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Losing weight in 5 weeks.

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    The problem is you're pitching it as a one-size-fits all approach.

    Isn't that the whole problem; eat less especially fat exercise more is the one size fits all answer pushed here and by Health authorities?

    High fat low carb will work well for some, particularly those with carbohydrate intolerance.

    Japan does very well on high carb (and being wealthy lol) but the don't consume high sugar. Taubes over stepped the msrk condemning carbs for everyone

    Half applying Thermodynamic Laws to humans isn't a great way to approach nutrition.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,682 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    ford2600 wrote: »
    The problem is you're pitching it as a one-size-fits all approach.

    Isn't that the whole problem; eat less especially fat exercise more is the one size fits all answer pushed here and by Health authorities?

    High fat low carb will work well for some, particularly those with carbohydrate intolerance.

    Japan does very well on high carb (and being wealthy lol) but the don't consume high sugar. Taubes over stepped the msrk condemning carbs for everyone

    Half applying Thermodynamic Laws to humans isn't a great way to approach nutrition.

    Eat less fat isn't pushed as the answer here though.

    As for 'health authorities', more and more people disregard what they say these days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    ford2600 wrote: »
    The problem is you're pitching it as a one-size-fits all approach.

    Isn't that the whole problem; eat less especially fat exercise more is the one size fits all answer pushed here and by Health authorities?

    High fat low carb will work well for some, particularly those with carbohydrate intolerance.

    Japan does very well on high carb (and being wealthy lol) but the don't consume high sugar. Taubes over stepped the msrk condemning carbs for everyone

    Thats true - the message from health authorities is increasing the problem.
    I'm guessing rice is number one grain in japan- rice best of a bad lot for me. There is evidence that Japanese health suffers in other ways due to this approach to nutrition. Reading the big fat surprise at moment which mentions this.

    I don't find much wrong with Taubes work


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    It's all true. Point out how it is false. Macros are key- too many carbs make you fat.

    Too much of anything makes you fat. You are the one making a ridiculous statement, the onus is on you for proof - this is in the forum rules.
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Now I eat average 4000 cals a day and I'm eating less according to you?

    I'm now eating way more calories - but I've had way more success. Figure that one out!

    There is nothing to figure out, your calorie requirements changed and/or the amount you were consuming.
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    People got fat from eating too many grains and in 20th century too much sugar. You cannot get fat from eating too much meat, fish, butter, cream veg, some fruit, some nuts

    Low fat usually means higher sugar content to add flavour robbed from making it low fat so this has a part to play too.

    You can absolutely get fat from eating too much meat, fish, butter, cream veg, some fruit, some nuts.

    I am well aware of the pitfalls of low fat. This forum does not recommend low fat products in general.
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    I just said one size doesn't fit all- it works for me. However if you were to follow Tim Noakes, Vinnie Tortorich you would see it works for almost everyone.

    Do you think simply adding names validates your point (a model/radio presenter and an undertaker are not great references btw)? Link to research showing that grain specifically makes you fat when under consuming calories or what you are doing is just trolling.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭top madra


    Too much of anything makes you fat. You are the one making a ridiculous statement, the onus is on you for proof - this is in the forum rules.



    There is nothing to figure out, your calorie requirements changed and/or the amount you were consuming.


    You can absolutely get fat from eating too much meat, fish, butter, cream veg, some fruit, some nuts.

    I am well aware of the pitfalls of low fat. This forum does not recommend low fat products in general.



    Do you think simply adding names validates your point (a model/radio presenter and an undertaker are not great references btw)? Link to research showing that grain specifically makes you fat when under consuming calories or what you are doing is just trolling.

    You are pissing against the breeze my friend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Too much of anything makes you fat. You are the one making a ridiculous statement, the onus is on you for proof - this is in the forum rules.



    There is nothing to figure out, your calorie requirements changed and/or the amount you were consuming.


    You can absolutely get fat from eating too much meat, fish, butter, cream veg, some fruit, some nuts.

    I am well aware of the pitfalls of low fat. This forum does not recommend low fat products in general.



    Do you think simply adding names validates your point (a model/radio presenter and an undertaker are not great references btw)? Link to research showing that grain specifically makes you fat when under consuming calories or what you are doing is just trolling.

    Too much of anything makes you fat- broccoli?! So you can get fat from having a diet without almost any carbs?

    When you eat those foods every day without sugar and grain you don't overeat- you can't you stop when you feel satiated. We don't crave those foods like we do with grains and sugar which are addictive.

