Your diet is not a test, DON'T CHEAT!
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I think people on here are missing the point you were trying to make. You are commenting on the people who stop counting the calories to hide the fact that they ate their weight in egg rolls or pizza. I agree (and sadly I've done it) that if you eat what you eat then you should count the calories too. Not saying you can't have pizza or egg rolls, but you must be honest with yourself on how many calories you eat...even if it's just to document why the scale didn't say what you wanted it to say that week. Everyone has their own way of dieting (or changing their eating lifestyle)...that's why there's so many different options..but if you're using this website then you obviously think tracking calories and nutrients are something that help you stay on track...don't cheat on the counting no matter WHAT you decide to eat that day.0
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That's one reason I never log food on weekends. I don't want someone nagging or chastising me for my choices because it doesn't fit their lifestyle. It fits mine. I've been including what other people would call "bad foods" since I started losing weight going on 2 years now, reached my goal in 6 months, and been maintaining since June of 2011.
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Well for some people I guess its harder on weekends because most people are not working and eat out with there families and it is just hard when you are at a restaurant and everyone is ordering up and you have to stick to the same boring salads, etc You are right though it boils down to if you really want it. But I can relate because weekdays I am working and can stay on track but on weekends when I am off work and we are out of town or just enjoying family time it gets harder...0
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So if only ONE friend were doing it, rather than friend after friend, would you still be sad? No offense, but you kinda sound jealous. You said in you OP that if you cheat, you'll gain weight. I doubt it, but if that's how you feel, no wonder you're so bothered by other people cheating.that's why i never call it a diet. i allow myself the occasional indulgence because otherwise i'll binge on it. once in a while WILL NOT HURT YOU IN THE LONG RUN. and i proved that this weekend.
I call it a lifestyle change, but some people call it a diet. I'm not saying that once in a while will not hurt you at all, but I see friend after friend doing it. kinda makes me sad
no I'm not jealous at all. I just wanted to point out something that was bothering me.
Why does it bother you so much? I don't get it. You've found a way that works for you. Great. Others will need to find their own way that works for them. Is what they do derailing you in any way?0 -
I stuff my face every single saturday and ive still managed to lose all this weight. I do so well 6 days a week and if i didnt allow myself a day off from counting id go mad! I think its really unsupportive that u get angry at people bcoz maybe they can do something that u cant! Im only going to live once and i dont wnt to spend my whole life knowing i need to watch and count every morsel every day! i really look forward to my saturdays and it spurs me on!0
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To each her own. Why are you judging?0
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Moderation is the key to success . That is with everything in life .0
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I agree with you to an extent. I don't do "cheating" anymore. But I don't not allow myself to go out and eat whatever I want. My main thing now is learning moderation.
There's also the realization that "cheatin" could me different things to different people, and everyone is doing this in their own unique way. I know I am.0 -
no I'm not jealous at all. I just wanted to point out something that was bothering me.
Why does it bother you so much? I don't get it. You've found a way that works for you. Great. Others will need to find their own way that works for them. Is what they do derailing you in any way?
All I wanted to do was point out that the weekend was not a freebie. I just wanted to say it. I don't want any hate, or disrespect, and I'm not judging anyone. But it still sucks for everyone who has a bad week because they ate bad on the weekend, and they'll probably do it the next weekend too. Maybe in some way, I was just trying to help.0 -
and thats why i dont call it cheating. because in my life, theres going to be all you can eat chinese buffets, and kids birthday parties and drunken binges on occasion. it is my lifestyle, im just more aware now and keep an eye on things instead of just doing stuff like that all the time.
^^ This. Weekends are my downfall but I CHOOSE if I want to have a little treat or an extra portion of something. I don't call it cheating though because, as said above, it suits my lifestyle.
In fact, I had an alcohol binge last night and drank a little too much wine. I don't consider it cheating though as I don't feel as though I failed. I'm a young woman and enjoy getting drunk, and it will happen again - not anytime soon, but definitely in November as it's my birthday and a friend's birthday that month.
Fair play to you though for avoiding the bad stuff completely.0 -
no I'm not jealous at all. I just wanted to point out something that was bothering me.
Why does it bother you so much? I don't get it. You've found a way that works for you. Great. Others will need to find their own way that works for them. Is what they do derailing you in any way?
All I wanted to do was point out that the weekend was not a freebie. I just wanted to say it. I don't want any hate, or disrespect, and I'm not judging anyone. But it still sucks for everyone who has a bad week because they ate bad on the weekend, and they'll probably do it the next weekend too. Maybe in some way, I was just trying to help.
Assuming other people's goals should be like yours because they are better IS judging. You're not "helping" anyone.0 -
So you find cheating on tests acceptable?0
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We didn't get overweight snacking once on the weekend, we got this way by snacking everyday and having multiple servings. The fact is you don't get fat having a snack every once in a while.0
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Good for you for never having a bad day! But if you ever do and you want to feel like crap, you can just re-read what you wrote there.
