Can I eat Snickers even if it fits my calories?

myfitnesspaller
myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it ok to eat snickers if it fits your daily calorie allowance? Or is that going to *slow down* your weight loss (even thou it fits the allotted daily calories). Im asking because I know its not HEALTHY, but I can have it and not go over my calories.

Thoughts? Opinions?
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  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    yes you can :)

    As long as you have tracked your calories accurately and have had a decent enough amount of protein for the day then go for it!
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    yes you can :)

    As long as you have tracked your calories accurately and have had a decent enough amount of protein for the day then go for it!
    thanks!!

    So it wont SLOW the progress?? :D
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    Why not? Your body doesn't suddenly slam the brakes on the metabolic process because it's a Snickers calorie instead of a lettuce calorie. It's just a unit of energy.
  • JDMarlowe
    JDMarlowe Posts: 327 Member
    As long as it's not an every day thing, then I would go for it. I try to keep my sugar indulging limited to once or twice a week becuase it's like a drug for me and I know if I give in to much, I will go back to old habits.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,344 Member
    I have Snikcers icecream most weeknights :) A calorie is a calorie. Your car can't tell whether is petrol came from BP or Caltex, your body can't tell if your calorie came from a Snickers or a salad.
  • BonnieandClyde29
    BonnieandClyde29 Posts: 1,026 Member
    yes
  • candylilacs
    candylilacs Posts: 614 Member
    Can you physically eat it? Yes. Should you? That's a different question.

    If you're looking to lose weight and keep it off, trying to fit in Snickers, or cake, or a stick of butter, is probably not wise. It's about making better choices for the rest of your life. It's about having a sensible relationship with food and not having a binge mentality.

    That's why I don't believe in "cheat" days and the like. If you want to eat something, eat it and move on. Don't binge, don't beat yourself up and don't question your choices. If you do any of the above, then you need to work on your relationship with food, sugar or whatever has a hold over you.
  • itsjustdawn
    itsjustdawn Posts: 1,073 Member
    I don't know, can you?
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    THANKS alot guys!! I just thought since its a "chocolate" the body will take it negatively. Because calories from a salad would be better for weight loss than in chocolate..I guess because of the sugar and what not.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    In general terms, no it won't impede progress.

    That being said, the level of your deficit, overall nutritional intake etc are important factors, but it is important to remember that calories in vs calories out is still the primary determinant of weight loss.

    I believe one should take a balanced, long term approach to fat loss. Having a snickers now will lessen your caloric deficit for today, but will it leave you feeling satisfied for having eaten it? Are you still under maintenance calories? If the answer to these is yes, then go for it.

    For most people (who do not have disordered eating habits and can consume foods in moderation) having the occasional treat will improve longer term dietary adherence and lead to better long-term results.
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    My main question was is it would "SLOW" down the weight loss process..but I guess if it fits the calorie allotment then why not?

    Reading yalls reply..it makes sense the body cant tell if its chocolate or anything else, as long as I fit it in to my schedule the process will go on iA.
  • helpfit101
    helpfit101 Posts: 347 Member
    A Snickers a day keeps the doctor away.

    Seriously go ahead it won't slow down your weight loss. If it fits your calories it fits! Seriously.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Yes.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros, then hell yes!
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros, then hell yes!

    Sometimes the sugar macro is a problem. Its really low on here for some reason.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    No, you can't eat a Snickers, because in the time you spent thinking about it, I stole it and ate it.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros, then hell yes!

    Sometimes the sugar macro is a problem. Its really low on here for some reason.

    Sugar isn't a macro. Macros are Carbs, Fats, and Proteins. Sugar is a carb, therefore a derivative.

    And yes, MFP, by default, sets your protein goal too low and your sugar goal too low. You can manually change this to fit your specific goals though.

    However, unless you have a medical condition, such as diabetes, then you have no real reason to track sugar specifically. Just pay attention to overall carbs.
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros, then hell yes!

    Sometimes the sugar macro is a problem. Its really low on here for some reason.

    Sugar isn't a macro. Macros are Carbs, Fats, and Proteins. Sugar is a carb, therefore a derivative.

    And yes, MFP, by default, sets your protein goal too low and your sugar goal too low. You can manually change this to fit your specific goals though.

    However, unless you have a medical condition, such as diabetes, then you have no real reason to track sugar specifically. Just pay attention to overall carbs.

    right, gotcha!

    So Im going to take out the sugar than. I always thought that sugar from chocolate (even thou it fits my day) would be a problem because of the sugar and what not.

    thanks
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    If it fits your calories and macros, then hell yes!

    Sometimes the sugar macro is a problem. Its really low on here for some reason.

    Sugar isn't a macro. Macros are Carbs, Fats, and Proteins. Sugar is a carb, therefore a derivative.

    And yes, MFP, by default, sets your protein goal too low and your sugar goal too low. You can manually change this to fit your specific goals though.

    However, unless you have a medical condition, such as diabetes, then you have no real reason to track sugar specifically. Just pay attention to overall carbs.

    right, gotcha!

    So Im going to take out the sugar than. I always thought that sugar from chocolate (even thou it fits my day) would be a problem because of the sugar and what not.

    thanks

    Nope, not a problem at all!

    The things that I track are Carbs, fats, proteins, fiber, and sodium.
  • shaggydaddy
    shaggydaddy Posts: 40
    Snickers are yummy!
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    Snickers are yummy!

    indeed:laugh:
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Yes! Love snickers. Snickers > Mars.
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    Yes! Love snickers. Snickers > Mars.

    Sometimes mars tastes better..
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Can I have Butterfinger bars? I mean, really?! Somebody please send Butterfinger bars to me here in South Korea. I haven't seen one in 3 years!
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    Why don't you make yourself do extra exercise to earn one when you want one but have it as a rule that you meet your basic calories with healthier foods?
  • evilpixiegrrr
    evilpixiegrrr Posts: 103
    I think it's good to occasionally treat yourself while losing weight. It's important to learn how to eat something not-so-healthy maintain (or lose) weight while doing so. If we don't learn how to budget calories in day-to-day life after we reach our goals, we'll just gain our weight back.

    Go for it!
  • myfitnesspaller
    myfitnesspaller Posts: 74 Member
    Why don't you make yourself do extra exercise to earn one when you want one but have it as a rule that you meet your basic calories with healthier foods?

    Yeah I will have it mostly if it fits my daily schedule. And that too once in a while..maybe once every 2 weeks or so.
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    Why don't you make yourself do extra exercise to earn one when you want one but have it as a rule that you meet your basic calories with healthier foods?
    Cause this leads to an eating disorder. Think about it. You keep making "bad" choices and you use cardio to cover up the real issue. The real issue being a lack of self control and not using moderation.

    Never use cardio to cover up the fact that you're eating too much.
  • Keleb_DaWhiz
    Keleb_DaWhiz Posts: 55
    Absolutely!!!!
  • fizzfizz
    fizzfizz Posts: 94 Member
    yes. of course. it's good for morale and even scientifically proven ;)

    http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

    technically it's simply restricting the amount of fuel (calories) that will successfully do the losing business but obviously looking really good long-term might require a bit more effort eg Gwyneth Paltrow!

    I include cakes, biscuits, ice-cream, full fat butter / yoghurt, wine, cheese in moderation as part of a balanced diet - too much sugar and I get really hungry and just crave more so counterweight it with protein and veg for bulk, I like good fats as they make me feel full so lots of olive oil and avocados too ... personally, despite being in love with KitKats I now prefer dark chocolate as it just tastes a lot less artificial and sweet - I notice these things more when I eat better

    enjoy that bar!

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