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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 24, 2024 23:46:44 GMT
Thursday, 01/25
Do you think that the quality of the food you eat has an impact on your weight?
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 24, 2024 23:51:24 GMT
I think eating more whole foods versus processed foods has a positive impact on losing weight/maintaining your weight. Having more whole foods increases your satisfaction and can keep you from eating more. I know when I eat a lot of processed carbs, they give me false hunger sensations. Also, better quality meat is usually lower in fat. I don't think you need to eat organic.
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Post by cathygeha on Jan 25, 2024 8:05:33 GMT
Definitely...what I ate yesterday and the past few days has it UP! I sometimes wonder if I should increase my protein intake...
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Post by ermabom on Jan 25, 2024 12:41:57 GMT
Yes definitely. This is a realization I came to when I was in India. There, I eat what I want mostly, and I lose weight. But all the food is whole food - the processing is cooking in most cases. Even the snacks are just deep fried chickpea or rice flour items. I don't go overboard on those, but I eat them.
So I've revamped my diet a bit to include more vegetables, sprouted legumes, and to make the items I eat more satisfying and filling. My dinners are almost all home-cooked so there is no issue there. Lots of vegetables that I prepare and cook, plus dairy, legumes/beans and carbs (rice or whole wheat mostly).
I'm making Bircher muesli for breakfast or mid-morning -when I'm hungry. This is different from overnight oats because it has more fruit in it and less oatmeal. I use 1/4 cup of applesauce in mine rather than the grated apple that is usual because I'm allergic to raw apples. It is about 1/2 of a pint sized mason jar in volume and I find it very satisfying and filling. Keeps me going for at least 3 hours.
I'm also keeping salads and cooked food in the fridge for lunch. Using leftovers and salads so I am eating more home-cooked food. I'll make soup in a bit. Right now I have chili.
My goal is to reduce the amount of processed food in my diet and to cut out sugar completely, except for fruit.
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Post by lani on Jan 25, 2024 15:02:05 GMT
if I should increase my protein intake... Same. I keep hearing over 65 you should have a certain amount of protein at each meal. 35 grams per meal is sticking in my head, but I did a quick google and the formulas vary. Some keep citing grams of protein per kilogram of wt. 1 kilogram = 2.2 lbs. Too much calculating. I do include some protein in every meal. As far as the original post/question - definitely! |
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Post by lizlor on Jan 25, 2024 19:11:06 GMT
Yes! And the simpler I keep it the better I do with weight loss. Trying to up protein and vegetables this year too.
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Post by surfgirl on Jan 26, 2024 21:49:50 GMT
While I think eating whole foods is healthier, you can still gain weight if you're eating home made bread and cheese a lot, just as an example. Like you all, I've tried to reduce the amount of processed foods I consume. It feels cleaner to me.
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Post by ermabom on Jan 27, 2024 18:12:15 GMT
Sadly, even beautifully cooked home food (or baked) still contain calories! I'm really trying to up my vegetable game.
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