struggling with last few pounds? read this.....

jojonesnz
jojonesnz Posts: 107 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
hi people:)
i was reading through some nutritional advice just now and came across an article on calcium in regards to weight loss, i thought id share it incase it helps any of you shift those last stubborn pounds:)

You’re trying to lose weight

You need calcium.

“I just can’t seem to lose those last few kilos” is a complaint many of us have had in our fitness endeavours. You may be surprised to find out that something as simple as boosting your calcium intake can help shed kilos of unwanted body fat. Research indicates that calcium plays a direct role in suppressing appetite with low levels of calcium stimulating hunger signals from the brain.

RDI levels

The RDI for calcium is quite high and set at 1,000 mg a day as Calcium absorption may be reduced by excessive caffeine and alcohol, soft drinks containing phosphates and diets high in animal proteins. Calcium is also continually lost from your body each day through your skin and nails, sweat, and urine.

The Sources: A cup of high calcium milk, cottage cheese and yoghurt all make excellent calcium sources.

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  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Any non dairy suggestions for calcium sources?
  • Sallycinnimon
    Sallycinnimon Posts: 102 Member
    wonder if calcium supplements work?
  • MEMA5
    MEMA5 Posts: 93 Member
    HI NON DAIRY SOURCE OF CALCIUM, TUMS, SOME GREEN VEGETABLES, SUPPLEMENTS LIKE CALTRATE WITH VIT D, SOME FISH HOPE IT HELPED..PEACE ISSY
  • pnieuw
    pnieuw Posts: 473
    My doctor suggested Tums for days that I don't get enough calcium from my diet.
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
    Any non dairy suggestions for calcium sources?

    I suggest searching vegetables that offer calcium. I know that tofu and broccoli is a good source of calcium.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    crazy! Tums, huh.

    thank you for the suggestions
  • phatphd
    phatphd Posts: 45
    Any non dairy suggestions for calcium sources?

    Some suggestions (calcium mg per serving):

    Blackstrap molasses 400 mg
    Collard greens 357 mg
    Turnip greens 249 mg
    Tempeh 215 mg
    Kale 179 mg
    Soybeans 175 mg
    Okra 172 mg
    Bok choy 158 mg
    Mustard greens 152 mg
    Tahini 128 mg
    Broccoli 94 mg
    Almonds 89 mg
  • passtnt
    passtnt Posts: 6 Member
    Almonds, flax seeds, and brazil nuts. I think there is some type of calcium supplement in the form of a chocolate chew that is supposed to be good.
  • sugarbone
    sugarbone Posts: 454 Member
    Hm, what about for people who have no problems with controlling appetite / overeating?
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    wonder if calcium supplements work?

    I get calcium gummies.


    Everythings better gummied.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Hm, what about for people who have no problems with controlling appetite / overeating?

    oh gosh, didn't even read the part about suppressing appetite. I have been struggling to eat enough - I do not want to suppress my appetite at all! :| hmm
  • arw060310
    arw060310 Posts: 256 Member
    I have calcium chews. They are pretty good. For the first time in my life I'm getting enough!
  • kendf60
    kendf60 Posts: 234 Member
    Almond Milk
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    bodyfat test
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,409 Member
    bodyfat test

    :huh:
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    bodyfat test

    :huh:

    You think it's just as easy to lose weight at 7% body fat vs 37%
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    bodyfat test

    :huh:

    You think it's just as easy to lose weight at 7% body fat vs 37%

    We were all discussing calcium... ?
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    bodyfat test

    :huh:

    You think it's just as easy to lose weight at 7% body fat vs 37%

    We were all discussing calcium... ?

    Right as it pertains to losing weight after a certain time. ie... the last few stubborn pounds.

    I recommend a %bodyfat because some(not all) might be a pretty low % already.
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