If I eat an ice-cream everyday, but stay under the calorie limit, will it still work?

scastor27

I make sure I have room for ice cream almost every night

PaulaWallaDingDong

shell1005 wrote: »

I actually like the Artic Zero since they came out with the new formula. I find it pretty creamy and flavorful. So, yes...I buy it and eat it. However if I didn't like it, I wouldn't torture myself eating it as some diet way of making ice cream happen.

Now that I am in maintenance though, I eat it less often since I often have to search for ways to add calories to my day.

I was poking around the googlesphere for a review of the new formula and I found one where the writer was amazed by it...after she dumped a bunch of peanut butter, banana, chocolate syrup and teddy grahams on top.

TR0berts

stevencloser wrote: »

I only looked at the first few replies and what was on this page. I don't think I want to read the rest of the thread.

I've only gotten to this post. I'm going for it. Because I need some lols today.

TR0berts

spttdb wrote: »

yes - but try ice cream alternatives - rice cream, sherberts, Arctic Zero (where you can get it) and many other yummy products so you can also eat really healthy other food items

I'm going to paraphrase Katherine Heigl's character from The Ugly Truth, "No, yes, F No."

CSARdiver

ataysrht wrote: »

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.

You see these posts because they are marketing their product and/or diet plan and feel the need to discredit the competition. MFP is essentially the weight watchers program, only prior to the internet and mobile tech it was too complicated for the masses to log their calories and determine their TDEE (too much maths), so WW came along and dumbed it down to a point system.

CSARdiver

FoxyLifter wrote: »

~For weight loss: calories in < calories out.
~For body composition: get enough protein and do some sort of progresive resistance training
~For overall health: get enough fat, micronutrients, water, sleep, rest/recovery, maybe some cardio.
~For your sanity: don't eliminate a whole group of foods for no medical reason or foods you can enjoy in moderation.

Moderation, variation, and no unnecessary elimination!

Wow - we can just shut down the forums after this.

Hornsby

Late to the party...but one more "It worked for me just fine".

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mikeski52

Just to throw another hat into the ring; when I'm cutting I *usually* will opt for a tasty protein shake instead of ice cream.

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Lounmoun

ataysrht wrote: »

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.

A calorie deficit is all you need for weight loss. Anything that tells you calories don't matter is wrong.
The type of food you eat is a personal preference. Do yourself a favor and throw out vague labels like unhealthy, clean eating, super food or junk food. Food is food. If you are concerned about health, look at specific nutrients in foods. Some foods are going to give you less nutrients for the amount of calories so you might opt to limit those items or choose something else. You need a variety of foods usually to meet your body's needs. You need protein, fats, carbs, vitamins, and minerals. You can look it up or consult a registered dietician to help figure out how to meet your needs.

I personally have not cut any foods from my diet and have lost 24 pounds. I eat rice, bread, meat, full fat dairy, potatoes, cake, pizza, hamburgers, casseroles, fruits, vegetables, pasta, etc in appropriate portion sizes for my goal.