Am I eating badly??

What was the question again?

I found that as long as I stay within my calorie goal, it doesn't really make a difference what I eat. I try to make better choices but I live 90 miles from town and only make the trip to the grocery store once a week if that. I am dependent on myself for every meal. There is no rushing out to get a quick bite or snacks. There's not even a gas station here.

I don't buy much fresh produce or fresh anything because it's just me and I can't eat it all fast enough. I try to cook things myself - chicken breasts are a huge staple for me. But, I find I tend to eat more processed things for lunches. I'll make things to take in from home but I have a few "go to" things for lunch that I keep around because I don't always have time to make things or what I make doesn't sound good so I save it for the next day.

I also have a huge sweet tooth but I always "save" calories for that.

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.....

Must be nice to have everything given to you. If I wanted a cell phone, etc...I had to pay for it. I had a job at 14. 11 if you count babysitting.

dont listen to what everyone tells you! i had lean cousine for dinner with a bag of steam veggies! pretty darn tasty and low cal. do what works for you. i had half a pizza last night for dinner. everyone on here would be like, omg! but i did an hour of exercise and was in my calorie goal. and i have lost almost 50 pounds in 3 months. so if its that horrible, then why am i still losing? humm?

I really want to know what forums you two are reading. I really do. Hummmm? People here overall seem more obsessed with letting people know not to eat too little and to eat in moderation and not to cut things out of their diets.

:huh:

But you two do sound like you'd be a good friend match if either of you are looking.

(I am happy to be more of a health nut than not, but I never harass people about what they are eating. People have to find their own ways.)

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.

I think people were trying to help you until you seemed to have your mind set and not really want to listen to what people were telling you. If you are going to rely on your moms cooking then you have to deal with the fact sometimes mom doesnt cook healthy. If you want to change your eating habits, buy your own food and make it. I have an 18 yr old daughter who also doesnt "have" to work but she chooses to work 2 jobs and go to college because she wants things and she cant rely on mom and dads checkbook. So if you want to change, get out there and change. Your diary doesnt look bad, I would be worried you arent eating enough but I am not against processed food. I am not "ganging" up on you as you say, just pointing out some facts to you

Stop being mean. So I had a bad day and ranted online and I shouldn't have done that.
Just stop
I did have a job. And I babysit. I have money. I'm a volunteer. I'm a good person.
So stop beating me down. I acted immature. Okay. That's it. Stop.
It's not about money. My parents have the money to buy health food if that's what you think I should do.
But whatever.

It shouldn't matter whether or not your parents have the money. It's about you wanting something specific and not getting it on your own. If it matters, you'll do what you need to do to get what you want/need.

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.

How can we help, if you are completely closed off and unwilling to listen to the advice? I see a lot of good advice being given, and you're ignoring every one of them.

Cut back on your sugar intake. No, it's not "w/e". It's important. Log your fruits. Log EVERYTHING. Eat more lean protein and good fats, like avocados, olive oil, and nuts. Convince your mom to cook healthier, or cook for yourself. It's that easy.

Yes to everything except the part I bolded.


Lolwut? Unless if you have a diagnosed medical condition that requires you to cut back on your sugar consumption, there's no reason to cut back on it...at all. Hell, there's no reason to track it.

Not sure why you posted this?

um...
18...
has logged a single day....
wants to lose 5lbs...


why is anyone even replying to this?

doh

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?

Quinoa is freaking awesome....don't knock it till you try it. Just as easy to make quinoa as it is to make white rice.

Most people have room to improve their diets. And by using the word "diets" I mean the foods that you eat, not an eating plan to lose weight. What you eat is ultimately your choice and comes down to what you like. Are there ways to improve your diets nutritional impact? Sure. Do you need to drop all the processed foods to do so? No. You should want to eat the foods you do, not suffer through eating things because they are "healthy". An approach to eating better foods is to start with simple swaps. Say for a salad, eat Romain instead of iceburg lettuce. Then later go to a spring mix, and maybe eventually a baby spinach. Tastes can be changed. I loved donuts, fries of all kinds, heck, all fried food for that matter. Now I have a hard time eating it. Those foods have little flavor to me. I would rather have sweet potato, asparagus, and yes, quinoa, the yuppiest of all healthy foods. YOU asked if you were eating badly. If you like to eat the way you do and have no desire to change, you probably shouldn't have asked the question in the first place.

I did a bit of creepin' - she's not a troll. She did log a few days in August last year when she signed up.

So she ain't a troll. But damn she's just stubborn as hell.

I did a bit of creepin' - she's not a troll. She did log a few days in August last year when she signed up.

So she ain't a troll. But damn she's just stubborn as hell.

i did the same.
loving the vodka entries too. of course if her parents dont care if she provides for herself at all, maybe they dont care that shes drinking underage *shrug*

I don't know why I posted it! OK? I guess I am obsessing over my eating again, which happens sometimes. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings but you hurt mine more. My first post was riddled with frustration and I wasn't expecting to be attacked by that girl who told me to get a job. It made me defensive and even more upset.
That's my explanation.
SO, stop replying, then. There are too many different people with different ideas who are posting on this topic that asking a question at this point wouldn't even help me.
I would close this thread, but I don't know how to do that.

PM the mods if you want the thread locked. It hasn't even gotten close to where it could end up yet. And really, check out sparkteens, you will probably find a lot of people who get where you are at in life more.

Try gradually to make changes.

1) stop drinking sodas if you do, or really any other beverage that isn't water.

Once you get on a roll with that, try to add other healthy habits into your regimen.

I used to find eating a hamburger, drinking a soda and following it up with a cigarette AMAZING, and now it makes me sick thinking about it. You'll get there. Or, you won't. It is up to you.

You don't have to follow what your mom tells you to do anymore, you are an adult . My mom also loves frozen foods and diet sodas, but I am teaching her how to like other foods.

I definitely still eat processed sugar, but keep it limited. You can check out my diary for some tips. …minus the lunch I had today