feeling discouraged about eating "bad" foods

mylife4eva

so when i started my weightloss back in late August, i ate mostly "clean" foods and only water to drink. for the past month or so, ive started drinking diet pepsi and having more junk or so. I havent gained weight or nothing and i usually consume between 1300-1500, but for some reason i feel guilty. Am i the only one feeling this way?

txsarge17

Don't feel guilty about enjoying a little of what you think tastes good. Try to limit how much and it will work itself out, unless you are looking to be a fitness model or professional athlete? I don't always eat super clean (I have kids so pizza happens), and I enjoy an alcoholic drink when I want. I just make sure to make MOST of my diet pretty clean. Oh, and I do have a Dr Pepper when the craving is strong lol

ladymiseryali

Labeling foods "good" or "bad" is a mistake. It can backfire and MIGHT lead to disaster....

vjohn04

labeling foods that way encourages an unhealthy relationship with food.

food is food. not good/ bad/ clean/ dirty....

PikaKnight

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/822501-halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean

txsarge17

This site needs a like button!!!!!

exercise2day2

I often feel the same way!

gmthisfeller

Beg/borrow/steal (OK don't steal!) "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" by Michael Pollan.

ihad

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-myth-of-good-and-bad-foods-by-eric-helms-588801

Hauntinglyfit

I drink 3-4 cans of diet pop every day.
I don't eat clean.
I have never been healthier or stronger.

There are no bad foods.

j6o4

No such thing as good or bad foods.

mamadon

I eat whatever I want as long as it fits into my day.

sdhunter8

I eat what I want, just in smaller quanities. So I don't have any good/bad foods, I just eat what I like. I only drink water, iced tea, but I have always done that.

I_Will_End_You

If you're still eating at a deficit, you're good. :drinker: