What junk food do you happily include in your daily cals?

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  • jxspxr
    jxspxr Posts: 150
    So far I've mostly concerned myself with calorie balance per day, and some days I am very restrictive and some days I am eat more (one of my methods is intermittent fasting). So, limiting quantity is what matters most at this time, and I care about staying motivated, so I just eat everything I want. I eat a bit more fruit though. But that's the only thing I know that I've changed in the type of foods I eat.

    But: Quality of food is next on the list. But even then I won't pay too much attention to restricting some foods for myself. My experience is that it's better to find ways to enjoy something that's good for you then to make rules for yourself not to do the bad thing, because, after some time you'll want to good thing and you'll dislike the bad thing - without there being a rule. Intrinsic motivation beats extrinsic motivation.

    Another thing about rules is that you feel bad if you break them, which may cause you to give up - which is really a waste of all the time and effort you put into something.

    But sometimes a rule is required, in case of addictions - but even then you need to learn to find and appreciate good ways to get what you want and grow to dislike the bad ways.

    So: yes, I eat everything. One challenge at a time is enough for me!
  • Vorenus85
    Vorenus85 Posts: 112 Member
    Alternates between chips and chocolate. I'm never satisfied with just a small piece or portion of either, so I usually only have room for one or the other.
  • abbyherrington
    abbyherrington Posts: 16
    My guilty pleasures are definitely peanut butter and alcohol. I eat peanut butter almost every day, and on the weekend I enjoy my alcohol. I justify it by telling myself that if I didn't allow these things I would feel deprived and give up altogether.
  • A_Fit_Mom
    A_Fit_Mom Posts: 602 Member
    Nutella spread over graham crackers. Yum.
  • pepperpat64
    pepperpat64 Posts: 423 Member
    Ice cream of course:)! I eat ice cream almost everyday. If I have enough calories I'll put some cookies in it.

    Ditto for me! I make sure to leave enough room for it every evening.
  • gampsm824
    gampsm824 Posts: 37 Member
    bologna:tongue:
  • pepperpat64
    pepperpat64 Posts: 423 Member
    Did someone refer to chocolate and alcohol as junk?
    For shame.

    My apologies! To atone for my sin I will have more wine and choc x

    I feel guilty by association so I'll have some too. ;-)
  • Vorenus85
    Vorenus85 Posts: 112 Member
    My guilty pleasures are definitely peanut butter and alcohol. I eat peanut butter almost every day, and on the weekend I enjoy my alcohol. I justify it by telling myself that if I didn't allow these things I would feel deprived and give up altogether.

    whoa now, let's not call peanut butter junk. It has protein, fiber and fats! I eat peanut butter almost everyday too, but I've never considered it a junk food.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Did someone refer to chocolate and alcohol as junk?
    For shame.

    I know, right? :laugh:
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    Pizza. I think I manage to eat some every week, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Really good ice cream. 1/4 cup a day. And Ritter dark chocolate with hazelnut. A little tiny square.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I eat all the foods.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    None, because I don't consider chocolate, wine, or anything else that I eat to be junk food.
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    Homemade Banana Bread with a Tbsp of Nutella on top. OMG a gift from the Gods!
  • omgitsgarry
    omgitsgarry Posts: 138
    I eat all the foods.

    Ditto. I eat all of the junk.
  • Mom2QJandT
    Mom2QJandT Posts: 23 Member
    Not sure that it's really junk food, but I have to have calories for wine or I get cranky!
  • mkanak
    mkanak Posts: 38 Member
    None. With so-so diet you will get so-so results. And I cant be satisfied with anything than the best.
  • juliakessel7
    juliakessel7 Posts: 86
    ICE CREAM :) Happily and proudly. It's summer...Ya gotta live a little! Regardless, you should never deprive yourself of foods you enjoy! Moderation is key!
  • shafikes
    shafikes Posts: 52 Member
    Good question! For me it is potato chips. Yes any flavor. I tried to give them up completely but could not do it.
  • CMay16
    CMay16 Posts: 144 Member
    I've become addicted to Boom Chicka Pop popcorn. But if I had my way, I'd eat fries every day:blushing:
  • blackcloud13
    blackcloud13 Posts: 654 Member
    Beer is the worst serial offence. Also I love chocolate, so the occasional magnum, chocolate ice cream and/or chocolate bar as well.

    Also, the occasional packet of crisps (US:potato chips) - they are not as bad as they're made out to be :-)
  • corrsfan
    corrsfan Posts: 26
    Cadburys Time Out. 170 calories of chocolate covered wafer deliciousness!
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    Ice cream of course:)! I eat ice cream almost everyday. If I have enough calories I'll put some cookies in it.

    Ditto for me! I make sure to leave enough room for it every evening.

    I usually eat mine for my breakfast:D.
  • LuckyMunky
    LuckyMunky Posts: 200 Member
    Wine! I love wine.. :love:
  • nativeprincess35
    nativeprincess35 Posts: 8
    My daily french vanilla coffee creamer. It is my biggest downfall. Way too many calories and sugar...but I have to have it. :-(
  • 6ofone
    6ofone Posts: 13
    chips and cookies ( all types) :smile:
  • meltedsno
    meltedsno Posts: 208 Member
    18 fat free pretzel twists and a glass of wine... yes, I actually do count those little buggers out... otherwise, I could easily eat the whole bag (and have!)... so I count out what I can have and savor every single bite... amazing thing is, I am actually "tasting" them now, rather than just shoving in, chewing, swallowing.
  • singlefemalelawyer
    singlefemalelawyer Posts: 382 Member
    I really have a weakness for baked ketchup chips. Can't get enough - had some yesterday and might even go get some tonight. Better than regular chips I guess!
  • VeganGlasgow27
    VeganGlasgow27 Posts: 12 Member
    Recently, grilled hash browns. Or alcohol.
  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    Definitely wine.... must have! :love: :drinker:

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