I'm getting the vibe that I should just stop eating.

its like the salt and pepper thing. salt is bad, salt is bad pepper is good or bad or something...lol i really think the best way to figure it out is to analyze how ones own body feels after eating and while processing food...and yes, nothing in excess is best

for real numbers..visit the fda,usda, and cdc websites..

I'm an everything in moderation person personally; I don't make any food off limits totally I just control portions. Generally I go for more protein because it keeps me full. Try not to let all the "diets" out there confuse you-- to start out just work on the calorie goal and the logging. You can get into the macros later. I never liked the "food x is evil" mindset myself.

God it's depressing. Everything has to be clean and chemical free and all that rot. Just eat as you please as long as you don't go over your calories and get adequate nutrition, even if that nutrition has to come from a multivitamin somedays. Some days I feel like worm fish for breakfast, so I eat the worm fish.

Basically.you have to figure out what works for you. I have PCOS and insulin resistance..so wheat (grains) don't do well for me. Once you have figured out what works for you...then you will be giving your opinions...

its like the salt and pepper thing. salt is bad, salt is bad pepper is good or bad or something...lol i really think the best way to figure it out is to analyze how ones own body feels after eating and while processing food...and yes, nothing in excess is best

^ This. What works for me won't work for the next person, and what might work for someone else might not work for me. I follow what I've found works for me and I don't normally share what does unless someone asks my opinion on. The only opinion I've stood firm by is the posting about Paula Deen and that nobody should be eating some of the stuff she cooks.

Well, the problem is, the "science" changes. Not too long ago, coconut oil was "horrible" for you, and now it's one of the best oils for your health. Personally, I love it.

My suggestion is to eat as naturally as possible (as little processing as possible), in a way that you will be able to maintain throughout your weight loss journey and for the rest of your life. Also, learn to cook and create much healthier versions of your favorite foods.

Who cares what other people say? I am just starting and trying to keep everything in moderation. I still eat eggs and meats...use cheese in my cooking...it's all in how much we eat. I try to incorporate whole wheats and fibrous foods but it doesn't always happen. Ignore other people...even the FDA and government give mixed messages half the time. Do what is right for YOUR body and lifestyle...that's all that matters.

Lettuce doesn't have any real vitamins or nutrients. You're probably better off not eating at all.


KIDDING!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

So I started into reading everyone elses replies and stopped myself for fear I too would get confused...lol

This is the way I look at it. There are 2 kinds of dieters out there.....those that diet to get skinny......and those that diet to get healthy.

The ones that diet to get skinny pretty much eat lowcal....lowfat....artificial sweeteners..........whatever! They don't necassrily care about nutrition.....they just want to get thin!!! As long as it's low in everything including calories they'll do whatever it takes including starving themselves to get there!!!

Then there's the dieter who wants to lose weight because their health is failing and not only do they have to trim down but they also need to get healthier or rid themselves of the onset of disease. These dieters definitely have a goal of losing weight but in the end they also need to get healthier so what they put in their body counts big time!!!! These are the ones that eat for nutrition....they generally eat all their food groups but from healthy sources.....they care about nutritional values in foods and need to make this a lifestyle change for the sake of livng longer!!

Will both ways get you thinner? Absolutely!!!

What you need to decide is which way is more important to you.
If your only goal is to fit into that little black dress.....you'll probably pick the first.
If you care about living a long and healthy life.....my suggestion would be the latter.

Don't let everyone elses choices overwhelm you to exhaustion. Take what information you get from others and if it sounds like good advice or something that interests you.....google it!!! lol
It's amazing what you can learn from others.......even those with crazy advice!!! lol

Good luck in your journey.....I hope you able to clear your head and choose the path that leads you to your new thinner/healthier you =-)