Q. A person of a normal BMI.
im overweight, and it is such a struggle for me to get to a normal weight.
i do binge eat at night, but barely eat anything during the day.
today i had a cup of coffee and im not hungry. i wont be hungry until around 5, but it's not really hungry, it's just a craving to eat really fattening food. and i tried eating well during the day, but i still have the craving to eat a bunch at night. i think i've trained my body to crave fattening foods at dinner time because i've done it all my life. how can i reverse this?
im overweight, and it is such a struggle for me to get to a normal weight.
i do binge eat at night, but barely eat anything during the day.
today i had a cup of coffee and im not hungry. i wont be hungry until around 5, but it's not really hungry, it's just a craving to eat really fattening food. and i tried eating well during the day, but i still have the craving to eat a bunch at night. i think i've trained my body to crave fattening foods at dinner time because i've done it all my life. how can i reverse this?
A. Studies have shown that some people can gain fat stores even on a semi starvation diet of 1000 calories a day - if it's composition is high carb, low fat.
You're not hungry during the day because your metabolism is still in sleep mode. Eating triggers the metabolism. Carbs trigger cravings for more carbs.
Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.
You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.
The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)
Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.
The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.
Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.
The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).
It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.
Carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the fat storage hormone. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released.
High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.
Ground flax seed (4 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.
As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.
I am adamantly opposed to low calorie dieting because most people lose a good portion of lean tissue (including vital organs like the heart) along with fat stores. There is no nutrition in fat stores, only energy.
You're not hungry during the day because your metabolism is still in sleep mode. Eating triggers the metabolism. Carbs trigger cravings for more carbs.
Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.
You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.
The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)
Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.
The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.
Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.
The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).
It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.
Carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin, the fat storage hormone. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released.
High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.
Ground flax seed (4 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.
As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories because insulin, the fat storage hormone is not activated. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.
I am adamantly opposed to low calorie dieting because most people lose a good portion of lean tissue (including vital organs like the heart) along with fat stores. There is no nutrition in fat stores, only energy.
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Q. How to control Binge eating when my mind just tries to justify it?
I tell myself oh it's ok not a big deal but it really it. Chocolate takis chips and such is not healthy food at all. I start to overeat whenever my husband goes out with his friends at night and I'm watching movies by myself and feeling lonely I guess. Also how to lose 10 more pounds? I'm 130 at 5'3" and I want to weigh 120
I tell myself oh it's ok not a big deal but it really it. Chocolate takis chips and such is not healthy food at all. I start to overeat whenever my husband goes out with his friends at night and I'm watching movies by myself and feeling lonely I guess. Also how to lose 10 more pounds? I'm 130 at 5'3" and I want to weigh 120
A. How about instead of eating junk food replace it with fruits and veggies or sugar free stuff, like yogurt, jello, pudding. And dont buy the bad stuff then you won't eat it.
And to lose 10 more pounds I'd say work out harder, maybe do a couple extra workouts.
Or eat less, try not to eat cheese, milk, or bread. You'll lose those 10 pounds.
And to lose 10 more pounds I'd say work out harder, maybe do a couple extra workouts.
Or eat less, try not to eat cheese, milk, or bread. You'll lose those 10 pounds.
is it okay to eat lunch when trying to loose 30IB in six months?
Q. Hi,
So I am loosing roughly 30IB in six months.
I am a female, sixteen years old
Height: 5:8 Current weight: 160Ib, so my ideal weight medically speaking would be 130Ib which I would like to be by august. This would be a weight loss of 1-2 stone.
This means loosing 5Ib a month so I have to burn 500 kal a day ( roughly). - yikes.
I eat eight an apple or a handful of cereal for break feast and have stopped drinking coffee.
Currently I eat a piece of fruit as a snack and skip lunch and then have a small portioned healthy meal for dinner.
I am not eating crisps/chocolate/biscuits for the next six months or any snacks other than fruit. T
his has been working pretty well so far. The only problem is not eating lunch. because I have to burn 500 calories a day ( in order to loose roughly 1.25Ib a week) I have to do at least an hour of high intensity exercise a day, which I do after school at around 5:00pm.
The problem is getting the energy to do this, without eating lunch. IT also makes me more vulnerable to binge eating after school as my body's way to try and energy boost. This of course can't happen in order to make weight loss progress.
So more to the point is it okay to eat lunch, when trying to burn 500 kal a day and if yes - then does anybody have any ideas of what I could eat? I would especially appreciate advice from people who are also attempting significant weight loss. But all advice would really be great!! :)) thank you
By the way, I was thinking about soup? ( Cupofsoup) Also, as I am at school so I have set times when I can eat, so fruit at 11:15 and lunch would be at 1:25...
Also I can't really afford fancy meals, and salad would be a bit time consuming but I am willing to try and make time to do so if necessary...
Also exercise/ energy tips would be really, really appreciated bearing in mind I am in full time education and exam year so I need time to study..
I am actually eating loads - only healthy. I understand about survival mode in the event of lack of calories, I just need tips on healthy lunches. thanks anyway:)
So I am loosing roughly 30IB in six months.
I am a female, sixteen years old
Height: 5:8 Current weight: 160Ib, so my ideal weight medically speaking would be 130Ib which I would like to be by august. This would be a weight loss of 1-2 stone.
This means loosing 5Ib a month so I have to burn 500 kal a day ( roughly). - yikes.
I eat eight an apple or a handful of cereal for break feast and have stopped drinking coffee.
Currently I eat a piece of fruit as a snack and skip lunch and then have a small portioned healthy meal for dinner.
I am not eating crisps/chocolate/biscuits for the next six months or any snacks other than fruit. T
his has been working pretty well so far. The only problem is not eating lunch. because I have to burn 500 calories a day ( in order to loose roughly 1.25Ib a week) I have to do at least an hour of high intensity exercise a day, which I do after school at around 5:00pm.
The problem is getting the energy to do this, without eating lunch. IT also makes me more vulnerable to binge eating after school as my body's way to try and energy boost. This of course can't happen in order to make weight loss progress.
So more to the point is it okay to eat lunch, when trying to burn 500 kal a day and if yes - then does anybody have any ideas of what I could eat? I would especially appreciate advice from people who are also attempting significant weight loss. But all advice would really be great!! :)) thank you
By the way, I was thinking about soup? ( Cupofsoup) Also, as I am at school so I have set times when I can eat, so fruit at 11:15 and lunch would be at 1:25...
Also I can't really afford fancy meals, and salad would be a bit time consuming but I am willing to try and make time to do so if necessary...
Also exercise/ energy tips would be really, really appreciated bearing in mind I am in full time education and exam year so I need time to study..
I am actually eating loads - only healthy. I understand about survival mode in the event of lack of calories, I just need tips on healthy lunches. thanks anyway:)
A. Skipping any meal is a bad idea. When you starve yourself, your body goes into survival mode. When you finally do eat, it stores more of it than it would if you would eat small meals throughout the day because it doesn't know when you will eat again. So by not eating, you're actually doing more harm than good.
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