Eat as natural as possible!!!
nas24
Posts: 880 Member
I'm telling you that is the BEST key to loosing weight. I notice that if i try my hardest to eat as fresh as possible, less things from a box or packaged (processed) the better. I still eat things from a package, i know how hard it can be, but i hope to one day rarely get anything out the middle of the store (to eat) and eat 100% natural. In the last week i have focused on just this one tip and lost 2lbs right off the back.
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It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:0 -
I completely agree with you! Cooking everything from scratch is the best way to loose weight, and everything to be fresh. Keep going! X0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
So mcdonalds is ok?0 -
That's awesome. I tried to eat as cleanly as possible, but it was a bit too boring for me. So I'm about 60/40 "clean"/processed0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories0 -
Though I fall short, this is the ideal I strive toward.
ALL NATURAL!
Nothing but whole foods; if man makes it, don't eat it.0 -
Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamics0 -
I'm with ya! Started eating Primal a few weeks ago, cooking all my food, as little processed as possible. The weight is coming off steadily and I feel great.0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
So mcdonalds is ok?
If you would like then sure. Can still result in weight loss
Optimum health eh different story0 -
Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:0 -
Clean Eating Magazine is a great recipe resource.0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
What proportion of crap can I still eat? B/c a lot of people think my diary is pretty crappy and I'm doin' alright.... Maybe I need to figure out what percentage of my food is crap so people will have a guideline to go by...... LOL
Now I will agree that people with cleaner diets probably have better health indicators and less risk factors for various diseases, but weightloss is all about the calories.0 -
That's awesome. I tried to eat as cleanly as possible, but it was a bit too boring for me. So I'm about 60/40 "clean"/processed
Spice it up with different seasonings and ways of cooking.0 -
Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamics
I eat like crap every single day. lol however I think if I'm just falling back to old habits.0 -
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamicsCalories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Yep, see it in plenty of diaries. Bet they aren't *nearly* as satisfied as those that eat "cleaner", I know I didn't when I was squeezing in McDonalds....0 -
Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamics
True. You can eat total crap, but if you're eating less calories than you're burning, you'll lose weight. You might wind up with a heart condition or something, but you'll be skinny. The best thing for your HEALTH though, is to eat clean and unprocessed foods full of nutrients, not chemicals and preservatives.0 -
Calories in calories out is true, but on the flip side, the less processed food you eat, the better your body burns. You don't get all the crappy carbs and sodium which can make it difficult to lose weight.0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
What proportion of crap can I still eat? B/c a lot of people think my diary is pretty crappy and I'm doin' alright.... Maybe I need to figure out what percentage of my food is crap so people will have a guideline to go by...... LOL
Me too! I try to eat healthy to be healthy as possible and hit my micros and such. But I did eat some cookies for breakfast at like 4 am LOL and my abs are poking through ^-^
Just point out that for weight lose it is not the key to losing weight. It doesn't have to be an all or nothing.
BUT op great for you!!I do prefer to eat a lot like that too
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
What proportion of crap can I still eat? B/c a lot of people think my diary is pretty crappy and I'm doin' alright.... Maybe I need to figure out what percentage of my food is crap so people will have a guideline to go by...... LOL
Now I will agree that people with cleaner diets probably have better health indicators and less risk factors for various diseases, but weightloss is all about the calories.
Eat any thing you want just stay in a calorie deficit and you will still lose weight... Macro ratios are really irrelevant when it comes to losing weight.0 -
I agree. Stay away from the "boxes" as much as possible. I heard it said that if you really wanted to eat healthy, shop the outside aisles in the grocery store; stay away from the inner aisles as much as possible. Think about it ... true at least for the grocery stores I've been to.0
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamics
True. You can eat total crap, but if you're eating less calories than you're burning, you'll loose weight. You might wind up with a heart condition or something, but you'll be skinny. The best thing for your HEALTH though, is to eat clean and unprocessed foods full of nutrients, not chemicals and preservatives.
Health and weight loss is NOT the same thing. That is what I am pointing out.0 -
Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
Nope. Plenty of people on here and prove it true. Laws of thermodynamics
True. You can eat total crap, but if you're eating less calories than you're burning, you'll loose weight. You might wind up with a heart condition or something, but you'll be skinny. The best thing for your HEALTH though, is to eat clean and unprocessed foods full of nutrients, not chemicals and preservatives.
Define 'total crap'. I mean I do eat crap but not my whole diet. So how much constitutes 'total crap'?0 -
I totally agree with the original poster.
We have to remember that the food we eat is what is nourishing the inside of our body too. You can look good and still have clogged arteries, gall bladder problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. We want to fuel our body with clean and fresh foods. Of course, it's very hard and I don't do all the time, but I sure try. I've switched a lot of things with the food I eat and I feel better along with so many benefits that aren't just about how I look.
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That's awesome. I tried to eat as cleanly as possible, but it was a bit too boring for me. So I'm about 60/40 "clean"/processed
Spice it up with different seasonings and ways of cooking.
eh, tried that, but sometimes I want ice cream, fries, chips, pasta and crackers....I'm fine with the proportion of "processed" foods in my diet. It hasn't negatively impacted my weight loss or blood work.0 -
I totally agree with the original poster.
We have to remember that the food we eat is what is nourishing the inside of our body too. You can look good and still have clogged arteries, gall bladder problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. We want to fuel our body with clean and fresh foods. Of course, it's very hard and I don't do all the time, but I sure try. I've switched a lot of things with the food I eat and I feel better along with so many benefits that aren't just about how I look.
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Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
that's kind of a myth. it works for the most part but if you're eating only crap, it really won't get all the weight off you. they have to be SMART calories
What proportion of crap can I still eat? B/c a lot of people think my diary is pretty crappy and I'm doin' alright.... Maybe I need to figure out what percentage of my food is crap so people will have a guideline to go by...... LOL
Now I will agree that people with cleaner diets probably have better health indicators and less risk factors for various diseases, but weightloss is all about the calories.
Eat any thing you want just stay in a calorie deficit and you will still lose weight... Macro ratios are really irrelevant when it comes to losing weight.
Except protein does have a small metabolic advantage. And it is also known to reduce hunger. So eating a bad ratio of macronutrients could lead to chronic hunger and/or fatigue, making it difficult to keep the caloric deficit going.0 -
Yeah mostly the only things i get out the middle of the store are oatmeal, crackers, nuts, and granola- bars and regular. Also get protein bars and shakes out of the middle of the store too. Besides that, i try my best to stay out of there. I still eat processed foods, i just notice, i have less bloating and my body feels WAY better the "cleaner" i eat.0
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Yeah mostly the only things i get out the middle of the store are oatmeal, crackers, nuts, and granola- bars and regular. Also get protein bars and shakes out of the middle of the store too. Besides that, i try my best to stay out of there. I still eat processed foods, i just notice, i have less bloating and my body feels WAY better the "cleaner" i eat.
Yep, ditto!
And thank goodness the booze is on the outside of my store :drinker:
But seriously, thank you for the post!0 -
ahhh nice!
I am trying the same for a week now and lost 1 pound without working out.
I did not count calories or write anything down. I am just reaching out to less processed food when I am hungry
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BINGO!Calories in Calories out.
It is the BEST key to good health though :drinker:
So mcdonalds is ok?
If you would like then sure. Can still result in weight loss
Optimum health eh different story
I do not want mere weight loss for the sake of the scale.
I desire peak fitness and near perfect health.
It matters what I eat, but in addition to the good foods I eat, I enjoy my treats.
Life is to be lived.0
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