can i lose weight but still eat rubbish?

janet0513

oops hit the reply too soon. The above quote is well said. Make gradual changes, you will be more likely to stick with that and in the long run eating healthy will make you feel better. You will find that once you are away from it, you will not crave it as much.

Caitlinhappymeal

Is this a joke? Seriously, who asks if they can eat junk food and be healthy.

it makes you wonder if it is a joke, just to get a reaction out of people?

Caitlinhappymeal

Is this a joke? Seriously, who asks if they can eat junk food and be healthy.

I thought the same thing.
People get very defensive about their weight and eating habits, and dont like being told that getting their calories from cream, sweets, sugars and fats is daft, but its just common sense. No, you cant just eat crap and be healthy. You might eat crap and be thinner, but things like clogged arteries and visceral fat still affect your health.

I personally wouldnt care if someone called me a food-nazi or whathaveyou. I dont eat 'perfectly'. I do 80/20 and am slim and healthy. I advocate lifestyle changes over faddy calorie cutting and excuse making. I HATE the word 'treat' in relation to food. It reminds me of children. Just eat well, everything moderation, do some exercise, and voila, the non-magic formula for a healthier and thinner you. Hard work, yes. Worth it. absolutely.

everything you said

Di3012

sounds strange yes but what i mean is as long as i eat only my 1200 calories can i eat sweets and high fat food or does it mean i have to eat 1200 calories of healthy food. see im a snacker and crave suger so im trying to figure out what i can and cannot have
please help

Sure, but you will be extremely short on nutrients. I will give an example:

You could have say, meat, veg, potatoes, 2 x small yorkshire puddings for around 650 calories for dinner - contains protein, vitamins and minerals, carbs and fats.

or

You could have a Belgian Bun and a Mars Bar for the same amount of calories - contains carbs and fats, little or no protein, vitamins and minerals

Now let me see, which choice is going to supply me with nutrients.......

You know when people talk about starvation mode etc? It is not to do with the amount of calories consumed each day, it is to do with WHAT you eat and if you want to eat nothing but crap, fine, but don't expect to stay healthy for too long.

zoeluiisa

On 1200 calories it's already a challenge to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function at its best - if you use half of those calories for junk it'll be even harder to get enough nutrients from the calories that are left.

Just ditch the crap - pretty soon you'll adjust and wonder why you ever ate it in the first place!

groovyfirechick

I have been getting very good about walking past the junk food. I eat lots more fruit and reserve the snack cakes for special treats). I can't justify spending that many calories on a little snack cake which will cause me to be be hungry shortly after when I can eat popcorn or another healthier snack and stay full longer for less calories. It's fun getting creative to see what I can fit into my diet that's healthier.

kayleesays

Yus! I did it for my first month on MFP. After while, though, the atmosphere gets to you, and you'll find yourself picking up quiona, raw almonds and kale at the supermarket Not a bad thing.

basschick

I eat as much junk as I can get away with and still get within 10 grams of my protein goal. Getting enough protein is important to build muscle. On 1200 calories a day this is very tough. Now that I'm at maintenance and 1510 calories is my goal, it's a little bit easier. I have one day out of the week when I purposely go over by about 400-600 calories (calorie spiking). This is when I get most of my "junk food."

CyberEd312

Sure you can eat rubbish if that is your preference but that rubbish (@ 7-8000 calories a day) is what led me to a near death sentence @ 560 lbs. and pretty much unable to walk from room to room without the assistance of a rolling computer chair. The funny thing is after a made my lifestyle change, every bit of the cravings I had for that rubbish completely changed and now I prefer the healthier choices. Heck we supported the girls scouts again this year and bought 8 boxes of cookies (never opened the first one) put them in the freezer and just this week I told my wife if she wanted to give them away that was fine with me. Yesterday I went to Sam's Club and bought bulk bags of Almonds, Pistachios, Strawberries, Salad fixings, Chicken for the grill, fish, etc... My palate has changed some much now a days.... I now eat around 3200 calories a day and am still losing a pound a week, down 305 lbs. to date (compared to that 7-8000 calories) and I eat 10 times more food at 3200 calories than I ever did on those 8000 calorie days of Big Mac's and Chocolate shakes, Doritos, Swiss Cakes and Pizza....... Good Luck on your Weight loss whatever you decide is best for you....

tashaa1992

Yes you can, anyone can, but if this is about a lifestyle change, I don't see how that's healthy in the long run.
Aside from the fact that this may lead to weight gain in the future, what about your body? If all you are eating is processed foods your body will not be receiving the nutrients and vitamins it needs to fully function properly.
I'm not telling you to only eat fruit and vegetables, I'm not telling you to do anything but I just meant balance is key. In the end, this is your choice though so I hope you figure this out. Take care xxx

Di3012

On 1200 calories it's already a challenge to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function at its best - if you use half of those calories for junk it'll be even harder to get enough nutrients from the calories that are left.

Just ditch the crap - pretty soon you'll adjust and wonder why you ever ate it in the first place!

Good posting! Blunt and to the point and all of it is truthful! x