Anyone else on a diet and struggling?

JBD

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

I haven't got an issue. I never said she was, far from it actually. I wasn't happy with the link she posted as much of it gave incorrect and false information so rather than people read it and going away believing it to be true "cos it says so on the internet", I was simply providing a more accurate and balanced view of the same subject as it just happened to be something being discussed on the other thread the previous day.

That's all. I'm not quite sure why you appear to have taken offence to me doing that. I always try to correct misinformation where I see it. There's enough rubbish circulating in this industry as it is so I like to point people in the right direction to enable them to make informed decisions.

Lol, I haven't taken offence at anything. I don't believe anything just because it says so on the internet.
As it happens I managed to lose weight successfully and healthily without any 'expert' help whatsoever. I just enjoy reading different blogs, is all
Edit - I've just googled Dr Jade Teta. I remain unconvinced.

nickyhutch

I do struggle with the idea of the "starvation mode", simply because of the concentration camp and anorexia examples (and also because I've lost something approaching 6 stones by eating a diet that would be very likely criticised as too low in calories and doing quite a bit of exercise).


I've read both those links and can see sensible bits in both. All I know is the last 16 months ahs worked for me. I also know I probably need to up my intake and give myself a break in the gym, but am a bit scared of doing that. I'll get there though.

JBD

Using my personal experience ((obviously not scientific proof) I would say the 'starvation mode' theory is completely untrue.
When I haven't had enough food to eat (not through a 'weight loss diet') weight has fallen off me .I have noticed exactly the same thing in my friend.

Tink2

JBD wrote: »

Using my personal experience ((obviously not scientific proof) I would say the 'starvation mode' theory is completely untrue.
When I haven't had enough food to eat (not through a 'weight loss diet') weight has fallen off me .I have noticed exactly the same thing in my friend.

Same when me and my OH were living off one meal a day

pink_princess

Tink2 wrote: »

Yesterday's stuff

Lemon and pepper wedges, lighter than light mayo - 662 calories

500ml low sugar monster, red ice pop - 43 calories

Seafood stir fry with added tuna, green beans, onion, broccoli, sweet corn - 478 calories

151ml skimmed milk in tea - 55 calories

Graze slightly sweet popping corn - 116 calories

1354 calories
86.5 protein
136.9 carbs
12 fibre
49.7 fat

Pint of green tea
Pint of echinacea and black tea
Three waters with pain killers
330ml can Pepsi max

Cod liver oil
Raspberry ketone
Multi vit
Echinacea

Went food shopping today, got plums to try, cherries and a nectarine as well as salad, spinach (making spinach and egg muffins)

Your stir fry is really good Tink :T

Have you tried any of the fruit yet?

Tink2

pink_princess wrote: »

Your stir fry is really good Tink :T

Have you tried any of the fruit yet?

No not tried the fruit yet

I had nectarines last week, bitter but nice

adouglasmhor

JBD wrote: »

Using my personal experience ((obviously not scientific proof) I would say the 'starvation mode' theory is completely untrue.
When I haven't had enough food to eat (not through a 'weight loss diet') weight has fallen off me .I have noticed exactly the same thing in my friend.

And you lost muscle as well as if not faster than fat. fine if that was your objective you succeeded.

~Chameleon~

adouglasmhor wrote: »

And you lost muscle as well as if not faster than fat. fine if that was your objective you succeeded.

We speak a different language to those who obsess about the weighing scales so it often seems futile replying. I just can't be bothered explaining the difference at times.

Particularly today as I've spent much of the day battling with a client to give up bread/pasta etc when they're obviously gluten intolerant and trying to explain why. You have to pick your battles at times. My silence here often doesn't mean I agree, it's just the easier option at times

~Chameleon~

JBD wrote: »

Edit - I've just googled Dr Jade Teta. I remain unconvinced.

Such a shame.

He's actually an incredibly well respected scientist in the industry and if you had any knowledge on how the human body works you'd realise that. Ah well, people like you are why this industry exists, and why people like me will go on trying to educate people to be/become healthy

DannyBo

Chameleon champions the liquid diet :rotfl:

Seriously: love this thread and find it totes hilares :rotfl::rotfl: