Can you eat whatever you want as long as you stay in your calorie range and still lose weight?
priyul1000
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Hello!
I've been on a diet for around 10 months now, where I have chosen to eat healthy foods and vegetables over fast food and snacks.
So far, as you may have guessed, results are starting to show and I am definitely losing weight.
However, I was just curious, as the title states, can you eat whatever you want as long as you stay in your calorie range and still lose weight?
In my case, I simply want to slowly start eating a slice fo bread, or roll (wholewheat) everyday which is about 150 calories, while substituting out something else like having a smaller portion of Yoghurt in the afternoon, while still keeping to the same caloric deflict, will I gain weight?
I have heard that bread and doughy things can be fattening, but in this case it is simply a slice of wholewheat bread/roll. Dont want to put months of work at risk.
I was considering this as I am slowly approaching my goal weight and am trying to lower the deflict.
Appreciate all responses!
I've been on a diet for around 10 months now, where I have chosen to eat healthy foods and vegetables over fast food and snacks.
So far, as you may have guessed, results are starting to show and I am definitely losing weight.
However, I was just curious, as the title states, can you eat whatever you want as long as you stay in your calorie range and still lose weight?
In my case, I simply want to slowly start eating a slice fo bread, or roll (wholewheat) everyday which is about 150 calories, while substituting out something else like having a smaller portion of Yoghurt in the afternoon, while still keeping to the same caloric deflict, will I gain weight?
I have heard that bread and doughy things can be fattening, but in this case it is simply a slice of wholewheat bread/roll. Dont want to put months of work at risk.
I was considering this as I am slowly approaching my goal weight and am trying to lower the deflict.
Appreciate all responses!
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Definitely! It's all about CICO. You may retain more water, but it's just water, not fat. I had pasta/rice for 6 meals last week but stayed within my calories and I didn't even retain water because I drink so much of it and finish eating by 6:00 pm. I find it's easier to stay within your calories though when you eat whole foods.....no cravings. Good luck!5
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Bread is only fattening if it makes you eat more than you burn. Yes, you can eat what you want.16
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Yes it's all about a calorie deficit. You can eat tubs of Ben and Jerry's but as long as you are in a deficit you will lose weight.9
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Yes. I do this with ALL my clients.
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Yes, losing weight is all about CICO. Of course, nutrition and satiety are different for everyone, so you'd have to play around with foods that help you in that department.
But you can absolutely eat anything you want and still lose weight as long as you're in a deficit. A calorie is a calorie. It's a pretty sweet deal.11 -
I eat all types of foods within my calorie goal. I need this to be sustainable for the long term. Works great:)6
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If I eat whatever I want, I can't stay in enough of a calorie deficit. I need to drop calories a bit further, which is impossible because I start eating more.
Plus my health suffers.1 -
Depending on what you may have been eating (perhaps lower carb, by accident), you may see the scale go up a bit when you start, but that would just be water.4
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Depending on what you may have been eating (perhaps lower carb, by accident), you may see the scale go up a bit when you start, but that would just be water.
Interesting, thanks for the clarification! I do drink alot of water throught my day as well. I've been sticking to a low carb diet for a while now, and haven't touched bread or any doughy items for months until as recently as yesterday, thus I was concerned. I do however spend most of my day consuming nutritional food such as salads, and fruits.
Thank you to all who have replied, I appreciate all help. Have a good day
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Yes
But you may want to consider your macro and micro nutrient intake to maximise your long term health and body composition6 -
priyul1000 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Depending on what you may have been eating (perhaps lower carb, by accident), you may see the scale go up a bit when you start, but that would just be water.
Interesting, thanks for the clarification! I do drink alot of water throught my day as well. I've been sticking to a low carb diet for a while now, and haven't touched bread or any doughy items for months until as recently as yesterday, thus I was concerned. I do however spend most of my day consuming nutritional food such as salads, and fruits.
