Foods that can kill your diet

Thewatcher_66

Hey,

I'm just curious. Many of us are on MFP because we are either trying to lose weight or maintain our current weight level by monitorning food intake.

However, there are some foods that can kill your day if presented to you to the point where it's useless to even count anymore. And if you do count, the results are going to be so embarassing, you are not going to want to look at them for long. For some it's cakes and pies but for me, it's hot wings. Once hot wings are offered to me, I simply stop counting calories for the day because I know I'm going to go over big time.

jqh23

I recommend logging them for accountability. Sounds like an easy out, the way you are doing it. You also may be surprised at how few calories you are actually consuming when you think you are binging. I ate what I wanted on Mother's Day and when I logged it, I was afraid of the results, but I actual stayed within my daily goal.

For me, I have a sweet mouth, not a sweet tooth. I have to have something everyday.. I log it before before I eat to make sure it isn't something crazy ridiclious. Like today, there are 3 coffeecakes sitting in the lunchroom here at work.. I looked it up and decided to have a piece instead of my greek yogurt for breakfast. Doesn't mean my whole day is shot, I just will not have any sweets for the rest of the day and I will still stay within my goal.

The key is moderation with anything.. have the things you love, but stop yourself.. if you can't then you have a real problem with food.

_DaniD_

Bananas.

Follow_me

It's all about discipline

craigmandu

I log on bad days as well as good....that way I know if my "weekly" calories are up/down or not.

I tend to be "under" my cal goal by 50-100 most days...so even on a crap day where I go over 1k....most of the time for the week, it isn't as bad as I think it is.

1223345

The foods that I know I will not be able to stop eating are the ones I just don't even eat anymore. The sad part is, It may not even be a food I even really like, just one that makes me want to gorge. Plain white rice for example, it's okay, nothing special. But I just cannot stop stuffing it into my face. I don't want to log that I ate enough rice to feed everyone this side of the Mississippi. So to avoid logging that, I don't eat that. There are things I really love that are just junk though, that I can eat just a bite of. Not many things of course, but a select few items. I don't mind if a little bit puts me a little over.

1223345

It's all about discipline

Sometimes it's not. I respect that view and all, but it's just not always about discipline. There are folks with deeper trouble than a discipline issue.

MFPRat

I can hardly wait to log all the alcohol I'm going to have this weekend.
Hmm..I'll have to see if jello shots are in the food bank.

mommabenefield

It's all about discipline

Sometimes it's not. I respect that view and all, but it's just not always about discipline. There are folks with deeper trouble than a discipline issue.

I agree on that point... there are some occasions when discipline works but some people deal with emotional eating (or not eating)

Like for example i have been able to discipline myself when it comes to not eating white breads and such but once something emotionally heavy hits me its hard not to head for the comfort foods in my case sugar

Thewatcher_66

I think that having the discipline does help but there are just foods that are addictive...like any other addiction (alcohol, cigarettes, etc). Best thing for me to do in many cases when the fellows want to watch the game a Buffalo Wild Wings is to tell them I'm going to have to pass today or suggest a different location. I'm not a really big eater either but it's something about those hot wings.

1223345

It's all about discipline

Sometimes it's not. I respect that view and all, but it's just not always about discipline. There are folks with deeper trouble than a discipline issue.

I agree on that point... there are some occasions when discipline works but some people deal with emotional eating (or not eating)

Like for example i have been able to discipline myself when it comes to not eating white breads and such but once something emotionally heavy hits me its hard not to head for the comfort foods in my case sugar

I found that certain things seemed to turn my full switch off. You mention white bread, I found that wheat products had a terrible effect on my appetite. It was like my brain never got the "full" signal no matter how much I ate. I just had to get rid of the wheat.

Thewatcher_66

I can hardly wait to log all the alcohol I'm going to have this weekend.
Hmm..I'll have to see if jello shots are in the food bank.

I just checked and you're in luck. There are a variety of jello shots listed in the food database. lol

pugsleyjean

I can hardly wait to log all the alcohol I'm going to have this weekend.
Hmm..I'll have to see if jello shots are in the food bank.

