1800 calories in candy/ice cream - Why not?

magerum

My diary is open and I'm open to reasonable information and arguments. Can someone explain to me why I shouldn't have eaten the candy & ice cream I ate last night? I was within my calorie goal (3300), my macros were good (not quite spot on), & hit all micro needs through the function of the rest of my diet. Why, again, shouldn't I have eaten my son's Halloween candy? Besides the stealing from a three year old .

(I actually got tired of candy and switched to ice cream at the end.)

NRBreit

I'm sure people will debate this endlessly, but you got plenty (more than enough) protein, plenty of complex carbs including veggies, and your ratio of simple to complex carbs isn't too bad. You probably didn't even need the multi-vitamin. 18 oz. of chicken in one sitting is impressive - I could not stomach that much all at once.

LiftAllThePizzas

No pop tarts? You're slacking.

Also, I love the "1.8350000381469727 cups." :laugh: (It's so nice that MFP allows you to log the exact number of molecules, yet the weigh-in doesn't even go to tenths of a pound.)

MysteriousMerlin

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

sjohnny

TAWKSINZ!!!

jofjltncb6

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but it won't necessarily make you healthy.

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...to learn more about how unhealthy magerum is.

stealthq

No reason not to, unless all that sugar caused an intestinal problem ... that would be I wouldn't eat it (plus 1800 cals is really close to my TDEE :grumble: ).

sjohnny

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

Wait.... So, all the nutrition that was in his broccoli and chicken and mixed veggies and all that other stuff doesn't count because ice cream?

Interesting.

Wildflower0106

I see nothing wrong with it! I have ice cream most night and candy when I want ( IIFYM).

LiminalAscendance

My diary is open and I'm open to reasonable information and arguments. Can someone explain to me why I shouldn't have eaten the candy & ice cream I ate last night? I was within my calorie goal (3300), my macros were good (not quite spot on), & hit all micro needs through the function of the rest of my diet. Why, again, shouldn't I have eaten my son's Halloween candy? Besides the stealing from a three year old .

(I actually got tired of candy and switched to ice cream at the end.)

I see no reason not to eat the ice cream and candy.

I mean, with a budget of 3300 calories, you should eat that crap every day.

I imagine you're "bulking," which makes things even easier. It's unfortunate that not everyone here is (well, perhaps they are, albeit unintentionally).

wilmnoca

Eat whatever you want! I choose not to make my body a garbage disposal for...well, garbage. To each his own!

diannethegeek

This should go well. In for the inevitable gifs.

MysteriousMerlin

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

Wait.... So, all the nutrition that was in his broccoli and chicken and mixed veggies and all that other stuff doesn't count because ice cream?

Interesting.

Ah, but I didn't say that. He asked why he shouldn't have eaten 1800 cals in candy/ice cream. I suggested a reason why he shouldn't have.

goodnamegone

I agree with what people say, eat what you want, you're an adult and can make your own choices. I don't think sugar is good for you because it can diminish your immune system and give you cavities in your teeth. I also don't think drinking cola is a great choice. If you didn't eat stuff like that every day you'd have even more gorgeous skin and might find your energy levels feel different. I think sugar is a drug and is addictive I know I've been addicted to it in the past.

That said I really think it's up to you what you eat and how healthy you want to be. I feel like at my age I need to be more careful about what I eat plus I had serious health consequences from eating too much sugar a few years ago. I know that when I eat less processed foods and don't drink soda I feel better.

But yeah, have fun, eat what you want, it's really ok so don't let anyone tell you that you are being super wrong.

sjohnny

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

Wait.... So, all the nutrition that was in his broccoli and chicken and mixed veggies and all that other stuff doesn't count because ice cream?

Interesting.

Ah, but I didn't say that. He asked why he shouldn't have eaten 1800 cals in candy/ice cream. I suggested a reason why he shouldn't have.

He got more than enough "nutrition" from the meat and vegetables he ate the rest of the day. All of his micro/macronutrient needs were met - and even exceeded. Why would he then need to continue to seek foods to meet requirements that have been more than met?

mumblemagic

Ummm. IIFYM!!!!! I'm loving this idea actually.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/817188-iifym

Essentially, if you have hit your macros, and don't do it too often, there is no reason why you shouldn't binge on chocolate.

Phoenix_Warrior

New hero found.

My Halloween got postponed until today, so I'm slacking!

MysteriousMerlin

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

Wait.... So, all the nutrition that was in his broccoli and chicken and mixed veggies and all that other stuff doesn't count because ice cream?

Interesting.

Ah, but I didn't say that. He asked why he shouldn't have eaten 1800 cals in candy/ice cream. I suggested a reason why he shouldn't have.

He got more than enough "nutrition" from the meat and vegetables he ate the rest of the day. All of his micro/macronutrient needs were met - and even exceeded. Why would he then need to continue to seek foods to meet requirements that have been more than met?

He wanted a reason/explanation for doing/not doing so. I gave him a reason for not doing so.

sjohnny

You're not going to get much nutrition from it. You may lose weight by eating under your calorie goal (if that's what you're going for) but the junk food won't necessarily make you healthy.

*edit for clarity*

Though a 158lbs lost...dayam. :flowerforyou:

Wait.... So, all the nutrition that was in his broccoli and chicken and mixed veggies and all that other stuff doesn't count because ice cream?

Interesting.

Ah, but I didn't say that. He asked why he shouldn't have eaten 1800 cals in candy/ice cream. I suggested a reason why he shouldn't have.

He got more than enough "nutrition" from the meat and vegetables he ate the rest of the day. All of his micro/macronutrient needs were met - and even exceeded. Why would he then need to continue to seek foods to meet requirements that have been more than met?

He wanted a reason/explanation for doing/not doing so. I gave him a reason for not doing so.

And I'm disagreeing that it's a valid reason.

jpolinisse

If you hadn't spent 135 minutes exercising, would you have still eaten the ice cream and other treats?

Isakizza

Can't say since I too ate candy last night, lol