Eating pizza, pop tarts, & ice cream while losing weight

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  • flechero
    flechero Posts: 260 Member
    See? You know nothing about the diet I USED to follow. You know, the one that allowed a certain amount of so called treats. It was THAT which led me to binging.


    Negative, Ghost Rider, it was the lack of discipline and self control that led to the binging. Address the self control issue and the rest of weight loss is shockingly easy.

    Actually, it's not for some of us. My macros are set at 1 pound a week and even though I faithfully weigh and record every morsel (of whole nourishing food I might add) I only lose about 1/2 pound per week. I work my tail off at the pool and lift both light and heavy weights. I am more active than I have ever been and that is not easy because I have arthritis. What else would you like to attack?

    I guess your whole post- since it doesn't respond to anything I have said. What part of your post addresses binge eating?

    I also have arthritis, also lift, run and eat pretty well. The fact that you haven't lost according to some online schedule has nothing to do with binge eating or self control.

    Did you mean to quote someone else?
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
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  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    I would caution against processed foods. While you will lose weight if your caloric use exceeds your intake, the quality of your long term health will not improve. Ice cream and pop tarts everyday will not teach your body to burn fuel as efficiently as whole unprocessed foods. Additionally, consistently consuming foods like pop tarts and ice cream increase insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes

    That doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a sweet treat every now and then, but replacing your guilty pleasures with something a bit less guilty will help you long term. My former addiction? Mint chocolate chip ice cream every night religiously. I've replaced that with Greek yogurt (that comes in every flavor. Weekday breakfast? Irish oatmeal with a cup of raspberries.

    I wasn't easy, but after some youtube videos and encouragement from some friends, I scaled back my relationship with processed food. I actually started seeing results, my energy levels went up, and I actually ate less. Once in a blue moon, I splurge and eat something totally indulgent. The previous commenters were correct, food shaming is out; however, I would strongly encourage you to be aware of the long term effects of pop tarts and ice cream every day. best wishes
    Youtube videos are legitimate sources now? So much BS in this post it stinks.

    I thought it was quite reasonable. Live and let live?
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
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  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
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    You stay classy.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    How did you people who eat so perfectly all the time end up here in the first place? Just wondering.

    Through eating the way OP promotes. Do you realize that 100 calories extra (not even a half-cup of ice cream) over what your body requires (and my body happens to use calories very efficiently apparently) over the course of 10 years is a 100-pound gain. And dieting only exacerbates the problem. So we cleaned up our act and got serious about making healthy changes. And here we are---loving our healthy new way of achieving our goals. :smile:

    You forgot to add: "loving our healthy new way of achieving our goals... while trying to prove to others that I am better than them by nagging in a thread specifically titled Eating pizza, pop tarts, and ice cream while losing weight...SMILEY FACE."

    I:smile: like:smile: you:smile:
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
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    Now THAT was just plain rude.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I honor of this thread I will be making some quickie chicken parm. I'm gonna egg dip, bread crumb, and then fry some chicken breast, smother them in sauce and cheese, then throw all that one some white pasta, perhaps with a nice spinach salad on the side. And cookie dough (just the dough. screw ice cream) And it will be delicious.

    And within my calories and other such things.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    I would caution against processed foods. While you will lose weight if your caloric use exceeds your intake, the quality of your long term health will not improve. Ice cream and pop tarts everyday will not teach your body to burn fuel as efficiently as whole unprocessed foods. Additionally, consistently consuming foods like pop tarts and ice cream increase insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes

    That doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a sweet treat every now and then, but replacing your guilty pleasures with something a bit less guilty will help you long term. My former addiction? Mint chocolate chip ice cream every night religiously. I've replaced that with Greek yogurt (that comes in every flavor. Weekday breakfast? Irish oatmeal with a cup of raspberries.

    I wasn't easy, but after some youtube videos and encouragement from some friends, I scaled back my relationship with processed food. I actually started seeing results, my energy levels went up, and I actually ate less. Once in a blue moon, I splurge and eat something totally indulgent. The previous commenters were correct, food shaming is out; however, I would strongly encourage you to be aware of the long term effects of pop tarts and ice cream every day. best wishes
    Youtube videos are legitimate sources now? So much BS in this post it stinks.

