Does it matter how you use your calories?
MichelleLibberton
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I'm not in any way suggesting that this is a good idea as I'm all for natural, unprocessed foods. But if you wanted processed/sugary foods; sweets, chocolate, cakes, etc, could you in theory eat just these, whilst keeping within your daily calorie allowance, and still lose weight?
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yes you could still lose weight its not the healthiest route to take though.I'm not in any way suggesting that this is a good idea as I'm all for natural, unprocessed foods. But if you wanted processed/sugary foods; sweets, chocolate, cakes, etc, could you in theory eat just these, whilst keeping within your daily calorie allowance, and still lose weight?0 -
A calorie deficit is all you need for weight loss and exercise for fitness.
A person can still be healthy while having some of those items. Moderation.0 -
It depends on your goals.
If your goal is simple scale weight loss, then yes... most people can use their cals however they want and still see results (at least short term). Once your goals get beyond simple weight loss, how you use your calories becomes more important.0 -
yes BUT.
Sugary sweets are likely to make you feel more hungry.
Lack of fiber will make you constipated.
Long term, vitamin deficiencies will develop.
Sugar spikes will affect you moods.0 -
A calorie deficit is all you need for weight loss and exercise for fitness.
A person can still be healthy while having some of those items. Moderation.
Beat me to it :noway:0 -
I don't think you can lose the weight. Think about it all that sugar turns into fat and then in turn stores itself into your body. You will then be tired to workout, because you are not feeding your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs, hence gaining weight.0
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doesn't matter what you eat.0
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Yeah in theory it would allow you to lose weight. However, you probably won't like the end result when you get to your goal.0
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You will lose weight, yes. The most important part of losing weight is keeping within your calorie goal. The most important part of being healthy is meeting all of your macronutrient and micronutrient goals.
That being said, if you meet (or are close to meeting) all of your macros and micros and still have some calories left, feel free to shove that amount of calories of chocolate into your face. Nothing bad will happen. Unless you're allergic to chocolate.0 -
eat cheesecake, has carbs, fat and protein.0
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Yeah in theory it would allow you to lose weight. However, you probably won't like the end result when you get to your goal.
^^ what she said. Google the 'twinkie diet'. It's been done in the past.0 -
I don't think you can lose the weight. Think about it all that sugar turns into fat and then in turn stores itself into your body. You will then be tired to workout, because you are not feeding your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs, hence gaining weight.
No, that's not how it works
Calories in vs calories out, it's as simple as that actually.0 -
Personally I think it does matter ..... That's like saying I could then eat 1200 calories worth of Mcdonalds everyday say a big mac meal and still lose weight then? No...0
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I've had occasional fast food burgers, Reeses Pieces, and donuts throughout my journey. They all fit into my lifestyle, and I am happy having them there. Moderation is the key.
42 pounds down this year.0 -
Nutrients matter, not labels like "clean" or "processed."
Focus your diet around getting the nutrients your body needs. Get your protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When you get them doesn't matter. How you get them doesn't matter.
I eat ice cream every night. The other night I took two Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and covered them in ice cream and the entire canister of frosting. I had already met my nutrient goals for the day, so I splurged on something delicious with my leftover calories.0 -
Personally I think it does matter ..... That's like saying I could then eat 1200 calories worth of Mcdonalds everyday say a big mac meal and still lose weight then? No...
You could, absolutely. Your diet would be lacking in fiber and vitamins and minerals, but you would definitely lose weight.0 -
Yes you can. However, it would be hard because you'd be eating a lot less food for those calories, so would probably be very hungry i.e. one Big Mac meal and you're pretty much done for the day, so you wouldn't be able to eat much (if anything) for breakfast or lunch if that was your planned dinner.0
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this changed my life..I have tried all the different ratios and combinations..I once ate a pint of ice cream and loads of pizza everyday for nearly 3 months and lost 30 pounds...but its the QUALITY of the calories that affect the quality of your body inside and out...so now i still eat ice cream and pizza but I eat loads of fruits veggies and greens rice potatoes pasta etc. and the quality of my ENERGY and physique has skyrocketed...eat have fun FOOD is glorious...but dont ever get caught up at just looking at the scale:)
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yes BUT.
Sugary sweets are likely to make you feel more hungry.
Lack of fiber will make you constipated.
Long term, vitamin deficiencies will develop.
Sugar spikes will affect you moods.
^^ Good point! - This0 -
Thanks everyone, pretty much what I expected. But I'm definitely not going to test the theory
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I've had occasional fast food burgers, Reeses Pieces, and donuts throughout my journey. They all fit into my lifestyle, and I am happy having them there. Moderation is the key.
42 pounds down this year.
I completely agree. I don't deprive myself of the things I want. If I want a chocolate bar, slice of cheesecake or fast food I incorporate it into my daily calories. If it takes up my entire intake for the day (as fast food usually does), I exercise more so I can eat more. I've also managed to incorporate some self control as well. Instead of eating a whole chocolate bar at one sitting, I spread it out during the day. I completely agree. Everything is good in moderation.0 -
As long as there is a calorie deficit then yes, you will lose weight however I wouldn't recommend eating like that all the time because you wont get any of the health benefits from losing the weight but the occasional treat wont hurt!
My official weigh day is a Wednesday... I always have doritos & chocolate on a Wednesday and eat clean for the rest of the week unless I'm planning on going out at the weekend in which case I'll save up my naughtiness until then 0 -
This.Nutrients matter, not labels like "clean" or "processed."
Focus your diet around getting the nutrients your body needs. Get your protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When you get them doesn't matter. How you get them doesn't matter.
I eat ice cream every night. The other night I took two Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and covered them in ice cream and the entire canister of frosting. I had already met my nutrient goals for the day, so I splurged on something delicious with my leftover calories.0 -
The fact that what "matters" seems to vary person to person should tell you that very few of us actually know anything about what we're saying.0
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The fact that what "matters" seems to vary person to person
Yeah, it really doesn't, in terms of what actually works. The only thing that varies from person to person is compliance.0 -
Sounds deep, in a mystic kind of way. But no, it doesn't vary much.The fact that what "matters" seems to vary person to person should tell you that very few of us actually know anything about what we're saying.0 -
Yes you can. However, it would be hard because you'd be eating a lot less food for those calories, so would probably be very hungry i.e. one Big Mac meal and you're pretty much done for the day, so you wouldn't be able to eat much (if anything) for breakfast or lunch if that was your planned dinner.
^^This^^
Am I going to lie and say I don't eat fast food - no. But when I do, I plan that into my day - for the most part.0 -
I make sure to hit my protein macros first. Any leftover calories go to whatever I want.
Of course, I will fit in a couple servings of fruits and veggies for the fiber and vitamins. But if I'm craving junk food, I'll eat it.0 -
I don't think you can lose the weight. Think about it all that sugar turns into fat and then in turn stores itself into your body. You will then be tired to workout, because you are not feeding your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs, hence gaining weight.
No, that's not how it works
Calories in vs calories out, it's as simple as that actually.
In my case the sluggishness induced by such a diet would probably cause the "calories out" side of that equation to fall.0 -
Yep - it would work - heres the report
http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2010/11/16/the-twinkie-diet/
however, I wouldnt advocate this - I'd love to try it, but I fear the end result.......0
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