lost 60 lbs eating junk

Rage_Phish

That does work...if you don't mind not changing your actual body fat%

say what? I recommend doing some more research and coming back once you have a better understanding of the subjects you speak of. :flowerforyou:

OP, congrats, you've discovered the secret to weight loss! the secret is that there is no secret!

what are you talking about?I went from 30% body fat to 24% eating healthy WTF are you talking about ..I don't know what I'm talking about?...anyone can loose weight by not eating too,but I wouldn't recommend it.

I went from 25% BF to 15% eating whatever...

Good for you!:flowerforyou: bet you're cholesterol rocks!

My cholesterol is low. My BP is low. My glucose is normal. Any other tests???

Unlike you Ammuuuuuricans, Canadians actually go to the flipping doctor and go for blood work.

lol

WendyTerry420

That does work...if you don't mind not changing your actual body fat%

say what? I recommend doing some more research and coming back once you have a better understanding of the subjects you speak of. :flowerforyou:

OP, congrats, you've discovered the secret to weight loss! the secret is that there is no secret!

Yeah, I'm not sure how you lose 60 pounds without changing your BF%.

WendyTerry420

So unhealthy. As you lose weight, the amount of calories you can consume and still lose weight will become less and less. Eating all that junk, you are going to burn through your allotted calories for the day, and you will end up overeating because you will still be hungry. I would suggest trying to eat healthier now before you sabotage all of what you have lost so far. You need to fuel your body. Eating junk is only going to hinder you.

My TDEE hasn't changed after losing 70 pounds.

rijhip

I was like the original poster; eat the same food, but less of it. I did well for breakfast and lunch, but dinner was sometimes burger, pizza, french fries. I lost around 35 pounds. I could lose another 10, but not too worried about it. You have to look at this as a marathon and not a 40 yard sprint. If you change so drastically, you may not be able to maintain it for life.

Lately I've been doing some research to help my wife with her goals. I read New Rules for Lifting for Women. I really like what he says about Nutrition. "you can't vote for something and vote against it" i.e You can't build muscle if your not feeding the the muscle. Since reading the book, I have upped my calories mainly through protein and my stubborn last 10 pounds seems to be coming off. A 30 fat /30 protein /40 carb split is what I'm working for. I feel like I'm eating like a pig and the weight is still coming off.

SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish

Calorie deficit daily, with relatively reasonable macronutrients eating any foods will = loss of weight. And this will be a good health effect.

Healthier foods can/will have other positive effects though, depending on what your individual stressors/health conditions/sensitivities/genetic makeup/environmental conditions, they can make an absolutely HUGE or little difference.

What is "healthier" is also dependent on so many factors its hard to define and can be different for different situations for everyone, and countless people on here will try to argue with you and tell you it doesn't matter "scientifically" because they (unscientifically) had x result not y result or because they Google'd z study. Both from the individual circumstance point of view and the argumentative "wannabe scientists", I've found there is little point arguing about health and food here.

But weight loss down from obesity WILL help your health, even on "junk", great job OP!

supermuslimgirl

Calorie deficit daily, with relatively reasonable macronutrients eating any foods will = loss of weight. And this will be a good health effect.

Healthier foods can/will have other positive effects though, depending on what your individual stressors/health conditions/sensitivities/genetic makeup/environmental conditions, they can make an absolutely HUGE or little difference.

What is "healthier" is also dependent on so many factors its hard to define and can be different for different situations for everyone, and countless people on here will try to argue with you and tell you it doesn't matter "scientifically" because they (unscientifically) had x result not y result or because they Google'd z study. Both from the individual circumstance point of view and the argumentative "wannabe scientists", I've found there is little point arguing about health and food here.

But weight loss down from obesity WILL help your health, even on "junk", great job OP!

this is well said and oh so true

AllieBear88

I totally agree....i dont know why people make it so hard for themselves

What a misguided comment. When I eat junk, I feel like crap, whether or not I lose weight. I gave up refined sugar and fried foods because I like having energy and not feeling sluggish, bloated, and just generally sick. Yes, I still get cravings for chips and cakes and when I eat them, I pay the price and remember why I gave them up in the first place. Perhaps if your ONLY goal is to lose weight then that's fine, but it really seems like a no brainer to me...

