People don't really eat like that...

crisanderson27

LOL at the people insulting egg whites. I love them and hate the yolk!

Anyway, some of us (dare I say, many?) started out eating like we used to, and just lowered the portions in order to lose weight. But over time, we started implementing more healthy foods until all we craved were the healthy foods and that's what ended up filling the majority of our food diary. I used to have a planned cheat day every Friday or Saturday. Not anymore. I used to allow myself to eat pizza or a burger once a week. Not anymore. I just don't like that stuff now (except for bun-less homemade burgers, yum!). Occasionally? Yes (yesterday was my b-day so I certainly pigged out, within my cals, of course!) but it's no longer in my vocabulary anymore to say "I want some chips, gyro, Snickers, etc. today!". What you say in your OP, is the same thing I used to think to myself, while reading other's diaries, a couple months ago. But I get it now.

So my point is that although, to you, these types of foods may be unsustainable, plenty of us worked our way gradually to reprogram the type of foods we desire. Nothing more, nothing less.

This is certainly true. I used to really crave like...Taco Bell for example. Now, I'm willing to eat it...but its only out of being lazy or out of time etc. For 3 months straight...I had NO fast food, NO processed food, and NOTHING to drink but water. I ate between 1800cal, and 2500cal a day. If my schedule had stayed the same, I could have ate like that for the rest of my life without an issue.

toots99

I don't eat like a bird either...you can look at my diary.

aflane

Almost 100 lbs down. People really can eat like that. Diary is wide open. I eat just about anything I want... IN MODERATION. I work out like a maniac. You need to find the foods and quantities that work for you. Since I lift weights, I go protein heavy. No 3 oz servings of chicken for me. Minimum of 5-6 oz per meal.

NatalieWinning

Perfect answer. I am constantly finding my old loves are tasteless, too sweet, too salty, or I can taste the chemicals in it. My 10 yr old and husband are finding that, too, as a byproduct of me getting better food in the house. Today I threw away a gallon jug of apple juice because no one will drink it.

LOL at the people insulting egg whites. I love them and hate the yolk!

Anyway, some of us (dare I say, many?) started out eating like we used to, and just lowered the portions in order to lose weight. But over time, we started implementing more healthy foods until all we craved were the healthy foods and that's what ended up filling the majority of our food diary. I used to have a planned cheat day every Friday or Saturday. Not anymore. I used to allow myself to eat pizza or a burger once a week. Not anymore. I just don't like that stuff now (except for bun-less homemade burgers, yum!). Occasionally? Yes (yesterday was my b-day so I certainly pigged out, within my cals, of course!) but it's no longer in my vocabulary anymore to say "I want some chips, gyro, Snickers, etc. today!". What you say in your OP, is the same thing I used to think to myself, while reading other's diaries, a couple months ago. But I get it now.

So my point is that although, to you, these types of foods may be unsustainable, plenty of us worked our way gradually to reprogram the type of foods we desire. Nothing more, nothing less.

NatalieWinning

Double post

Swimgoddess

I have a BRUTALLY honest diary that is chock-full with every bite taken for the past 90 days when I started. Maybe not food-scale quality accurate, but measuring cup/spoon & 3oz meat = deck of cards, etc. accurate. In the past week or two I screwed up, had too many cals leftover at night and got a Blizzard, binge drank 7 Bud-Lights in 3hrs another night and had (gasp) a McNugget Value meal with real Dr. Pepper today... anti-foaming agents, HFCS and all. Proud of it, hardly. I still nearly always come in under 1700/day though. I couldn't lose weight on anything under that.

MightyMae1

Well, I appreciate all the feedback. BTW, I don't have anything against chicken and veggies. I'm just sick of it. We have that like 3 nights a week.

lamorte

I eat just like that ! open food diary and it does work. I'll never go back to eating "whatever I want"....that's what got most of us here in the first place!!....started 190 BF 24%, current 174 BF 20% , goal 170 17%

sdgirl22

you think chicken and egg white are gross?? I love them, I eat them all the time. And tons of veggies!!

