Does it matter how you use your calories?

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  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    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.......

    It's a good link, and accurately describes the "twinkie diet" - which has a very misleading name.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I like to use mine like trading cards.

    I consider it a win when I've already hit my nutrition goals, and trade the remaining calories for beer and ice cream.
  • Way2slk
    Way2slk Posts: 48 Member
    Your body does not know it is the weekend, so it stores the fat and you end up burning good muscle. Increasing your metabolism to burn the fat should be a goal. If you cheat once, then you are paving a way for Ok for today and then it extends to another day and then the hard work goes away. It has to be a lifestyle change...."If you are happy with you are getting, then keep doing what you have been doing".. You have to make a changes. If not Today, then WHEN?
  • Juniper3411
    Juniper3411 Posts: 167 Member
    I am sooo not against saving calories for alcohol :) As long as I stay in a deficit (and am honest about how much I've drank) then I will still lose (and have still lost weight). I make allowances for the things that I enjoy, as well you should, because no one can sustain themselves with zero treats ever...or maybe some can I don't know, but certainly not me!
  • Carmella9
    Carmella9 Posts: 171 Member
    Yes you can is your answer. However eating ****e foods means u will be much less likely to stick to your calorie goals as you will feel hungrier as you are not filling up on nutritious foods. Speaking from experience u will also struggle to gain energy to excersise if u are eating low cal but bad foods. I stick to 1200 but make the most of those calories by eating foods that keep me fuller for longer.

    You would see results however u would be much less likely to see long term results you would also feel awful ( bad skin, lathargic, constipated etc)

    It's fine now and again to have a bad day and stick to cals but don't make it your way of dieting as it won't last !
  • mrshoneybear1014
    mrshoneybear1014 Posts: 275 Member
    I think it would be very hard. 50 calories of candy is processed by our bodies differently than 50 calories of fruit. They are both sugary, but one is natural and not processed. There are carbs/sugars that pretty much just lay on top of the fat that is already there, and there are good ones that help burn it. It's about keeping your sugar levels at medium rate all day long and not spiking it. Hormones and digestive issues come into play as well.

    You can't be perfect 100% of the time as it is clear that we haven't been otherwise there would be no need to lose weight. I think being cognizant of the what makes up the food we are eating as well as the calories within those foods is what will help us over all.

    I found this helpful video, although I believe calorie counting definitely does help - the rest of what the video shows is pretty interesting.

    http://www.beyonddiet.com/l/th1-v1-st15-ofr5-c2?vtag=sn-landing
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
    doesn't matter what you eat.

    There are lots of seamen who have died of scurvy that will disagree with you.
  • candicane32081
    candicane32081 Posts: 132 Member
    The pro wrestler Randy Orton, eats ice cream almost daily, and I would bet that he gets the results he wants. Now, he works his @ss off and eats a relatively healthy diet along with the ice cream. Moderation is key.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    The pro wrestler Randy Orton, eats ice cream almost daily, and I would bet that he gets the results he wants. Now, he works his @ss off and eats a relatively healthy diet along with the ice cream. Moderation is key.

    I eat ice cream daily.

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