does anyone on here eat what they like but just count calories?

Francl27

I eat what I want within reason. If I eat too much junk, I'm going to be starving, obviously, so it doesn't work.. but I make tasty meals as well. But do I eat everything I want when I want it? No. Sometimes I have to wait weeks before I can spare the calories for something specific (like a piece of cheesecake).

Today my diet was chocolate brioche, pizza, biscotti, and maybe soup for dinner. That should still be within my maintenance calories (obviously though... maintenance calories. No deficit). I wouldn't be able to get away with it every day though and I have maybe half the protein than I should.

So no, you can't just eat whatever you want all the time. You need some compromise.

beemerphile1

I eat anything I want, I just restrict portion size.

Verity1111

rabbitjb wrote: »

lilyrunner wrote: »

I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.

For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream

I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily

Different strokes for different people

I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.

cheesyP

That's what I'm trying to do

cheesyP

Wow! You give me hope!!

WinoGelato

Verity1111 wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

lilyrunner wrote: »

I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.

For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream

I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily

Different strokes for different people

I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.

Eh - if you plan for it and work it in it's really not that hard. I have some chocolate every day, and 1-2 glasses of wine/night. If I really want cookies and ice cream I would have room for that too.

GBrady43068

Me.

Basically I don't sweat the macros too much..other than fat. I tend to dial back down if I notice I'm exceeding that one frequently. While I do eat "junk" food, I will agree it's much easier to stay within my allotment if I'm getting lots of veggies in (lots of food for a light calorie hit).

I also try to not drink my calories...whole fruit instead of fruit juice...very minimal soda (as in maybe 1-2 times a MONTH)..and even more minimal alcohol.

GBrady43068

MKEgal wrote: »

If you're hating what you're doing, you won't keep doing it, no
matter how good you know it is for you.
Find exercise you like & do a reasonable amount of it.
Eat food you like, in reasonable amounts.

If I want chocolate, I have chocolate, just a bit.
I like peanut butter, so I have it nearly every day... just a bit.

She speaks the truth.

pie_eyes

I eat what I like all the time. Its a good thing I enjoy healthy foods as well as unhealthy foods, I try to balance both.

robertw486

Verity1111 wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

lilyrunner wrote: »

I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.

For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream

I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily

Different strokes for different people

I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.

Though I haven't seen that diary, I'd have no reason to doubt what she says.

If you want cookies and ice cream daily, chances are you can make it fit with the other things you eat and still lose weight and get your proper nutrition. It's all just a matter of priorities really.

I have times I want to eat the things I want without any (or at least little) moderation involved. When they have the food trucks at a local brewery is one such type of day. So I get up, don't eat, work out hard and go there hungry and with a calorie allotment of 3000 or more calories in hand to break even for the day. And I have a couple beers, eat some good food, and don't feel guilty.


Or, you can "bank" calories and really splurge one day if you want. It all balances out. See my August 1st diary if you think you are limited on what you eat or drink.

Riff1970

No food is off limits. Everything in moderation.

Machka9

cheesyP wrote: »

Like candy,juice,fried foods?

Can you give me advice

I only eat foods I like, and I eat fewer calories than I burn. Simple as that.

rankinsect

Verity1111 wrote: »

I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.

I do have an ice cream sandwich almost every day for my snack - 160 calories, so it fits well with the ~200 calories I save for snacking each day.

I also eat french fries a lot, although I bake them rather than fry them. About 200 calories, and it serves as a good side for a protein option. For example, today those fries were the side that went with my chicken entree.

Confuzzled4ever

robertw486 wrote: »

Or, you can "bank" calories and really splurge one day if you want. It all balances out. See my August 1st diary if you think you are limited on what you eat or drink.

Haha.. Looks like my Halloween... Open bar weddings are a nightmare for moderation... Lol

teresadutton

I count calories, I have lost almost 100 pounds...today my diary includes, pizza and an ice cream snickers bar, taco salad and a "diet" cupcake. some days I eat lower calorie foods some days not.

AnvilHead

robertw486 wrote: »

...I have times I want to eat the things I want without any (or at least little) moderation involved. When they have the food trucks at a local brewery is one such type of day. So I get up, don't eat, work out hard and go there hungry and with a calorie allotment of 3000 or more calories in hand to break even for the day. And I have a couple beers, eat some good food, and don't feel guilty.


Or, you can "bank" calories and really splurge one day if you want. It all balances out. See my August 1st diary if you think you are limited on what you eat or drink.

Re: the bold above - I don't even worry or feel guilty about it. If I decide to splurge once in a while, I splurge - then log it, move on and get back on the horse the next day. If it sets my goals back a day or two, so be it...we only get one pass at life and I'm here to enjoy it. The "big secret" is to make those days the rare exception rather than the rule, lol!

Sued0nim

Verity1111 wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

lilyrunner wrote: »

I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.

For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream

I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily

Different strokes for different people

I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.

@Verity1111

I've set my diary to public - go wild

I regularly go over by around 1-2000 calories per week as I am trying to achieve maintenance