I think so long as you eat healthy for the most part and only eat indulgences (within calorie goals) a couple times a month or whatever, you'll lose weight. BUT... eating isn't all about calories. Nutrition dude!! You have to care about it to be healthy, especially in the long term

ChantalGG

Hey, you just described me and I am a real person. What is wrong with chicken? I guess since I am amazing in the kitchen i can turn those boring foods into something amazing. For my it isnt just weight loss this is a life style change and my food is what was the problem so I am changing it. Although i did eat out twice today and once was at mcdonalds.

gkfields

Wifemom DVM,

I have just started this program about two weeks ago and have lost 4 lbs. I was at 165 and I want my goal weight to be 125. I am 45 and it is time for ME to fo this thing and stop the roller coaster diet. I have given up diet coke and only drink water, tea with splena and crystal light. I am having a hard time getting in 1200 calories a day. Do you have any tips to get this weight to come off. I am not looking for a miracle but just want to be healthy again for me and my family.
Thanks,
Speakermanswife

NatalieWinning

Well, I appreciate all the feedback. BTW, I don't have anything against chicken and veggies. I'm just sick of it. We have that like 3 nights a week.

Make your self some black bean and kidney bean chili with a pound of burger. Lots of hot peppers, your own spices, no salt added tomato products. I can't make enough of it! I tweaked it down to low salt and calorie goodness. I have a weeks leftovers and 2 meals in the freezer!

NatalieWinning

Well, I appreciate all the feedback. BTW, I don't have anything against chicken and veggies. I'm just sick of it. We have that like 3 nights a week.

Make your self some black bean and kidney bean chili with a pound of burger. Lots of hot peppers, your own spices, no salt added tomato products. I can't make enough of it! I tweaked it down to low salt and calorie goodness. I have a weeks leftovers and 2 meals in the freezer!

highdesertgirl

I've been doing WeightWatchers and lost 37 pounds and still eat Taco Bell, Subway and occasional Sausage McMuffin w egg. I know I should make better choices but I find if I deprive myself from some foods I will really overeat then... Reading other people's food diary's on here however, make me want to eat less of that food and make better choices. ugh tho....

trud72

i stuff myself stupid! no really look at the diarys...and am still miles under cal goal!

PixieThin

Haha..if we ate healthy already we wouldn't be here.. c'mon. If I was told I could only have one slice of pizza I wouldn't eat it..bc I have no self control. So I'm doing this a little differently. I'm eating more veggies and more lean meats..not all this fattening stuff that I used to gorge on.. if I had some of it.. do you know how easily I could fall back into my old ways..

call me silly but food is my drug. I don't care what you think. I just know that if I had it here to tempt me. It wouldn't last very long. So I'm sticking to low carb veggies, lean meats, crackers with pb.. I mean I have variety. I just don't care to eat the crap I ate that got me to this disgusting weight anymore.

If it works for you thats cool. But I can't handle it. I had some whole wheat organic ravioli the other night..totally fit it into my calories but I swear I wanted more..and it made me want more starchy stuff and want to pig out.. when I eat my veggies and my awesome fish or chicken I don't get the urge to f*n pig out..

anywho..this is just me. I eat this way. As for maintaining it. only time will tell & I want it for life. If you want something bad enough you will get it.

Barneystinson

Read my diary. There is a lot of chicken, fish, and [whole] eggs in there, but cooked in quite interesting and flavorful combinations.

Eating healthy or no, I will not give up taste!

TavistockToad

Feel free to friend me ad have a look in my diary... i'd be interested to know if you think i eat 'normally'!

beccarockslife

I eat a tonne of chicken and turkey (yum if you can cook) and loads of veggies, protien shake.

I've been off piste the last few weeks cause of stuff but usually I eat pretty well

Veggies are yummy!

beccarockslife

I like how processed foods and empty carbs are now considered "real" food in our society now.