Im the same way! If I know Im going to be drinking I try and log it in advance. 9 holes of golf and 4 straw-ber-ritas is a win-win for me today.

stumblinthrulife

I log everything, no matter what.

I've had two really crazy days since starting to log. One planned, one not.

Interestingly, they've both come after a three week plateau (or slow down), and in both cases I had a sudden drop in the next few days, followed by resumed steady weight loss.

Sometimes a little lapse can be just what you need, so long as you can get back on the horse afterwards.

mommabenefield

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I found that certain things seemed to turn my full switch off. You mention white bread, I found that wheat products had a terrible effect on my appetite. It was like my brain never got the "full" signal no matter how much I ate. I just had to get rid of the wheat.
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Wow that's a first for me I've never heard that before.... I try to stick to the multi grain "nut" breads i just love the crunchy addition to the breads... Kashi is a really feeling product for me

They say that about water heavy fruits and veggies if you eat them before your meal it will help fill you up but that just doesn't work from me i end up feeling hungrier

Jason1966 [/quote] I think that having the discipline does help but there are just foods that are addictive...like any other addiction (alcohol, cigarettes, etc). Best thing for me to do in many cases when the fellows want to watch the game a Buffalo Wild Wings is to tell them I'm going to have to pass today or suggest a different location. I'm not a really big eater either but it's something about those hot wings.[/quote] youre stronger than i am cause i love wings lol:laugh:

Trilby16

I recommend logging them for accountability. Sounds like an easy out, the way you are doing it. You also may be surprised at how few calories you are actually consuming when you think you are binging. I ate what I wanted on Mother's Day and when I logged it, I was afraid of the results, but I actual stayed within my daily goal.

For me, I have a sweet mouth, not a sweet tooth. I have to have something everyday.. I log it before before I eat to make sure it isn't something crazy ridiclious. Like today, there are 3 coffeecakes sitting in the lunchroom here at work.. I looked it up and decided to have a piece instead of my greek yogurt for breakfast. Doesn't mean my whole day is shot, I just will not have any sweets for the rest of the day and I will still stay within my goal.

The key is moderation with anything.. have the things you love, but stop yourself.. if you can't then you have a real problem with food.

Yeah, I agree. Since logging and staying below or close to my limit for over 4 months, my latest "binges" are ridiculously mild when I actually log them.

ks4e

I just saw a recipe for hot wings on the Today Show. They made it from boneless chicken breasts and drizzled hot sauce over them and baked them. For the blue cheese, they had a dip made from greek yogurt. Supposedly 145 calories per serving or so. You should try to find it!

And the food that makes me fail is always late at night, when I want to snack and reach for chips. I log it though, to keep myself accountable.

xvxCelticWandererxvx

Processed sugar! I've mostly eliminated it from my diet but there's so much of it added just about everything. I like it but my body is quick to tell me otherwise. *grumble*

Cr01502

Bananas.

You gotta number?

AZ_Gato

Anything that is a comfort food for, I just can't pass up. I chalk up the day as a "cheat day" and work harder another day.

Tamales and chicken wings....I just can't say no. It be like sitting Kat Von D on my desk and asking me to keep hands off.

badjuju775

As much as I love popcorn (microwave) the label is very misleading. I use to eat the entire bag not realizing it was 275-325 calories even for the 94% fat free kind. What a waste! I'm only doing air-popped popcorn from now on!

My other weakness is whiskey/vodka... empty calories... empty calories... empty calories...

trinitylyons01

For me it's sweets! I think my insides are made of sugar! BUT, when I don't log everything I eat I feel like I'm not truly holding myself accountable - even when I go over by a WHOLE lot of calories! At least by logging it I am physically checking the calories and I can see the damage I am doing. Often this will keep me from having two days in a row of really bad choices. If I don't log sometimes I fool myself into thinking I didn't eat that much, which can definitely derail my weight loss because it usually isn't true.