    Check the other references I've listed. I'll also throw in Robert lustig, mat lalonde, John briffa. Can you list some to back up your views? Saw some official research that said cereal is the best start to your day- who paid for it - Kellogg's - can't trust lots of research.

    How could I train 4 times a week and eat too much at 2,500 cals?

    I stop training- I now suddenly require 4000 cals and I lose weight?

    How does that work- please explain .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭Squat Rack Curler


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    How does that work- please explain .

    You were not eating 2500 calories before and you are not eating 4000 calories now.
    A hypocaloric paleo diet will not hold any benefits over a traditional caloric defecit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    You were not eating 2500 calories before and you are not eating 4000 calories now.
    A hypocaloric paleo diet will not hold any benefits over a traditional caloric defecit.

    Yes I was and yes I am. I've never followed a hypocaloric paleo diet. However if someone did I'm sure there would be health benefits in nsng part of that diet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭Squat Rack Curler


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Yes I was and yes I am. I've never followed a hypocaloric paleo diet. However if someone did I'm sure there would be health benefits in nsng part of that diet.

    You clearly don't understand how the human body works. You claim you lost weight on a paleo diet but not in a caloric defecit? Please enlighten me on said benefits


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    You clearly don't understand how the human body works. You claim you lost weight on a paleo diet but not in a caloric defecit? Please enlighten me on said benefits

    HFLC is the approach I take. Easy and works better than full on paleo for me. I will say it agin you do not need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight - yes this is what we've been brainwashed with for years. It's simply not true. But your obviously an expert so keep counting calories.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭rocky


    B, What's your height/weight? How long ago was your conversion?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    rocky wrote: »
    B, What's your height/weight? How long ago was your conversion?

    6 ft 1

    Just under 13 stone now. At one stage was over 15 stone. Started to follow paleo about 18 months ago but never more than 80%. Have been following hflc for about 3 months since discovering tim noakes and documentary cereal killers.

    I now find it quite easy- spend a lot more time preparing food now- I find food really enjoyable- feel way better and leaner than anytime in last 10 years. The only exercise in this time is some walking & some golf.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 340 ✭✭desultory


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    6 ft 1

    Just under 13 stone now. At one stage was over 15 stone. Started to follow paleo about 18 months ago but never more than 80%. Have been following hflc for about 3 months since discovering tim noakes and documentary cereal killers.

    I now find it quite easy- spend a lot more time preparing food now- I find food really enjoyable- feel way better and leaner than anytime in last 10 years. The only exercise in this time is some walking & some golf.

    So you're eating 1500 calories a day more, exercising less and you're 2 stone lighter?
    I think you may visit the doctor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    desultory wrote: »
    So you're eating 1500 calories a day more, exercising less and you're 2 stone lighter?
    I think you may visit the doctor.

    Pretty much yes- hard to believe - an increase in calories but from completely different food sources. All calories are not equal - huge amount of information coming out on this.

    Simplyfying a bit- back then was drinking a bit- once or twice at weekend which obviously increased calories on those days but would have exercised as believed you could out exercise the bad stuff


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Too much of anything makes you fat- broccoli?! So you can get fat from having a diet without almost any carbs?

    When you eat those foods every day without sugar and grain you don't overeat- you can't you stop when you feel satiated. We don't crave those foods like we do with grains and sugar which are addictive.

    Check the other references I've listed. I'll also throw in Robert lustig, mat lalonde, John briffa. Can you list some to back up your views? Saw some official research that said cereal is the best start to your day- who paid for it - Kellogg's - can't trust lots of research.

    How could I train 4 times a week and eat too much at 2,500 cals?

    I stop training- I now suddenly require 4000 cals and I lose weight?

    How does that work- please explain .

    Yes, even too much brocolli will make you fat. You realise that both carbs and fat are both stored as fat during excess consumption right?

    It is completely possible to overeat and gain fat when not eating grains and sugar. Please provide links showing otherwise. Naming people is not providing references. I don't actually need to back up my views, the onus is on you.

    Please get your facts straight
    A general rule that we all should try to live by, but invariably do not. However in this forum misinformation could have fairly tangible consequences. We will all make mistakes and we will all disagree with some things as the best approach, however if you post truly idiotic or dangerous advice it will be removed. In debates try to back your points with existing literature if available. Do not post unfounded allegations or state potential links if you cannot defend them.
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    HFLC is the approach I take. Easy and works better than full on paleo for me. I will say it agin you do not need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight - yes this is what we've been brainwashed with for years. It's simply not true. But your obviously an expert so keep counting calories.