I was thinking the same. Thin people eat real food - by real I mean veggies, fruit, stuff thats grown. That's normal food!

bassettpig

I like how processed foods and empty carbs are now considered "real" food in our society now.

I was thinking the same. Thin people eat real food - by real I mean veggies, fruit, stuff thats grown. That's normal food!

I recently started eating in a Primal/Paleo way. When eating more of a standard diet (altho never ate much processed food), I would be ravenous on 1200 calories a day. Now that I'm leaving out grain products, nuts and most dairy, I find I am full enough on that. This is kind of an interesting experiment so far. (Not saying anyone should or should not do this, just reporting a finding....)

Atlantique

So, I've been looking around at people's open food diaries, particularly people who have posted in the "Success" threads and seen great progress. Most of the diaries I've looked at are pretty empty...a lot of chicken (yuck) and vitamins, a few protein shakes and egg whites (yuck). I'm not knocking anyone because I'm certainly not seeing the success that others are, but I have to ask: Who eats like that in real life? And, can you really expect to maintain the weight loss if you lose it by eating only 3 oz of chicken and some baby carrots every day?

Any OTHER suggestions for success, or am I just wishful thinking? :ohwell:

You need to check out some other diaries! Not everyone here is on a mission to starve themselves. I certainly didn't and don't. I lost all the weight i wanted to lose and I can guarantee there was never a day that consisted of 3 oz of chicken and a few baby carrots.

And you are right, starving yourself doesn't work over the long haul.

wickedcricket

i think u can see my diary if u friend me. I've only just started, but I don't eat like that. Later, when I've lost some, I might eat a meal like that so I can have a few drinks on the weekend or something - I eat meals & snacks- staying around 1200 calories/day - and not hungry and yes, with some determination & support, I intend to eat like this for life - for a LONG & Healthy life

MightyMae1

Whoa! White flag waving!!! Some of you guys are getting all defensive over this and I'd like to clarify a few things:

First, I didn't say you weren't real people. Obviously you breathe, so you're real! :laugh:

Second, I didn't say anything against healthy or clean eating. Obviously we all have to change our diets to eat healthier. (Duh.) But sheesh...Some of you defend chicken like it's your brother. Chill, man. :laugh:

I am talking about people who pattern eat the same EXACT foods (in this case chicken) in miniscule amounts EVERY day. I am convinced you can have a variety of foods and still eat lean and healthy and be full.

And, to those of you defending vitamins, why do people list that among their snacks? I hope it's just for record keeping, 'cause that's not food.

unsuspectingfish

And, to those of you defending vitamins, why do people list that among their snacks? I hope it's just for record keeping, 'cause that's not food.

I don't know about other people, but I list the supplements (calcium+D) I take with the meal that I take them with. It's only for the purpose of keeping track of the nutrients in them, though.

MightyMae1

Well, that makes sense. Okay. Thanks.

chrisdavey

I like how processed foods and empty carbs are now considered "real" food in our society now.

well said.

Food is fuel! :happy:

randomartisrgirl

I usually eat what I normally eat, minus some of the obviously unhealthy things (and ven those I sometimes substitute). Like, I eat a lot of complex carbs (potatoes, brown rice, wheat pasta, sometimes a little bit of air-popped popcorn with a little margarine), because I know that if I lose weight eating like a baby rabbit I'm just going to go back to eating the things I love afterward. So I lose weight eating it, and practice doing it in moderation. But I'm already a vegetarian, so I wouldnt't be eating chicken anyway.

LorinaLynn

And, to those of you defending vitamins, why do people list that among their snacks? I hope it's just for record keeping, 'cause that's not food.

I don't know about other people, but I list the supplements (calcium+D) I take with the meal that I take them with. It's only for the purpose of keeping track of the nutrients in them, though.

I list my Fish Oil Supplement so I remember to take it. And it has 13 calories. Not that 13 calories is going to make any difference one way or another.