    I thought it was quite reasonable. Live and let live?
    Back up this quote " Ice cream and pop tarts everyday will not teach your body to burn fuel as efficiently as whole unprocessed foods"
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
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    I'm stealing this!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
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    That almost made me vomit. Lol.
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
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  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
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    Now THAT was just plain rude.

    If by "rude" you meant "hilarious", and/or "accurate and fair", then YES.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
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  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    See? You know nothing about the diet I USED to follow. You know, the one that allowed a certain amount of so called treats. It was THAT which led me to binging.


    Negative, Ghost Rider, it was the lack of discipline and self control that led to the binging. Address the self control issue and the rest of weight loss is shockingly easy.

    Actually, it's not for some of us. My macros are set at 1 pound a week and even though I faithfully weigh and record every morsel (of whole nourishing food I might add) I only lose about 1/2 pound per week. I work my tail off at the pool and lift both light and heavy weights. I am more active than I have ever been and that is not easy because I have arthritis. What else would you like to attack?

    I guess your whole post- since it doesn't respond to anything I have said. What part of your post addresses binge eating?

    I also have arthritis, also lift, run and eat pretty well. The fact that you haven't lost according to some online schedule has nothing to do with binge eating or self control.

    Did you mean to quote someone else?

    No, I was merely disagreeing with your point that weight loss is ever easy for some of us, with or WITHOUT binge eating. I do not binge. Actually, since I got all the added sugar out, I am not even tempted. Freedom is a great thing.
  • TamaraA86
    TamaraA86 Posts: 3
    I totally agree, on Monday I slipped up and had 3 Hershey kisses and it went downhill from there. Not to mention it was "that time"for me (sorry if that's TMI) but after those 3 little Hershey kisses all I wanted was more chocolate so I went to family dollar and bought bags of chocolate candy and I feel miserable for eating all that sugar. I plan to get back on track asap!
  • _DaniD_
    _DaniD_ Posts: 2,186 Member
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    You stay classy.

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  • Monisfit4life
    Monisfit4life Posts: 228 Member
    Maybe this works for you (although I don't know how), but I don't think that should be recommended to any one trying to lose or even maintain their weight. Sure you shouldn't give up the foods you love, but eat them in moderation. Eating ice cream everyday is not moderation and is ridiculous, for anyone actually even someone not trying to lose weight.

    I agree. Eating ice cream everyday is just not healthy. Even if you can do it and still lose weight. You have to think about what it does to your body in the long run. Junk food turns your body into junk. Eventually it will break down. We are talking about making you more susceptible to diseases like diabetes and cancer and heart disease even stroke. It's ok once in awhile ,but daily is another story.
  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
    I would caution against processed foods. While you will lose weight if your caloric use exceeds your intake, the quality of your long term health will not improve. Ice cream and pop tarts everyday will not teach your body to burn fuel as efficiently as whole unprocessed foods. Additionally, consistently consuming foods like pop tarts and ice cream increase insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes

    That doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a sweet treat every now and then, but replacing your guilty pleasures with something a bit less guilty will help you long term. My former addiction? Mint chocolate chip ice cream every night religiously. I've replaced that with Greek yogurt (that comes in every flavor. Weekday breakfast? Irish oatmeal with a cup of raspberries.

    I wasn't easy, but after some youtube videos and encouragement from some friends, I scaled back my relationship with processed food. I actually started seeing results, my energy levels went up, and I actually ate less. Once in a blue moon, I splurge and eat something totally indulgent. The previous commenters were correct, food shaming is out; however, I would strongly encourage you to be aware of the long term effects of pop tarts and ice cream every day. best wishes
    Youtube videos are legitimate sources now? So much BS in this post it stinks.

    I thought it was quite reasonable. Live and let live?
    Back up this quote " Ice cream and pop tarts everyday will not teach your body to burn fuel as efficiently as whole unprocessed foods"

    Since I did not make the original statement, I see no reason why I am obligated to. :heart:
  • ZoeLifts
    ZoeLifts Posts: 10,347 Member
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