Thank you to all who have replied, I appreciate all help. Have a good day
Since you've been low carb, and want bread, consider looking at some of the original South Beach Diet resources (not the Kraft crap). SB wasn't a low carb diet, and does incorporate whole grains. The reasoning behind it may resonate with you.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
ETA: this isn't a terrible description of it. http://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/south-beach-diet-what-it-is2 -
You can! I would play around with it to see what works best for you. I know a lot of people on this site are on the 100% calories in vs. calories out train, which will absolutely give you results and for a lot of people is the easiest diet to stick to. In that respect, for most people, that is perfect advice. Everybody is different and that advise works for 100% of people (barring any medical issues.) However, I find myself losing more weight, for the same amount of calories, if I skip the processed foods and maintain a high protein/fat diet. Since this works for me, I try to skip bread when I am trying to lose weight. However, like I said, everyone is different. You need to do what is best for you.2
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Yes you can.. protein while in a calorie deficit is important, try to balance macro and micro nutrients as much as you can and moreover meet your min protein goal every day if you can!1
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Might wanna try Ezikiel (or the like) bread. It's 80 calories a slice and delicious--plus, it has a little protein.3
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Just a note, yes the main way our body loses weight is through eating less than we use. However, I have to say that some foods can lead you to overeat or crave more than others. May not apply to you but for me, there are just foods like bread and processed snacks, even some fruit that makes me want to eat my face off. I plan the majority of my food choices around the healthy protein, veggies and dairy that keeps me happy and satisfied and indulge in the other stuff knowing that I may struggle with hunger and cravings if I eat it. Some may not agree, but that's my experience. Good luck!8
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I did. I lost 60 pounds between Sept 2015 and July 2016. I just ate at a calorie deficit and ate the foods I normally eat. I still eat out once or twice a week and eat fast food and processed foods and breads and sugar. I find that if I focus on getting enough protein then I stay satisfied and don't have problems with craving or over eating. It also helps me not to be restrictive because making something off limits only makes me want it more.7
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I am a low carber by choice, BUT I definitely do believe you can eat what ever you want and lose weight as long as you stay in your calorie range (deficit). 1
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kittykarin wrote: »Just a note, yes the main way our body loses weight is through eating less than we use. However, I have to say that some foods can lead you to overeat or crave more than others. May not apply to you but for me, there are just foods like bread and processed snacks, even some fruit that makes me want to eat my face off. I plan the majority of my food choices around the healthy protein, veggies and dairy that keeps me happy and satisfied and indulge in the other stuff knowing that I may struggle with hunger and cravings if I eat it. Some may not agree, but that's my experience. Good luck!
This applies to me too.2 -
Agree!I did. I lost 60 pounds between Sept 2015 and July 2016. I just ate at a calorie deficit and ate the foods I normally eat. I still eat out once or twice a week and eat fast food and processed foods and breads and sugar. I find that if I focus on getting enough protein then I stay satisfied and don't have problems with craving or over eating. It also helps me not to be restrictive because making something off limits only makes me want it more.1 -
Can you eat whatever you want as long as you stay in your calorie range and still lose weight?
Absolutely!!
This is exactly what I did, and I lost 25 kg/55 lbs. 8 -
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priyul1000 wrote: »Hello!
I've been on a diet for around 10 months now, where I have chosen to eat healthy foods and vegetables over fast food and snacks.
So far, as you may have guessed, results are starting to show and I am definitely losing weight.
However, I was just curious, as the title states, can you eat whatever you want as long as you stay in your calorie range and still lose weight?
In my case, I simply want to slowly start eating a slice fo bread, or roll (wholewheat) everyday which is about 150 calories, while substituting out something else like having a smaller portion of Yoghurt in the afternoon, while still keeping to the same caloric deflict, will I gain weight?
I have heard that bread and doughy things can be fattening, but in this case it is simply a slice of wholewheat bread/roll. Dont want to put months of work at risk.
I was considering this as I am slowly approaching my goal weight and am trying to lower the deflict.
Appreciate all responses!
Pretty much. Calories are what is important in terms of fat loss. Where it gets a little more complicated is first in terms of satiation. Some foods will leave you feeling fuller longer, thus making sticking to your calorie goal easier. The other confounding factor is that the sodium in the food, if much higher than you usually consume, can cause water retention with the corresponding water weight gain.
As for doughy things being fattening, if you measure the portions carefully and it fits into your calories, no, they are not any more fattening than fruit and veggies, just a little more calorie dense compared to most of them. When it comes down to it, it is all about calorie deficit, not the food types.3 -
I just ate an entire small jalapeno popper pizza because it fit in my day. It's that easy!5
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Yes! You should pay attention that you're getting enough micronutrients, fiber, and sufficient protein: after that, all your calories are purely discretionary.4
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Might wanna try Ezikiel (or the like) bread. It's 80 calories a slice and delicious--plus, it has a little protein.
