Um. I just ate a tub of ice cream and need help
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I know this is hard to hear, because I like it too, but.... don't buy ice cream of any type. It is like one of the worst things to eat if you're trying to loose weight.
And as for measuring with a scale and the weight of your cup. If you have to have some, weigh your cup first, then with the ice cream in the cup. Subtract the weight of the cup from the total.
Hey, hang in there! You sound very contientious about what your doing and determined to reach your goal! Inspiring!
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There are some serious issues going on around here.0
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Great advice about your questions. It does make me think of a perplexing food label that I've noticed. Jello sugar free fat free cheesecake pudding comes in a box that says it is 28 grams. The nutrition information on the back is given for 4 servings, 8 grams each??? Makes me wonder every time how what's impossible passes the requirements for nutrition labeling. Maybe you might want to check and see if the package size matches up with the nutrition label serving size on your ice cream?
SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME WITH JELLO0 -
There are some serious issues going on around here.
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The only way to be accurate is to use a scale. In the manufacturing process they load the carton by weight, not volume. When they come up with serving size they base that on weight. Yes, I'm sure there is a half cup measuring cup that holds the weight mentioned in the serving, but unless you pack it just the same way they did, your serving will never match theirs.0
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My scale isn't digital, btw. If you've got an old one it should still have a little knob on it that will allow you to zero it out.0
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huh?you overpacked your "cup"
"cups" outside of baking are poor gauges of measurement
You need a digital food scale then weight that ice cream to the gram/ounce serving size
Yes u overpacked and therefore underestimated your caloric intake.
Digital food scale 15 - 30 bucks at walmart
8 bucks for a decent spring scale if you are really hurting.
This. I love my digital scale, loooooooooooooooove it. P.S. I have Schawn's connections :bigsmile:
to everyone who keeps talking about scales...PLEASE STOP SUGGESTING IT. as i said before i'm not allowed to have scales in the house or they get broken out of spite, even if i hide them.
if you actually read the previous posts i mentioned every time i buy a scale my dad breaks it and laughs about it, saying i can't have any fitness technology in the house. he broke my scale, pan, and hid my fitbit after i hid it from him first.0 -
I know this is hard to hear, because I like it too, but.... don't buy ice cream of any type. It is like one of the worst things to eat if you're trying to loose weight.
And as for measuring with a scale and the weight of your cup. If you have to have some, weigh your cup first, then with the ice cream in the cup. Subtract the weight of the cup from the total.
Hey, hang in there! You sound very contientious about what your doing and determined to reach your goal! Inspiring!
I have had ice cream every single day of the past 2 years. As long as it's accurately logged and it isn't a "trigger food" for those that have that issue, there's no reason to cut it out.0 -
There are some serious issues going on around here.
care to elaborate?
Just been following your posts today. You've gotten some good advice and information.0 -
sorry
i didnt read enough you are right there
you are an adult and should be able to have your own things0 -
I know this is hard to hear, because I like it too, but.... don't buy ice cream of any type. It is like one of the worst things to eat if you're trying to loose weight.
And as for measuring with a scale and the weight of your cup. If you have to have some, weigh your cup first, then with the ice cream in the cup. Subtract the weight of the cup from the total.
Hey, hang in there! You sound very contientious about what your doing and determined to reach your goal! Inspiring!
I have had ice cream every single day of the past 2 years. As long as it's accurately logged and it isn't a "trigger food" for those that have that issue, there's no reason to cut it out.
yeah i agree with you. i said in this post about 7 times now that i was eating icecream/froyo every week for three weeks and never had this problem. it was just with this brand and type.
i'm capable of portion control, i know it, and this was just a fluke. i logged the damn calories and now i'm moving the *kitten* on.0 -
You are doing so well, losing all that weight and staying on maintenance. Maintenance is hard enough without adding three weeks of trigger foods, which ice cream obviously is for you. You don't mention if your sister also has/had a weight problem, but you are also feeding her all that ice cream, too. My concern is that even if you are counting all the ice cream calories, correctly or not, you are eliminating other food in order to log those calories. Give yourself a break, and stop buying that stuff...at least for a while.0
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OMG! 300 additional calories in a day!!! The world will end now...what shall we do?? :ohwell: :laugh:
It's all good. It's called a lifestyle, not a diet, for a reason. Your calories do not expire at midnight. Make an adjustment over the next week to account for the additional 300 calories and move on.
I too use the scale for measuring my foods...so much easier!!0 -
I can't believe your dad just goes and breaks your food scales. That's so disrespectful of you and what you're trying to accomplish. Don't get mad at the answers here. They are well-intentioned posts from people who are walking the same path.0
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if you actually read the previous posts i mentioned every time i buy a scale my dad breaks it and laughs about it, saying i can't have any fitness technology in the house. he broke my scale, pan, and hid my fitbit after i hid it from him first.
