Can i eat not so healthy food once a week still within my calories count

TheVirgoddess

I've lost 59 pounds so far. I just had McDonalds for dinner (and I had dessert, too). I would not succeed in this without eating foods I like. So my answer is yes, yes you can.

SherryTeach

Agree about the definition of "healthy food." Just because something is calorie-laden doesn't mean it is unhealthy. I only consider something unhealthy if it contains a bunch of unpronounceable additives or otherwise contains no nutrients. I might still eat it sometimes to meet my emotional needs though.

librarydebster

I guess it depends on how much you have to lose as far as calories taken in per day. I have never eaten as low as 1250 and I intend to lose 20 more pounds, having lost 70 pounds so far this year. But I do a fair bit of exercise. I do something about 5 or 6 times a week and if it's hiking, I do it for usually 2 hours at a time.

SexyKatherine73

FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »

Yes, of course. It's important to incorporate foods you enjoy in order to keep your sanity.

Agrees 200%

BombshellPhoenix

I eat whatever I want, every day. Priority one for me is generally getting my macro / micro goals. Then, once I have those in line...I throw in the peanut butter fudge and ice cream...lost 53 lbs in 9 months doing so. Health is in the context of a whole diet, weight loss is calorie deficit. Fit things in you love and you'll be better suited for after weight loss.

bigblues11

Omitting a certain food has never worked for me. Now, I eat (and drink) whatever I want. Pre-logging my meals has really helped! I spread my daily intake over the course of the day, and if I know I'm going out and will be eating or drinking outside of the norm, then I cut back in other areas. Sometimes I'm just over but that's okay. Everyday is a fresh start Enjoy the journey to better health!

fazilasdq

So what are your macro's generally i mean percentage of carbs, fat and protein

Danniel76

It is actually good for your metabolism to be shaken up one in awhile. It is good keep it guessing so you don't go into starvation mode if your calories are to low. As long as you keep your foods clean and at the calorie count eating treat here or there is ok. Even if you go over your calorie count. the think is to go back to eating healthy Your body will tell you what it needs and wants. There is usually a reason. I crave sweets, but when I am not allowed to have such treats go go for a protein shake to get my chocolate or sweet kick for the day. On special holidays or events I plan to have it as a cheat day and don't count calories, but try to choose the best meal for me. I found I can still lose up to 3 pound that week if I do that. Another word of wisdom I had learned s never ever weigh yourself after a cheat day. You will retain more water and be more bloated. Your weight will be up. So don't let it get you down. I have lived through that circus myself. It s not fun on the ego and self-esteem. Enjoy sweet treat eating.

court_alacarte

i've definitely found i can incorporate junk in my diet and still lose weight. in FACT, when i was at my skinniest, i was just eating one meal a day with my meal being something like olive garden or burger king (i am not at all saying that you should do this). and i wasn't eating no salads or "lite meals", it was chicken alfredo and bread sticks and the burgers with the fries and fajitas with flour tortillas, etc. i would say i was active that i worked and met up with friends all the time and never really lounged at home, but i never actively worked out or anything either.