Am I eating badly??

cdt4717

Check out my food diary. I looked through this forum and people say not to eat any processed food/sugars. OK so that's impossible for me, completely impossible, and I refuse to do that. 52 g of sugar from Special K cereal, yoplait nonfat yogurt, skinny cow ice cream sandwich, a lean cuisine meal, and whatever else I forgot. I ate under my calorie budget though and under my fat budget. I might snack later tonight but w/e.
I don't really have the patience or willpower or desire to cut out sugar and salt and everything yummy. I guess I'm annoyed with this forum. Everyone's obsessed with keeping their counts to the gram perfectly.

WBB55

I'm more worried that you've only net 950 calories.

shosho420

People will say lean cuisine and stuff isn't good and to eat more whole foods. But I don't think there is anything to wrong with it once in a while.

cdt4717

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

pastryari

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

Sooooo, are you really 18? Because if you were, you most definitely have a choice to go out and get a job, buy some groceries, and cook some food.

AmyRhubarb

Have a look at my diary. I cook the majority of meals at home, but still eat fast food, pizza, drink beer, wine, margaritas....you'll find Girl Scout cookies, See's chocolates, plenty of Starbucks, cereal, good ol' white sugar and flour, potatoes, white rice, etc, etc, on my list. Been eating 1800+ calories of all kinds of food for over a year and have done quite well.

I eat "the good stuff" most of the time, but still enjoy some processed stuff. I don't cut anything out entirely - this is for life, and I'm going to continue to enjoy what I like, and by exercising and eating well most of the time, I can do that and still lose the fat. :drinker:

Edited to add: Although I will say, if you can get off those Lean Cuisines or other types of frozen prepared meals, do it! They are loaded with sodium and not that great. There are healthier choices out there.

cwolfman13

I'm not seeing a whole lot of veg in there...like one serving. Where are your nutrient dense foods? You can most definitely lose weight eating ****ty food and maintaining a deficit...but you won't necessarily come out on top health wise. That's not to say you can't have some junk food from time to time...I'm an IIFYM guy, but I also eat a lot of nutrient dense, whole foods. This has made the difference from being on the verge of an early heart attack and having completely normal blood work in 6 months time.

But whatever...it's your body, do what you want.

cdt4717

I didn't put the fruit in my diary, I didn't think it mattered. I've eaten cantaloupe and blackberries today.

WaterBunnie

We all have choice. Fruit and veg is easy to come by and prepare. Most of it can even be eaten raw if you're not great in the kitchen but you'll need to learn if you're going to fend for yourself in a healthy way. Foods like porridge are easy to make and healthy too. Why not take over the kitchen once a week and cook healthily for the whole family?

'Easier' won't cut it with us lot! ;-)

Iron_Feline

I'm more worried that you've only net 950 calories.

This - you need to eat back your exercise calories :happy:

EvanKeel

Why are you asking the question when you already seemed to have formed an opinion?

I think the more important question is, what is your goal?

Do you want to be healthier? If so,..healthier than what? Are you unhealthy now? What kind of problem are we dealing with?

Mostly it sounds like you just came to bait people into an argument. I apologize if that's an incorrect interpretation.

cdt4717

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

Sooooo, are you really 18? Because if you were, you most definitely have a choice to go out and get a job, buy some groceries, and cook some food.

All right I see your point here. I AM 18. I'm not going to get a job. I don't need to. My mom and I usually eat pasta, breads, frozen things like pierogies, or rotisserie chicken, salads, whatever. What am I supposed to eat, freaking quinoa or something?

theskinnylist

Before you changed your response, you said you "have to work with the lifestyle you got." - Honestly, with the money you're putting towards processed foods, you'd save buying cleaner, whole foods, chicken, turkey, etc.

And yes fruit does count, there's typically heaps of sugar in them plus including them in your food diary helps accurately calculate the calories, macros, and micros.

dad106

I don't think people are necessarily saying don't eat sugar and processed food, but more along the lines of don't make it all that you eat. All though some folks do follow a life style where they don't eat processed food.

Personally, I eat what I want for the most part.. but I eat a serving size and put it away. I don't eat a whole bag of chips, a gallon of ice cream, etc in one sitting. I follow what most call "moderation".

angieleighbyrd

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

Sooooo, are you really 18? Because if you were, you most definitely have a choice to go out and get a job, buy some groceries, and cook some food.

All right I see your point here. I AM 18. I'm not going to get a job. I don't need to. My mom and I usually eat pasta, breads, frozen things like pierogies, or rotisserie chicken, salads, whatever. What am I supposed to eat, freaking quinoa or something?

I hate teenagers these days.....

theskinnylist

I don't really have the patience or willpower or desire to cut out sugar and salt and everything yummy. I guess I'm annoyed with this forum. Everyone's obsessed with keeping their counts to the gram perfectly.

Also - with this attitude, you're probably going to have some asinine rebuttal to every informed criticism.

skinnyinnotime

Why are you asking the question when you already seemed to have formed an opinion?

I think the more important question is, what is your goal?

Do you want to be healthier? If so,..healthier than what? Are you unhealthy now? What kind of problem are we dealing with?

Mostly it sounds like you just came to bait people into an argument. I apologize if that's an incorrect interpretation.

Yes. The last sentence in particular.

baja572

I didn't put the fruit in my diary, I didn't think it mattered. I've eaten cantaloupe and blackberries today.

cookbooks are great. My mom cooked but she really didn't like to. when she learned that I could read a cookbook and follow directions she gladly bought what I need to make new dishes. good luck!

skinnyinnotime

Why are you asking the question when you already seemed to have formed an opinion?

