hey people do you eat whtever you want

stephaybabes

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

funkyspunky871

That what I do and what I've always done.

cdenham001

I have been eating whatever I want, I just make sure to count all of my carbs and calories and try not to go over.

MattAxtell

Eat whatever I want withing reason and within my calorie limits (usually )

Some days I'll go to a chinease buffet and scarf down 3000 calories lol.

Other days I usually eat good for breakfast / lunch and then pig out for dinner.

You can eat what you want as long as you are below calories, to lose weight, but if you drop 50 lbs only eating MCDonalds once a day, you will be skinnier, but SUPER unhealthy.

Oh, and working out is a key. If you are going to eat what you want, you have to be prepared to sweat some of it back out :-)

ivansmomma

That's what I do, as long as I don't go over daily calories, get exercise, and watch sugary foods

jamielise2

Within reason absolutely! I just keep within my fat and calorie limits. Sometimes I go over on my protein and I'm almost always way under on my carbs.

Andra01

Yes! sometimes I go over my calories, but I really eat whatever I want in order to remain under my calorie goal.

AZackery

I don't believe in diets or even depriving myself. I eat anything that I want in moderation and portion sizes.

maureak

Absolutely, in moderation. Since the rest of the time, I'm following a balanced diet, it's ok to have ice cream or whatever I'm craving. If I try to ignore the craving, it just gets worse and I end up eating lots of other things. So I have ice cream, but just one scoop. Or a cookie (a small one or half a big one). Or, my favorite trick, if I really have a craving and get something from the vending machine, I cut it in half and give the other half to one of my co-workers.

dimplz1965

I didn't change my eating style because that would mean changing my entire family's eating style and that just won't do. I eat what we normally eat, but I make sure to count all the things I eat and keep myself accountable. Sure, sometimes if there's stuff that I really want and a lot of calories, I do a little bit more exercise that day, or if i decide that's just not for me, I'll make myself something different.

monkeefun

I generally eat whatever I want, as long as I stay under the calorie limit. I HAVE been trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies (especially fruits...not a fan of fruits...), but overall I really haven't changed a heck of a lot! I have cut a lot of soda and juices out though, and that's made a big difference too.

PST0622

I love to eat and don't want to give up anything!!! So the answer is YES, I eat what I want, as long as I stay under my goals!!!!

capricorn144

I use the food diary and keep in my goals range. Tonight I had spare ribs. But my portions are what I control now.

I also try to stay away from white carbs and use whole wheat instead. Its all good!

KarenLouise1981

Yeah I eat stuff I used to eat but in moderation now - eg. instead of having 2 chicken pies with chips and beans I'll now have one pie with a plate full of steamed veg, or a healthy griled chicken sandwich from McD's instead of a beefburger but I don't even think about it if I go out for dinner which happens one in a blue moon. However I do try to keep this to 1 or 2 days a week and eat super healthy the rest of the time.

funfitfoodie

You'll probably be okay to lose weight but not to tone up. Tone is mostly about nutrition!

decruisers

typically a trade a lower calorie breakfast and lunch for a higher calorie dinner or lower dinner for higher lunch....I have found not to deny myself, that causes really bad ideas ...

Oishii

I started mfp just after Christmas so my diary was full of party leftovers when I was on 1200 calories :laugh:

Now that I'm maintaining I'm trying to think more about eating healthily. In the past I've maintained, or gained, by eating mainly what I thought I should in what I thought were reasonable portions, and then bingeing on milk chocolate or icecream when it wasn't enough. Now I want to avoid the bingeing so I have to learn that I actually need to eat quite a lot to stay at my favourite weight.

I'm trying to learn to eat what I want, rather than what I think I should.

slimdownmike

This is exactly where I find myself now and why I joined MFP.

I can't do restrictive diets, I crave the things I can't have and usually end up way over indulging. I've decided the only way I'm gonna drop the weight is to eat what I want but monitor the calories etc...

