Hi. I wanted to share my experience with MWL and the the idea of consuming a limited amount nuts and seeds and fruit as part of a weight loss regimen.
In early November I was losing weight at a rate of about 1-2 pounds per week. Near the end of November, I read about how a modest amount of nuts n seeds could be very helpful fat loss; i also read that fruits such as berries and citrus were low enough in sugar that they were ok to include. I found an amazing amount controversy on the subject - half advised against the idea and the other half supported the idea. Rather than take sides on the issue i decided i would find out on my own.
And so, after a week of adding a modest 1/2 -1 ounce of nuts /seeds to my salads and dressings and having up to 2 servings of berries /citrus, my weight loss has completely ceased [and the scale is reporting that i have gained 1 pound].
Salt? not likely. Overeating? My calorie intake has remained below my RMR, so no. How about simple sugar and fat?
What are the odds; I wonder...
My theory: I think this past week has proven to me that fruits and nuts and seeds are NOT helping me with fat loss. Even in modest amounts, and despite my calorie deficit, the addition of fruits and nuts/seeds is obviously counter-productive to me at this time.
Therefore, I will get back to where i was prior to this self-initiated fruit, nut and seed experiment.
I
may keep the seeds to under 1 tbsp per day, since i was eating them prior to introducing the nuts and fruit; however, if that doesn't do the trick then wave buh-bye to the seeds - I still have another 28 pounds of fat to shed! I'd advise anyone having difficulty with fat loss to do the same - Make your diet beans, greens and veggies - raw and cooked. Do it until you reach your goal weight. Just like Dr. McDougall says, nuts seeds and fruit are wonderful sources of nutrition for people who are already healthy, lean and trim.
I will end on a positive note: I will consider this past week of experimenting with fruits nuts & seeds an early preview of how i should be eating once i've reached my goal weight.