Have you lost weight eating "junk food"?

purple4sure05

I would love to be a completely "clean eater".... But I've found that I cannot manage to stay sane and on track when I limit myself to fruits, veggies, and rice (yes yes I know there are plenty of other options aside from these :P). I've found that if I allow myself something sweet at the end of the day (or a meal every few days from restaurants that fit into my macros), I'm much more likely to eat a clean meal. Today I had some pork and veggies and fruits and was able to eat a tastykake for a dessert.

So my question is, have you had success in weight loss even when you fulfill your calories with "junk food"? Whether it be mcdonalds or chocolate cake? I'm curious to see exactly how, well, "unhealthy" a person can be as long as they stick to their macros. Mostly as a mechanism for making myself feel better about not being able to keep up with all you health freaks eating salmon and quinoa day in and day out

cappri

I have some sort of "junk food" almost daily. You have to do what works for you. For me I can't let myself feel to restricted or I will rebel and start overeating. Today it was a pizza party after school with my cheer team.

whierd

I ate Smarties and Peanut Butter M&Ms for breakfast.

Willbenchforcupcakes

My diary is open to the public (taking a day off of logging today), and I have lost 62 pounds eating whatever I want, just trying to stick to my macros.

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Yes. I eat cookies, sugary cereals, crackers, fruit, bread, and tons of other mixtures of sugar and crap. Just make it fit your macros.

mz_grim

My diary is open and im nowhere near being a clean eater feel free to take a look

Matt24442

Leave some extra calories for mcdonalds or that chocolate shake.

Today, I knew that I would be going out for an ice cream at dairy queen after work. I left the 4-500 calories that it cost me by eating a little bit less than I would for lunch. As long as it fits your calories for that day then youre golden.

KxCoyote

A vast majority of what I eat is 'junk food'. Between two people living on $80 foodstamps per month ( me and my mother) My mom buys cheap not health.

Should emphasize: I've lost quite a lot, but I've been more active in the past year or so as well, with less food >.> Stress, and various medication may have played a part in that weightloss. But to me a calorie is a calorie, 'healthy' or not. but I used to drink pop all day every day, and have recently(past few months) stopped doing that and the pounds have fallen off much faster.

onedayatatime12

Yup! I have a cheat meal once every two weeks or so, but today I had a Mcdonald's Ice Cream cup, no sauce. I find that it keeps me from stalling my weight loss (I've been having a plateau before the past two weeks or so, and I luckily passed it last week). I think although I don't feel a craving for junk food, it keeps me sane :happy: and I don't feel like I'm being picky about my eating (as my friends tell me since I hate eating out -.-) lol

purple4sure05

My diary is open to the public (taking a day off of logging today), and I have lost 62 pounds eating whatever I want, just trying to stick to my macros.

:O Can I be you when I grow up?! I just went through your diary and you are livin my dream, girl. All you guys are giving me hope, hahaha. I love cupcakes and pita pit too much to keep up with the grilled chicken and lean cuisine grind. I'll be experimenting with making some changes here pretty soon ;P

christinealexis

I try to eat clean most days, but I always leave cals for something sweet..i love dark chocolate so i have a piece (or 2) almost everyday. It's possible as long as you don't go crazy. everything in moderation. choose one favorite snack that you can't live without and work it in.

Derpes

IIFYM

If it fits you macros, GO FOR IT!!

goodtimezzzz

I dont believe in macros but i dooo believe in Overall calories and energy!..and yeah I lost 20 lbs eating lots of junk!! Its awesome

Otterluv

As long as I hit my macros and have some fruits and veggies in there, I call it a win. Today I had eggs florentine (yay for butter sauce! I mean hollandaise....) with home fries for lunch. I planned my day accordingly and came in with 4 whole calories to spare. I also drink a mocha every single day, that is non-negotiable. I have every day for a year, and my ticker still keeps moving down. I'm not eating crap all the time, but I do eat it here and there.

purple4sure05

IIFYM

If it fits you macros, GO FOR IT!!

Still working on figuring out the whole ""macro""" part of the IIFYM mentality ;P I'm finally starting to eat a reasonable amount of protein after an unintentionally burst of vegetarianism lol.

Otterluv

I looked in your diary, you aren't eating nearly enough. It looks like you are eating half of what you should be. Increase your intake, you'll find it much easier to stick with.

purple4sure05

I looked in your diary, you aren't eating nearly enough. It looks like you are eating half of what you should be. Increase your intake, you'll find it much easier to stick with.

I posted a thread about that just a few days ago actually! It was a problem, but I'm working on it I'm upping my calories by about 100 calories a week so that it has time to adjust. I'm excited to actually eat again haha.

Nicolee_2014

My sister has/does

jessicae1aine

I've lost about 20 pounds in the last 6 weeks. I've been eating McDonald's at least a couple times a week (because you can't beat a 40% discount!), and I also get a free sub at work every day. I still eat pizza some days. I still eat ice cream, more often than the pizza. I'm not changing WHAT I'm eating, just how much I'm eating, and it's totally working for me.

jessicae1aine

I dont believe in macros but i dooo believe in Overall calories and energy!..and yeah I lost 20 lbs eating lots of junk!! Its awesome

Exactly. I'm right here with this guy.

Cp731

Hhhahaha! MFP Food fight.