Ditch These 9 "Healthy" Foods Stopping You From Losing Weight
Are you trying to lose weight but can't get your diet right? You might need to ditch a few foods from your daily menu. Maxie Haase is a macros nutrition coach who helps her clients lose weight in a natural and sustainable way, finding "peace with food and power through nutrition." In a recent Instagram post, she discusses food to avoid if you are trying to lose weight.
These Foods Aren't "Bad" But Won't Help You Lose Weight
"I like to spend my macros wisely when in a caloric deficit and everything I'm about to list is based off of personal preference and experience; I AM NOT SAYING THESE FOODS ARE BAD! When cutting, I aim to eat mostly whole, single ingredient foods and try to make my meals higher volume to help with satiation. Here is my list of things I avoid," she writes.
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Nut Butters and Nuts
The first food to avoid in a calorie deficit is nut butters and nuts. "I love peanut butter more than most people, but 1 serving is 190-200cals and I would rather spread those cals out in a different way," she says.
Granola
As a kid, you might have been trained to believe granola is healthy, but it's not great for weight loss. "It's so crunchy and delicious, but the portion size compared to nutritional profile is not worth it to me," she writes.
Honey
Honey is sourced from bees, but that doesn't mean it is better than other sweeteners for weight loss. "Arguably the best natural sweetener, but it's pure carbs and I would rather eat those carbs/can do without adding sweetness to yogurt. It's not necessary to me," she writes.
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Fancy Coffees
Many fun and sweet coffees are to be ordered at your local shop, but be careful. "I will keep my coffee order simple because lattes and super sugary drinks are calorie dense and I'd rather eat those cals," she says.
Apples, Bananas, and Watermelon
Lots of weight loss experts recommend fruit, but there are a few to avoid, including apples, bananas, and watermelon. "This sounds nuts, but those fruits are a lot higher in carb in comparison to berries. When cutting, I eat mostly berries!" she says.
Alcohol
Alcohol is basically drinking your calories. "It eats up my cals, gives me no nutritional benefit and messes up my digestion," she says.
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High Fat Protein
Sure, some higher-fat meats are great sources of protein – but they are also high in fat! She recommends avoiding high fat protein on the regular. "I choose leaner meat like chicken, lean beef, white fish, shrimp for the majority of my meals to save fat for other things in my day," she says.
Protein Bars
Protein bars are another no-no. "You will never catch me eating a 200-300 cal fake candy bar. I can make a meal with those cals that is much more filling," she says.
Dining Out
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She also avoids dining out. "I can make a much larger, lower cal meal at home that is more satisfying,' she says.
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Bottom Line
The bottom line? "All of the things listed above are not BAD. I simply cut back or remove them from my weekly routine/grocery haul when in a caloric deficit because it allows me more flexibility with the rest of my day," she says. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
