What foods do you eat to lose weight?
steveman99
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I have been on a plateau for the last nearly month. I have been trying, but I haven't been losing any weight.
So, I would like to know what you are all eating that is good, and low in calories and maybe high in protein. And it can't be bad to go over your protein limit, right?
Stephen
So, I would like to know what you are all eating that is good, and low in calories and maybe high in protein. And it can't be bad to go over your protein limit, right?
Stephen
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Well, the calories arent to low, but i love some peanut butter and apple slices. I have it almost every day. It does keep me full though
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Stephen, you should check out the Special K line of products..............They have some really good tasting low cal. snack foods.
If you have a sweet tooth the Fruit Crisp bars are really good, but if you are more of a salty snack guy, they also have these cracker chips that I swear taste like real potato chips.
As for protien, I have recently switched from regular low fat yogurts to the greek low fat yogurts.........they are much higher in protein.
They are thicker and more satisfying.
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def go over your set protein goal....It's low....Aim for 1g/1lb LBM. Chicken breast, shrimp, fish, cottage cheese, greek yogurt.....0
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special k was in top highest products with processed sugars.
i get graze boxes all healthy stuff 0 -
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i am all about trail mix right now! the only thing that sucks is you only get a handful or two as a serving, but it does tide me over for 2 hours once it settles.0
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Seriously..it's good when you put something on it and make a sandwhich out of it....I even have bowls of this stuff0 -
Well, the calories arent to low, but i love some peanut butter and apple slices. I have it almost every day. It does keep me full though
So do I, it is very filling0 -
def go over your set protein goal....It's low....Aim for 1g/1lb LBM. Chicken breast, shrimp, fish, cottage cheese, greek yogurt.....
This!
I also find that potatoes, zucchini, and onions are like my weight loss wonder foods xD0 -
Laughing cow light
Dried Venison
Apples
Bananas
Steel cut oats
Salmon
Fresh salad mix
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When I find myself plateauing, I try to add lots of food with high water content (watermelon, lettuce, etc). They keep me full and also usually have a lot of fiber. All of that seems to get me past the rough patches.0
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I eat the edible kind:happy:0
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peanut butter and popcorn (not together) is filling to me.0
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I eat
Spinach
Chicken
Lean Turkey
Black Beans
Salmon
Peanut Butter "Natural"
Cottage Cheese
Greek Yogurt
Lot's of Water
Almonds
Raw Oats
Green TEA!!!!0 -
My macros are 40/30/30 and I have found success eating 30% fat...I eat mono fat on every meal to keep me full...olive oil, nuts, seeds, olives, cheese, etc. I make it a priority to add fat to every meal.0
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Pickled okra and pickled asparagus. Filling and low cal. I think something about the vinegar helps with weight loss too. May be a wives tale though. Anywho....I try to add some to my meals when I don't have a lot of calories left come dinner time or when I eat a salad.0
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i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight0
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I have been on a plateau for the last nearly month. I have been trying, but I haven't been losing any weight.
So, I would like to know what you are all eating that is good, and low in calories and maybe high in protein. And it can't be bad to go over your protein limit, right?
Stephen
It can be bad to go over your protein limit for some people. If you have diabetes or another metabolic disorder, for example. Excess protein can strain your kidneys which may already be affected by these and other medical conditions. If you have any medical disease or disorder you should definitely check with your doctor.
Some low calorie high protein sources are fish, lean meats, or eggs0 -
Heres what I eat:
Spinach and spring mix
strawberries
plums
bananas
string cheese
celery or apples with peanut butter
eggs
sweet potatoes
baked potatoes
brown rice
chicken
fish
turkey
chicken
all kinds of veggies
pure protein bars
the more protein the better for me!0 -
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Huh?i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight0 -
Huh?i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight
What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.
Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).
Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.
Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!0 -
Here is what I have been doing since day one.
Eat whatever you want. Just make sure you count every single calorie on here. And I mean EVERY SINGLE CALORIE and at the end of the day, make sure it is below you Daily allowance.
By default, you will start cutting out what I call USELESS calories.
Seems to work for me.0 -
Try a plant based diet. Plenty of proteins! ( example:spinach!) And cutting out animal fat and protein and processed foods helps A TON. My husband did this and has lost 20 lbs in the last two months. I've lost over 30 lbs with the plant based lifestyle. Lemon water helps, too.0
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I eat all the foods!
All the foods that fit into my calorie goal. There is no magical type of food that will help you lose weight.0 -
Huh?i eat foods that total less calories than i expend in a day to lose weight
What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.
Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).
Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.
Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!
I'm gonna go ahead and concur with this. Thanks 0 -
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What he's trying to say is that you don't always need to over-analyse things. Tracking your calorie intake and expenditure (and making sure that you consume less than you burn) is the only real sure-fire way to lose weight. That's step 1.
Step 2 is to get your macronutrient balance right (at a very simplistic level - make sure you get enough protein and fats each day, and fill the rest of your calorie 'allowance' with carbs).
Step 3 is looking at improving the quality of your diet, to make sure you are getting good levels of essential micronutrients. This will increase your overall health.
Step 1 will see you lose WEIGHT, step 2 (primarily adequate protein and fat intake) will see that the weight you lose is mostly fat - should also be combined with resistance training, and that your body has the right types of fuel. Step 3 will make you a healthier person, increase functions such as your immune system and cognitive functioning and many more!
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Words to live by!
Also, overcoming a plateau can be assisted by the other side of the equation... energy expenditure. It might be time to change up your exercise routine.0 -
I have kicked up my fruit intake in the last month or so. It tastes great and you can basically eat as much as you want. I have lost 6lbs and because of strength training, gained muscle. I also eat a lot of beans for protein. If I am lacking in my fats, I usually do a tablespoon of organic olive or coconut oil.0
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