RESTRICTIONS???? URGH
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I believe people clarified previous sots by saying "assuming no medical condition that would make you sensitive to carbs/sugar/gluten@melissaphipps i eat just about the same things u eat i like your dairy lol mines just have a little more splashes of fast food within my calorie allowance and not gluten free
Gluten was killing me. I needed blood transfusions when I got the celiac diagnosis. That's a slow death. I will never willingly eat it again. There's a lot of gluten hiding in fast food so I mostly don't eat it. The other restriction is shellfish, which would kill me in less than five minutes. Some things I just won't even consider eating.0 -
I was going to offer advice til I got to the end.Ok first i hate restrictions it seems like as soon as i say i cant have i want and a few days past and i binge... Trust me I know I know it is all in my mind and i need to produce the will to be strong yada yada
i get so many mixed OPINIONS on how to lose weight and things that are "BAD foods" and should never be touched and it makes weight loss more frustrating than anything.
its like am i such a bad person for wanting a whooper and eating a whooper?
isnt restrictions what turns the new lifestyle change into a diet?
just searching for other opinions
SN: no im not opening my dairy because im not trying to be crucified by the clan of "Clean eater" :laugh: :bigsmile: :noway:
Hey, best of luck on your journey!0 -
No foods are good or bad. You can eat what you want when you want within your calorie restriction.
On the days you feel like you want a whopper, have one if it fits into your calorie goals for that day. If you think you will go over, you can always add in some extra exercise (if you exercise).
No restrictions unless you are intolerant or allergic.
Oh, as for clean eating-just be sure you wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them and you will be fine. :bigsmile:0 -
All the replies above do not really consider other options for curing out of control binges and the need to binge. Sometimes, eating "treats" in moderation actually worsens the urge so be careful how you deal with your binges. If you find that you fall off the wagon too many times, you might need to review your strategy again.0
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i can open my dairy and some people would have a field day going though it and say all the things i shouldnt be eating, i enjoy a salad but unless i have a dinner roll on the side ill just be eating again with in an hour just like with chicken and so forth the bread makes the meal satisfying, for me i can eat i whooper which for me since all i eat on it is bun meat patty lettuce and katchup at 460 calories 6 hours can past and i wouldnt have even thought about food because its satisfied my hunger.
back ground on me the reason why im fat had nothing to do with me being hungry it was because i just simply ate for taste i ate for no reason whatsoever i cut my 3500 cal a day to 2000 so that was a big step for me without exercise i matience at about 2600 cal per day0 -
All the replies above do not really consider other options for curing out of control binges and the need to binge. Sometimes, eating "treats" in moderation actually worsens the urge so be careful how you deal with your binges. If you find that you fall off the wagon too many times, you might need to review your strategy again.
i usually tend to binge after i had a couple of weeks of what i would consider depriving myself of things i want and eating the same 3 meals (imma pretty picky eater i dont really like everything but when i do :bigsmile: ) and i found that when i eat the things i like but in moderate i dont binge but the thing i tend to enjoy are thing a lot of people and health books and health blogs say to stay away from that why i was asking the opinions on what has helped others0 -
I eat all the same foods now that I did before. If I crave a food I eat it, a real serving size at the end of the day if necessary or sometimes I will even go over a little. But if I don't I will binge the next day so I know exactly how you feel. But I do try my best to plan ahead. I do have IBS but that usually doesn't stop me either. Enjoy your whopper.0
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just searching for other opinions
READ THIS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants
Ignore the rest. Read it ^^
THAT is a great post full of wonderful wisdom.0 -
Don't worry what people think of your diary, it's YOURS! Trust me mine looks horrible for the last few days, it was a crazy week and we ate out lots more than normal. Yesterday my husband brought me home Sonic, I made it work and I enjoyed the hell out of it.0
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All the replies above do not really consider other options for curing out of control binges and the need to binge. Sometimes, eating "treats" in moderation actually worsens the urge so be careful how you deal with your binges. If you find that you fall off the wagon too many times, you might need to review your strategy again.
i usually tend to binge after i had a couple of weeks of what i would consider depriving myself of things i want and eating the same 3 meals (imma pretty picky eater i dont really like everything but when i do :bigsmile: ) and i found that when i eat the things i like but in moderate i dont binge but the thing i tend to enjoy are thing a lot of people and health books and health blogs say to stay away from that why i was asking the opinions on what has helped others
You are lucky then. I personally find it difficult to take the moderation approach.
Good luck with your journey
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just searching for other opinions
READ THIS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants
Ignore the rest. Read it ^^
THAT is a great post full of wonderful wisdom.
i have to wait to get home to read0 -
You do not need to restrict yourself. MFP has no diet, you can eat whatever you like on it be that unhealthy or healthy foods. You choose what you want to eat as long as you stay within your calories at the end of the day. I personally eat whatever I like, I do not restrict myself. And most of the time it's unhealthy (I know...really bad) but I work out a lot, and that's because I like to snack at night and need more calories (I know, eating at night is bad).
