Question:
Can eating fruit slow weight loss?
Hi Everyone!!! I'm 6 months post-op and am in love with fruit. I don't go totally crazy unless I'm in denial, but I recently read on from someone else's profile that they regained some weight due to eating too much fruit. I only eat lean protein, fresh veggies and fruit as part of my post-op diet but am concerned now that maybe I should lay off the fruit during the time I'm trying to get the most weight off. For example, I eat 6-8 grapes with my cottage cheese in the morning for breakfast. I'll put a large bannana in my Proscore 100 protein drink at night and during the day, sometimes if I get hungry, I'll eat a couple of large strawberries. This is all in one day. Too much sugar???? Any advise would help and thank for all your wonderful support - love you guyz....missy — Lola C. (posted on March 6, 2004)
March 5, 2004
Fruit has lots of sugar and for most like me sugar is instant fat regain:(
A couple strawberries occasionally is probably fine but avoid liquifying
bananas. During fast loss your better off to avoid ALL excess calories and
get tons of exercise. True you will still loose either way but in one case
you will likely get to goal. If I were you I woulsd drop nearly all the
fruit.
— bob-haller
March 6, 2004
I was thinking the same thing this morning. Now, Im just about 2 months
post op, but I too love fresh fruits. Especially now that the weather is
getting nicer. Ive stayed away from them because of the carbs/sugars but
this morning I ate half of a small grapefruit. I used a little nutrasweet
on it, and it was soooo good. I have heard also to stay away from the
fruits, but its hard because I always thought fresh fruits and veggies are
all good. While I have no real answer for you as further along post ops
might, Ive decided personally to eat fruit in moderation. I enjoy it and
feel if I have in once in awhile Im not gonna do any harm, might have to
exercise a little more but its worth it to me!! Good Luck and Ill be
checking back to see other answers to this question!
— [Deactivated Member]
March 6, 2004
NO! First off the amount of fruit you are eating is hardly ANY calories
AND sugar for that matter.... I really hate how people get this surgery
only to diet again... Eat heathly watch what you eat... But don't deprive
yourself of things like fruit...... Since surgery I have NEVER cut back on
carbs... I think if you are putting 6-8 hershy kisses in your mouth, that
might not be a good thing.. But things like grapes and strawberries are
GOOD FOR YOU!
— baybekmbrly
March 6, 2004
All things in moderation is my motto - with some exceptions of course lol.
Fruit is natures candy...and I think there's a reason that it grows in
seasons and isn't readily available (without our help anyway) all the time.
Imagine how fat animals would be if they could eat unlimited fruit? Ack!
All fruits are good for you - in limited quantities, but some fruits are
better for you than others. Berries and melons are top of the list for
low-glycemic ratings (they aren't as apt to spike your blood sugar and turn
to fat). Bananas are good - loaded with vitamins however they are very
high sugar...as are apples and oranges and such. I've heard the argument
that their natural - and cavemen enjoyed them. True - to a degree. We've
selected and engineered our fruits to have more sugar in them than nature
actually intended. So it's comparing apples to oranges (pun intended LOL).
— [Deactivated Member]
March 6, 2004
Missy-I bet you will get a wide variety of responses to this question!
Carbs vs no carbs, right??? You must do what feels right to you. If your
body is handling the fruit well, then you are doing fine. Some others might
react badly. I personally cannot eat bananas. I've tried several times and
after just one bite, I feel ill. Yet I can eat an entire apple (without
the peel) or an entire orange and feel just fine. My sugar doesn't spike
nor do I feel tired nor do I dump. I eat strawberries and melon and any
other berries that I can find. I know that melon and berries are 'better'
for your body than some other fruits, but I truly don't sweat the small
stuff. True, I limit my intake to just one fruit a day and I don't always
eat fruit daily. I shoot for 4-5 times in a week. No one can tell me that
fruit is 'bad'. I do believe that some fruits are 'better' than others. I
didn't add fruit until two months ago, but I had some serious complications
after surgery so I was not the 'normal' postop. I added foods very slowly
and very cautiously. I still don't eat skins of any fruit. I was even
worried about the orange membrane, but as long as I chew well, I'm ok. I
haven't tried grapes yet, but soon I will. Perhaps you should chart your
intake in fitday.com and compare the amount of carbs and protein that you
are ingesting. This website has certainly helped me. Remember, everyone
needs some carbs in their diet. It is a necessary part of life. Personally,
I would rather get my carbs in some milk or some fruit, than through bread
or crackers. Best of luck to you. I'm 10 months out and down 142.5 pounds
(as of this morning!). I do not diet!!!! I make responsible food choices.