    Absolutely 100% incorrect and frankly stupid and dangerous advice.
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Pretty much yes- hard to believe - an increase in calories but from completely different food sources. All calories are not equal - huge amount of information coming out on this.

    Simplyfying a bit- back then was drinking a bit- once or twice at weekend which obviously increased calories on those days but would have exercised as believed you could out exercise the bad stuff

    Actually all calories are equal as a calorie is a specific unit of measurement. What you really mean is not all calories are used equally.

    You were not eating sub 2500 with a 2500 requirement and gaining weight, nor are you now eating 4000 with a 4000+ requirement and losing weight. Most likely you were overestimating your TDEE and now you are over estimating your intake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Yes, even too much brocolli will make you fat. You realise that both carbs and fat are both stored as fat during excess consumption right?

    It is completely possible to overeat and gain fat when not eating grains and sugar. Please provide links showing otherwise. Naming people is not providing references. I don't actually need to back up my views, the onus is on you.

    Please get your facts straight
    A general rule that we all should try to live by, but invariably do not. However in this forum misinformation could have fairly tangible consequences. We will all make mistakes and we will all disagree with some things as the best approach, however if you post truly idiotic or dangerous advice it will be removed. In debates try to back your points with existing literature if available. Do not post unfounded allegations or state potential links if you cannot defend them.



    Absolutely 100% incorrect and frankly stupid and dangerous advice.



    Actually all calories are equal as a calorie is a specific unit of measurement. What you really mean is not all calories are used equally.

    You were not eating sub 2500 with a 2500 requirement and gaining weight, nor are you now eating 4000 with a 4000+ requirement and losing weight. Most likely you were overestimating your TDEE and now you are over estimating your intake.

    Too much green veg can make you fat- that's funny, incorrect and stupid . Now that should be removed!

    If I posted idiotic dangerous advice why hasn't it been removed as you say?

    I need to provide references but you don't! How do you figure that one out.

    Good luck- will go easy on the broccoli tomorrow !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 340 ✭✭desultory


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Too much green veg can make you fat- that's funny, incorrect and stupid . Now that should be removed!

    If I posted idiotic dangerous advice why hasn't it been removed as you say?

    I need to provide references but you don't! How do you figure that one out.

    Good luck- will go easy on the broccoli tomorrow !

    It would be practically impossible to eat too much brocolli because of how little calories it has but if you did then yes, you would get fat.
    If you don't believe that then you have a gross misunderstanding of very basic nutrition.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    desultory wrote: »
    It would be practically impossible to eat too much brocolli because of how little calories it has but if you did then yes, you would get fat.
    If you don't believe that then you have a gross misunderstanding of very basic nutrition.

    Thanks for reinforcing my point- it's not possible to get fat from green veg as it's impossible to overeat it. Pointless suggesting you can


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭JJayoo


    If the only exercise you have done is walking and golf I take it you have pretty much zero muscle mass? if this is the case then 13 stone at 6 foot 1 isn't exactly lean.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 340 ✭✭desultory


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Thanks for reinforcing my point- it's not possible to get fat from green veg as it's impossible to overeat it. Pointless suggesting you can

    You're missing the point altogether.
    It is possible to get fat from eating too much broccoli, if you could physically manage it, because you'd be going past your calorie output.

    Just as it is possible to get fat from eating too much of any of the foods you've mentioned.
    Just because sugar and grains aren't in the diet anymore doesn't give a free pass to the perfect body. You eat more calories than you put out and you'll gain weight, simple as.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    desultory wrote: »
    You're missing the point altogether.
    It is possible to get fat from eating too much broccoli, if you could physically manage it, because you'd be going past your calorie output.

    Just as it is possible to get fat from eating too much of any of the foods you've mentioned.
    Just because sugar and grains aren't in the diet anymore doesn't give a free pass to the perfect body. You eat more calories than you put out and you'll gain weight, simple as.

    My point us you can eat more calories than put out and nit gain weight but actually lose and maintain weight as calories from different foods have different effects in body- eg. Effect of wheat on insulin response and blood sugar


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭Blacktie.


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    My point us you can eat more calories than put out and nit gain weight but actually lose and maintain weight as calories from different foods have different effects in body- eg. Effect of wheat on insulin response and blood sugar

    What happens to the extra calories?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    JJayoo wrote: »
    If the only exercise you have done is walking and golf I take it you have pretty much zero muscle mass? if this is the case then 13 stone at 6 foot 1 isn't exactly lean.

