What foods are just not worth the # of calories?
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ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.17 -
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
Precisely.
I mean, it's not that I don't enjoy cashews for example. But for the calories they contain, they aren't filling enough as a snack (unless I eat a lot of them, but then my calorie goal is out the window).
As for alcohol. I can moderate it with no issues whatsoever, I drank very little even before losing weight. But I used to drink wine at family gatherings just because everyone else did, even though I'm not a huge fan of wine. Once I 'knew' about the calories, I just had a glass of something I really enjoyed with the appetizers, and then switched to water for dinner. Family dinners are calorific enough without drinks I'm not even terribly fond of.
I'm not blaming my weight on calorific foods, just inappropriate portions and some emotional eating/snacking mixed in, and those weren't necessarily high calorie foods either. (I'm also not American
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Being 'pickier' in what I want to spend my calories on isn't about how calorific foods are or not being able to stop myself from eating. I eat plenty of calorific foods still (hello Ben & Jerry's), but I focus on the stuff I really enjoy and satiates me. And being aware of how many (or few) calories specific foods contain helps me make that choice - logging has been eye opening for certain foods.8 -
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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It's absolutely subjective. The title of the thread really should be "What foods are not worth the # of calories FOR YOU."
Using the Disneyland example...I would not necessarily dislike going there, but I don't think I'd really enjoy it too much either. So, I'd never spend the money to go. I don't feel like I'm missing out or depriving myself of anything. It would be okay, but just not worth it.
I totally agree with you about learning to moderate foods you enjoy. I have never totally cut out a food I love and wouldn't suggest that others should either. But, I do think that the benefit of learning about calories and how weight loss works has helped me to make better decisions. In a previous post, I used the example of not putting cheese on my sandwich and having a cookie instead. I'll enjoy that cookie WAY more than a slice of cheese.9 -
Three more foods that just aren't worth the calories for me are corn, white potatoes, and bananas. Unless I freeze bananas and add other fruits then I can savor slowly.1
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SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
Precisely.
I mean, it's not that I don't enjoy cashews for example. But for the calories they contain, they aren't filling enough as a snack (unless I eat a lot of them, but then my calorie goal is out the window).
As for alcohol. I can moderate it with no issues whatsoever, I drank very little even before losing weight. But I used to drink wine at family gatherings just because everyone else did, even though I'm not a huge fan of wine. Once I 'knew' about the calories, I just had a glass of something I really enjoyed with the appetizers, and then switched to water for dinner. Family dinners are calorific enough without drinks I'm not even terribly fond of.
I'm not blaming my weight on calorific foods, just inappropriate portions and some emotional eating/snacking mixed in, and those weren't necessarily high calorie foods either. (I'm also not American )
Being 'pickier' in what I want to spend my calories on isn't about how calorific foods are or not being able to stop myself from eating. I eat plenty of calorific foods still (hello Ben & Jerry's), but I focus on the stuff I really enjoy and satiates me. And being aware of how many (or few) calories specific foods contain helps me make that choice - logging has been eye opening for certain foods.
Exactly! I can (and sometimes do) eat any of the things mentioned here and maintain my weight. I just prefer not to because I have the choice of lower calorie options or options that I enjoy more for the same amount of calories. It has nothing to do with not being able to maintain my weight eating these foods or blaming any foods for why most americans are overweight.3 -
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.8 -
LIFOtheparty wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.
Exactly. Yet, I got a disagree on my not wanting to waste calories on certain foods.
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LIFOtheparty wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.
Exactly. Yet, I got a disagree on my not wanting to waste calories on certain foods.
I did not disagree with you, but the way you worded your post made it seem like you really like bananas...you said you want to "savor" them slowly. Which goes back to the point of, if you love something, you can find a way to make it work instead of depriving yourself.
Or, someone just clicked the "disagree" while scrolling on their phone. I don't put a lot of thought or emotion into getting disagrees.2 -
senalay788 wrote: »Avoid chick fila sauce - 140 cals
Avoid most salad dressing (keep to 30 cals or less per 2 tablespoons) Olive Garden lite, Kraft balsamic lite ok
Avoid most Cheese products, about 100 cals an ounce
I do endorse full fat cottage cheese for breakfast. 2oz with a couple of chopped almonds on top. It keeps me satisfied with eating very little (first thing).