(A BIG DIFFERENCE!) 335/192.5/??
— Jodie P.
March 6, 2004
I found my weight loss to be better when I ate more fruit and less fat. I
eat 2-3 pieces of fruit (ie an apple , a banana, and a hanful of
strawberries would be a days fruit) a day and am doing great. I also eat a
balance, of veggies and meat, some whole grain breads etc.
— **willow**
March 6, 2004
For me personally, some fruit helps. I tried and choose lower sugar ones -
but I find that they do give me a bit more energy (probably the carbs) and
REALLY help with my digestion. In general I eat a few thawed frozen
unsweetened strawberries, some melon pieces, some grapefruit or oranges
(even with the membranes), some apple (even with the peel) and those all
work well. I try and avoid grapes because they are higher in sugar and I
don't know if it's the peels, or what, but they give me painful gas. I
also don't really eat bananas, but probably because I never think of buyin
them and think of them as a more "starchy" fruit. People have
posted many opinions - and I guess my main answer would be - do what works
for you. I do count my calories and protein, carbs, etc. on fitday.com.
If you are doing something like that, you can probably eat whatever you
want, just so long as the "math" works out in the end. Good
luck!
— w8free
March 6, 2004
Fruit makes me sick now, I dump almost everytime I eat it. Reading this
makes me wonder why, anyone know? Lettuce does that to me now too.
— Sandy M.
March 6, 2004
Me. I gained from fruit. And I'm ridiculously distal, so supposedly
"buller proof" from regain. Hah. Not with sugar. However, that
is not to say I never touch fruit. I just can't have as much as I'd like. I
think a whole banana might be too much during the rapid wt loss,
personally. Try this. Cut up the banana and freeze the chips onto a cookie
sheet for an hour or so. You can store them in a ziplok baggie and use just
3-4 frozen chips in your PS100. You'll get flavor & texture without the
sugar load. You can also add PB to your PS100, as fat wont' make us fat
again. SUGAR will make us fat again, natural or unnatural, sugar is sugar.
— vitalady
March 6, 2004
I just wanted to thank all of you for your helpful responses. All of you
have given me great wonderful insight on this subject. Michelle - you had
great advise and I loved your tips. I am going to chill out on all the
fruit as I've been consuming it everyday with the exception of the bannana
in my Proscore drink because without it, PS has a bit of a
"protein" taste and right now I look forward to my drink as a
"treat" I enjoy it so much. I don't want to give myself any
reason to not get my drink in during the day. The bannna does something to
the texture as well as the flavor which I love! So today I am going to try
it with PB and if it does the trick, I'll make the switch and toss the
Bannana. If not, I will start freezing pieces as you suggested to help cut
down on the quantity. Thanks again to you all!!!!! Missy (Original Poster)
— Lola C.
March 7, 2004
We are all very different, and the amounts of food that we need to lose, or
maintain can vary greatly. Sometimes those that are still on their
'honeymoon' in weight loss may think that they are immune to weight gain by
eating fruit, and may be unpleasantly surprised that they too have to watch
what they eat a little more closely. No, I didn't have this surgery to
'diet', and wanted to eat everything in moderation. I am finding that at
over 2 years post-op, that I cannot have more than one fruit a day on a
consistent basis without gaining. I have to limit myself to one serving a
day, and this is part of my *diet*. Yes, fruit is full of essential
vitamins and fiber, but also sugar, so too much (which is diff. for
everyone) CAN and WILL make you gain weight. Michelle has wonderful
suggestions, and a good way to keep the portion low. A lot of fruit has
been genetically modified so that a single fruit is much bigger than it was
historically. If you buy organic produce, which has not been altered with
hormones, the size is MUCH smaller. I say eat your fruit!, but you will
need to find the portion that works for you. Oh, did I mention that I had
gained weight on oranges, clementines and watermelon. I went through
phases (more with the oranges) where I was obsessed with the fruit, and I
learned my lesson real fast!
— Cheri M.
March 7, 2004
Mizzy, I eat about the same amount you described in your Q&A each day -
I have 1 medium banana with my protein drink; or 1 banana and 3-4 large
strawberries in my protein and for a snack I usually have about 6 grapes.
I'm 3-1/2 months post-op and my weight loss is continuing at a reasonale
poundage or ounces. GOOD LUCK
— Anna M.
March 8, 2004
Just HAD to add... I have heard everyone talk about carbs, protien, and
blah blah blah.... Well my belief is "A calorie is a calorie"...
So watch your calories, EAT HEATHLY, and excerise.... I'm really starting
to dislike this site.. Everyone does things differently.... There is no
need to attack people for there opinions.
— baybekmbrly
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