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Timing doesn't matter for weight loss, but if your goal is 1200, you should definitely be eating to that. Treat yourself a little
It absolutely does! Calorie in/calorie out is good but it's been scientifically proven blood sugar plays an ENORMOUS role as well, especially for individuals who are diabetic or even insulin resistant. I'm sorry but this was awful advice.
When did OP indicate she is diabetic and/or insulin resistant?8 -
singingflutelady wrote: »Carbs before bed don't make you gain weight unless it is over your calorie limit for the day.
What you said is fundamentally correct, but insulin spikes will certainly not help you release stored energy.
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I actually have a very good understanding of nutrition.13
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I'm not diabetic. I agree with the logic that I should eat healthy regardless of the time of day. A spoonful of low fat peanut butter on half an apple will make me feel better about myself than a cookie for sure.3
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singingflutelady wrote: »Where did the OP say she was diabetic?
I suggest you read up on basic nutrition. I'm talking about basic fundamentals. I apologize if you are having a hard time understanding.
Nope. CICO is proven science.7 -
Lol. Fundamentally, yes... If you eat only twinkies and junk food and are still under calories you will lose weight (fat and muscle.) However, if you eat the same amount of calories in chicken and brown rice you will lose MORE fat and retain MORE muscle. Make sense?3
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The goal is not weight loss. The goal is FAT loss.
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Timing doesn't matter for weight loss, but if your goal is 1200, you should definitely be eating to that. Treat yourself a little
It absolutely does! Calorie in/calorie out is good but it's been scientifically proven blood sugar plays an ENORMOUS role as well, especially for individuals who are diabetic or even insulin resistant. I'm sorry but this was awful advice.
A Dr. Oz follower?5 -
So much snark....and it's not even Friday.6
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Read my previous post. This is basic science. If you do not eat enough protein your body will break down muscle.2
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I'm not sure cico solely would work for me? I mean if I eat 1200 calories worth of candy bars or 1200 calories worth of protein and fruit/vegetables will I really continue to lose? I'm not going to eat candy bars of course lol2
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laurasprogress wrote: »I'm not sure cico solely would work for me? I mean if I eat 1200 calories worth of candy bars or 1200 calories worth of protein and fruit/vegetables will I really continue to lose? I'm not going to eat candy bars of course lol
That is EXACTLY how it works. Scientifically speaking - as long as you're under your calorie goal, you will lose weight.
The NUTRITION you're getting won't be ideal - that's for sure. BUT, you would still lose weight.10 -
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Lol. Fundamentally, yes... If you eat only twinkies and junk food and are still under calories you will lose weight (fat and muscle.) However, if you eat the same amount of calories in chicken and brown rice you will lose MORE fat and retain MORE muscle. Make sense?
Question: who is talking about eating *only* Twinkies and junk food? What does this have to do with someone choosing to have a half cup of ice cream in the context of a diet that is meeting their nutritional needs?12 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Lol. Fundamentally, yes... If you eat only twinkies and junk food and are still under calories you will lose weight (fat and muscle.) However, if you eat the same amount of calories in chicken and brown rice you will lose MORE fat and retain MORE muscle. Make sense?
Question: who is talking about eating *only* Twinkies and junk food? What does this have to do with someone choosing to have a half cup of ice cream in the context of a diet that is meeting their nutritional needs?
Exactly.
*mic drop*
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tiffanylacourse wrote: »
Losing muscle and slowing down her metabolism is her goal? Oh, my mistake. Sorry. I'll stop using science.3 -
laurasprogress wrote: »I'm not sure cico solely would work for me? I mean if I eat 1200 calories worth of candy bars or 1200 calories worth of protein and fruit/vegetables will I really continue to lose? I'm not going to eat candy bars of course lol
Nobody is telling you to eat 1,200 calories of candy bars. I'm not sure why @coleg04 has decided to derail the thread in this direction, but you can choose to meet your nutritional needs and sometimes have some ice cream. That's what people mean when they say "CICO works." They're not telling you to ignore your need for protein and the nutrients found in vegetables. They're telling you you don't have to cut foods like ice cream from your diet in order to lose weight, lose fat, and meet your nutritional needs.10 -
If not lactose intolerant, have some cottage cheese. I've heard some carbs that are gluten sourced can give you a lot of dreams making a nights rest fruitless. Carb-timing causing fat gain is unlikely especially at 1200cal unless maybe you are <4' and that's a strong maybe.2
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