So, enjoy your wings. Maybe even try lower calorie wing recipes from time to time. You can always get in an extra workout to cover the extra calories as well. I do that sometimes too. But keep on logging so you know exactly where you are. My hope is that one day sweets won't be such a problem for me. Maybe one day wings won't be as much of a problem for you either. Until then, do your best.

ChristiH4000

On the border Chimichangas.... or taco salad from anywhere in that deep fried devilishly delicious shell.... 1,000,000 calories, 100% saturated fat in every bite. (might as well be)

jacklis

I love everything- especially on the day where I eat something I wouldn't normally like hot wings. I find that seeing the numbers on paper afterwards helps me make the visual connection to the damage I have done and makes me a bit stronger when faced with temptation in the future.
Plus, I print off my diary and take it to my trainer 3 times a week- having him raise an eyebrow at my choice is a good motivator too.

Oh duh- Freudian slip much? I meant to say " I log everything...".

SakuraRose13

Well sweets mostly thats why they are in the basement and on my highest shelves, I figure if i really need /want them it makes me work for it and i live in a 2 floor place so going in the basement gives me minute to think if i really want it,putting them on the highest shelf helps me because I'm only 4ft 10 so I have to get chair to reach them, believe me it helps. I do eat sweets but in moderation.

kmbweber2014

MMMM hot wing are my fav, I also have an issue with pecan pie.

mindidily

Chips for me, especially Funnyuns! I've gotten pretty strong about having a serving size of normal chips, or however much I'm allotting. But that bag of Funnyuns is done!
And beer, though I really don't drink like I did as a younger adult. But even just having 3 or 4 over a nice Saturday adds up!

Thewatcher_66

I just saw a recipe for hot wings on the Today Show. They made it from boneless chicken breasts and drizzled hot sauce over them and baked them. For the blue cheese, they had a dip made from greek yogurt. Supposedly 145 calories per serving or so. You should try to find it!

And the food that makes me fail is always late at night, when I want to snack and reach for chips. I log it though, to keep myself accountable.

Oh, you're killing me Miss, you're killing me. Sounds like it's not too bad. I'll give it a shot.

AZ_Gato

I just saw a recipe for hot wings on the Today Show. They made it from boneless chicken breasts and drizzled hot sauce over them and baked them. For the blue cheese, they had a dip made from greek yogurt. Supposedly 145 calories per serving or so. You should try to find it!

And the food that makes me fail is always late at night, when I want to snack and reach for chips. I log it though, to keep myself accountable.

Oh, you're killing me Miss, you're killing me. Sounds like it's not too bad. I'll give it a shot.

Jason, this is a Eating for Life Chicken Wing recipe. I make it a couple times a month for my boys and they love it. If you are keeping an eye on your sodium intake, I'd suggest you cut down on sodium the day you plan on eating this meal. If you're interested in the recipe, I have it at home and can PM to you.

Thewatcher_66

I just saw a recipe for hot wings on the Today Show. They made it from boneless chicken breasts and drizzled hot sauce over them and baked them. For the blue cheese, they had a dip made from greek yogurt. Supposedly 145 calories per serving or so. You should try to find it!

And the food that makes me fail is always late at night, when I want to snack and reach for chips. I log it though, to keep myself accountable.

Oh, you're killing me Miss, you're killing me. Sounds like it's not too bad. I'll give it a shot.

Jason, this is a Eating for Life Chicken Wing recipe. I make it a couple times a month for my boys and they love it. If you are keeping an eye on your sodium intake, I'd suggest you cut down on sodium the day you plan on eating this meal. If you're interested in the recipe, I have it at home and can PM to you.

Okay, I'd appreciate it. Oddly enough, I do take blood pressure meds and I do monitor my sodium even more than I monitor calories. But I guess one day of eating these won't hurt. By all means, PM it to me. Thanks AZ!

badjuju775

On the border Chimichangas.... or taco salad from anywhere in that deep fried devilishly delicious shell.... 1,000,000 calories, 100% saturated fat in every bite. (might as well be)

I'm addicted to Taco Bell's Taco Salads to the point that I think I need an intervention... bad, bad, bad