@lavabelle, (and @Madison0226), I enjoyed reading your post on the things you found helpful in loosing weight. Like you, logging my intake has always helped me, as it keeps me aware of my caloric intake. As you know, our caloric needs differ from one person to another, as we are all at different points in our weight loss process. Since my caloric needs are 1000-1200, the deficit recommended by fit-bit is around 750 cals. If I exercise, I manage to keep that deficit, but if I don't, my deficit is much lower, and so is my weight loss progress.
As far as diet, I mentioned in my previous post, I try to follow Dr, Fuhrman's nutritarian principles, although I can't claim that I am 100% nutritarian. Like you, I give myself permission to have a piece of pizza or some ice-cream every once in a long time (2-3 months). I also eat fish, and very little meat (once or no more than twice a week), mostly as a condiment, rather than as an aliment. I do avoid all processed food, and most starch that has a high glycemic index (anything made with white flower, white rice, and white photos). Instead, I eat a lot of raw and cooked vegetables, some fruit, legumes, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, and berries. For starch, I do eat rolled oats (2 tbs/day at the most), and occasionally, sweet potatoes and squash (these have a lower glycemic index).
Dr. Fuhrman has developed an acronym that helps remember the main foods that he recommends in our diet (G-BOMBS).
G - Greens (kale, arugula, broccoli, lettuce, asparagus, cabbage, etc.)
B - Beans (black means, chick peas, lentil, etc.)
O - Onions (all kinds, including garlic)
M - Mushrooms (any kind; they help fight cancer)
B - Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc.)
S - Seeds (including almonds, walnuts, cashew, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
When I make my salad, I try to include at least one of the G-BOMBS, if possible, which ensures that my body gets the highest amount of nutrients with the lowest amount of calories. Greens and beans have enough starch in them to secure my caloric needs, as well as the much needed fiber necessary for good digestive transit.
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