Do you think Certain foods affect weight loss?
reatk
Posts: 11 Member
Hi all,
I'm looking for people's opinions here, in particular bread? Now we hear all the different info on tv and such, in the past when I've done slimming world, to cut out bread- one of the demon foods, I'm trying to stick to calories on here but worry when I have say some toast in a morning if I fancy, that by having bread I'm restricting my weight loss? I think I know the answer I'm going to get but it takes changing my frame of mind that this will work just count the calories and you will lose!
I'm looking for people's opinions here, in particular bread? Now we hear all the different info on tv and such, in the past when I've done slimming world, to cut out bread- one of the demon foods, I'm trying to stick to calories on here but worry when I have say some toast in a morning if I fancy, that by having bread I'm restricting my weight loss? I think I know the answer I'm going to get but it takes changing my frame of mind that this will work just count the calories and you will lose!
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No.
I've lost 85 lbs, eating lots of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, pasta, sweets...
How did I do this? I stayed within my calorie deficit, so I lost weight.9 -
Nope.3
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Thank you, see I knew deep down this was true, I'm just so used to hearing oh you need to cut bread and feel sooo guilty having any.4
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Thank you, see I knew deep down this was true, I'm just so used to hearing oh you need to cut bread and feel sooo guilty having any.
Yeah, the diet and fitness world is full of woo pushers and nonsense. As long as you trust the method, log accurately, and be consistent, you'll do great!6 -
I have to only eat bread when I eat out.
If I had it at home I'd eat a full tiger loaf smothered in butter.
It's not because it is bread it is just that I over eat that particular food so I choose to not keep it at home.6 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »I have to only eat bread when I eat out.
If I had it at home I'd eat a full tiger loaf smothered in butter.
It's not because it is bread it is just that I over eat that particular food so I choose to not keep it at home.
Yea there are certain foods, like any chocolate or sweet stuff I just can't have in the house, I will eat it ALL
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I eat bread pretty much every single day for breakfast whether I am gaining, maintaining or losing.2
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No, Though i do think foods can mask weight loss, Even healthy ones. Like obviously salt can make you retain water, But your still losing its just not as visible yet.
Having that issue with eggs right now not sure why iv been in a huge defecit ( unhealthily so almost im satisfied but prepping for my bday week binge XD ) And eating alot more eggs and my weight range went up 5 pounds. Food is weird lol3 -
No, specific foods have no effect on weight loss, including bread. Calories are the only thing you should be concerned with when it comes to weight loss. Although, you still want to eat good food because of your health, satiety, etc.
But from a weight loss point of view, only calories in and calories out matter.
If you need extra reassuring, have a look at this thread by a fellow MFPer, who lost 32 lbs eating "almost nothing but junk besides a daily apple or some other fruit". The amount of weight he lost was predicted by his calorie intake to a pound.
The thread in question.2 -
I don't get the OMG BREAD! thing, but maybe that's because I've never restricted it?
No specific type of food (or booze) has hampered my progress so far, although I am only 2st down.1 -
As long as you are weighing and logging your food (yes, even bread!) accurately and completely and are, therefore, remaining in the caloric deficit needed for continued weight loss, you *will* continue to lose weight.
It really is that simple.2 -
My diet is largely sourdough and chocolate and I lose just fine.6
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Weight loss, no. Appetite? Perhaps, but that's really subjective. Some people can eat lots of one particular macronutrient & feel a higher level of satiety than someone else who does better with more of a different macro. Just have to experiment & find what works best for you.5
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Alcohol hinders my weight loss. However, this is only because I eat ALL THE THINGS after one or two drinks.1
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For me to lose weight, I need to cut out most of the bread (and also cannot keep butter in the house). I do not abuse protein, veggies or fruit. That's just me.0
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Energy balance controls weight loss. For some (if not many) people the types of food they eat control hunger or lack of, eating patters, water retention, and a host of other things that energy balance.2
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