Can you keep a secret?

ItsJordanNicole
ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
edited November 16 in Food and Nutrition
So, I went to Chipotle for lunch today and the bowl they gave me was of epic proportions....but I'm still going to track it like I normally do as 525 calories, even tho I know it is at least 700 today :D

I will do an extra 20 minutes of cardio to make up for their awesome mistake!
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  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Or just log it and not lie to yourself? That's the only person that will suffer from lying.
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    Guess you should give Steve Ells a few extra dollars.
  • ItsJordanNicole
    ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Or just log it and not lie to yourself? That's the only person that will suffer from lying.

    I don't know how else to log it since I don't know exactly how much it is. I use their site to calculate the calories based on how much they're supposed to give you.

  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    Nope. I'm going to tell everyone I see that someone on the internet named "ItsJordanNicole" ate a couple hundred calories more than she logged.

    Your secret is going to be told to the world. THE WORLD, I TELL YOU!
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Or just log it and not lie to yourself? That's the only person that will suffer from lying.

    I don't know how else to log it since I don't know exactly how much it is. I use their site to calculate the calories based on how much they're supposed to give you.

    I watch them put in the ingredients and modify the portions accordingly. A dairy entry may look like:

    Chipotle Black Beans: 1 serving
    Chipotle Rice: 1.25 servings
    Chipotle Sour Cream: 2 servings (I always ask for extra)


  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    peachyfuzzle wrote: »
    Nope. I'm going to tell everyone I see that someone on the internet named "ItsJordanNicole" ate a couple hundred calories more than she logged.

    Your secret is going to be told to the world. THE WORLD, I TELL YOU!

    Haha!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    sorry I suck at keeping secrets...people know the key to the vault...typically starts with V and ends with odka.... >:)

    If you know it was almost 700 calories log it as 1.25 or 1.4 bowls...
  • ItsJordanNicole
    ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...
  • Newsordova
    Newsordova Posts: 21 Member
    The easiest way to improve statistical performance is to you tell yourself you are doing something good, when you really are not. It has been proven many times over, that it is the least effective way to achieve results, but if you want to think you are being successful, continue to cheat. A best estimate, is still much better than denial.

    I had black licorice for breakfast today instead of my standard HB Egg and Cottage Cheese. It doesn't look very good on my diary, but it is real. If I fail, at least I know why.
  • ItsJordanNicole
    ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Or just log it and not lie to yourself? That's the only person that will suffer from lying.

    I don't know how else to log it since I don't know exactly how much it is. I use their site to calculate the calories based on how much they're supposed to give you.

    I watch them put in the ingredients and modify the portions accordingly. A dairy entry may look like:

    Chipotle Black Beans: 1 serving
    Chipotle Rice: 1.25 servings
    Chipotle Sour Cream: 2 servings (I always ask for extra)


    This is a good idea, but I ordered online and picked it up so I didn't see them make the bowl. I was shocked and delighted when I opened my bowl.

    I don't eat back workout calories so I will be fine. I thought maybe fellow chipotle lovers may share in my delight. I was wrong :(
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Lolz.
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    only hurting yourself.....
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    jkwolly wrote: »
    Or just log it and not lie to yourself? That's the only person that will suffer from lying.

    I don't know how else to log it since I don't know exactly how much it is. I use their site to calculate the calories based on how much they're supposed to give you.

    I watch them put in the ingredients and modify the portions accordingly. A dairy entry may look like:

    Chipotle Black Beans: 1 serving
    Chipotle Rice: 1.25 servings
    Chipotle Sour Cream: 2 servings (I always ask for extra)

    Rocket science
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...
    Uptight?

    Only tight thing is gonna be yo pants when you underestimate calories
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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...
    Uptight?

    Only tight thing is gonna be yo pants when you underestimate calories

    ohhhh.gif
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...
    Uptight?

    Only tight thing is gonna be yo pants when you underestimate calories

    :laugh:
  • SconnieCat
    SconnieCat Posts: 770 Member
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...