Sugar drinks are mostly wasted cals including juice, licorice is ridiculously high, ribs are ridiculously high, you have to be really careful with pasta portion, a plate of spaghetti could be your entire cals for the day.
Chocolate dark is ok...but small portion. Very small.
Avoid syrups, sugar.
Avoid all cooking oils, instead steam/saute food with broth and water. Use seasonings for flavor. Also I use a lot of lemon and lime for flavor.
Burger is ok but don’t eat the top bun, remember each fry is 10 cals. Never eat more than 10-20.
Just don’t eat pizza....unless it is a very very special occasion. They taste so good but each slice is 250-450 depending on crust, cheese and greasy toppings.
Bagels are too dense and not worth it.
Avoid not to eat something? Nope.
Deciding that those things are NOT worth the calories, sure.
Hmm. Don't want to promote these strict food rules. "Avoiding" isn't really a healthy mindset imo2 -
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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Of course it's subjective.
OP askedBut I am curious, what foods are just not worth the # of calories to you?
The whole thread is by definition intended to be subjective.
Edited to fix my coding syntax error that screwed up the nesting.2 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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Of course it's subjective.
OP askedBut I am curious, what foods are just not worth the # of calories to you?
The whole thread is by definition intended to be subjective.
Edited to fix my coding syntax error that screwed up the nesting.
Yep. When it comes to food, everything is subjective!1 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »LIFOtheparty wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.
Exactly. Yet, I got a disagree on my not wanting to waste calories on certain foods.
I did not disagree with you, but the way you worded your post made it seem like you really like bananas...you said you want to "savor" them slowly. Which goes back to the point of, if you love something, you can find a way to make it work instead of depriving yourself.
Or, someone just clicked the "disagree" while scrolling on their phone. I don't put a lot of thought or emotion into getting disagrees.
Bananas are much better frozen, like ice cream; found that out this summer.
But the people who said cheesecake isn't worth the calories??? Now that's just insanity. Next they'll be saying carrot cake isn't either. 5 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »LIFOtheparty wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.
Exactly. Yet, I got a disagree on my not wanting to waste calories on certain foods.
I did not disagree with you, but the way you worded your post made it seem like you really like bananas...you said you want to "savor" them slowly. Which goes back to the point of, if you love something, you can find a way to make it work instead of depriving yourself.
Or, someone just clicked the "disagree" while scrolling on their phone. I don't put a lot of thought or emotion into getting disagrees.
Bananas are much better frozen, like ice cream; found that out this summer.
But the people who said cheesecake isn't worth the calories??? Now that's just insanity. Next they'll be saying carrot cake isn't either.
Carrot cake isn't worth the calories - keep the cake and just give me the cream cheese frosting 😋5 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »LIFOtheparty wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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That's the whole point of this discussion. The OP clearly stated what foods aren't worth the calories TO YOU. I think most of us are aware (in this thread anyway) that all foods CAN be eaten in moderation.
Exactly. Yet, I got a disagree on my not wanting to waste calories on certain foods.
I did not disagree with you, but the way you worded your post made it seem like you really like bananas...you said you want to "savor" them slowly. Which goes back to the point of, if you love something, you can find a way to make it work instead of depriving yourself.
Or, someone just clicked the "disagree" while scrolling on their phone. I don't put a lot of thought or emotion into getting disagrees.
Bananas are much better frozen, like ice cream; found that out this summer.
But the people who said cheesecake isn't worth the calories??? Now that's just insanity. Next they'll be saying carrot cake isn't either.
Carrot cake isn't worth the calories - keep the cake and just give me the cream cheese frosting 😋
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any regular supermarket items made from their bakery department. Certainly not worth the calories...usually not tasting very good anyways (have you tasted a Safeway croissant or that 'frosting' on their cakes?😖)3
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Ok. I can honestly say the top one food that isn't worth the calories, TO ME, is fruitcake.
I'm sure there are others who actually like it and I'll admit to having eaten it during my lifetime. But.......no more waste of calories for that. 2 -
For me the first things that come to mind are nuts, ice cream (except Ben&Jerry's cookie dough), most cookies or cake (except carrot cake) and dried fruits.
Nothing is off limits for me, but some things just aren't worth spending my calories on because I don't enjoy them as much 3 -
pumpkin or pecan pie1
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I focused on the title of the thread and skipped fully reading the OP's opening statement. So my bad.lynn_glenmont wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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Of course it's subjective.
