Eating the same thing every day.

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  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    If you diet is balanced enough you can eat the same thing daily. I eat almost the same thing every single day, very little variation (one day will have cereal the next have extra PB toast etc...). My diary is opened, have a look.
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    Go for it! Whatever works for you! I kind of do the same thing but I shake it up every few weeks. I'll go two or three weeks eating almost the same thing daily and then when I start to get burnt out I'll get a new set of foods. Honestly I think routine helps a lot in weight loss. I know what is safe, what the portions look like, and that helps me avoid poor food choices! To each his own and all the best to you!
  • mhorn2142
    mhorn2142 Posts: 319 Member
    I certainly have my staples. However, I always want something new and different. That being said, I am also a very finicky and picky eater.
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    Interesting how many responders think it's fine to eat the same foods all the time. If you are talking about weight loss, you are all correct. As the knowledgable people on MFP say over and over, losing weight is about creating a calorie deficit. Do it long enough and the body will use its fat stores for energy.

    But if your goal is imporved health, then it's not fine to eat the same few foods day in and day out. That's because different foods have different amounts of various nutrients. Not talking just the macros of carb/pro/fat, but all the other things our body needs to do its best work: vitamins, minerals, trace things that no one even knew about 10 years ago. Eating a wide variety of foods makes a healthier body.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    Interesting how many responders think it's fine to eat the same foods all the time. If you are talking about weight loss, you are all correct. As the knowledgable people on MFP say over and over, losing weight is about creating a calorie deficit. Do it long enough and the body will use its fat stores for energy.

    But if your goal is imporved health, then it's not fine to eat the same few foods day in and day out. That's because different foods have different amounts of various nutrients. Not talking just the macros of carb/pro/fat, but all the other things our body needs to do its best work: vitamins, minerals, trace things that no one even knew about 10 years ago. Eating a wide variety of foods makes a healthier body.

    I'm sure we will cope in slightly lacking a few micro nutrients if it means we manage to lose body fat. I know I for one am prepared to sacrifice a thin slither of various healthy micros for a smaller *kitten*.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Nothing wrong with eating the same thing every day if you get enough fats, protein and micronutrients which I would say you are light on.
  • jaysonhijinx
    jaysonhijinx Posts: 663 Member
    My food is pretty similar day after day with small variations here and there. I've lost weight and I enjoy what I eat so I don't see the problem as long as I'm hitting my macros :)
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    How bad is it to eat the same thing every day? I'm such a creature of habit! I pretty much eat a lot of oatmeal, apples, yogurt, special k red berries, almond milk, and that's about it.... I eat my calories just not a lot of variety.

    Absolutely fine to eat the same food everyday. I used to make big of food to be more time convenient and it was rather helpful. As long as you're eating enough macros (protein, fats, carbs etc) then I think you're fine.

    Might I suggest adding some veggies in there too for more nutrition?
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