DO YOU EAT WHAT YOU WANT EVERY DAY?

MelodyandBarbells

Eating what I want is how I got here.

Exactly.

A lot of people here are saying, "Why of course I eat what I want. I just control how much I eat."

To me, that's not eating "what you want."

What I want to eat is half the medium Papa John's The Works pizza.

You can't talk about "eating what you want" and exclude quantity from the conversation.

When I'm on a diet, I never get to eat "what I want". If I did, I would gain weight.

i'm not on a diet. also i've never wanted to eat half a pizza, or a tub of ice cream, or an entire package of oreos that would just make me sick and want to vomit. i however had no problem eating 5 oreos with a cup of ice cream after having a hamburger and french fries for dinner. now i am full after a hamburger, french fries, 1/4 cup of ice cream and one oreo. (half the time i don't bother with the ice cream and oreos because i'm full after just the burger and fries)

it's a matter of recognizing when your full and stopping instead of stuffing your pie hole until you vomit. everyone is different and we all view eating what we want differently too. the big question is what happens when "you're not on a diet"

So basically you gained weight eating no uncontrolled quantities of anything? If indeed you did, then replace "half a pizza" with those items. The man speaks truth! (For me, at least).

liorabi

I eat what i want as long as it's VEGAN

randomtai

Eating what I want is how I got here.

Exactly.

A lot of people here are saying, "Why of course I eat what I want. I just control how much I eat."

To me, that's not eating "what you want."

What I want to eat is half the medium Papa John's The Works pizza.

You can't talk about "eating what you want" and exclude quantity from the conversation.

When I'm on a diet, I never get to eat "what I want". If I did, I would gain weight.

i'm not on a diet. also i've never wanted to eat half a pizza, or a tub of ice cream, or an entire package of oreos that would just make me sick and want to vomit. i however had no problem eating 5 oreos with a cup of ice cream after having a hamburger and french fries for dinner. now i am full after a hamburger, french fries, 1/4 cup of ice cream and one oreo. (half the time i don't bother with the ice cream and oreos because i'm full after just the burger and fries)

it's a matter of recognizing when your full and stopping instead of stuffing your pie hole until you vomit. everyone is different and we all view eating what we want differently too. the big question is what happens when "you're not on a diet"

So basically you gained weight eating no uncontrolled quantities of anything? If indeed you did, then replace "half a pizza" with those items. The man speaks truth! (For me, at least).

Exactly for you. We all aren't here for the same thing.

MelodyandBarbells

Eating what I want is how I got here.

Exactly.

A lot of people here are saying, "Why of course I eat what I want. I just control how much I eat."

To me, that's not eating "what you want."

What I want to eat is half the medium Papa John's The Works pizza.

You can't talk about "eating what you want" and exclude quantity from the conversation.

When I'm on a diet, I never get to eat "what I want". If I did, I would gain weight.

i'm not on a diet. also i've never wanted to eat half a pizza, or a tub of ice cream, or an entire package of oreos that would just make me sick and want to vomit. i however had no problem eating 5 oreos with a cup of ice cream after having a hamburger and french fries for dinner. now i am full after a hamburger, french fries, 1/4 cup of ice cream and one oreo. (half the time i don't bother with the ice cream and oreos because i'm full after just the burger and fries)

it's a matter of recognizing when your full and stopping instead of stuffing your pie hole until you vomit. everyone is different and we all view eating what we want differently too. the big question is what happens when "you're not on a diet"

So basically you gained weight eating no uncontrolled quantities of anything? If indeed you did, then replace "half a pizza" with those items. The man speaks truth! (For me, at least).

Exactly for you. We all aren't here for the same thing.

Do I hear an echo here? :laugh: At least answer why/if the concept of ever eating oodles of foodles is completely foreign to you!!

Edit: ah I see you already did. Basically once upon a time you might have wanted to but currently not any more :flowerforyou: guess we're simply not all at the same stage in our journey.

nomorebingesgirl2014

Bump

TechMike

I lost about 40lbs back in college (probably 5-6 years ago) eating mostly what I wanted, as long as it was with in my calorie goal.

I was successful at it. Lost it over 4-5 months. I then maintained it for a year or so. It worked for me.