Problem I face now is changing my attitude towards volume... I like plates piled high so need to battle that demon.

flossie1999

Wish I'd found this site before splashing out on Diet Chef where I haven't found one thing yet that I really enjoy! I've never tried counting calories before and MFP makes it so easy that I could have carried on having all my favourites, like steaks, cheese, seafood etc and just made sure I didn't go over the calorie limit. I've been following (and enjoying!) an Atkins style diet but wanted to avoid the temptations of impulse buying food I shouldn't by limiting myself to food delivered in a hamper. Also, my portion control wasn't very good so not a great deal of success with losing weight! I was hoping that by having everything 'spoon fed' I would have got the hang of proper control in a month - just a shame I hate the food!

tezarozaboza

Hi all

I completely agree that you should eat whatever you want and not restrict yourself, if you want a Snickers, have one, as long as you stay within your calories.

Terri xx

leighton1245

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

This forum is a the reason why so many people arent losing weight especially saying that its okay for someone to eat McDonalds or any kind of fast food there is no way that you can stay under your Fat or carb goal by eating that kind of garbage. The real way to be able to eat what you want and get away with it is cook your own food and consume lots of fresh fruits, veggies and meat. The caloric restriction and still eating take out food only works if your body is use to have many more calories then you are eating now. There is a point where you will have to train your body how to properly use the food that you put in it and use it correctly.

funfitfoodie

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

This forum a the reason so many people arent losing weight especially saying that its okay for someone to eat McDonalds or any kind of fast food there is no way that you can stay under your Fat or carb goal by eating that kind of garbage. The real way to be able to eat what you want and get away with it is cook your own food and consume lots of fresh fruits, veggies and meat. The caloric restriction and still eating take out food only works if your body is use to have many more calories then you are eating now. There is a point where you will have to train your body how to properly use the food that you put in it and use it correctly.

Well said!

TourThePast

I don't eat "what I want" because if I do, I end up eating small portions of high calorie stuff and feeling dissatisfied and hungry.

Fortunately, after eating healthily for a while, the things I want to eat change.

broadway_Calls

Unfortunately no, as my weight loss hasn't been as consistent recently I've been limiting carbs and fats significantly and increasing my protein/veg.
I don't think you can achieve such effective weight loss or maintain a healthy lifestyle if you continue eating within say, 1200-1500 calories but comprise that mostly of sugary/fatty/carb-rich foods.

LorinaLynn

I enjoy my "junk" every now and then - like the buffalo chicken pizza I had Friday night. OMG, that was amazing!

But I also like a good bargain. I think of budgeting my calories the same way I budget my money. I want a good bargain. I want to get the most I can for my money... or calories. And while I'll splurge every now and then on a completely frivolous pair of shoes, or blowing 900 calories on half a frozen pizza, I find it generally more satisfying to buy classic basics when they're on sale, and eat more wholesome homemade foods.

I get the most bang for my buck on a pair of dark wash straight leg jeans, that go with everything. Or a pair of great running shoes that I'll wear into the ground. And I get the most food for my calories when I make something from scratch.

Still, every now and then, I want something tight and shiny with sequins. And every now and then, I want something absolutely delicious that's not considered health food.

Life's about balance. Balance occasional splurge with a majority of good choices, and you'll be fine.

dls06

Yes, it's all about portion control and staying within goals.

ivansmomma

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

This forum is a the reason why so many people arent losing weight especially saying that its okay for someone to eat McDonalds or any kind of fast food there is no way that you can stay under your Fat or carb goal by eating that kind of garbage. The real way to be able to eat what you want and get away with it is cook your own food and consume lots of fresh fruits, veggies and meat. The caloric restriction and still eating take out food only works if your body is use to have many more calories then you are eating now. There is a point where you will have to train your body how to properly use the food that you put in it and use it correctly.

This is why I said I watch the sugary foods. We don't eat fried foods anyway, so that's never been an issue and we are fruit/veggie eaters as well. You have to have some common sense with portion control and the types of food you are eating.

milaxx

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

Within reason yes. The problem that got most of us here is that we don't do that or we don't eat like that in a balanced way. I still see diaries where people have skipped breakfast, had a load of processed crap for lunch and then a hard boiled egg or cottage cheese for dinner. Sure, it balances out and doesn't go over their calorie limits or micro-nutrients limits, but is it healthy? I don't think so. However, if you eat well 90% of the time and want a piece of cake, or bags of chips, or whatever and you manage a healthy, well balanced day where you have enough extra calories to eat that, I say go for it. That's eating a balanced diet, and a livable lifestyle change where foods like that have a proper place.

leighton1245

is it ok to eat whatever you want aslong as you dont go over the limit of fat carbs calories and protein?

