Comments on: How I Lost Weight

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:26:34 +0000

I have a degree in Nutrition and this post is TOTALLY ACCURATE! You will lose weight if you burn more than you eat. Simple, simple, simple. Maybe not always easy because we are always given such huge portions and food is everywhere. But easy or not…it’s simple. Thank you so much and I look forward to subscribing and reading more of your blog!

By: Swee

Swee — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:51:26 +0000

I like it that ice cream has protein (my pt – most foods have the proper macronutrients anyway)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:46:25 +0000

I also really appreciated this post..More than I can say actually. I was thin my whole life-never really had to think too much about losing weight or being fit. Then I had kids and it got a bit harder and then it got away from me. I am the heaviest I have been in my life and I have tried it all and some things that are desperate that I know won’t work. I am well educated woman I know logically what I should do but can’t seem too..Reading this post-clicked for me and I am really trying to be mindful of calories in-calories burned. Thank you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:50:45 +0000

Hi Missy, please, please seek help. A therapist and Registered Dietitian specialized in eating disorders can help immensely.

By: Hanna

Hanna — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:49:15 +0000

I feel I have lost contact with MODERATION. I have counted calories for a couple of years, few episodes put together, when I lost my “pregnancy weight”. It worked like magic – or math, actually. How ever I have gained it pretty much back during a year after quitting counting. So counting calories doesn’t necessarily teach you anything. I am definitely going back to counting, since I can’t control myself other ways. I find it really sad and disappointing, because I would like to do smart choises without counting calories. On the other hand, I think my life as it is is pretty stressful as a mother of two young children. When I am tired, I feel like I “deserve” all the shit I am eating. Counting calories and losing weight is not a new thing for me. I am also trained health and fitness professional, but STILL, IT IS SO HARD. I am focusing on the good parts, I have many good habits as green smoothies, salads etc. I also have had a break from the gym (I used to go 3-4 times a week and gained wonderful results…) after getting sick… I love yous posts, they are helping me a lot. Realizing that I NEED AND I CAN count the calories was very useful. Nowadays I feel everybody is against all kinds of restrictions, and counting calories DOES restrict the amount of energy, but that is kind of the point…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:27:56 +0000

Why not do both ? I’m trying to eat healthy only when my body is really hungry but also within my calories! !

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:02:25 +0000

I know this is an older post, but it’s awesome! Calories DO matter, and although I’m not a big fan of counting calories (I prefer intuitive eating), I don’t dismiss them. I’m so glad you mentioned you tried different approaches. That’s what works for most people – try different things, and see what works for your body. I think what’s really important is to really savor and eat mindfully all foods – salad or ice cream, and get rid of the stress and guilt that accompanies them. Thank you!

By: Misty Wishart

Misty Wishart — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:34:14 +0000

I really struggle to eat well. I have an eating disorder where I think I should not eat at all in order to lose weight. I know this is not right. This last month just proved it to me as I went down in my muscle mass and up in fat mass. I also increased my weight. Not in good ways.
I am struggling to get the food in.
I struggle with getting protein. I work out two hours a day. can you give pointers for protein? I just am not sure where to go. lol

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 01:29:26 +0000

WOW thank you! Honestly I only kept focusing on diet and calories… never having a lot of energy to workout like I should. But maybe I’ve been backwards the whole time… maybe I need to eat to fuel my workouts and focus on getting those in! Honestly if I eat any less I think I’ll go crazy. I will check out your other posts

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 00:29:26 +0000

I would start by just tracking for a few days to get an idea of what you’re currently eating. And then create a small deficit, 500 calories or so, if weight loss is your goal. Start with the simplest thing. If that doesn’t work, we can get more complicated, but try the simple thing first.