Unfortunately, I let things slip when I wasn't in a good place wasn't loving myself... that's why I'm back here.

DeguelloTex

To echo the above, I eat the foods I want to eat, but not as much as I want to eat. So, no, I don't really eat what I want every day.

Excluding quantity is a lot like asking someone if he spends as much as he wants every day. The fact that I limit myself to what I can afford doesn't mean I don't want to spend more, whether it's money or calories. It's a rare person who couldn't spend more money if he had it to spend.

Littlemissjackie1

I love sweets sadly, and I do eat them if I can fit them into my calorie limit. However, my sweet tooth has been out of hand so I am limiting my in take and removing somethings until I can back on track again.

KatMicNYC

Yes, I do actually eat what I want, within reason of course. I don't feel deprived but I do feel a bit rerouted. Those cakes you see behind the Starbucks counter, that's what I would choose for breakfast if I wasn't working MFP, and the old me would have a big lunch without regard to how big that sandwich is or that burrito and all the extras. I guess the "oblivious" me just indulges in all things without regard to how many calories I'm taking in. That behavior is way past just allowing myself what I want it's destructive, unintelligent, gluttonous behavior and I'm petrified of going back to it.

williams969

I balance eating what I NEED (like mah micros--eating my leafy greens, veggies, grains, etc.) with what I WANT (mmm, I like my TexMex--beans and rice and tortillas, even those are good for me, too). Also, financial constraints (lack of income or practicing frugality and moderation in times of abundance) help me feed myself and my family with moderation in mind. Treats happen rarely, but often enough to feed the soul (um, treats are FUN) and create memories for the kids (ice cream run, burger run, pizza, "fun meal" etc. once a week).

Kalikel

Yes. You could lose weight even if everything you ate wasn't healthy. Weight loss is about whether you use up more calories than you take in, that's all.

You can do a total re-vamp of your lifestyle and eat all healthy or eat small portions of completely unhealthy things. Most people are somewhere in the middle. It's about your choices and goals - what you want. There is more than one way to skin a cat.

They can all lose weight.

bowlerae

this topic has been rehashed so many times.

For me personally, no I don't eat what I want EVERYDAY. I only really indulge myself a few times throughout the week. Indulging to me means greasy foods and chocolate. Yes it is true you can lose weight by creating a calorie deficit regardless of the macro makeup but there are nutrient-dense foods (fruits and veggies) and empty calories (alcohol, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, etc). In terms of carbs there is complex, simple, fiber and sugar. 15g of sugar from desserts is different than 15g of sugar from fruits. For the majority of the week I get my carbs from fruit, veggies, greek yogurt, and grains but occasionally I'll treat myself to chocolate chip cookies. In order to achieve this I have to reduce some carbs and fat that I would have eaten from another source in order to make my macros still fit. So I'll remove a baked potato and remove some almonds. However, I'm fully aware that the baked potato and almonds are nutritionally more dense than just a few measly cookies. The cookies are also higher in saturate fat (the bad fat) so like I said, I don't do this often.

meridianova

yes and no...

i do best, both mentally and physically, when i follow a low-carb plan. so i'm kind of in my IIFYM realm, though this is the first time i'm also restricting calories within the low-carb framework.

my problem is that for several years i've dealt with eating disorder issues, and if i ever attempt a diet that's purely restrictive (weight watchers points, low calorie, IF), i end up going overboard and eliminating everything for the sake of the accomplishment of not eating at all. low-carb proved to be a perfect solution, in that it provides me a rigid framework but allows relative freedom within the rules.

so yes, i eat what i want, because i've defined "want" as proteins, full fats, some cruciferous veggies and some fruits. but there will always be the "no, i don't eat what i want" factor because i don't allow myself to eat starches, grains, or processed sugars beyond stevia or a rare diet soda.

i'm also in the middle of an experiment. calorie restriction does not work on me, but for the last 3 weeks i've combined low carb with restricted calories and going to the gym 4-5 days a week. i haven't weighed in at all during this, and won't until next monday. if i still have no progress, then i know something else is wrong and i need a doctor's intervention.

jwat90

I still like my chocolate treat everyday. I like Weight Watchers snack size ice cream chocolate bar. It's only 45 calories!! Feels like I'm cheating, but I can have it and stay under my calorie goal.