organic, low fat, low carb????

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  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
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    I do what is effective (based on trial and error) and what is sustainable ( based on my lifestyle and personal preferences) for ME. It takes some time to figure it out, but the result is well worth the effort. Don't worry if others think you're doing it all wrong. If it's working and you can do it forever, you're doing it right.

    Good Luck, you can do this!!
  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
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    I am lower carb & lower sodium due to some medical conditions. I eat organic grains, fruits & veggies when I can get them and NOT pay an arm and a leg for them, which is why I plan to hit those farmer's markets HARD this summer.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    I eat to a reasonable caloric deficit when trying to lose weight, by eating a range of foods that include a decent amount of nutrient dense foods. But other than that, eat what I want to hit the macros that are appropriate to me.

    I also lift weights.
  • leketchup
    leketchup Posts: 27 Member
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    In the long run it will hit your roof one day really hard , you end up pigging out everything around you. Carbs/Fat main energy source and body will start craving it. High fat - low carb, High carb -low fat, moderate proteins staying under maintenance calories will do the job.
  • enchantedgardener
    enchantedgardener Posts: 214 Member
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    Follow this guide:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    +1

    I don't follow any particular diet plan. I try to eat mostly unprocessed and minimally processed whole foods: fruit, veggies, milk, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, eggs, nuts, beans, whole grains, meats, poultry, and fish. I try to limit my intake of highly processed food, fast food, refined sugar, white flour, and alcohol. There's no need to be perfect; I follow the 80-20 rule. :)

    Nutrition Diva ran a series of episodes a couple years ago called "Which Diet is Best?". Basically, she encourages you to try different eating patterns each week to find out which (healthy, balanced) eating approach works best for you. Follow this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/which-diet-is-best
    To find the following episode (it's a series of 5), click on the "next week" link.
  • LassVegas
    LassVegas Posts: 35
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    The chances are good that having asked the question you'll be even more confused after people answer because folks are all over the map!

    Which is really my point. What works for one person may not work for another. I would recommend talking it over with your doctor who knows you, your habits and your biochemistry and can probably make some recommendations as to the most appropriate way for you to start.

    Good luck!

    ummm calorie deficit works for everyone…it is basic math...

    Her topic was "organic, low fat, low carb????" I was responding to the OP. But thanks for trying to make me sound like an idiot. That was useful.
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
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    i have GERD, so i mostly eat less fat than the average mfp'er, and i eat more carbs. i try to keep it well under maintenance calories, but i will cheat up to maintenance cals when i go to a particularly yummy restaurant.

    im losing a 1/2 lb a week.
  • Inittolozeit
    Inittolozeit Posts: 116 Member
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    I cut out chemical-laden over processed foods... And started to make my own meals and snack from whole foods, real food! :) I "upped" my protein and fiber intake and switch myself to healthy fats... My diary is open to friends, feel free to add me!
  • LaNellAngerstein
    LaNellAngerstein Posts: 14
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    Organic is your best bet out of the three.
    Why?

    Low Fat- Bad for your brain functioning (among other things).
    Source:
    http://nutritionfacts.org/video/low-fat-or-whole-food/

    Low Carb- Bad for your energy level (among other things).
    Source:
    http://nutritionfacts.org/video/low-carb-diets-and-coronary-blood-flow/

    However, eating less simple carbs and sugars is a very good idea. Look for WHOLE FOOD & GRAINS. (brown/black rice, sprouted grain bread, whole fruit, etc...)


    Also, eating less animal fat will help your heart and other organs.
    Source:
    http://nutritionfacts.org/video/trans-fat-saturated-fat-and-cholesterol-tolerable-upper-intake-of-zero/

    Perhaps follow a food pyramid like this:
    http://jeffsnaturals.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mediterranean-diet-can-it-work-to-help-you-lose-weight-800x866.gif


    ***For weight loss, as others have said, calorie deficit is recommended regardless of your diet, but your diet will affect your results and stability of weight/body fat %.

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