Problem in my weight loss journey
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MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »
Yes, how many times are there posts about "Help! I can't lose weight, I'm eating healthy but the scale won't budge"9 -
jasonpoihegatama wrote: »There is good advice here increase exercise intensity also make sure you are eating good foods
Yes, there is good advice here - but it's not the two things you picked up on.
OP, have a read of this thread (along with others in the "Must Read" stickied threads in the forums):
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10084670/it-is-unlikely-that-you-will-lose-weight-consistently-i-e-weight-loss-is-not-linear/p18 -
witchaywoman81 wrote: »All that’s required for weight loss is a calorie deficit. 100 calories of cookies is the same as 100 calories of fruit in terms of energy. If you’re consistently in a deficit, regardless of what you eat, you will lose weight. Weight loss isn’t linear, and fluctuations are normal. It doesn’t mean op is eating anything “bad, per se.
Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
Since you seem so sure you know better than us, can you let us know what your qualifications are and what type of success you've had using this mindset and knowledge?
I lost 20 lbs and have maintained a healthy weight for two years. My bloodwork is all good and always has been. After trying to get plenty of protein, fiber, and produce, I eat whatever I want as long as it fits my calories. I have yet to see any published scientific proof that eating a couple of Oreos or a bowl of ice cream as part of an otherwise nutritious diet is unhealthy. I have come to know plenty of other long-timers here who lost weight and are now working on fitness goals while still enjoying treats and convenience foods in moderation.
And in your example, I think I'd choose 1 cup of raspberries and 2 Oreos, and save the remaining calories for something else.14 -
Consider taking your measurements as another way to see progress. I've only lost a few pounds this month but lost 4 inches.8
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witchaywoman81 wrote: »All that’s required for weight loss is a calorie deficit. 100 calories of cookies is the same as 100 calories of fruit in terms of energy. If you’re consistently in a deficit, regardless of what you eat, you will lose weight. Weight loss isn’t linear, and fluctuations are normal. It doesn’t mean op is eating anything “bad, per se.
Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
I will take the cup of raspberries any day. 4 cookies would take up quarter of my calorie intake for the day and be mostly sugar not much nutritions in that.14 -
I'd go for the oreos. The raspberries are too fiberlicious for my low fiber needs.
Plus....oreos.
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Thank you for your replies friends. I will continue to focus on my weight loss regime and stay positive. 6
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Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
My point is not all calories are the same. Oreos are sugar with next to no nutrients, and eating enough of them will make you fat. 4 cups of raspberries don't have to be eaten all in one setting. There are enough to add to a salad, cottage cheese or yogurt and you can enjoy them all week. And I'm sure we all now there is no benefit to ingesting gasoline.
Like I said, I was only trying to make a point.
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Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
My point is not all calories are the same. Oreos are sugar with next to no nutrients, and eating enough of them will make you fat. 4 cups of raspberries don't have to be eaten all in one setting. There are enough to add to a salad, cottage cheese or yogurt and you can enjoy them all week. And I'm sure we all now there is no benefit to ingesting gasoline.
Like I said, I was only trying to make a point.
Eating enough of anything will make you fat. That's the point.
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Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
My point is not all calories are the same. Oreos are sugar with next to no nutrients, and eating enough of them will make you fat. 4 cups of raspberries don't have to be eaten all in one setting. There are enough to add to a salad, cottage cheese or yogurt and you can enjoy them all week. And I'm sure we all now there is no benefit to ingesting gasoline.
Like I said, I was only trying to make a point.
The primary point is that nobody eats all of one food in a vacuum. Eating all raspberries would leave me malnourished as would eating all Oreos. But, there's nothing negative about me eating a variety of nutritious foods and having an Oreo or two if it fits into my calories. And frankly, if I was low on my fat intake, I would choose the cookies over the raspberries in order to meet my goals.
Eating a surplus of calories is what makes people gain fat. For people who are aware of calories and macros, it's easy to have a widely varied diet of foods of all types and be quite healthy. Knowing this actually helps a lot of people with adherence and sustainability.11 -
witchaywoman81 wrote: »All that’s required for weight loss is a calorie deficit. 100 calories of cookies is the same as 100 calories of fruit in terms of energy. If you’re consistently in a deficit, regardless of what you eat, you will lose weight. Weight loss isn’t linear, and fluctuations are normal. It doesn’t mean op is eating anything “bad, per se.
Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
The best thing for someone is to consistently be in a calorie deficit until they reach their desire weight. 2 Oreos with 2 cups of raspberries is better than the person who eats 4 cups of raspberries every day until one day they flip out and binge on the entire package of Oreos because they were beat over the head that they can’t eat Oreos because they’re not nutritious.13 -
Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
My point is not all calories are the same. Oreos are sugar with next to no nutrients, and eating enough of them will make you fat. 4 cups of raspberries don't have to be eaten all in one setting. There are enough to add to a salad, cottage cheese or yogurt and you can enjoy them all week. And I'm sure we all now there is no benefit to ingesting gasoline.
Like I said, I was only trying to make a point.
Sugar does not make you fat.
Foods with “next to no nutrients” do not make you fat.
Eating more calories than you burn makes you fat.13 -
Your body can take some time to adjust i will say add some veggies or meat or fish. and incline your treadmill Maybe look at also going for bike rides or swimming. But just stay at it this is the best thing you can do!6
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I give up.8
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I give up.
Seems like a good idea because you are fighting a losing battle!
You are new here and by the looks of it just beginning your journey. Those you are debating have been around a long time, have seen many come and go, have successfully lost weight and maintained for years. They know what they are talking about.10 -
witchaywoman81 wrote: »All that’s required for weight loss is a calorie deficit. 100 calories of cookies is the same as 100 calories of fruit in terms of energy. If you’re consistently in a deficit, regardless of what you eat, you will lose weight. Weight loss isn’t linear, and fluctuations are normal. It doesn’t mean op is eating anything “bad, per se.
Calories is a unit of measure for energy.
There are 242 calories in 1 ounce of gasoline, 256 calories in 4 cups of raspberries and 280 calories in 4 Oreos. All about the same number of calories. Which is better for you?
In terms of weight loss it doesn't matter if you eat the oreos or the raspberries-if someone eats either of them/both of them and still hits the needed calorie deficit for their weight loss goals, then they'll lose weight.
As for your gasoline example, that just makes you sound silly and doesn't help your credibility at all.
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I gave up. Why are you still swinging?1
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