Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 my suggestion would be to watch your portion sizes of the 'real' food. since it is more nutrient dense, I don't need as much volume-wise. pay attention to your hunger. I found I was eating out of habit vs. really being hungry. I felt stuffed after a meal if I ate as much food as I used to. I also keep an eye on the carbs and keep them low. > > Hi, All, > > I'm new to this message board, and also new to the idea of a > more " real food " (or " native nutrition) diet. Like most people, I've > always equated " healthy " with low-fat dairy, lean meats, and whole > grains and I've eaten these things pretty faithfully, under the > assumption that I'm eating right. However, I've been adopoting an > overall more natural lifestyle over time and I just started > questioning what's really in all the low-fat, sugar-free stuff I eat – > it just didn't seem right. I picked up the book " Real Food " by Nina > Planck last week, which I really enjoyed. Like this message board, > it suggests that healthy foods are really full-fat dairy, meats with > fat, whole grains, etc. – basically anything that you eat the way it > was made in nature and not processed/industrial foods. > > I was inspired enough by this book that I got rid of my " healthy " > margarine, sugar-free sodas, skim milk, and low-fat cheeses. They > have been replaced with whole, raw milk, grass fed beef, whole > cheese, etc. and I'm going to see how it goes. So far, the food I > cook is super tasty and its been fun to enjoy real food for once! > I'm making it a priority to get enough fruits and veggies, along with > my butter and meat, and also to exercise regularly. > > My question is - anyone had an issue with gaining weight eating real > food? Or is that just part of the myth, that whole food makes you > fat? I'm going to monitor my weight and try and make sure I don't > gain on this new eating style, but I have to admit that I'm a little > concerned. Any tips or suggestions for ensuring one doesn't gain > lots of weight on real food? > Thanks for your tips/advice! > > Suzanne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Suzanne, Yeah, I had trouble *gaining* weight on a whole goods diet. Without all that high calorie, nutrient devoid white flour and sugar... I found it hard to put on any weight at all. -Lana " There is nothing more useful than sun and salt. " - Latin proverb On Mon, Aug 18, 2008 at 7:01 PM, suzrutte <suzrutte@...> wrote: > My question is - anyone had an issue with gaining weight eating real > food? Or is that just part of the myth, that whole food makes you > fat? I'm going to monitor my weight and try and make sure I don't > gain on this new eating style, but I have to admit that I'm a little > concerned. Any tips or suggestions for ensuring one doesn't gain > lots of weight on real food? > Thanks for your tips/advice! > > Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 For me grains -- even whole and properly prepared -- are the biggest culprit of weight gain on a real food eating plan. Try doing without them altogether first. But if you feel too deprived, employ the " three bite rule " and slather them with a good fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Suzanne, > My question is - anyone had an issue with gaining weight eating real > food? Or is that just part of the myth, that whole food makes you > fat? I'm going to monitor my weight and try and make sure I don't > gain on this new eating style, but I have to admit that I'm a little > concerned. Any tips or suggestions for ensuring one doesn't gain > lots of weight on real food? Most people I have known over the years usually lose weight initially. -- " If you're not on somebody's watch list, you're not doing your job " - Dave Von Kleist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I have not had problems. The fat in my diet stabilized my blood sugar beautifully. All those years of having highs and lows. I also eat much less than I used to. I realized I'd been starving all the time, which is why I'd get insanely hungry and not feel satisfied after my stomach signaled " full. " I figure it's because I'm getting so many more nutrients. I'm at a good weight. Some even call me skinny. My diet has given me the energy to run at 5 am. I never used to be able to do that. I was always tired. My body took a couple of years to get to the point where I'm feeling much more energetic and detoxified, though. It's not an overnight thing, and I'm sure I'll get even better. But even before I started running every day, my body fat seemed about the same as it is now. The 10 pounds I gained since I've been running seems to be all muscle, because my clothes still fit. I probably even have more desserts than some people, but I've also been wheat-free since September 2007. It's cured my depressive symptoms. Yesterday we polished off some big homemade wheat-free chocolate cookies that contained organic " white " unbleached sugar, not rapadura and lots of nearly pure starches like tapioca. I can't overdo it on the sugar, though...it makes me feel queasy. I find my " too much of the bad thing " signals from my body work better than they did several years ago. > > Hi, All, > > I'm new to this message board, and also new to the idea of a > more " real food " (or " native nutrition) diet. Like most people, I've > always equated " healthy " with low-fat dairy, lean meats, and whole > grains and I've eaten these things pretty faithfully, under the > assumption that I'm eating right. However, I've been adopoting an > overall more natural lifestyle over time and I just started > questioning what's really in all the low-fat, sugar-free stuff I eat – > it just didn't seem right. I picked up the book " Real Food " by Nina > Planck last week, which I really enjoyed. Like this message board, > it suggests that healthy foods are really full-fat dairy, meats with > fat, whole grains, etc. – basically anything that you eat the way it > was made in nature and not processed/industrial foods. > > I was inspired enough by this book that I got rid of my " healthy " > margarine, sugar-free sodas, skim milk, and low-fat cheeses. They > have been replaced with whole, raw milk, grass fed beef, whole > cheese, etc. and I'm going to see how it goes. So far, the food I > cook is super tasty and its been fun to enjoy real food for once! > I'm making it a priority to get enough fruits and veggies, along with > my butter and meat, and also to exercise regularly. > > My question is - anyone had an issue with gaining weight eating real > food? Or is that just part of the myth, that whole food makes you > fat? I'm going to monitor my weight and try and make sure I don't > gain on this new eating style, but I have to admit that I'm a little > concerned. Any tips or suggestions for ensuring one doesn't gain > lots of weight on real food? > Thanks for your tips/advice! > > Suzanne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 i tend to put on weight quite easily with milk products, potatoes, and grains. when i stopped eating these items the extra weight dropped off pretty quickly. i still don't do potatoes and grains, but i eat milk products in moderation and put a little back on (which was ok because i got too thin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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