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Yep, it's everyone's own choice to eat what they want...I do understand getting irked by the people bishing about gains after they've clearly eaten their weight in food having a cheat day or going to an 'all you can eat' place (eugh, who does that?). IRL the people I know who have 'cheat meals' are the ones who are still fat. Go for it! Eat as much as you want, it's your choice...I'm busy looking after myself!0
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I have more time to work out on the weekend, burn over 800 calories so I can eat pretty much what I want and as much as I want and still stay within my calories.I see a lot of people on my friends list who have trouble with bad eating on the weekends. And it kind of aggravates me. Because they have so much potential and they could do so well with their weight loss if they just stayed on track. Sure, everyone has bad days, but the weekend is not a "get out of jail free" card! You can't just do well all week, and then say "oh it's okay to have a snack today, or it's okay to go to a chinese buffet tonight". I'm not sure what kind of diet everyone is on, but on my diet, cheating like that is not allowed. If I cheat like that, I WILL GAIN WEIGHT. I stick to the plan, and when my Tuesday weigh in comes around, I always see amazing results. Because this is a lifestyle change. This is my lifestyle change, it has become a habit. It is not something that I cheat on, and it is definitely not a test. I just don't get why you would waste a whole week of good work for one weekend of bad meals because it's what you want in the moment, but it's not doing your body any good.
It all comes down to one simple question: HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?0 -
Before standing in front of all MFP and declaring others "incorrect" perhaps one should take stock and analyze any of their own shortcomings. Would you want one of your so called FRIENDS bad mouthing you (by name or inference)? Personally, I think the telephone pole in my own eye would stop me from bashing the little speck in someone else's.0
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That's not true, I'm not fat.Yep, it's everyone's own choice to eat what they want...I do understand getting irked by the people bishing about gains after they've clearly eaten their weight in food having a cheat day or going to an 'all you can eat' place (eugh, who does that?). IRL the people I know who have 'cheat meals' are the ones who are still fat. Go for it! Eat as much as you want, it's your choice...I'm busy looking after myself!0 -
I agree with some of the other people: cheat days work for some, and if it does, great! For me, personally, I can't have cheat days; I end up eating like crap, feeling bad about myself, and then just saying "screw it" to my healthy eating habits and totally blowing whatever weight loss I had. I don't eat especially clean though, I still eat things I want, they just have to fit into my daily allowances. Other people are able to have cheat days and stay on track, and I commend them for that! My history of binge eating just seems to rear it's ugly head, so I try to avoid situations that might trigger those feelings.0
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So you find cheating on tests acceptable?
No, I was using it as an example, other people cheat on tests lol0 -
Each person has to find what does and doesn't work given various factors such as lifestyle, health, motivations and goals. It's good that you found what works for you, but there's more than one path to accomplishment and success.0
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Why do you care how other's want to work their plan? One size doesn't FIT ALL! This is a journey and my journey includes indulging on occasion because I CAN!!!!0
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That's not true, I'm not fat.Yep, it's everyone's own choice to eat what they want...I do understand getting irked by the people bishing about gains after they've clearly eaten their weight in food having a cheat day or going to an 'all you can eat' place (eugh, who does that?). IRL the people I know who have 'cheat meals' are the ones who are still fat. Go for it! Eat as much as you want, it's your choice...I'm busy looking after myself!
Good for you.0 -
So if only ONE friend were doing it, rather than friend after friend, would you still be sad? No offense, but you kinda sound jealous. You said in you OP that if you cheat, you'll gain weight. I doubt it, but if that's how you feel, no wonder you're so bothered by other people cheating.that's why i never call it a diet. i allow myself the occasional indulgence because otherwise i'll binge on it. once in a while WILL NOT HURT YOU IN THE LONG RUN. and i proved that this weekend.
I call it a lifestyle change, but some people call it a diet. I'm not saying that once in a while will not hurt you at all, but I see friend after friend doing it. kinda makes me sad
no I'm not jealous at all. I just wanted to point out something that was bothering me.
Why does it bother you so much? I don't get it. You've found a way that works for you. Great. Others will need to find their own way that works for them. Is what they do derailing you in any way?
Fine, I'll just pay attention to me...and when my friends complain about why they didn't lose weight, well, maybe they'll learn all by themselves.
But this is a message board and I was just trying to get my opinion out there, some people agree, some don't.0 -
I want toffee covered macadamian nuts covered in chocolate covered in powdered sugar pretty bad actually...I'm eating them right now...and guess what? I haven't gained weight. Bam.It all comes down to one simple question: HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT?
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I pre-earn my chinese buffet, sushi binge, ben and jerry night. I plan it and go hiking that day, eat light and save up for whatever. It is good to feel that you can eat anything your heart desires if you earn it.
If it is going to be long term everyone has to figure out what works for them.
Same here, yesterday I burned 1300 cal with workout and now I'll treat myself with a pizza, been craving for it. It works for me. If I go over at times, like unexpected celebration at work or eat out, I just try to make up for it through exercise. I still eat chips, chocolates, etc. I do not deprived myself and its working for me. As long as I burn it through exercise I'm good. And true, its not a diet but a lifestyle change, u just have to learn self control, moderation and working hard to burn it off.0 -
Not sure about this! I eat McDonalds, lattes and other so called forbidden foods. My diet is 80-90% clean then the rest is as dirty as it comes! To be withdrawn and eat like your on a diet all the time sucks0
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oops someone already said it0
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My nutritionist is trying very hard to drum it into my head that no food is "bad" or forbidden. She tells me that if I'm craving something, I should go ahead and indulge so long as I plan ahead and only eat the desired food in moderation... and that giving in to a couple of cookies on Saturday will keep me from scarfing down half a box on Wednesday.
She's been right so far.0 -
I know someone who doesn't count calories one day a week, and she still always loses
Also, snacking is good for you. I eat between 5 and 8 small meals instead of 3 large. It works for me. I get to eat every few hours. Makes me happy
And I don't cheat on tests ... lol0
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