Is it still a "cheat" meal if I'm within my calorie goal?

MissPreciosa
MissPreciosa Posts: 57 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have been craving arroz con maiz (spanish rice w/corn) all day....so I'm making it as I type this up.

Even though the dinner works within my calorie goal, is still considered a cheat meal because it is not healthy? Either way...I'm indulging :smile:
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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I have been craving arroz con maiz (spanish rice w/corn) all day....so I'm making it as I type this up.

    Even though the dinner works within my calorie goal, is still considered a cheat meal because it is not healthy? Either way...I'm indulging :smile:


    "Cheat" doesn't really have an established definition. I would say that if it fits your calorie AND macronutrient targets, you are not cheating.

    But more importantly, what is it about spanish rice and corn that you determine is unhealthy?
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    /facepalm
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    /facepalm
    no need to be rude not everyone knows these things
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    /facepalm
    no need to be rude not everyone knows these things

    Who said it was rude? You perceive based on your interpretation. Putting thought before a question can do wondrous things.
  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    I'd be interested to hear the responses to this as well...can't say that I'm sure myself.
  • MagicandCastles
    MagicandCastles Posts: 40
    Nah go for it! I had such a vegi low calorie Saturday the when it got to 8pm and I had 900 odd cals left I had a bottle Bulmers and chocolate all within calorie, I was happy :-p
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    You're just trying to get me all hot and bothered, aren't you.....
  • emmalouc93
    emmalouc93 Posts: 328 Member
    I would say yes as in yes, eat it. Of course it isn't good everyday but if it's within your means sometimes, why not.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    You're just trying to get me all hot and bothered, aren't you.....

    heh... diet soda will kill you.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    You're just trying to get me all hot and bothered, aren't you.....

    heh... diet soda will kill you.

    Many people who have had diet soda also get cancer
  • natalovesmusic
    natalovesmusic Posts: 49 Member
    Well it does not sound bad to me. But really, I think it's up to you to decide if it will be a "cheat meal," one of those meals that just has more _____ than your usual foods (and shrug it off), or one that you will surely avoid.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    If it's in calories I wouldn't call it a cheat. Also, why do you consider a rice and corn dish unhealthy? Genuinely curious.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member

    But more importantly, what is it about spanish rice and corn that you determine is unhealthy?

    ask your speed-bagged man parts what's so bad about corn, they'll tell you...
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    You're just trying to get me all hot and bothered, aren't you.....

    heh... diet soda will kill you.

    Many people who have had diet soda also get cancer
    Many people who drink water also get cancer.


    Moar chia seeds.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Sound yummy to me.

    I have cookies everyday....they fit onto my macros and calories and they make me happy. There is no good or bad food.......just food.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
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  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    You're just trying to get me all hot and bothered, aren't you.....

    heh... diet soda will kill you.

    Many people who have had diet soda also get cancer
    Many people who drink water also get cancer.


    Moar chia seeds.

    Many healthy people get cancer.
  • MissPreciosa
    MissPreciosa Posts: 57 Member
    Thank you all for the responses. I don't consider it "healthy" because I cook my rice with vegetable oil AND because well, its white rice. I know its not the worst choice I can make, but definitely not the best choice for me.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member

    But more importantly, what is it about spanish rice and corn that you determine is unhealthy?

    ask your speed-bagged man parts what's so bad about corn, they'll tell you...

    I think this response wins.
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
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    someone has 30 lives and doesn't need to worry about being unhealthy or not
    :laugh: :wink:
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    If it fits in your macros, how is it a cheat?

    Also - why is it "bad" to eat a food that you want? Why is white rice bad? Why is corn bad? Why is oil bad?
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Between this, water, and diet soda, my computer now has cancer. Thanks.
  • AmyJMadison
    AmyJMadison Posts: 143 Member
    How is a food unhealthy? I mean aside from ingesting say...arsenic.

    And diet soda, don't forget diet soda.

    BWAHAHAHA love!
  • MissPreciosa
    MissPreciosa Posts: 57 Member
    If it fits in your macros, how is it a cheat?

    Also - why is it "bad" to eat a food that you want? Why is white rice bad? Why is corn bad? Why is oil bad?

    Not that they're bad...i just try to limit my intake on these.
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    If you are within your goal, you want it, eat it.

    If you need reassurance besides all the helpful support here :laugh: check this.

    http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
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    Oh get out, I love it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Did I mention you make me laugh :bigsmile:

    Seriously tho, the OP was asking a genuine question, there are so many myths out there, no wonder we get confused
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    As long as it fits in my goal, I don't consider it a cheat! :-)

    That definitely includes halloween candy this time of year...and I'm still losing.

    Enjoy! It sounds yummy
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I have been craving arroz con maiz (spanish rice w/corn) all day....so I'm making it as I type this up.

    Even though the dinner works within my calorie goal, is still considered a cheat meal because it is not healthy? Either way...I'm indulging :smile:

    What do YOU consider a "cheat" meal? That's the main question. A cheat meal, cheat day, cheat weekend, whatever you want call it is a personal thing. I personally have no "off limit" foods, so anything within my calorie limit is fine, and even if I go over on my calories a little here and there is fine and not a "cheat" day.

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