What nobody tells you about losing weight
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That it's not always about eating too much. For some of us it's a sign of an addiction. I've lost and gained 50 pounds 6 times in my life. And how sad it's gonna make you to realize that you are addicted to something that's an integral part of everything you do.
I had a conversation with a particularly clueless dietician a few years ago.
I ended up drawing a comparison to alcoholism. It's like saying to an alcoholic... You aren't allowed to drink to excess anymore, but, in order to live, you have to drink at least 3 times a day.
The lightbulb finally went on for her.29 -
That I could eat a cupcake and pasta in one day and still get in my vegetables and yogurt for appropriate nutrition (fiber and protein, respectively) and stay under my calorie goal. The media constantly makes it out that it's not possible, that you must eat "perfect" to lose weight and be healthy, but this is so much easier for me and my sanity. It's just about portions.55
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Just me opining, but I think that the majority of people buy into it, too. Most of the diet newbies I've witnessed seem to have that mentality.RelCanonical wrote: »That I could eat a cupcake and pasta in one day and still get in my vegetables and yogurt for appropriate nutrition (fiber and protein, respectively) and stay under my calorie goal. The media constantly makes it out that it's not possible, that you must eat "perfect" to lose weight and be healthy, but this is so much easier for me and my sanity. It's just about portions.13 -
RelCanonical wrote: »That I could eat a cupcake and pasta in one day and still get in my vegetables and yogurt for appropriate nutrition (fiber and protein, respectively) and stay under my calorie goal. The media constantly makes it out that it's not possible, that you must eat "perfect" to lose weight and be healthy, but this is so much easier for me and my sanity. It's just about portions.
I agree. SUre . You can have those things, and many others. It's how much, and then taking care to track the rest of the day (or the next).3 -
RelCanonical wrote: »That I could eat a cupcake and pasta in one day and still get in my vegetables and yogurt for appropriate nutrition (fiber and protein, respectively) and stay under my calorie goal. The media constantly makes it out that it's not possible, that you must eat "perfect" to lose weight and be healthy, but this is so much easier for me and my sanity. It's just about portions.
You are spot on. I was explaining to my MIL recently that my choices are based on micros, macros and calories - if I achieved healthful levels of the former, and still have room in the 'diet budget' for the latter, then of course I can fit in a treat here and there. As you describe, the media portrayal is of an all-or-nothing approach, which I suspect makes some folks feel intimidated or pessimistic about even trying.10 -
The all-encompassing frumptious joy you feel when you make a fabulous dinner. And have calories left enough for SECONDS!!!!!25
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springlering62 wrote: »The all-encompassing frumptious joy you feel when you make a fabulous dinner. And have calories left enough for SECONDS!!!!!
Or dessert!12 -
My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.34 -
That my belly button would turn into a frowny face30
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Your expectation of your image changes. At 19 stone I would look in the mirror and feel okay about myself, at 16 stone I look in the mirror and see a fat belly and saggy moobs. This to shall pass and maybe at 14 stone I will feel okay again.32
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martianspuds wrote: »My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.
This a million times this! i still "indulge" and sometimes its great but you're right so many time it's just disappointing. and then at least for me there is the uncomfortable aftermath of horrible stomach cramps, nausea and general uncomfortably.12 -
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martianspuds wrote: »My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.
This a million times this! i still "indulge" and sometimes its great but you're right so many time it's just disappointing. and then at least for me there is the uncomfortable aftermath of horrible stomach cramps, nausea and general uncomfortably.
Luckily I don't have adverse physical reactions to crap food, but constantly go to eat something I used to treat myself with and think "Why did I even like this? This is terrible".
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That I'll suddenly stop eating ham and other products like that, because I don't have any need for them. it just bunches up the calories, and it has no nutritional value. One day I looked at the ham we have at home and was like, nope. I don't need you. I still eat meat, but not as heavily processed, and in lesser quantities.9
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-how awesome it feels not to have love-handles and flab all around your stomach, just how good a nice firm stomach feels
-how having your old favorite high fat or deep fried foods will make you feel terrible (stomach pain, nausea, bloating, gas)
-how stuffing yourself full isn't a comforting relief anymore, it's just painful and you'll want to go back to your new healthier foods right away
-how tipsy you will get after just one beer/drink
-how your whole life will change
-how you'll have to find other entertainment and enjoyment other than eating out and eating decadent foods
-how you'll have to face your demons rather than stuffing them down with food
-how you'll wish you would have done this sooner33 -
martianspuds wrote: »My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.
I was wondering about this. So the trick to change your tastes is just repeatedly eating healthier food until you are start enjoying them, nothing more than that?14 -
That your hair may fall out
I had a baby not that long ago and lost all my hair about 4 months after she was born, now i'm losing it all over again!!!! NOOOO 15 -
happimess01 wrote: »martianspuds wrote: »My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.
I was wondering about this. So the trick to change your tastes is just repeatedly eating healthier food until you are start enjoying them, nothing more than that?
Yes. It's odd but the more you eat healthfully the more the unhealthy stuff just starts to lose it's appeal. I used to be a HUGE fan of mcdonalds and i still will go get a couple of cheeseburgers and some fries every now and again but they really just don't taste as good. Oh and the "healthy" stuff will start to taste better. I legitimately look forward to eating my steel cut oatmeal every morning and in the beginning I really had to stuff it down lol lol lol13 -
happimess01 wrote: »martianspuds wrote: »My biggest surprise has been how much my tastes have changed. Many foods that I used to love now are way too oily/greasy/salty/sweet/etc. My mind still craves them, but the actual eating experience is disappointing.
I think I inadvertently trained my taste buds to prefer the healthier foods and healthier versions of favorite recipes simply through the repetition of eating them over & over. It's a good thing, just disconcerting at times, especially because as I said, my brain still insists it's what I want even as my tongue is saying nope, uh uh.
I was wondering about this. So the trick to change your tastes is just repeatedly eating healthier food until you are start enjoying them, nothing more than that?
Yes. It's odd but the more you eat healthfully the more the unhealthy stuff just starts to lose it's appeal. I used to be a HUGE fan of mcdonalds and i still will go get a couple of cheeseburgers and some fries every now and again but they really just don't taste as good. Oh and the "healthy" stuff will start to taste better. I legitimately look forward to eating my steel cut oatmeal every morning and in the beginning I really had to stuff it down lol lol lol
Thank you. I am gonna start the oatmeal myself lol5 -
happimess01 wrote: »I was wondering about this. So the trick to change your tastes is just repeatedly eating healthier food until you are start enjoying them, nothing more than that?
Hmm. Well first, I think YMMV applies here. I can only describe my own personal experience, of course.
Second, it depends on what you are currently including in your diet. For example, my coworker prefers to eat her favorite foods with no modifications, just consuming a much smaller quantity. I don't think her taste buds have changed because her food hasn't changed. I'm the opposite - I'd rather modify or replace ingredients completely, and still have a large amount to eat. And, I'm trying to stay under sodium/fat/sugar/cholesterol/etc. max limits. So, what I'm eating has changed quite a bit, which is probably why my taste buds have changed.
Two things I'd recommend: don't eat something you actively dislike, nor completely deprive yourself of what you do like. It's not sustainable long-term and it'll be one of the triggers for giving up. Also, when I first began eating my modified foods, I intentionally told myself each time how happy I was with it because I was happy to be healthier. Fake it 'til you make it!
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