Just_eat_vegetables!

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  • Lemongrab13
    Lemongrab13 Posts: 206 Member
    Also my friend lost quite a bit of weight (2.5 stone) by filling her plate at every meal with 1/3 of veg.
    It works to lose weight not because they burn calories, but because they're so low in cal. So you're limiting a lot of calories by removing that 1/3 of pasta, rice or whatever.
  • grandmonie01
    grandmonie01 Posts: 4 Member
    Besides the veges what do you get your protein from? Just wondering because I've decided to eat mainly veges along with about 3 to 4 ozs. of white meat chicken of cold water fish. What are your thoughts on that? I have over 100 lbs. to lose.
  • jameshess74
    jameshess74 Posts: 5
    So you are saying that what worked for you is to make sure you include 2 cups of vegetables in your diet daily and that worked better for you than focusing on calorie restriction. I have found that to be true in my own experience as well - focus on the vegetables and fruits and therefore eat fewer processed foods because I am not craving them as much or as hungry.

    Exactly. Thank you!

    And like I said, I actually increased my caloric intake during that stretch where I ate the vegetables and lost MORE weight.

    So whatever caused it...metabolic science or "magic"...I don't know or really care. I just know how it affected my body.
  • lozzat88
    lozzat88 Posts: 4 Member
    I tried to up my vegetable intake both by normal way and by juicing... Both have me killer heartburn. So now it's back to moderation
  • jameshess74
    jameshess74 Posts: 5
    Besides the veges what do you get your protein from? Just wondering because I've decided to eat mainly veges along with about 3 to 4 ozs. of white meat chicken of cold water fish. What are your thoughts on that? I have over 100 lbs. to lose.

    I eat alot of chicken breast patties. Sometimes labeled as "chicken burgers". No deep fry, no batter, no breading. After I fry it with a tad of Pam in a skillet, I put it between the biggest, most calorific bread buns I can find. It comes out to about 360 calories and it really fills you up.

    I found dinner is the most critical time to eat those vegs. You generally do much less activity in the evening and eventually go to sleep so it's important to eat a dinner that will make your metabolism work FOR you instead of against you.

    Also according to "myth", your body works harder and thus burns more calories when metabolizing protein.
  • nopotofgold
    nopotofgold Posts: 164 Member
    Has anyone else noticed that a weeks worth of veggies don't really fit in the frigs crisper area. I find it really annoying. I mean really, who wants two doors to open for each door. Just give me room to store food.
  • nopotofgold
    nopotofgold Posts: 164 Member
    I tried to up my vegetable intake both by normal way and by juicing... Both have me killer heartburn. So now it's back to moderation

    Try cutting out the more acidic veggies and fruits. Tomatoes give my guy really bad heart burn, but I am fine with them.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,307 Member
    OP you reduced your calories and therefore you lost weight - that's it, no magic properties because of vegetables.

    Having said that, yes of course vegetables are a good part of a healthy diet, I don't think anyone is saying otherwise - along with other food types, all in sensible balance and moderation.
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    All the stupid toppings like cheese, dressing, bacon bits etc are useless. If you're putting that stuff in your vegetables you might as well go get a Big Mac
    Cheese provides calcium and protein. Olive oil provides healthy fats. The almond butter I dipped my baby carrots in today provided healthy fats, protein, and fiber--besides making them taste yummier and a bit more filling. I don't always top vegetables, but many of these topics can work very well in a healthy diet. :)

    PS - If you go to McD's, instead of a Big Mac, opt for the 1/4lb Deluxe w/ no pickles, mustard, or mayo. The patty provides protein, the bun fiber, the cheese calcium. I would say it's an overall tastier burger than their BigMac, too! The whisps of lettuce and tomato are too small to do much but I leave them aboard. :p
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    To add, one of the worst parts of fast food burgers is the bun (condiments are easy to skip). Fast food buns are typically high in sodium and low in fiber. I noticed that the way you get protein at home is--

    > "alot of chicken breast patties.Sometimes labeled as "chicken burgers". I put it between the biggest, most calorific bread buns

    Do a quick check on how much sodium are in your "chicken burgers" and those calorific buns. Those both tend to be in the high-sodium category, although I do hope yours are not. The typical recommendation (e.g., US Dietary Guidelines) is 1500-2300mg/day, depending on your health category and assuming you aren't doing endurance (90+ minute) workouts that day. I like Ezekiel's frozen buns for mine.

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