What are the best foods and drinks for weight loss for me?
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resilience_and_perseverance
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I am 5'3 and 170 pounds. 140 pounds is the weight I want to have as my goal. My life has recently been lightly active, which means I go on the treadmill and walk every other day instead of often. Now, I am planning on swimming next week and make swimming 2 times a week be a habit. To add onto my life's description, I have slow metabolism. If this information is not enough for you to answer the what are the best foods and drinks for weight loss for me question, feel free to let me know. By the way, I am allergic to nuts and dairy.
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You don't have a slow metabolism, you're eating too much. The best foods and drinks for weightloss, is less.10
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resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »I am 5'3 and 170 pounds. 140 pounds is the weight I want to have as my goal. My life has recently been lightly active, which means I go on the treadmill and walk every other day instead of often. Now, I am planning on swimming next week and make swimming 2 times a week be a habit. To add onto my life's description, I have slow metabolism. If this information is not enough for you to answer the what are the best foods and drinks for weight loss for me question, feel free to let me know. By the way, I am allergic to nuts and dairy.
Physiologically, unless you have hormone issues, there is no such thing as slow or fast metabolisms at rest (bmr). Some may have a fast metabolism cause they are literally burning a lot of energy through exercise or neat....etc. but there is no fast or slow metabolism unless you don’t do anything to increase it/ burn energy. Also for drinks, if your goal is weightloss, then water or any diet/ zero calorie drink so you don’t waste calories on just liquids like soda, juices....etc5 -
Have you been diagnosed with metabolic issues? If not, this is a great video on how mistaken a person can be about the subject.
https://youtu.be/KA9AdlhB18o 7 -
You should eat a balanced nutritious diet that includes foods you find filling and some treats. Log accurately and consistently, and hit your calorie goal. Learn as you go from monitoring your diary for foods that fill you up on less calories, and foods you tend to waste calories on.
Different people find different foods satiating, enjoy different foods, and have different cultures and lifestyles to factor in. Taking some time to log and learn will help you to not just lose weight, but maintain your healthy weight once you get there. :drinker:5 -
The nutritionist I met and reputable sources I found online say otherwise about diet soda. They say that regular soda is healthier than diet soda. But, I am skeptical.pinggolfer96 wrote: »Also for drinks, if your goal is weightloss, then... any diet/ zero calorie drink so you don’t waste calories on just liquids like soda, juices....etc7 -
What does Woo mean on here that is between Like and Hug below my posts?0
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resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »
The nutritionist I met and reputable sources I found online say otherwise about diet soda. They say that regular soda is better than diet soda. But, I am skeptical.pinggolfer96 wrote: »Also for drinks, if your goal is weightloss, then... any diet/ zero calorie drink so you don’t waste calories on just liquids like soda, juices....etc
Unfortunately, lots of people who should know better, don't. I'd be interested to know what reputable sources you've seen and what they mean by "better". You might want to check out this thread when you get a chance:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1
I mean, if soda isn't a big deal for you then obviously don't worry about it. But there's nothing wrong with having a diet drink every once in awhile.resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »What does Woo mean on here that is between Like and Hug below my posts?
Woo is supposed to mean - too good to be true, broscience, old wives tale, that sort of thing. But lots of people don't realize that and think it means woo-hoo. Confusing
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resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »I am 5'3 and 170 pounds. 140 pounds is the weight I want to have as my goal. My life has recently been lightly active, which means I go on the treadmill and walk every other day instead of often. Now, I am planning on swimming next week and make swimming 2 times a week be a habit. To add onto my life's description, I have slow metabolism. If this information is not enough for you to answer the what are the best foods and drinks for weight loss for me question, feel free to let me know. By the way, I am allergic to nuts and dairy.
This is an eating plan you can use, with any foods you enjoy:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10636388/free-customized-personal-weight-loss-eating-plan-not-spam-or-mlm
It really is that simple.5 -
resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »
The nutritionist I met and reputable sources I found online say otherwise about diet soda. They say that regular soda is healthier than diet soda. But, I am skeptical.pinggolfer96 wrote: »Also for drinks, if your goal is weightloss, then... any diet/ zero calorie drink so you don’t waste calories on just liquids like soda, juices....etc
You should be skeptical. Here are some truly reputable, legitimate sources:
https://examine.com/nutrition/is-diet-soda-bad-for-you/
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p14 -
Unfortunately, lots of people who should know better, don't. I'd be interested to know what reputable sources you've seen and what they mean by "better".