OP askedBut I am curious, what foods are just not worth the # of calories to you?
The whole thread is by definition intended to be subjective.
Edited to fix my coding syntax error that screwed up the nesting.
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So here's mine:
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Rotten food
"Healthy" foods that taste like trash.
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I have to clarify; if I have 250 extra calories, would I use them on nuts or soda? No way, because I wouldn’t enjoy those foods as much as say, a chocolate covered caramel. But all baked goods are worth every calorie. It’s worth skipping breakfast so I can use spend those calories on pie, or something like that. I absolutely love carbs! Except pasta, that I wouldn’t mind not having again. It must be my German ancestry in me.4
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Stale white sheet cake with Crisco-based icing.6
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Jello or pudding that isn't sugar free.
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most fried foods. Especially fried vegetables4
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Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »pumpkin or pecan pie
I think pumpkin pie is worth it (minus the crust)... pecan pie is def not worth it for me. Just sugar!4 -
Obviously not a fan of sarcasm.senalay788 wrote: »So here's mine:
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Rotten food
"Healthy" foods that taste like trash.
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What does trash taste like? Seriously question. Does it matter if its in a compost pile or recycling?
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I focused on the title of the thread and skipped fully reading the OP's opening statement. So my bad.lynn_glenmont wrote: »
When we're talking worth, it's going to be subjective. For example the cost to go to Disneyland for a day is high. For some people it's worth it for some it's not dependent on the enjoyment factor for them as a person.SuzySunshine99 wrote: »ALL FOODS are worth the calories of you actually like to eat something and enjoy it. It's only NOT WORTH it if you ate it and DIDN'T like it.
The issue here is people blame high calorie foods for their demise and weight gain. It's not the food's FAULT. It's the LACK OF DISCIPLINE from the person. Not being able to STOP CONSUMPTION is a discipline thing.
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I think what we are talking about here is the grey area that exists between enjoying something and not liking something.
There are plenty of foods that I think are just "okay". I don't DISLIKE them, but I'd hold short of saying I ENJOY them.
The foods that fall into that category that are also very calorie-dense are the ones I don't bother with anymore.
We're not really talking about discipline, or foods we can't moderate. It's more of an awareness that's been reached about calories and how to spend them in a way that gives you maximum enjoyment.
It's why I say ALL FOODS are worth it if you enjoy it. I wouldn't say forcing yourself to eat a "healthy" food you despise is worth it.
The problem is (if I'm going to use Disneyland) is that if you overextend yourself on these foods, you get into trouble. Overspending on Disneyland puts you in a hole. Same for overeating high calorie foods. But to say a high calorie food that's enjoyable to you isn't worth it is really just a lack of discipline in learning how to moderate it. It's why people BINGE OUT when they feel they have a chance to then feel horrible later.
It's why I don't endorse any dieting to any of my clients. Diets only work for 10% of people successfully long term. The other 90% regain lost weight because they CAN'T stay on them and go back to the foods they enjoy that before "weren't worth the calories" but somehow are now.
Weight control is a learned behavior and you can eat anything you want as long as you know how to discipline yourself.
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Of course it's subjective.
OP askedBut I am curious, what foods are just not worth the # of calories to you?
The whole thread is by definition intended to be subjective.
Edited to fix my coding syntax error that screwed up the nesting.
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No problem. There do seem to be at least two different views of what the thread is about. A majority seem to have taken it as I did, and as I think from the OP (not the thread title) it was meant, which is just a fun "what foods do you think aren't worth the calories, because you could spend your calories on something better/tastier." Then there are a few posts that seem to think that other people are demonizing specific foods and saying nobody should eat them. There are a couple of posts that are unclear and might actually be demonizing specific foods and saying nobody should eat them. I'm surprised it hasn't turned into something more vitriolic. 4 -
pancakerunner wrote: »Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »pumpkin or pecan pie
I think pumpkin pie is worth it (minus the crust)... pecan pie is def not worth it for me. Just sugar!
Pie crust! I forgot pie crust. In my experience, at least 90% of all pie crust, even homemade, is really not worth the calories. I could spend the crust calories on another slice worth of filling. Of course, if it's homemade, I don't do that, because I don't want to hurt the baker's feelings.8
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