Is dairy "bad" for weightloss?

GamecockFan14
GamecockFan14 Posts: 154 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I know,everything in moderation- but I've read conflicting reports that say dairy is great for weight loss and it is bad for weightloss- grrrrr which is it :)

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  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,345 Member
    Bump. I would definetly like to know too!!
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I know,everything in moderation- but I've read conflicting reports that say dairy is great for weight loss and it is bad for weightloss- grrrrr which is it :)

    I'm going to say it is absolutely not bad for weight loss. I get a TON of dairy! Usually 3 glasses of skim milk and at least one serving of fat-free Greek yogurt or half-fat cheese. Hasn't slowed me down in the least.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Honestly? You can find an article where EVERYTHING is bad for weight loss.

    I have dairy in my life still and lost 60lbs. Everything in moderation. I've made changed some things - like buying fat free/skim milk, low fat cottage cheese and so on.

    I think as long as you aren't consuming all your daily calories in dairy -- you'll be fine.
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    In my opinion, I'd say good. For me it's good because I like to eat and tracking my foods helps me see how much I eat - it helps me learn about portions. I'm a bottomless pit, it's scary - logging my foods helps me stay in control. At the end of the day, it's calories in, calories out.
  • mizzsolero
    mizzsolero Posts: 47
    Honestly? You can find an article where EVERYTHING is bad for weight loss.

    I have dairy in my life still and lost 60lbs. Everything in moderation. I've made changed some things - like buying fat free/skim milk, low fat cottage cheese and so on.

    I think as long as you aren't consuming all your daily calories in dairy -- you'll be fine.

    thats so true!! you need calcium or your bones wll get brittle
  • TiraG
    TiraG Posts: 68
    Dairy is absolutely good for weight loss! No doubt. No question!
  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
    Think long term - dairy is the best source of calcium. You need calcium for strong bones and you certainly don't want to end up with osteoporosis.
  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
    double post.
  • aflane
    aflane Posts: 625 Member
    Good. Many essential nutrients in dairy. Just eat it in moderation.
  • anna_lisa
    anna_lisa Posts: 486 Member
    The viatmin and nutrients in dairy (i.e. in mild) have been show to aid in weightloss in especially in women. I have even read study that suggests that drinking some milk after a workout can help loos weight.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    There are conflicting studies and reports on it. I say as long as you are counting the calories then just do what you think is best for you. I am all about dairy and I have friends who are very anti-dairy. It's really a personal thing.
  • mzenzer
    mzenzer Posts: 503 Member
    Arguably at best. I do drink almond milk and coconut milk now almost exclusively, but personally I think even whole milk from grass fed cows with no hormones and antibiotics is a superfood. And don't get me started on cheese. The vitamin K alone is worth it when you eat "real" cheese. That being said it's like any other "drinkable' calorie source, you just have to be careful because it's easy to over do it when you drink it.
  • kunibob
    kunibob Posts: 608 Member
    I read this as "diary" and was so confused, haha. One of those days.

    Anyway, I'm a big advocate of "nutrition comes first" and weightloss as a journey towards HEALTH, and dairy is a great source of nutrients, so I can't see actively avoiding it unless a person is lactose intolerant (like me, but I can use lactaid, luckily) or vegan. There are good choices and bad choices when it comes to dairy, just like any food group, so sticking to the healthier choices is key. Plus, I seem to remember reading a study ages ago that talked about the importance of calcium for weight loss (everything from muscle repair to maintaining bone density to metabolic processes), and dairy is often high in calcium, so there's that!
  • SailingMike
    SailingMike Posts: 237 Member
    I agree with moderation and skim milk ESPECIALLY for women. Calcium rich diets (milk) are critical to avoid osteoporosis.
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    I know this isn't what you asked, but I peeked at your diary. Only eating 900 calories isn't going to help you in the long run, whether it's from dairy or not. But I've never heard that dairy is bad for you! Just get reduced or no fat, especially with cheese, to help cut some calories.
  • Jonas_Renfold
    Jonas_Renfold Posts: 74
    This is a question I actually know the answer to, and wrote an article about it a while ago. The link is below if you guys are interested.

