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How bad is fruit?

Posted on 5/2/23 at 1:52 am
Posted by Dirt Booger
Comanche County
Member since Apr 2023
271 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 1:52 am
Some may remember my original post about my new weight loss / diet change. Original post here

My weight loss seems to have slowed a bunch but I’m seeing increased muscle definition and gains just from my workouts. (Also trying to increase and tweak these to improve.)

Happy to report I’m working on cutting back on alcohol but been struggling with craving sweets, especially after a meal. I’m curious how bad would it be to add some watermelon, banana or strawberry to my diet. I’ve looked up the nutritional content of them but instead of just looking at the numbers was hoping I could get some clarity on how that will actually affect my weight loss.

Tia for any helpful suggestion.

Posted by jsk020
Nola
Member since Jan 2013
1701 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 4:44 am to
Just track the calories. But you should be eating fruit. Berries are amazing for you
Posted by Yeahbuddy35
Swagtown USA
Member since Nov 2021
154 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 5:46 am to
Nothing wrong with eating fruit. Its much more clean and healthy than processed carbs like bread, noodles, etc.
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
7238 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:14 am to
Get some blackberries blueberries and raspberries.

When I am craving ‘sweets’ I use 1 cup Fage 5% fat Greek yogurt mixed with scoop of chocolate whey isolate. Tastes like pudding and provides protein and healthy fats. You can use 2% or no fat Greek yogurt if you are concerned about ‘calories’.
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
15576 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:44 am to
Blueberries at breakfast

Don’t eat fruit randomly at all times of the day. Have a banana before your workout. Boom, done
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31761 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:46 am to
nobody ever got fat becasue they ate too much watermelon or strawberries or any fruit.

fricking dogma to even suggest that like so many do.

just track calories and protien, eat wtf you want to fill up the rest of the calories.
Posted by whiskey over ice
Member since Sep 2020
3297 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:16 am to
Eating fruit is a great way to stay full while dieting. A Little Debbie could be 300-400 calories. I’d challenge you to eat 300-400 calories of strawberries in one sitting. Like others said, track the calories.
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
4824 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 8:46 am to
Eat your fruit and avoid drinking it if you can. I like fruit flavored Greek yogurts. Usually try to buy whichever is on sale at Costco. Eating apples in the morning is the best time to eat them. If you need something else besides fruit, try eating dark chocolate.

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hoping I could get some clarity on how that will actually affect my weight loss


Natural sugars in fruit are different than processed sugars, and will metabolize better. If your main goal is weight loss, take in less calories than what you're burning. You can do smoothies with almond/coconut milk instead of regular milk.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
80835 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 10:08 am to
Not bad at all especially if it prevents you from eating sweets. Just eat in moderation bc everything has calories. You will get much more bang for your buck calories wise from fruit though compared to the sweets youd be eating
Posted by caro81
Member since Jul 2017
5044 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 12:00 pm to
craving sweets is a common thing after cutting back on alcohol.

fruits are good but not all fruits are made equal.

watermelon and most melons are generally low calorie and good treats. Some berries like black berries and raspberries are low calories and high fiber so actually pretty filling.

things like bananas might as well be junk food. ok that may be a little harsh on them, lol, but they are fairly high calorie wise compared to some other fruits.

you will need to do a little self research to see where your favorites fall into line.
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 12:03 pm
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
26636 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 1:59 pm to
Fruits have vitamins, minerals, and fiber in addition to natural sugar.

An apple is always filling, as is a banana. I promise those won't put you over the line into fatass territory unless you're eating dozens of them per day.
Posted by KoozieKing
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
203 posts
Posted on 5/2/23 at 4:11 pm to
frozen blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry bag. Put some in a container in the fridge the night before. Add some reddiwhip, bada bing bada boom.
Posted by JumpingTheShark
America
Member since Nov 2012
22981 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 4:38 am to
Never known a single person who got fat eating fruit
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35690 posts
Posted on 5/3/23 at 6:02 am to
If this question was about vegetables you’d be getting a lot different answer.
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