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Article on Flexible Dieting by Armi Legge

Sarauk2sf
Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
edited February 4 in Social Groups
Excellent article:

http://impruvism.com/flexible-dieting-basics/

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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Thank you, Sara!

    I think I'll be book-marking this to remind myself later.
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
    Bumping for my FL
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Bumping to read later :bigsmile:
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Tagging
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    Tagging to read later!
  • barbie3000
    barbie3000 Posts: 73 Member
    Great article. Balm to my occasionally diet-stressed soul. :)
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
    Great read. I agree 110%.
  • kerricolby
    kerricolby Posts: 232 Member
    Bumping for later.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Just read it...I wish MFP would sticky this to the Getting Started forum...although only about 10% of people actually read the stickies lol.

    Thanks Sara! Bookmarking to hand out to the newbies :bigsmile:
  • anastasiaBH
    anastasiaBH Posts: 268 Member
    bump
  • islandgirl76_
    islandgirl76_ Posts: 86 Member
    "Your diet isn’t magical; it’s just easier for you to follow."
  • Rabid180
    Rabid180 Posts: 15 Member
    Bump
  • mimi337
    mimi337 Posts: 107 Member
    Bump, great article.
  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
    "Article on Flexible Dieting by Armi Legge"

    I've tried to resist, but I can't...

    How come they give that advice out for free? Surely it should cost an Armi and a Legge...




    sorry. I'll get my coat..
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    "Article on Flexible Dieting by Armi Legge"

    I've tried to resist, but I can't...

    How come they give that advice out for free? Surely it should cost an Armi and a Legge...




    sorry. I'll get my coat..

    :laugh: :happy: :laugh:
  • IamOnMywayNow
    IamOnMywayNow Posts: 470 Member
    Great article! Thanks!
  • Luthien007
    Luthien007 Posts: 281 Member
    *like*
  • tomcornhole
    tomcornhole Posts: 1,084 Member
    "Your diet isn’t magical; it’s just easier for you to follow."

    I love this statement.

    I must confess that I started this whole weight loss journey on the Slow Carb Diet [SCD] (Tim Ferris) and immediately saw results. It was easy for me and I thought it was magical. I was a convert and pundit. I told everyone about how great it was and how calories in vs. calories out was a myth. I did that for a year and lost a lot of weight, so I thought I was right.

    I joined MFP in Feb to start tracking macros. I grew weary of all the posts that stated "caloric deficit = weight loss, doesn't matter if you eat pop tarts." What a crock of hooey that was. Clearly SCD was the answer and you people just weren't getting it. Low carb, clean eating was the right answer.

    I've learned a lot since February. I have learned that it really is as simple as calories in vs. calories out. More importantly, I have learned that I can eat fruit, yogurt, milk, oatmeal, bread and rice and still lose weight. I've learned that macros are important, too. But I have to manage all of this within the context of ME. What works for me and my brain housing group. I still follow SCD on most days. But not strictly. I eat fruit every day. I eat oatmeal and yogurt almost every day. I had pancakes for breakfast this morning. I do all of this knowing exactly how I will react and exactly how it will affect my health goals. I know ME very well.

    So, THANK YOU for this article. It clarifies everything.

    Tom
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I hope it gets added to the important posts to read sticky
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    "Article on Flexible Dieting by Armi Legge"

    I've tried to resist, but I can't...

    How come they give that advice out for free? Surely it should cost an Armi and a Legge...




    sorry. I'll get my coat..

    LMAO This is why we are friends.. :laugh: :laugh:
  • DavidHusky
    DavidHusky Posts: 112 Member
    Wow - good article. I read the kid's story (he's 18!) and he has had quite a recovery from an ED: http://impruvism.com/why-i-created-impruvism/
    On any given day, my diet is now based around a few simple rules:

    I eat about 80-100% of my calories from whole, minimally-processed, nutrient dense sources.
    The other 0-20% of my calories can come from anything I want (this isn’t necessarily all junk, mind you).
    I always eat enough protein, mostly from meat. My carbohydrate and fat intake depends on my preferences and current goals.
    I eat 5-10 (or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
    I track my food intake.
    The only thing I try to avoid at all costs is food avoidance.
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