Within reason yes. The problem that got most of us here is that we don't do that or we don't eat like that in a balanced way. I still see diaries where people have skipped breakfast, had a load of processed crap for lunch and then a hard boiled egg or cottage cheese for dinner. Sure, it balances out and doesn't go over their calorie limits or micro-nutrients limits, but is it healthy? I don't think so. However, if you eat well 90% of the time and want a piece of cake, or bags of chips, or whatever and you manage a healthy, well balanced day where you have enough extra calories to eat that, I say go for it. That's eating a balanced diet, and a livable lifestyle change where foods like that have a proper place.

This is the exact advice that nobody should follow because if you eat healthy for 6 out of 7 days a week then the last day you consume a ton of processed food and that will push you over your limit you just ruined a totally good week !! I have no idea where everyone gets all these crazy ideas but the easiest thing to do while trying to lose weight is actually EAT and EAT all the time but consume good clean foods you body will eventually crazy those foods then you will be able to properly fuel your body. You get out of your body what fuel your put in it.

Putting food in your body is just like putting fuel in your car and I am 10000% sure that nobody on this entire site would fill your gas tank up half way with soda and then some water and then rest of the way with gas because it would kill your car that is what you are doing to your body when you consume processed foods or take out foods. Its not that tough to eat cleanly i eat 6-8 meals a day all that i cook or have cooked myself everything made from scratch. Yes it takes a little more planning but its work it in the end to have 9.5%BF.

LorinaLynn

@Leighton...

I respect the work you've put in to your body, but I think you need to understand that most people here aren't striving for a single digit body fat percentage. I'm not speaking for everyone, but I know it's my end goal to be healthy and strong, but not a primo-athlete. I want to be able to enjoy the occasional slice (or four) of pizza without feeling like I ruined everything. And since I have that about weekly, and still continue to lose weight, I'd say that's working pretty well for me. And I'd even go so far as to say I'm losing fat and gaining muscle, since there's nice little hard bits on my arms and legs and abs that were never there before.

I'm not going to be a fitness model. I'm not going to be an athlete. Those aren't my goals. My goal is to live a normal life, have great heart and lung function, love what I see when I look in the mirror... and sometimes have a Jalapeno Smokehouse Bacon Big Mouth Burger. And I'm currently living that dream. :laugh:

If you don't get the same enjoyment I do out of something like that, good for you! I'm happy you like what you're doing and enjoy what you're eating. But don't expect everyone else to have your goals, either.

The fuel in the car argument isn't valid, because people can use alternate fuel sources. Our bodies can process a lot of different things, including cake and chips. If someone is eating at a 1 pound a week deficit, that's 3500 calories. A slice of cake isn't going to undo that. Show me the slice of cake that has more than 3500 calories, cuz I'd love to dig into that sucker!!! :happy:

TourThePast

However, if you eat well 90% of the time and want a piece of cake, or bags of chips, or whatever and you manage a healthy, well balanced day where you have enough extra calories to eat that, I say go for it.

This is the exact advice that nobody should follow because if you eat healthy for 6 out of 7 days a week then the last day you consume a ton of processed food and that will push you over your limit you just ruined a totally good week !!

Where did you get the idea that eating "a piece of cake" or "bags of chips" or whatever will "ruin" six days worth of making healthy choices?

ANY healthy choices made are a step forward, there is NO whatsoever evidence that "a piece of cake" which is the comment which you responded so rudely to will ruin your health, if eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet.

It's dietary fundamentalism like that that stops people taking the first steps towards being healthy. Sure, if you're already eating healthily six days a week, then look for improvements to that. But don't tell someone they'll "ruin" six days of healthy eating by having "a piece of cake"