+1 for Ezekiel or another true sprouted grain bread. Very nutrient dense, high fiber, not a lot of added crap. Delicious.
Fooducate.com rates it an A- (Nature's Own lite honey wheat gets a C+).1 -
Yes as long as you have the willpower to only stick to small amounts that fit into your calories.
Personally I don't have that willpower and that's why I put on weight in the first place, by eating loads of junk food and not being able to stop a one item every now and then.1 -
Yes as long as you have the willpower to only stick to small amounts that fit into your calories.
Personally I don't have that willpower and that's why I put on weight in the first place, by eating loads of junk food and not being able to stop a one item every now and then.
I see post like this a lot. And while I get your point I don't understand how you can not have the willpower to eat only a small amount of something but you do have the willpower to restrict it altogether. I think it must just be differences in personalities. For me it is much easier to restrict the amounts I eat than to forbid myself to ever eat certain things. I do a lot better allowing myself a small portion of something I love than I do making things off limits. Restrictions like that lead me to have cravings and eventually over eat.3 -
Yes as long as you have the willpower to only stick to small amounts that fit into your calories.
Personally I don't have that willpower and that's why I put on weight in the first place, by eating loads of junk food and not being able to stop a one item every now and then.
I see post like this a lot. And while I get your point I don't understand how you can not have the willpower to eat only a small amount of something but you do have the willpower to restrict it altogether. I think it must just be differences in personalities. For me it is much easier to restrict the amounts I eat than to forbid myself to ever eat certain things. I do a lot better allowing myself a small portion of something I love than I do making things off limits. Restrictions like that lead me to have cravings and eventually over eat.
I do much better when I "can't" have anything than if I can have just a little. I have a pretty strong will power to say no pizza. But when you put a pizza in front of me and I tell myself that I can have just one slice, that one slice turns into a second slice "because I have been really good for the last week" and then a third "because I have already had two anyway so my day is ruined" until I have eaten the whole thing! Restrictions can be hard, but once you get over the craving hump, it really isn't so bad. That first week or two is rough though. I personally just find clear and defined rules much easier. If you have the will power to eat just one serving of chips or pizza or whatever junk food you like, more power to you!5 -
Yes as long as you have the willpower to only stick to small amounts that fit into your calories.
Personally I don't have that willpower and that's why I put on weight in the first place, by eating loads of junk food and not being able to stop a one item every now and then.
I see post like this a lot. And while I get your point I don't understand how you can not have the willpower to eat only a small amount of something but you do have the willpower to restrict it altogether. I think it must just be differences in personalities. For me it is much easier to restrict the amounts I eat than to forbid myself to ever eat certain things. I do a lot better allowing myself a small portion of something I love than I do making things off limits. Restrictions like that lead me to have cravings and eventually over eat.
For me it's SO MUCH EASIER to have no tortilla chips than 10.
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/generic/salty-snacks-corn-or-cornmeal-base-tortilla-chips
Easier to have no nachos than 6.
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/usda/nachos-with-cheese?portionid=40522&portionamount=1.000
Definitely easier to have no oreos than three oreos...
I truly think there's two kinds of folks when it comes to tempting foods.
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Yes as long as you have the willpower to only stick to small amounts that fit into your calories.
Personally I don't have that willpower and that's why I put on weight in the first place, by eating loads of junk food and not being able to stop a one item every now and then.
I see post like this a lot. And while I get your point I don't understand how you can not have the willpower to eat only a small amount of something but you do have the willpower to restrict it altogether. I think it must just be differences in personalities. For me it is much easier to restrict the amounts I eat than to forbid myself to ever eat certain things. I do a lot better allowing myself a small portion of something I love than I do making things off limits. Restrictions like that lead me to have cravings and eventually over eat.
For me it's SO MUCH EASIER to have no tortilla chips than 10.
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/generic/salty-snacks-corn-or-cornmeal-base-tortilla-chips
Easier to have no nachos than 6.
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/usda/nachos-with-cheese?portionid=40522&portionamount=1.000
Definitely easier to have no oreos than three oreos...
I truly think there's two kinds of folks when it comes to tempting foods.
I certainly agree. And I wasn't trying to say that I think that one way is right or wrong. I just can't imagine having the willpower to completely restrict any food.2
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