Definitely agreeing!

Also, there is the matter of combating/preventing disease that the grease/sugar/etc in fast food and/or junk food have.

Phaedra2014

First, Im still fat and have much more weight to lose...BUT, let me say that after years of trying different things....only ONE has ever worked and it's what I'm doing now. I eat ANYTHING I want. I just stay under a certain amount of calories.

I have eaten super healthy before and didnt lose any weight because my calories were too high. For me, eating whatever i want (fast food, snacks, whatever) and just watching my calories is doing the trick. Simple.

Just sharing my experience:)

Congratulations on the 60 lb weight loss.

I don't eat any junk food but it's mostly because I really, really care about my insides.

0somuchbetter0

OP, I suggest you take a daily multivitamin. Eating nothing but junk, there's no way you're getting your micronutrients and minerals. Diseases from vitamin deficiencies are nasty, nasty things...take it from someone who has worked in developing countries for 20 years.

Keiras_Mom

I'm an American and I go to the doctor and my most recent blood work was perfect. I lost all my weight eating a variety of "clean foods" and "junk" with plenty of booze and tons of water to wash it down. You can't tell me that my body fat % is the same at 145 pounds (5'9") as it was at 278 pounds.

OP, if ALL you're eating is junk, try throwing in some veggies here and there. I haven't tried to access your diary, so I don't know, but I suspect you're getting variety even if you're eating things others consider junk. WTG on your loss!

ETA: Tried to access your diary and it's private, and I see this is your first post, so it might be a troll post, or it might not. Regardless, I stand behind my comments.

daniflems

Just as eating only healthy foods is a false message for weight loss (cravings for "unhealthy" foods eventually take over, creating a binge which sometimes leads to a lapse in healthy eating)....I think eating lots of junk is also a false message for weight loss.

While eating "junk" as long as you stay in a calorie deficit will shed pounds, it isn't very healthy.

Personally I love sweets...so for me what works is portion control...allowing myself treats everyday but in a smaller portion than I may have eaten before (depending on the amount of calories I have already consumed that day).

Congratulations on your weight loss, but maybe now you should focus on getting healthy as well. Someone who is skinny and consuming tonnes of fat and salt is just as much at risk for heart disease as someone who is overweight.

It is super irresponsible to advocate this kind of eating style. It's pretty much like saying "Eat only one meal at McDonalds per day and you will lose weight." While true it is incredibly unhealthy.

rita27ny

First, Im still fat and have much more weight to lose...BUT, let me say that after years of trying different things....only ONE has ever worked and it's what I'm doing now. I eat ANYTHING I want. I just stay under a certain amount of calories.

I have eaten super healthy before and didnt lose any weight because my calories were too high. For me, eating whatever i want (fast food, snacks, whatever) and just watching my calories is doing the trick. Simple.

Just sharing my experience:)

Nice work. R u excersing?

Tigg_er

Troll /thread

jenifr818

Account created just this month (probably today) and only 2 posts?
Troll thread

Still, in for the clean vs dirty fight, because they're always fun

ashliejones13

depends on if you want to be shredded vs just losing weight.

not trying to be rude, but every person ive met who eats only junk at a deficit doesnt have what i would call an ideal body. i hate to say it, but the whole "look at my results and look at yours" comes into play.

i'll stick to working out hard an hour a day and eating nutrient rich foods for energy and endurance.

QuietBloom

I guess if pure weight loss is what you are aiming for then yes, you have discovered the secret formula.

What other kind is there (assuming OP is not starving themselves)?

redheaddee

The derp I strong in this thread.

Tffanie4712

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TemeraldMarie

My trouble is junk food packs a lot of calories in a portion. IMO , i can enjoy healthy foods ( in larger amounts) and stay in my calorie range. idk. I'm new to this but i enjoy filling chicken salad instead of a calorie packed peice of pizza that ill want more of. I'm npt passing judgment, thats just my opinion. i guess i need more self controle when i comes to junk food and amounts. :P