nataliecatalie00 Member

Okay, that made me laugh.

too funny lol

If no one is open to trying something new that doesn't require you to eat a diet where you have to restrict your calories then thats fine. Bash it all you want but at the end of the day I'm not the one that ever got myself into the position of being over weight. I'm the one that has always been fit, lean, and healthy. I'm…

It's interesting that you've just decided that you know what I know and don't know and what I did and didn't do all the way from your computer screen. I forgot you spent the last few years of my life watching my every move as I count my calories on a daily basis, making sure I'm doing it accurately. Missed that one.

That's actually one of the main criticisms of traditional psychology. That we ignore outliers, when we should be paying attention to them. Were supposed to be asking "What is that person doing right or wrong" to become so different. It allows us to explore new things, instead of just paying attention what is always…

And experienced in gaining weight. I've never been overweight so I was always doing something right. And I have lost weight, not from being overweight though.

I never claimed that I'm basing it on science. I said I was basing it on experience.

Why not the person who has always been thin that has never gotten to the point of being over weight in the first place?

I didn't say you were a fatty. I'm just pointing out that if you are going to go to someone on advice to lose weight, your probably going to pick the thinner/ fitter person. It's not rude, it's just smart.

You can't tell me that I was doing something wrong. I know how to count calories. I have a scale and I can do math. And if you look at all the things in the past the "science" has proven and then we find out it was wrong or there is some new better way, you can be open minded to other things. Plus trying something for…

Plant based food is food that comes from plants in its most natural form. No animal products. Just a piece of fruit or a potato.

You can say that all you want but you never actually know until you try. I thought it sounded absurd at first but instead of declaring it magic I actually tried it and it worked. I found out for myself.

Yup. And its not just a "I have good metabolism" because when I was in my teens I ate the typical weight loss diet of lean meat, yogurt, and some fruits and veggies with a calorie deficit and I was never over weight but I weighed more than I do now.

Have you tried it? for and extended period of time and truly 100%? It really does work.

Just because the are are vegan means there healthy. I'm talking about natural plant based foods...not from a package. If you eat foods such as fruit, veggies, nuts, and so on.

I didn't say I was superior, that's your perception. I've eaten 2500 to 3000 calories and lost and maintained weight with minimal exercise. A lot of people aren't willing to do that, and at first I was scared to do it as well but if your only eating natural plant based foods, when it comes down to it, you don't have to…

I'm confused. Are you asking a question? :) hahah sorry

1. No animal products 2. Jogging (this is a big one for me because the weight just starts melting off) 3. Low sodium- below 800 4. Smoothie every morning for breakfast 5. Double up on cardio- morning and at night

Thank you everyone for your input. I have read everything, and have gained some good info.

I don't go to the gym. I go on walks or do some toning at home on a mat. Works better for me!

I'm 5"7 and fluctuate between 123 to 125. I've been eating around 1800 to 2200 calories a day and exercise about 3 to 4 times of a week with a mix of cardio and light body weight toning.