    Uptight? Oh sunshine.

    The only person you're hurting is yourself. If you want to lie to yourself and underestimate calories, that's cool.

    Just don't go posting on the forums asking why you're gaining and not losing in 3 weeks.
  • SconnieCat
    SconnieCat Posts: 770 Member
    jkwolly wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...
    Uptight?

    Only tight thing is gonna be yo pants when you underestimate calories

    :heart:
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    @itsjordannicole I'm not a chipotle lover but I too have a dirtly little secret. I don't own a food scale. I have no plans to ever own a food scale. I feel like weighing my food would take all the joy out of it. I am losing weight. I too eat back only a portion of exercise calories. This I solemnly vow: Never will I post a topic called "Why am I not losing weight?" I always know why. lol.

    Take that food weighing, portion nazis.
  • ItsJordanNicole
    ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
    SconnieCat wrote: »
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    My bad guys....I haven't posted here for a while and forgot how incredibly uptight some people are regarding calorie counting...

    Uptight? Oh sunshine.

    The only person you're hurting is yourself. If you want to lie to yourself and underestimate calories, that's cool.

    Just don't go posting on the forums asking why you're gaining and not losing in 3 weeks.

    Oh dear, I am pretty seasoned at this whole weight loss/ logging thing at this point. I will leave the griping and belly aching to the newbies.
  • ItsJordanNicole
    ItsJordanNicole Posts: 110 Member
    enterdanger wrote: »
    @itsjordannicole I'm not a chipotle lover but I too have a dirtly little secret. I don't own a food scale. I have no plans to ever own a food scale. I feel like weighing my food would take all the joy out of it. I am losing weight. I too eat back only a portion of exercise calories. This I solemnly vow: Never will I post a topic called "Why am I not losing weight?" I always know why. lol.

    Take that food weighing, portion nazis.


    You are a breath of fresh air on this very stuffy thread <3
  • chelsy0587
    chelsy0587 Posts: 441 Member
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    I'm terrible at keeping secrets. If something tells me something they want to keep secret, I immediately tell all my girlfriends down at the hair salon.

    Bet they are just waiting for your secrets!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    Thanks. One of the big ideas on this site is to create sustainable healthy weight. I'm not going to weigh my food for the rest of my life, so I'm not starting now. I try to be honest with myself about my portion size but no one is perfect. If I eat too much, I'll spend some extra time in the gym.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Three weeks from now, OP wants to know why she isn't losing weight... she's logging accurately darn it.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    ItsJordanNicole wrote: »
    enterdanger wrote: »
    @itsjordannicole I'm not a chipotle lover but I too have a dirtly little secret. I don't own a food scale. I have no plans to ever own a food scale. I feel like weighing my food would take all the joy out of it. I am losing weight. I too eat back only a portion of exercise calories. This I solemnly vow: Never will I post a topic called "Why am I not losing weight?" I always know why. lol.

    Take that food weighing, portion nazis.


    You are a breath of fresh air on this very stuffy thread <3

    wow food weighing portion nazis...that's a new one....

    goes to find her fuhrer...
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    enterdanger wrote: »
    Thanks. One of the big ideas on this site is to create sustainable healthy weight. I'm not going to weigh my food for the rest of my life, so I'm not starting now. I try to be honest with myself about my portion size but no one is perfect. If I eat too much, I'll spend some extra time in the gym.
    When you get to a way smaller goal range, weighing/measuring is key to 100% accuracy.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    OP I'll wait until you post another omg I gained 2 lbs over the weekend thread...

    Proud food weighing portion nazi checking in
  • MelRC117
    MelRC117 Posts: 911 Member
    Some people must not realize OP has lost over 50 pounds....
  • laura3977
    laura3977 Posts: 191 Member
    I always just go with whatever the calories say on their site - sometimes I get a bigger bowl and sometimes I get a smaller bowl so I figure in the end it all evens out :wink:
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