I think the more important question is, what is your goal?

Do you want to be healthier? If so,..healthier than what? Are you unhealthy now? What kind of problem are we dealing with?

Mostly it sounds like you just came to bait people into an argument. I apologize if that's an incorrect interpretation.

Yes. The last sentence in particular.

ETA: I mean the OP's last sentence

andyisandy

Check out my food diary. I looked through this forum and people say not to eat any processed food/sugars. OK so that's impossible for me, completely impossible, and I refuse to do that. 52 g of sugar from Special K cereal, yoplait nonfat yogurt, skinny cow ice cream sandwich, a lean cuisine meal, and whatever else I forgot. I ate under my calorie budget though and under my fat budget. I might snack later tonight but w/e.
I don't really have the patience or willpower or desire to cut out sugar and salt and everything yummy. I guess I'm annoyed with this forum. Everyone's obsessed with keeping their counts to the gram perfectly.

Not impossible you just choose not to get a job and buy your own food.

sleibo87

I wouldn't say ..bad... but a LOT of processed foods, cereal, lean cuisine , subway. I have subway here and there but not many heat up meals except if im closing at work. You will lose weight but its not the best food for your body. Plus a lot of sodium so you may not show a loss on the scale. eating clean doesn't have to to $$, try eggs, whole wheat, chicken, veggies.

californiansun

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

Sooooo, are you really 18? Because if you were, you most definitely have a choice to go out and get a job, buy some groceries, and cook some food.

All right I see your point here. I AM 18. I'm not going to get a job. I don't need to. My mom and I usually eat pasta, breads, frozen things like pierogies, or rotisserie chicken, salads, whatever. What am I supposed to eat, freaking quinoa or something?

No one can help you unless you're willing to help yourself. Why did you ask the question if you’re not going to listen to anyone’s response? This thread is pretty much a waste of time.

LavenderBouquet

I don't really have a choice I have to eat processed foods it's just easier and that's how my mom cooks

Sooooo, are you really 18? Because if you were, you most definitely have a choice to go out and get a job, buy some groceries, and cook some food.

All right I see your point here. I AM 18. I'm not going to get a job. I don't need to. My mom and I usually eat pasta, breads, frozen things like pierogies, or rotisserie chicken, salads, whatever. What am I supposed to eat, freaking quinoa or something?

You're rude. If you want people's advice and opinions you should be open-minded. If you're just going to say "well I'm not going to eat any differently, so there!" then keep eating how you're eating and don't ask if other people think you are eating poorly or not.

AlongCame_Molly

Check out my food diary. I looked through this forum and people say not to eat any processed food/sugars. OK so that's impossible for me, completely impossible, and I refuse to do that. 52 g of sugar from Special K cereal, yoplait nonfat yogurt, skinny cow ice cream sandwich, a lean cuisine meal, and whatever else I forgot. I ate under my calorie budget though and under my fat budget. I might snack later tonight but w/e.
I don't really have the patience or willpower or desire to cut out sugar and salt and everything yummy. I guess I'm annoyed with this forum. Everyone's obsessed with keeping their counts to the gram perfectly.

Refuse away. Your body will never change, unless you change your diet.

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Start logging fruit. If it has calories, log it. Other than that, just make sure you're not eating enough fats and protein and let the rest fall where it falls.

jennifer_417

You have a bad attitude. You seem to have created this post mostly to rant over things you're not willing to change anyway. Come back after you've tried it your own way and discover it's not working, and actually listen to what people have to say.

cdt4717

Everyone's getting pissed at me. It's weird being the only person who ISN'T a health nut, and my mom and friends would call you guys health nuts and if I started to act like you all, my mom would freak on me.
I was looking over all the forums on this site and getting really overwhelmed and frustrated. There are so many different things going on on this site, and I struggle to find a way to easily fit new ideas in my lifestyle.
Maybe it's just this particular day that makes it seem that I eat poorly.
I eat sandwiches often--on whole grain bread with turkey and 1 slice of cheese, and some veggies like a bag of carrots or snap peas, and fruit. I actually don't eat lean cuisines a lot at ALL. I ate one yesterday and today, but it's the first time I've eaten them in a few months. I guess home cooking can be just as bad though. And my mom isn't one to compromise on taste.
I guess I'm realizing there's a lot of sugar in the snacks I eat...like nonfat yogurt and fiber 1 bars. I have a sweet tooth.
Whatever, I hate when people gang up on me. So I'd appreciate it if you'd stop, and maybe try to help instead. Sorry I got snippy.

Klem4

How about you and your mom make the change together? problem solved.

....if you were my kid you would have been working at 15. Learn some responsibility...

rockerbabyy

kids these days *smh*
if my kids act like you when theyre 18, theyll be kicked out
ETA: i have nothing against eating what you like - i still eat ice cream and pizza and fast food. you dont have to be a "health nut" or give up great tasting food - but your attitude is horrible. if you arent willing to get a job and buy/cook your own food, then why post on here about your food intake? if you arent going to change it, dont ask opinions.

FlaxMilk

Your diary today didn't look bad to me. I'm not sure what forums posts you are reading, but you will find people trying to cut back on processed foods and sugars etc any diet forum you go to. This one is much more friendly to the idea of continuing to eat in a realistic way. If you want to run some searches on it, look for IIFYM and "Poptarts and ice cream."

But you may feel more comfortable at Sparkteens if this forum is annoying you. Many people there will be in similar situations where they don't feel they can control their diets because someone else is cooking.

Rogiefreida

Has anyone else noticed that she logged food for one day and that was today only?

I smell a troll.

Edited for clarity.