Is a calorie a calorie?

SezxyStef

I agree with this. Sometimes in these boards it doesn't come across that way. I am just looking at it from another angle. She didn't specify, but she didn't say she didn't want to be healthy either. Nothing wrong with putting it out there, because some people honestly don't realize that they can't live off those food sources long term and try to.

but the original question was this

Let’s say I eat 100 calorie dessert verses a 100 calorie piece of fish, would it make a difference when trying to lose weight?

and the anser is NO a big fat resounding chocolate filled honey dipped carb laced, sugar coated



NO



Answer the question don't put a spin on it.

But if we consume both, would be die, or be questioned by the diet police, or what if the fish was dessert.....very confusing stuff. :bigsmile:

I think I prefer my chocolate filled honey dipped carb dipper sugar coat No to fish for dessert and I love fish....:laugh:

mccindy72

I agree with this. Sometimes in these boards it doesn't come across that way. I am just looking at it from another angle. She didn't specify, but she didn't say she didn't want to be healthy either. Nothing wrong with putting it out there, because some people honestly don't realize that they can't live off those food sources long term and try to.

but the original question was this

Let’s say I eat 100 calorie dessert verses a 100 calorie piece of fish, would it make a difference when trying to lose weight?

and the anser is NO a big fat resounding chocolate filled honey dipped carb laced, sugar coated



NO



Answer the question don't put a spin on it.

But if we consume both, would be die, or be questioned by the diet police, or what if the fish was dessert.....very confusing stuff. :bigsmile:

I think I prefer my chocolate filled honey dipped carb dipper sugar coat No to fish for dessert and I love fish....:laugh:

Because chocolate.

ChaplainHeavin

So, it is fair to say a calorie is a calorie but not calories are created equal. Personally, I like the old Abbott and Costello bit, "Who's On First?"

awtume9

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Hostess Twinkie:

Calories 150
Calories from Fat 41
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Carbohydrates 27.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 18.0g
Protein 1.0g
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A Twinkie only has 150 calories?!? *runs to store*

Aundrea242

And those threads have become so common now, most do just say yes....

And then wait for the "OMG I crash and burned" thread.
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Just because I asked a question, I am now doomed to be a failure? I know it is important to eat right. I stated that to begin with. I was curious. I am new and I now understand to do a search before asking, but just to be fair I bet 90% of the questions asked on this board has been asked before. I have been keeping track of my exercise and calories and I am learning a lot about myself and I was really excited I found this place. I know I am going to have up and downs, but it is nice to have someone to share it with. But when people get mean it makes me scared to reach out or be part of the community. I do thank everyone else that was trying to help.

Aundrea242

my down fall is International Delight creamer with sugar in my coffee. I have two cups of coffee in the morning and in the evening I have tea with sugar.

I have to ask this...if you're having all that sweet creamer, why do you need sugar, too? Cutting out the sugar right there would help b/c that stuff is already loaded with sugar. I have it every couple months (usually around Christmas/Thanksgiving b/c of the holiday flavors). It's just something I wondered b/c I know a few women who do this and wondered...why? The creamer alone is all I can tolerate!

I cannot explain why, I just love a lot sugar in coffee and tea. But I am better in other areas, I only eat potato chips or fried foods no more than five times a year and I love veggies. Many of us have our down falls when it comes to food. In my last post about this I did say I stopped adding sugar to the coffee and that I am working on trying to cut down on the sugar in the tea and stop with the weight watchers desserts.

Losingthedamnweight

A calorie is not a calorie. It's a lawn mower

ChaplainHeavin

And those threads have become so common now, most do just say yes....

And then wait for the "OMG I crash and burned" thread.

Just because I asked a question, I am now doomed to be a failure? I know it is important to eat right. I stated that to begin with. I was curious. I am new and I now understand to do a search before asking, but just to be fair I bet 90% of the questions asked on this board has been asked before. I have been keeping track of my exercise and calories and I am learning a lot about myself and I was really excited I found this place. I know I am going to have up and downs, but it is nice to have someone to share it with. But when people get mean it makes me scared to reach out or be part of the community. I do thank everyone else that was trying to help.
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ChaplainHeavin

I think you asked a good question and I'm not involved in these discussions very much and would never have thought to research to see if a question has already been brought up. My wife and daughter both have degrees in exercise and health science and if you were to ask them, "Is a calorie a calorie" I'm pretty sure their answers might be a bit different but in the long run say, "yes." And my advice to you about those who ridicule you or anyone else because of their superior intelligence, just ignore them. Hope you do well in your pursuit of the healthy lifestyle.

mccindy72

And those threads have become so common now, most do just say yes....

And then wait for the "OMG I crash and burned" thread.

Just because I asked a question, I am now doomed to be a failure? I know it is important to eat right. I stated that to begin with. I was curious. I am new and I now understand to do a search before asking, but just to be fair I bet 90% of the questions asked on this board has been asked before. I have been keeping track of my exercise and calories and I am learning a lot about myself and I was really excited I found this place. I know I am going to have up and downs, but it is nice to have someone to share it with. But when people get mean it makes me scared to reach out or be part of the community. I do thank everyone else that was trying to help.

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Most of us do want to help. I started a new thread, regarding calories and food types, if you can find it, I broke down the basics of the information I was trying to convey that got lost in the flood in this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1191142-calorie-sources-and-the-bottom-line

Aundrea242

Thank you eheavin0 and Mccindy.

Timshel_

"We conclude that a calorie is a calorie"

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/79/5/899S.full.pdf#page=1&view=FitH

Timshel_

I broke down the basics of the information I was trying to convey that got lost in the flood in this thread.

Yeah. Loved the summation.

Here's a little secret for you: no matter how clean you eat, or how healthy, or how much you weigh, or how pretty you are, you're still going to die someday.

Bowl of sunshine. lol.