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Eight-Tips-to-Lose-Weight-from-the-Latest-Weight-Loss-Research
  • mzenzer
    mzenzer Posts: 503 Member
    I eat dairy mostly in the form of cheese and yogurt even though I rarely drink milk now, but that being said I don't think calcium should be the main reason to go to dairy, as leafy greens have on average just as much calcium as dairy, calorie to calorie. Great though if you don't like leafy greens or just want it to be part of a balanced diet, but their are plenty of ways to get calcium through natural foods besides dairy.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    If you are building muscle a glass of milk or yogurt is great after a workout. I I drink 2 glasses of milk a day. But I heard that US milk regulations are different than Canada's dairy and it has more steroids or other stuff in it. :S
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    OH dear God girl! Your diary is scary! Are you logging in everything you eat? You need real food. And to eat back you calories at least some of them.
  • NewLeafEats
    NewLeafEats Posts: 37 Member
    Um, I would say it's pretty much a non-issue for weight loss. I had probably 2 servings of dairy on average every day during my weight loss, and it didn't hinder me any.
  • mzenzer
    mzenzer Posts: 503 Member
    If you are building muscle a glass of milk or yogurt is great after a workout. I I drink 2 glasses of milk a day. But I heard that US milk regulations are different than Canada's dairy and it has more steroids or other stuff in it. :S


    Unfortunately this is very true. However, Organic milk and "natural" milk from local dairy's is commonplace and not that much more expensive than regular milk, and to get it without hormones, steroids, and antibiotics is well worth the cost.
  • bachooka
    bachooka Posts: 719 Member
    If you have bones, and you are a human (particularly a woman) you need calcium! Dairy products are an easy way to get that calcium!
  • bloodbank
    bloodbank Posts: 468 Member
    It's totally bad for weightloss. I drink 1-2 litres of milk every single day & I've only lost 70+lbs in 8 months. The horror!

    :laugh:

    But really, eat what you deem appropriate for you and make it work with your calories. There's always going to be a study that says something is awesome or horrible, and then another that says the exact opposite.
  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    I was eating dairy and hit a plateau. So.... a good friend (also a personal trainer and nutritionist) suggested a dairy free diet for 3wks to see if I notice a change. Many people have a dairy allergy and dont' even realize it. If you do have an allergy - it could prevent weight loss. I'll let you know in 3wks. ;)
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    This is a question I actually know the answer to, and wrote an article about it a while ago. The link is below if you guys are interested.

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Eight-Tips-to-Lose-Weight-from-the-Latest-Weight-Loss-Research


    "Tip # 2: Eat Diary"
    Now why in the world would I want to eat that? :smile:
  • End6ame
    End6ame Posts: 903
    No it is not bad for you. My wife and I eat only full fat dairy products and are both losing.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    I don't think it's one way or another. I've cut out cow's milk (just for the sake of calories & fat) but I eat greek yogurt and cheese both at least once per day ... I always do better with weight loss when I get enough dairy... so I think everybody's difference.
  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    I have lots of dairy. Milk protein is one of the best sources because it's a mix of Whey and Casein which is a natural time released protein. Milk is great right before bed.
  • jamie78
    jamie78 Posts: 514 Member
    OH dear God girl! Your diary is scary! Are you logging in everything you eat? You need real food. And to eat back you calories at least some of them.

    Totally agree with you!! YOU need to eat more!!!
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    Dairy is absolutely good for weight loss, but there has to be balance too. You can't just eat a load of dairy and a couple veggies everyday. Also, you have to watch the ingredients in the dairy you are eating. For example, if you are getting enough fats from other foods you are eating, then you should opt for a lower fat option. I myself have a hard time with fat sometimes, so I opt for full fat in yogurt.
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