If I eat an ice-cream everyday, but stay under the calorie limit, will it still work?
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The title is just a tiny example. The question I am trying to ask is; if I eat an unhealty food or something which has lots of calories (such as an ice cream, chocolate, pizza etc.) but still stay under the calorie limit, will this diet/lifestyle still work? I am confused because of all these blog posts and videos saying "Why calorie counting does not work" all over the internet.
Thanks, everyone, for helping this newbie. Have a nice day, ladies and gentlemen.
Thanks, everyone, for helping this newbie. Have a nice day, ladies and gentlemen.
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Definitely! I've lost 60lb in 6 months while still eating all my favourite foods! Add me if you like, my diary is open
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Absolutely it will work!0
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Yes.0
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mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
What if they lift weights?0 -
mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
What if they lift weights?
You'll get bulky.
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mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
Eating at a deficit in general won't give you a toned body, no matter what you eat.0 -
The title is just a tiny example. The question I am trying to ask is; if I eat an unhealty food or something which has lots of calories (such as an ice cream, chocolate, pizza etc.) but still stay under the calorie limit, will this diet/lifestyle still work? I am confused because of all these blog posts and videos saying "Why calorie counting does not work" all over the internet.
Thanks, everyone, for helping this newbie. Have a nice day, ladies and gentlemen.
They tell you that, not because it is true, but because they have a different approach to sell to you. Counting calories doesn't cost money (besides the upfront investment in a food scale).
You are on MFP now. You're safe. You're among friends.
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kommodevaran wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
What if they lift weights?
You'll get bulky.
Troll alert
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yes it will work, cals in - cals out is everything (after hitting protein and fat minimums)0
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YES it will work
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what? having a toned body = low bodyfat whether you eat ice cream or notmistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
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Yes, it still works, but on a lower calorie count you need to remain mindful of your body's requirements for nutrient-dense foods and not just total calories.
I've been logging for nearly 500 days, have lost 70 pounds, and I could not have accomplished this without enjoying some familiar treats, including wine.
As well, I cleaned out my entire pantry and fridge, eliminated all processed foods, white sugar and flour. When I do buy occasional treats, I try to choose healthier versions. I still weigh and measure everything, and I stay within recommended portions, for instance two small scoops of gelato instead of full-fat ice cream.
I eat a few squares of fine dark chocolate once in a while; make healthy desserts with raw cacao, coconut oil, nuts, and dried fruit; order pizza with thin crust and grilled veggies, and ground beef instead of cured meats or pepperoni; order sashimi, miso soup, maki rolls, and gyoza dumplings from a Japanese place instead of Chinese or Thai food, which can be full of fat, sugar, salt, and fried items.
If you can discipline yourself not to go overboard, or you exceed your calories but add exercise and stay under for the rest of the week, you should still lose weight.0 -
You will lose weight if you use more calories than you eat. My concern would be whether you are still getting the nutrients you need. Being healthy is much more than just being thin.
A toned body does not depend on the type of food you eat but on exercise. If it were that way, I would be toned to an inch of my life. I am fluffy because I don't exercise. But don't be like me, please. I am in the camp that believes that exercise does not do much for weight loss BUT is essential for health plus a tight body looks thinner.
And no, you will not get bulky by lifting weights, depends on how much you lift and how often.
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123user456 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
What if they lift weights?
You'll get bulky.
Troll alert
What?? I thought the kidding was obvious. "Lifting makes you bulky" is the common myth debunked every day here. I guess I forgot the smiley
Now I need this one
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The title is just a tiny example. The question I am trying to ask is; if I eat an unhealty food or something which has lots of calories (such as an ice cream, chocolate, pizza etc.) but still stay under the calorie limit, will this diet/lifestyle still work? I am confused because of all these blog posts and videos saying "Why calorie counting does not work" all over the internet.
Thanks, everyone, for helping this newbie. Have a nice day, ladies and gentlemen.
Yes, it will work.
