bclarke1990 Member

Generally most people don't need much fat in their diet. I know some strict "IIFYMers" go for like 80g a day. (Ths is fine if it's working for you). If my goal was weight loss though, I would keep my fats reasonably low. Not because fat makes you fat, but because adding 100 calories of peanut butter to my oatmeal doesn't…

Refined sugar isn't particularly good for you... I'm all for moderation, but I don't understand why people make a big deal of people wanting to eat more whole foods. It's as if you're a righteous moron if you don't fit oreos and ice cream into your diet every day.

Olive oil is heavily processed (fiber and nutrients removed and pure fat extracted), and I don't think any informed RD would recommend it as a staple in a diet focused around health.

I've been eating all whole foods for the last few months. Something psychologically satisfying knowing I'm fueling my body with good stuff and eating for health rather than calories and weight loss. So yea, sort of.

I'm sure it's safe. I wouldn't recommend living off of liquid calories with no fiber, though. That seems like a recipe for disaster if it's all you're eating.

How can anyone get bored of oatmeal! So many toppings and options :'( Can make some mean banana pancakes with just bananas/buckwheat flour/cashew milk. I think freelee has a recipe video

If you've been at 1500 cals for 5 months your maintenance isn't going to be what it used to be right away. Our metabolism does adapt gradually.

Do I think Keto is effective for fast weight loss? Yea. Do I think restricting your fruit intake along with healthy, nutritious carbs like sweet potatoes, oatmeal, etc. is a smart sustainable move? Not particularly. I think people demonize processed sugar and then go from one extreme to another quite often. "I'm addicted…

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If you want to have any hope of succeeding, the first goal is to realize that a diet isn't some temporary magic weight loss that will solve all of your problems. If you eat well and exercise you will eventually reach your goals. There is far more to weight (and health), than simply the number on the scale during the exact…

I'm sure I've pulled off a 10ker or two. Naturally the "extra 800 calorie refeed" that I'd convince myself I needed would initiate it, but I'd never actually keep tracking after 3500-4k, lol.

It's funny; IF feels like an eating disorder to me, even though I adhere to it. In my mind, I know I should just eat reasonable sized meals a couple of times a day and be healthy and satiated, rather than obsess about stuffing myself and feeling super full. I still do it though. It feels rewarding to fast until 5pm and…

IF has nothing to do with your gender or extra weight loss. It's simply a strategy for those who like to eat big meals while staying in a caloric deficit.

Eat a big plate of broccoli with your protein. You won't be hungry.

Pretty sure OP is a troll? People giving her tons of common sense advice and all their responses are confrontational or dismissive. If you're not losing weight, you're eating too much. If you're always hungry, stop drinking smoothies and have something more satiating. nvm saw their most recent post. You should really…

If you love crunchy stuff eat carrots and apples. If it's the salt on the chips you crave (more likely), just cut back and your taste buds will adjust quite quickly.

eat whole plant foods. pretty simple :) lots of legumes

If you're hungry at night, eat an apple or some carrot sticks. You're not going to gain weight eating an extra 50 calories every odd day, and there's no sense in laying in bed being hungry. Honestly, if you're "maintaining" and you find yourself super hungry, you may not be eating enough, OR you're not eating the right…

I used to eat them every day, although I started to realize it wasn't particularly nutritious mixing splenda, whey, yogurt and eggs together. The lack of fiber and nutrients never really filled me up and I think the sweetness of it triggered me to crave more food afterwards. Just my experience though :)

Nah it wouldn't work. Look at all the obese sick Asian cultures not getting enough protein.

If you're not hungry enough to eat some carrot sticks; you're probably not really hungry. And if you are, there you go :)

The amount of protein you eat isn't going to change the amount of fat you lose; your caloric deficit is.

I walk daily and eat around 80% carbs and I haven't noticed any difference from the first time I dieted (where I ate tons of "protein cakes, pancakes, mug cakes, etc.". Same calories, but now I pig out on fruit and grains whenever I'm hungry. Only difference is this time it feels sustainable because I'm not forcing myself…

Honestly, one day isn't going to ruin you if you don't eat optimally. Of course you should try to, but don't get obsessive over one day :). Bring an apple and a banana with you if you don't have time to cook.

What makes you think you need a "nauseating" amount of protein to get lean, lol.

Eat a meal with some legumes every day and you'll be fine. Unless you're trying to put on a lot of muscle/body build, you don't need 150g+ of protein a day. If you feel great don't worry about it though, imo.

Interesting strawman. I asserted that on a site related to fitness, a food high in saturated fat and sodium, while being devoid of fiber, isn't a healthy recommendation (in my opnion). I never stated that being "fit" was all or nothing; he/she did. Then you go and relate it to something completely arbitrary.

You can smoke and be fit too. That doesn't mean it's a good recommendation :)

If you're 190 lbs, exercise daily, and are only eating 1500, there's a good chance you're undereating. Can you make it work in the long term? Possibly, depending on your will-power. Would I recommend it? Probably not, especially if you're the type of person who likes to fit treats/pizza/etc. in, 1500 calories a day with…

Hard to believe people would recommend eating cheese on a website with "fit" in the title. :#