Weight Loss (help please!!)
Hello,
I have been reading a lot lately on this board and although I found a lot of information I haven't found much that pertains to weight loss. I understand that you guys have been vegan for quite a while and never really had a problem with weight. I am a new veggie on my way to being a vegan. I have followed a whole food low fat lifestyle since January 2006 and have lost weight. I also exercise at least 4 - 5 days a week (I include cardio and weight).
Here is where I am a bit lost. If I include the oils and nuts and avocados in my diet in moderation, will I be able to continue to loose weight nonetheless? I am very much aware of the health benefits of these but wouldn't it hinder the weight loss?
I have read pretty much everything that Dr. McDougall (vegan / low fat) has written and it makes sense to me and I am shedding off the pounds. So I am scared that if I add the oils it will stop the loss.
Can you help me with this please? I feel 100% better, I have energy, no more digestion problems but I still have weight to loose so I would appreciate your help/input.
Thanks much!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
Hi Smiley. Well done on your weight loss and move towards veganism. I'm not an expert but my opinion is that our bodies do need some fats (healthy ones such as the sort in nuts, avocados). As long as you don't consume vast amounts of fats and oils and you excercise sensibly, you should reach a healthy weight and stay there.
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
Welcome! It sounds like you are doing a good job already! Why change what is working for you? However, if you want a vegan weight loss plan, send me a PM with your weight, age, height and any health conditions you may have and I'll customize one for you.
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
Hello, Smiley. Welcome.
Have no fears about those oils. You need them and they're good for you.
Good luck and I hope the pounds just melt off you.
Regards,
Martin.
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
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Smiley
Hello,
I have been reading a lot lately on this board and although I found a lot of information I haven't found much that pertains to weight loss. I understand that you guys have been vegan for quite a while and never really had a problem with weight. I am a new veggie on my way to being a vegan. I have followed a whole food low fat lifestyle since January 2006 and have lost weight. I also exercise at least 4 - 5 days a week (I include cardio and weight).
Here is where I am a bit lost. If I include the oils and nuts and avocados in my diet in moderation, will I be able to continue to loose weight nonetheless? I am very much aware of the health benefits of these but wouldn't it hinder the weight loss?
I have read pretty much everything that Dr. McDougall (vegan / low fat) has written and it makes sense to me and I am shedding off the pounds. So I am scared that if I add the oils it will stop the loss.
Can you help me with this please? I feel 100% better, I have energy, no more digestion problems but I still have weight to loose so I would appreciate your help/input.
Thanks much!!!
Have a wonderful day!
I am a Mc Dougaller and have consequently lost 17 pounds in a short space of time:D
I follow his advice 99.9% of the time because I do continue to take fats in the form of my daily omega 3,6 and 9 capsules and I allow myself just one off-diet meal a week(nut,seed,soya,advocado-based)
I am happy to try and answer any Mc Dougall-based questions.
oldsilverhead
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
Thank you all for your answers and words of encouragment.
CC, I sent you a PM.
I am proud to say that since January 2nd I have lost 14 pounds just by eating healthy and exercising. Lots more to loose but I am on my way to good health and good looks :).
Have a wonderful day!
Re: Weight Loss (help please!!)
You are welcome.
I am right there with you(still have another 7 pounds to lose).
Well done you!
oldsilverhead
Need to lose some weight..any tips???
Hi,
I'm desperately trying to lose some weight, Im currently about 2 stone overweight and finding it very difficult to lose, especially with all the scrummy vegan dessert recipes on here ;)
I have tried loads of diets, but i just want to get some control and tips on getting and staying healthy and slim forever (Slimming World state on their website that they are geared for a vegan diet, yet when i enquired about this, they were as helpful as a soggy spade!!!, their diet's are basically totally geared towards those who consume large amounts of flesh)
Any help would be much appreciated, just really want to fit back into all my clothes :confused:
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Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
hi
cut out the carbohydrates (bread, pasta, potato) and sugar. use minimum of oil when preparing food, if you can mostly boil or steam your veggies. don't use too much salt in food. eat raw fruits and veggies in unlimited quantities, there's no need to be hungry. while eating like this, don't consume any alcohol. good luck :) .
Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
Thanks for the tips, I'm gona really go for it from tmrw, i want to start feeling the benefits of healthy eating now so im ready to make a few changes
have given up alcohol, for a bit anyway, and cut down on salt. I like the idea of raw food so am deff going to include more into my diet
Thanks again x
Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
You need carbohydrates for energy. Eat whole grains and if you eat potatoes, go for red or sweet.
Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
I lost over 100lbs by writing down everything I ate and keeping the cals around 1500/day. I can maintain on about 1700-2000/day. EXERCISE! There is no magic answer. Calories in vs. calories out = weight loss. :)
Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
Fiber fiber fiber fiber! Lots of water!
Re: Need to lose some weight..any tips???
hmmm...i am looking to losing some weight as well.
i have joined a gym. & have started eating soy/linseed bread instead of white. have also cut out white rice, and am going to cut down on potatoes. i love sweet potatoes so i think i will eat more of them. and try to cut down on pasta! :/
also i have switched to fruit sugar..do i need to watch how much of this i eat? i suppose its still sugar at the end of the day. i find it really hard to not eat sugar though :/ like, if i have porridge, i find its not sweet enough.
hmm..anyway..i think i need to try & eat more raw fruit & veg too :/