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BOILED POTATOS,.. and weight loss?

someonelikemyself
someonelikemyself Posts: 192
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
hey if i keep my calories balanced and have boiled potatos with no toppings is that going to affect my fat percentage or weight assuming i eat healthily?
i lift and do cardio.

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    boiled potatoes should not have any fat.
  • Fit_Forever25
    Fit_Forever25 Posts: 313 Member
    Boiled potatoes does not have much fat but they are high in Carbs and Sugar so for me its a no no!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    You can eat anything you like and still lose weight as long as you pay attention to calories. Of course, eating a varied diet including lots of fruit and veggies is much more likely to make you feel good and stay healthy.
    I see no problem with potatoes (boiled, baked, microwaved, made into oven fries... however you like them) as part of a varied healthy diet. Yes, they have carbs but carbs don't frighten me. My opinion is that unless you have a medical reason to avoid carbs, they aren't going to be a problem.
  • someonelikemyself
    someonelikemyself Posts: 192
    thanks everyone!!
  • someonelikemyself
    someonelikemyself Posts: 192
    You can eat anything you like and still lose weight as long as you pay attention to calories. Of course, eating a varied diet including lots of fruit and veggies is much more likely to make you feel good and stay healthy.
    I see no problem with potatoes (boiled, baked, microwaved, made into oven fries... however you like them) as part of a varied healthy diet. Yes, they have carbs but carbs don't frighten me. My opinion is that unless you have a medical reason to avoid carbs, they aren't going to be a problem.


    i think so too thanks1!!!
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    someonelikemyself: Potatoes (one's that are not sweet potatoes) have a bad reputation for no reason. They are a good source of nutrients, so enjoy!
    Boiled potatoes does not have much fat but they are high in Carbs and Sugar so for me its a no no!

    lol high in sugar? 2.8g of sugar for a 389g russet potato is high in sugar?
  • minkakross
    minkakross Posts: 687 Member
    someonelikemyself: Potatoes (one's that are not sweet potatoes) have a bad reputation for no reason. They are a good source of nutrients, so enjoy!
    Boiled potatoes does not have much fat but they are high in Carbs and Sugar so for me its a no no!

    lol high in sugar? 2.8g of sugar for a 389g russet potato is high in sugar?

    glad you think it's funny, for some of us it's a matter of health. carbs=sugar for a diabetic, while they may not contain much by way of "natural" sugar they turn to sugar in the blood thus are best taken in moderation.
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    Anything in moderation. Never deprive yourself something that you love. I eat baked potatoes and use a tbls. of either shedds spread light or smart balance margerine. You could also skip any fat and just put the rest of whatever else you are eating on top.......
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    hey if i keep my calories balanced and have boiled potatos with no toppings is that going to affect my fat percentage or weight assuming i eat healthily?
    i lift and do cardio.

    It will not be detrimental to your weightloss at all providing you stay within your daily calorie allowance, so enjoy :)
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