Your dad is an *kitten* and I hope you move out as soon as you can.0 -
I am an ice cream addict. I buy regular old full fat, full calorie ice cream sandwiches at 150 cals/each. The fact they are individually wrapped= portion control...if I want soft serve, I hit up mcds, again, portion control and no chance of eating 6 servings...just a thought.
Could not agree more!! I will no longer buy ice cream in larger quantities. I would rather spend a little extra on eating it out somewhere. McDonald's is only 150 calories per cone...ditch the cone, only about 100. If you feel the need to have it in your freezer, buy it by the pint instead, or better yet, most grocery stores now carry one serving containers. That way, you do not subconsciously set yourself up for overindulgence.0 -
you overpacked your "cup"
"cups" outside of baking are poor gauges of measurement
You need a digital food scale then weight that ice cream to the gram/ounce serving size
Yes u overpacked and therefore underestimated your caloric intake.
Digital food scale 15 - 30 bucks at walmart
8 bucks for a decent spring scale if you are really hurting.
this, get a food scale…
don't worry so much about it ..
log it, own it, and move on…and get a food scale...0 -
When you graduate college and have a job and are able to move out, invite your parents over and don't let them eat anything without it being weighed on the food scale.
For now, just do the best you can and move on. Work with the antiquated food scale your mom has and just go light in the cup the next time you buy that brand.0 -
Maybe your should rethink eating ice cream for breakfast and opt for something for traditionally healthy so you are not serving yourself something you crave when your are really hungry0
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Perhaps an easier way is to take the whole container of ice cream and empty it onto a cutting board. (cut open the cardboard container) and then divide it with a big knife into how every many servings the package says. Then you can take those portions and either put them in containers or wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze.
obviously you will have to work fast to prevent it melting but I remember that is how ice cream was portioned out at birthday parties when I was kid to feed all the hungry kids fast 0 -
I am an ice cream addict. I buy regular old full fat, full calorie ice cream sandwiches at 150 cals/each. The fact they are individually wrapped= portion control...if I want soft serve, I hit up mcds, again, portion control and no chance of eating 6 servings...just a thought.
Awesome idea here, thanks!0 -
Have you seen these? You can find them in most grocery stores, they're perfect little single serving ice creams, and you don't have to feel guilty for eating the whole tub ;-)
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Hi! I'm actually usually pretty good about control. It's been over a year since I've started this whole journey and I have not once done something like this. As far as everyone mentioning the food scale...I do have one, I just don't understand how one would measure ice cream...I mean my cup that I put the ice cream in weighs something, so how would I gage it w/ice cream inside?
Put the cup or bowl in the scale and then reset the scale to zero. THEN add the ice cream or whatever.0 -
I want to suggest something different: stop eating the ice cream. You say you've been eating it for three weeks now. Obviously you are not in control of your bingeing behavior when it comes to ice cream. THrow away any ice cream in your house right now, and don't buy more.
Otherwise, you will just go right on negotiating and measuring and bargaining with yourself and giving yourself "treats" and telling yourself you're "maintaining," but the bad habits will creep back on. Soon you won't be measuring.
Get over this bump in the road and MOVE ALONG your road to fitness, you will be much happier if you just get the monkey off your back! Good luck!0 -
Someone probably already said this, but get an electronic scale. It makes it so much easier, more accurate, and you dirty less dishes.
Don't sweat it though. Remember, it takes 3,500 calories to gain 1lb of fat. You're good. 0 -
I don't want to sound like a jerk, but treats are reserved for special occasions especially when trying to lose weight. Oatmeal a la mode is a sign that you may have lost sight of that. I have stopped the "treats" because a beloved friend told me that I am not a dog, and should not reward myself with food. I wish you much success, and I also advise a scale. Measuring cups are liars. Goodwill always seems to have a bunch, and are wicked cheap. Be well.0
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Hi! I'm actually usually pretty good about control. It's been over a year since I've started this whole journey and I have not once done something like this. As far as everyone mentioning the food scale...I do have one, I just don't understand how one would measure ice cream...I mean my cup that I put the ice cream in weighs something, so how would I gage it w/ice cream inside?
The nutritional info has the serving size in grams. Usually 28g per serving of ice cream. Just set your scale to measure in grams.
Also, you do not need to stop eating ice cream, as long as you are able to eat it in moderation and fit in your calorie goal. I know it sounds crazy, but I seem to lose more when I eat ice cream.0 -
Wow, your dad is a ****.0
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I want to suggest something different: stop eating the ice cream. You say you've been eating it for three weeks now. Obviously you are not in control of your bingeing behavior when it comes to ice cream. THrow away any ice cream in your house right now, and don't buy more.
How is she binging? She inaccurately measured her ice cream, that isn't a binge. And eating it every day for three weeks isn't a binge either, as she's clearly trying to be very careful about making it fit into her calorie goal.0
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