    My understanding of lean is someone is slim- not skinny with average to slightly below average body fat-nothing to do with muscle mass. I'm certainly not muscly. Does lean mean something else?

    Someone lean/ muscly / ripped is someone who can be described by far more than the word lean.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,058 ✭✭✭AltAccount


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    My understanding of lean is someone is slim- not skinny with average to slightly below average body fat-nothing to do with muscle mass. I'm certainly not muscly. Does lean mean something else?

    Someone lean/ muscly / ripped is someone who can be described by far more than the word lean.

    How many dead hang pullups can you do?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Blacktie. wrote: »
    What happens to the extra calories?

    I'm no scientist and as I've been warned on here about giving an alternative opinion, I direct you to the experts who describes all of this excellently and far better than I could- eg gary taubes,tim noakes or a new book the big fat surprise. Let people make up their own mind.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,982 ✭✭✭Caliden


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    My point us you can eat more calories than put out and nit gain weight but actually lose and maintain weight as calories from different foods have different effects in body- eg. Effect of wheat on insulin response and blood sugar

    Calorie surplus = gain weight.

    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's possible to actually maintain your current weight with a calorie deficit through strict dieting while weight training (again not sure if it's possible).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Caliden wrote: »
    Calorie surplus = gain weight.

    So we've been led to believe. My view based on my readings (not the common view) is this is correct if its the wrong type of calorie (from too much sugar & grains), but incorrect if eating the type of foods that do not create a spike in blood sugar levels, eg fats and protein.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭Blacktie.


    Caliden wrote: »
    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's possible to actually maintain your current weight with a calorie deficit through strict dieting while weight training (again not sure if it's possible).

    Na this doesn't really make sense either. You can maintain your muscle mass not your weight. If you're using more energy than you're taking in it has to come from somewhere. Weight training will make better use of the food you do take in though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,982 ✭✭✭Caliden


    Blacktie. wrote: »
    Na this doesn't really make sense either. You can maintain your muscle mass not your weight. If you're using more energy than you're taking in it has to come from somewhere. Weight training will make better use of the food you do take in though.

    Yea you're right, don't know why I even thought that was true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,982 ✭✭✭Caliden


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Caliden wrote: »
    Calorie surplus = gain weight.

    So we've been led to believe. My view based on my readings (not the common view) is this is correct if its the wrong type of calorie (from too much sugar & grains), but incorrect if eating the type of foods that do not create a spike in blood sugar levels, eg fats and protein.



    Are you talking about losing weight or lowering body fat %?

    The later can be achieved by eating a surplus but having the majority of that surplus be muscle gain thus lowering your overall body fat %.

    For example, you'll gain weight but because you've done weight training and eaten the correct amount of protein the weight gained will primarily be muscle.
    The caveat is that your body has a limit to the amount of muscle you can gain per week/month/etc.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,380 ✭✭✭The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman


    Ok firstly can we all just take a breath.

    I think the likelyhood of overeating on Brocolli and or green veg is pretty slim. The amount necessary to reach a level to get fat would be staggering and close to imopssibe, even runawaybishop should agree there
    Unlimited Veggies

    According to licensed nutritionist Monica Reinagel, the ratio of fiber and water to sugar and calories in most vegetables will naturally prevent overeating them and consequently gaining weight. Loyola University registered dietitian Brooke Schantz agrees, noting that people are not likely to have problems overeating nonstarchy vegetables unless they dress them up with extra calories and fat from butter, oil, cream or cheese.


    above from the Livestrong website. Its all getting a bit tedious either way. Bruno and Bishop just have differing opinions. So lets leave it at that. On a side note since switching diets I've actually only averaged about 1400 calories a day and have not been even close to hungry on any day. I've dropped 3 lbs this week, probably mostly water weight but I have to say I feel healthier and dont crave anything at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Caliden wrote: »
    Are you talking about losing weight or lowering body fat %?

    Both but when you reach your appropriate weight then body fat % loss.


  • Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭MickeyD


    I read this recently, quite interesting: http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/25demi/the_effects_of_consuming_a_high_protein_diet_44/

    Essentially they added extra protein to the diet and kept everything else the same (i.e. went from 2k cals to 2.8k, not replacing existing carb/fat with protein) but saw no changes in body composition, neither increased muscle mass or body fat. Not sure how credible the study is though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭Blacktie.


    MickeyD wrote: »
    I read this recently, quite interesting: http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/25demi/the_effects_of_consuming_a_high_protein_diet_44/

    Essentially they added extra protein to the diet and kept everything else the same (i.e. went from 2k cals to 2.8k, not replacing existing carb/fat with protein) but saw no changes in body composition, neither increased muscle mass or body fat. Not sure how credible the study is though.

    Dietary studies are notoriously difficult to conduct. Miss reporting actual consumption is a major issue.

    It will be interesting to read the follow up study though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 960 ✭✭✭cletus van damme


    Caliden wrote: »
    Calorie surplus = gain weight.

    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think it's possible to actually maintain your current weight with a calorie deficit through strict dieting while weight training (again not sure if it's possible).
    Caliden wrote: »
    Yea you're right, don't know why I even thought that was true.

    well I don't know if it's true science-wise.

    - but i went through a period of low calorie eating (1800 - 2000) and my body comp didn't change (although I begged it too).
    Bumped up my calories to a more decent level (2400) and saw change.
    Think it was something like metabolic damage.

    granted it was only for a short period maybe 6 weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Loyola University registered dietitian Brooke Schantz agrees, noting that people are not likely to have problems overeating nonstarchy vegetables unless they dress them up with extra calories and fat from butter, oil, cream or cheese.

    I believe this to be incorrect - this is the evil saturated fat and fear of fat theory that we've been brainwashed with since the 70s. I eat a lot of butter, cream, olive & coconut oil and some cheese. I've lost fat. Fats don't make you fat. Carbs make you fat.


  • Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭diegroblers


    Bruno26 wrote: »

    I believe this to be incorrect - this is the evil saturated fat and fear of fat theory that we've been brainwashed with since the 70s. I eat a lot of butter, cream, olive & coconut oil and some cheese. I've lost fat. Fats don't make you fat. Carbs make you fat.

    I agree with some of what you are saying, but is it possible that you have a reaction (not necessarily an allergy, but concerning your metabolic rate) with carbs, but otherwise a fast metabolism? I have to admit, I haven't read any of the material you mentioned, nor do I plan on doing it. Not because I don't agree with the concepts (I wouldn't know enough about it to have an opinion), but because I have just changed my diet and I plan an sticking with it.

    I agree that counting calories is not sustainable for the average person (There are exceptions), but portion control, (e.g. knowing that you can't use half a bottle of oil in one go, a handful of nuts, not the whole bag, not half a bottle of salad dressing on the salad or veg) is an important part of learning to eat well.

    I do believe that if you eat 80% veg + protein + good fats, that it would be impossible to gain weight, because the normal person would be stuffed long before they reach an excess of calories.

    Edit: I have no idea how to do italics in this forum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,682 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    I agree that counting calories is not sustainable for the average person (There are exceptions), but portion control, (e.g. knowing that you can't use half a bottle of oil in one go, a handful of nuts, not the whole bag, not half a bottle of salad dressing on the salad or veg) is an important part of learning to eat well.

    For a lot of people, portion control is knowing that a portion of whatever is within a proper calorie range.

    It's not always about weighing food and adding the calories to the nearest one but knowing that a handful of nuts is 100 calories but the whole bag is 500 and taking into account what you have eaten.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    I agree with some of what you are saying, but is it possible that you have a reaction (not necessarily an allergy, but concerning your metabolic rate) with carbs, but otherwise a fast metabolism? I have to admit, I haven't read any of the material you mentioned, nor do I plan on doing it. Not because I don't agree with the concepts (I wouldn't know enough about it to have an opinion), but because I have just changed my diet and I plan an sticking with it.quote

    That could be true if such a thing is possible.

    quote I agree that counting calories is not sustainable for the average person (There are exceptions), but portion control, (e.g. knowing that you can't use half a bottle of oil in one go, a handful of nuts, not the whole bag, not half a bottle of salad dressing on the salad or veg) is an important part of learning to eat well.

    I do believe that if you eat 80% veg + protein + good fats, that it would be impossible to gain weight, because the normal person would be stuffed long before they reach an excess of calories. quote

    I agree.

    Eating this way whether you go over daily calories or not, its near impossible to overeat because you feel satiated and don't crave foods like what happens when we consume sugar and grains.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Loyola University registered dietitian Brooke Schantz agrees, noting that people are not likely to have problems overeating nonstarchy vegetables unless they dress them up with extra calories and fat from butter, oil, cream or cheese.

    I believe this to be incorrect - this is the evil saturated fat and fear of fat theory that we've been brainwashed with since the 70s. I eat a lot of butter, cream, olive & coconut oil and some cheese. I've lost fat. Fats don't make you fat. Carbs make you fat.