It "doesn't work" because people don't want to do it and don't want to admit they got fat by eating too much. That's all.0 -
mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
BS. You get a "toned" body by having low enough body fat and enough muscle through exercise.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.-7 -
I don't eat ice-cream only on the days I eat cake. Didn't stop me from losing around 40lb so far. In some ways it helped me even, as having a treat in my day prevents me from feeling deprived. I have no issues with maintaining a calorie deficit for as long as it takes because of that.0
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Sure, you will lose weight but end up with malnutrition and avitaminosis-1
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You may lose weight, but you will most likely not have a healthy body otherwise. While a caloric deficit will help you shed pounds, you also need to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients to keep your heart and other muscles functioning properly.0
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MamaBirdBoss wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
BS. You get a "toned" body by having low enough body fat and enough muscle through exercise.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.
That poor guy. Maybe it was bad luck in the genetic pool? Either way, making fun of someone because of their body is not cool.
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MamaBirdBoss wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
BS. You get a "toned" body by having low enough body fat and enough muscle through exercise.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.
Ha, I take offense at this for the "pasty" comment. I am quite toned and pasty white.0 -
KatherineNadeau wrote: »MamaBirdBoss wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
BS. You get a "toned" body by having low enough body fat and enough muscle through exercise.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.
That poor guy. Maybe it was bad luck in the genetic pool? Either way, making fun of someone because of their body is not cool.
also agree here.0 -
Sure, you will lose weight but end up with malnutrition and avitaminosisYou may lose weight, but you will most likely not have a healthy body otherwise. While a caloric deficit will help you shed pounds, you also need to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients to keep your heart and other muscles functioning properly.
B.S. Bryers Original Chocolate ice cream is 140 calories for 66 grams. If you can not fit in a small treat everyday your deficit is too big.0 -
kommodevaran wrote: »123user456 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
What if they lift weights?
You'll get bulky.
Troll alert
What?? I thought the kidding was obvious. "Lifting makes you bulky" is the common myth debunked every day here. I guess I forgot the smiley
Now I need this one
I'm hoping they meant the moistypoison avi. 0 -
Why, exactly, does having ice cream most likely mean you won't maintain a healthy balance of nutrients?You may lose weight, but you will most likely not have a healthy body otherwise. While a caloric deficit will help you shed pounds, you also need to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients to keep your heart and other muscles functioning properly.
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Sure, you will lose weight but end up with malnutrition and avitaminosisYou may lose weight, but you will most likely not have a healthy body otherwise. While a caloric deficit will help you shed pounds, you also need to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients to keep your heart and other muscles functioning properly.
B.S. Bryers Original Chocolate ice cream is 140 calories for 66 grams. If you can not fit in a small treat everyday your deficit is too big.
This^^
I didn't read the OP as eating just ice cream or pizza all day erryday.0 -
MamaBirdBoss wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.
Maybe that pudge was actually excess skin from him already losing a lot of weight? Maybe he had a medical condition that made him look that way? Whatever the cause, I think it's pretty cruel to say the sight of his body made you want to throw up, no one deserves that.1 -
Facts are facts, aren't they? It's not a question of "deserving."smotheredincheese wrote: »MamaBirdBoss wrote: »mistypoison wrote: »Yes, It will work. But you won't end up with a "toned" body.
One of the most unattractive bodies I've ever seen belonged to a "pure food" vegan. When he took of his shirt, I wanted to throw up. College student. Thin. SO GROTESQUELY SKINNY-FAT. He managed to be sooooo thin you could see his ribs across the room, and yet he had folds of pudgy skin, like six in a row, down his belly. With clothes on, you could tell his was pasty and unhealthily thin from a distance, but you couldn't see the weird fat (and still have never seen anything like it in my life). The entire team whispered about that for a good month.
But, you know, he ate "clean." So he must have really be toned.
Maybe that pudge was actually excess skin from him already losing a lot of weight? Maybe he had a medical condition that made him look that way? Whatever the cause, I think it's pretty cruel to say the sight of his body made you want to throw up, no one deserves that.
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