Eat however you like. You said you binge, well don't have that junk food in the house. Buy single items and don't have many in the house at one time, have mainly healthy foods in your house. If you need more calories, reset your weight loss limit to half a pound per week. I know it is hard for you but you have all our support.0 -
There are no inherently evil foods...there are just foods with varying degrees of nutritional value. You really want to look at your diet (noun) from a nutritional point of view rather than demonizing foods and macro/micro-nutrients. Eat a balanced diet and get your proper nutrition...and enjoy some cake or your whopper or whatever. Also understand that proper nutrition requires more than just fruit and veg...those are great sources of vitamins and minerals, but you also have protein requisites and fat requisites for proper nourishment.0
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this is what i was thinking but so many people give the advice like no bread no pasta no rice no EATING!!! (ok im being dramatic but that what it sound like to me) i love spaghetti and burgers.
so its like stay within calories and enjoy right??
Yes! That kind of mentality is key, in my opinion, to successful, long-term and even enjoyable weight loss. Diets which completely cut food groups out are more likely to be way more unsuccessful. Besides, it's highly unlikely that you'll go entire life without eating a 'bad' food. You can still eat pasta, spaghetti, cakes, cookies, biscuits, McDonald's, fried foods, etc AND still lose weight. Trick is moderation.0 -
i use the word binge loosely umm when i say binge its like ill usually eat one cookie but if i didnt have any cookies in two weeks i ill eat 4 cookies instead of sharing with my sisters or instead of eating i serving size of doritos ill eat all 3.5 onces i dont tear up the snack cabinet like the cookie monster or anything but i would tend to over indulge0
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i use the word binge loosely umm when i say binge its like ill usually eat one cookie but if i didnt have any cookies in two weeks i ill eat 4 cookies instead of sharing with my sisters or instead of eating i serving size of doritos ill eat all 3.5 onces i dont tear up the snack cabinet like the cookie monster or anything but i would tend to over indulge
Have you cookies when you want just include within your calories. No need to deprive yourself this is what leads to overindulging.0 -
I eat a fair amount of the right foods and a few of the "wrong" foods. Hasn't hurt my progress. Don't restrict. Portion control.0
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Just use IIFYM!!0
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The way to almost certainly give up is to remove things you love to eat from your diet completely. As others have said, there are no bad foods, just bad amount of them to eat. Go for smaller portions mixed in with the highly nutritious foods like veggies.0
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I eat a fair amount of the right foods and a few of the "wrong" foods. Hasn't hurt my progress. Don't restrict. Portion control.
If eating bacon is wrong... I don't wanna be right...0 -
I eat a fair amount of the right foods and a few of the "wrong" foods. Hasn't hurt my progress. Don't restrict. Portion control.
If eating bacon is wrong... I don't wanna be right...
i love this lol0 -
I eat a fair amount of the right foods and a few of the "wrong" foods. Hasn't hurt my progress. Don't restrict. Portion control.
If eating bacon is wrong... I don't wanna be right...
No no, don't worry, bacon is one of the right foods. I don't believe in regrets or "wrong" foods.0 -
Yesterday I ate six cookies and still was within my daily goal. Like everyone is saying, eat what you want as long as your within your daily allowance. Those people who you see that say to restrict certain foods, what do many of their tickers show? The people on here, who say there are no bad foods, what do their tickers show?0
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"So my advice to you is to simply have the least amount of bad food that you need to enjoy your life, but please don't kid yourself into believing that there's no such thing as a bad food; doing so will lead you to consume more of it than would simple, thoughtful, realistic consideration."
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2012/11/28/of-course-theres-such-a-thing-as-a-bad-food0 -
just fir it into your weekly calorie goals. yesterday i had donut and mimosas for breakfast and a medium supreme pizza for dinner. both were delicious and this morning when i measured myself i still showed a loss on my waist circumference. granted i'll probably wont see any change on the scale because of the high sodium, but the loss in fat is good enough for me.
also OP, i'd suggest reconsidering opening up your diary. i think this place needs more of us who aren't obsessing over how clean our food is but are still seeing progress to have open diaries
oh and last year i lost 30 pounds eating pizza, ice cream, nachos, hot wings, etc in addition to traditionally healthy foods0 -
When I started this journey, I knew that if I tried to restrict certain foods I would fail. I eat pizza about once a week, but 3pieces instead of the whole pizza. Very satisfied with that. I too like whoppers, but now I am more than satisfied with a whopper Jr. Don't feel deprived, am losing (Long way to go), and making life style changes. Weigh, measure, and track everything I eat.????0
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Just wanted to add, pay attention to the tickers you have pretty much the same advice from the first 3 post and the weight loss to back it up.... lol. Again Best of Luck
Edited to add a 4th ticker.... lol
Just QTF here.
Enjoy your whopper. Or the 1/2 big box of whoppers malted balls and wine, like I did last night. :drinker:0 -
I understand not wanting your diary open by you can get good feedback that way. I set my diary to be open to my friends only, then I found amazing friends. :-)
Good luck!0 -
I don't like the idea of restrictions or limiting or "can't have this, can't have that" idea. I like to think of all the things I NEED to put into my body on a daily basis (fiber goal, hitting 100%+ of my vitamins & nutrients for the day, etc.) and once I get all those, there's not a lot of room left for junk. If there is, I'll have some wine or extra cheese at dinner. 0
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All the replies above do not really consider other options for curing out of control binges and the need to binge. Sometimes, eating "treats" in moderation actually worsens the urge so be careful how you deal with your binges. If you find that you fall off the wagon too many times, you might need to review your strategy again.
It has been my experience that as you learn moderation and how to eat healthy that the urge to binge pretty much goes away. I have learned how to have a serving of foods I'd binge on and move on. I think bingeing is more psychological than anything.0
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