    Excess fat will make you fat, as will excess carbs.

    Excess calories make you fat. You have not once provided a single link to show this is not the case.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Loyola University registered dietitian Brooke Schantz agrees, noting that people are not likely to have problems overeating nonstarchy vegetables unless they dress them up with extra calories and fat from butter, oil, cream or cheese.

    Excess fat will make you fat, as will excess carbs.

    Excess calories make you fat. You have not once provided a single link to show this is not the case.

    Its near impossible to eat excess fat because you feel satiated eating this way. If you do go against conventional wisdom and eat excess fat you won't get fat.

    I have - not links but have stated who I have read- check where they get their info from - check my previous posts -
    t
    Take a look at studies into the masai and inuit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Too much green veg can make you fat- that's funny, incorrect and stupid . Now that should be removed!

    If I posted idiotic dangerous advice why hasn't it been removed as you say?

    I need to provide references but you don't! How do you figure that one out.

    Good luck- will go easy on the broccoli tomorrow !

    Yes, too much green veg will make you fat. But your original statment was not that, it was that too much meat, veg, cream and nuts etc wouldn't make you fat.

    You seem to have this theory that eliminating grain and sugar will make you lose weight even on a calorie surplus, or that eating grains will make you put on weight on a deficient. This is wrong. If it was true then we'd have no cancer sufferers struggling to put on weight, a sandwich is all they would need.

    You need to provide links as you are the one that is posting outrageous claims, thats how it works.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,512 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Bruno26 wrote: »

    Its near impossible to eat excess fat because you feel satiated eating this way. If you do go against conventional wisdom and eat excess fat you won't get fat.

    I have - check my previous posts - take a look at studies into the masai and inuit.

    Bullsh1t. It is far from impossible to overeat fat, don't be daft. This advice is moronic. Provide links please.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    Bruno26 wrote: »

    Its near impossible to eat excess fat because you feel satiated eating this way. If you do go against conventional wisdom and eat excess fat you won't get fat.

    I have - not links but have stated who I have read- check where they get their info from - check my previous posts -
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    Take a look at studies into the masai and inuit.

    High Fat diet study on Mice

    Sure it's an animal study but the principles are the same.
    High Fat diet mice = Fat mice.
    Oh and they also had a progressive worsening of insulin resistance.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,351 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Loyola University registered dietitian Brooke Schantz agrees, noting that people are not likely to have problems overeating nonstarchy vegetables unless they dress them up with extra calories and fat from butter, oil, cream or cheese.

    I believe this to be incorrect - this is the evil saturated fat and fear of fat theory that we've been brainwashed with since the 70s. I eat a lot of butter, cream, olive & coconut oil and some cheese. I've lost fat. Fats don't make you fat. Carbs make you fat.

    If I eat 10,000 worth of calories from fat sources daily and zero from carb sources, will I get fat?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    If I eat 10,000 worth of calories from fat sources daily and zero from carb sources, will I get fat?

    good luck trying


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Bullsh1t. It is far from impossible to overeat fat, don't be daft. This advice is moronic. Provide links please.[/QUOT

    Would you consider 70 - 80 % of your macros from fat to be overeating or just calories of fat?

    Try it- I believe it impossible to eat too much fat- im not advocating trying to eat too much fat.

    Have you tried to overeat fat- I find it impossibble- I'm always too full and satisfied.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 979 ✭✭✭Bruno26


    Yes, too much green veg will make you fat. But your original statment was not that, it was that too much meat, veg, cream and nuts etc wouldn't make you fat.

    You seem to have this theory that eliminating grain and sugar will make you lose weight even on a calorie surplus, or that eating grains will make you put on weight on a deficient. This is wrong. If it was true then we'd have no cancer sufferers struggling to put on weight, a sandwich is all they would need.

    You need to provide links as you are the one that is posting outrageous claims, thats how it works.

    Get your head around this theory- eating those foods makes you satiated- therefore you dont stuff yourself as you stop when satisfied. It works- try it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,682 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    Compare and contrast:
    Bruno26 wrote: »
    Its near impossible to eat excess fat because you feel satiated eating this way. If you do go against conventional wisdom and eat excess fat you won't get fat.
    Bruno26 wrote: »

    I believe it impossible to eat too much fat- im not advocating trying to eat too much fat.

    Have you tried to overeat fat- I find it impossibble- I'm always too full and satisfied.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,351 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Bruno26 wrote: »
    good luck trying

    What?

    It was a question on your previous statement I quoted in my post, can you not answer it?


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