcastic about that.
Obviously, watch the calories since it can be a bit high. But if you eat a really good, rich chocolate, you only need a little. I recommend Green & Black's 85% cocoa dark. And I don't like dark chocolate, but that one is fantastic.0 -
Does eating clean have some advantages over just simple calorie counting?
Well do you want to change? if yes then begin to re-educate yourself, faze out processed food, and eat fresh local home cooked food,
avoid cakes and chocolate and eat fruit nuts seeds etc. Eat the way people did in the 1950s and be generally very active. Aim to be a better stronger version of you, one step, one day at a time, Understand the habits that got you here and set to work on building new healthy eating and exercise habits. Above all 'DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS' this is your journey, learn to love you self, do it your way.
Good luck
Why?
Why can't I eat cake and chocolate?
I eat chocolate on a daily basis, cake every now and then, and I have lost a reasonable amount of weight and am the fittest I have ever been.........
Though actually come to think of it, no one else eats cake or chocolate 'cause it is evil (and then I can have it all MWAH HA HA!)
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Clean eating is better for your overall health. There is no argument about this, and if you argue, you're just being a douche.
I'll argue it. It's nonsense.
Now call me a douche.0 -
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