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4498394/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022238/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23575771
Those are the sources I found about diet soda, though I am still skeptical at this point. I did check out that article that you showed me and found it interesting.Woo is supposed to mean - too good to be true, broscience, old wives tale, that sort of thing. But lots of people don't realize that and think it means woo-hoo. Confusing
That may have something to do with me saying I have slow metabolism, which I do. My body has hormone dysfunction, which makes my body not work like it is supposed to like "normal" people. So, I have to do more to get my body performing more optimally.1 -
I am not sure diet or reg soda is better or worse. They are both bad. Regular soda will just add alot more sugar & calories.. For me i drink Diet Soda because i gave up so much foods i want. I want to keep one last thing.
Will aspartame give me some brain tumor one day? Will pollution give me cancer? Will cell phones ...... Well you know how it goes... LOL..
I can tell you Diet Sodas will not make you gain weight IF your tracking your calories correctly. The only way it might make you gain weight is if you think "I had a diet coke i can have an extra big mac". 5 -
resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »Unfortunately, lots of people who should know better, don't. I'd be interested to know what reputable sources you've seen and what they mean by "better".
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4498394/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022238/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23575771
Those are the sources I found about diet soda, though I am still skeptical at this point. I did check out that article that you showed me and found it interesting.
All of those studies address correlation, not causation. Big difference. Using correlation, I could say that I see a lot of fat people exercising, therefore exercising makes you fat - but we know that exercise is not causative of obesity.7 -
Water is the best liquid when you are trying to lose weight. I limit myself to water, tea, and coffee. None of my calories come from what I’m drinking during the day.
As for food, the most important thing is to decrease your calories. I’m 5’ 0” and limit my calories to 1200 a day. You are a bit taller so you can probably have more. MFP will give you a daily calorie goal based on your activity level, height, and weight. Stick to that.
While you could eat just junk and lose weight as long as you stick to your calories, weight loss is about health so you should aim for lots of veggies, home cooked meals, avoid excess sodium, and avoid processed foods. Oh and don’t deprive yourself of everything you enjoy, treat yourself every once in awhile just don’t over-indulge. Plan your treats so you can fit them in your plan.1 -
Have you been diagnosed with metabolic issues? If not, this is a great video on how mistaken a person can be about the subject.https://youtu.be/KA9AdlhB18o
Thank you for the video, and I have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. This affects my mood, energy, and weight negatively and slows down the speed of my metabolism.0 -
resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »
The nutritionist I met and reputable sources I found online say otherwise about diet soda. They say that regular soda is healthier than diet soda. But, I am skeptical.pinggolfer96 wrote: »Also for drinks, if your goal is weightloss, then... any diet/ zero calorie drink so you don’t waste calories on just liquids like soda, juices....etc
LOL! Find a new nutritionist then cause there is nothing wrong with diet soda. When cutting, sometimes I drink 2+ liters of diet or artificial sweetened beverages a day. My blood panel is perfect, my dentist said my teeth are fine, and my (I say this humbly and for evidence sake) aesthetics/ physique are still on point. Diet soda is perfectly healthy. Honestly between reg and diet.....the amount of sugar/ carbs that makes up a single 12oz soda is ridiculous!! Would never waste my macros on that.
Also please note or reference these “reputable sources”3 -
resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »Unfortunately, lots of people who should know better, don't. I'd be interested to know what reputable sources you've seen and what they mean by "better".
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4498394/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022238/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23575771
Those are the sources I found about diet soda, though I am still skeptical at this point. I did check out that article that you showed me and found it interesting.Woo is supposed to mean - too good to be true, broscience, old wives tale, that sort of thing. But lots of people don't realize that and think it means woo-hoo. Confusing
That may have something to do with me saying I have slow metabolism, which I do. My body has hormone dysfunction, which makes my body not work like it is supposed to like "normal" people. So, I have to do more to get my body performing more optimally.
Also has this been addressed by a doctor?? You know there are hormones prescribed to make up for your body’s ability to produce it. Example : thyroid, testosterone, cortisol....etc. they can all be supplemented if need be0 -
All of those studies address correlation, not causation. Big difference. Using correlation, I could say that I see a lot of fat people exercising, therefore exercising makes you fat - but we know that exercise is not causative of obesity.
Okay, now I am not as skeptical as I was when I was doubting myself. Thank you for clarifying the sources and saying that they were about correlation instead of causation.5 -
resilience_and_perseverance wrote: »All of those studies address correlation, not causation. Big difference. Using correlation, I could say that I see a lot of fat people exercising, therefore exercising makes you fat - but we know that exercise is not causative of obesity.
Okay, now I am not as skeptical as I was when I was doubting myself. Thank you for clarifying the sources and saying that they were about correlation instead of causation.
Just keep learning. Consistency, patience, and just keep learning
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