Snacking too much!
crystal075
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Out of curiosity. What are your thoughts about eating junk food even though you stay within your daily caloric goal? I have such a hard time getting any control over my snacking habits, but I'm wondering if it will prevent my weight loss progress.
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Calorie deficit causes weight loss.
If you want a ding dong, eat it. Make it fit within your calorie goal and you're good to go0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.0
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Calorie deficit causes weight loss.
If you want a ding dong, eat it. Make it fit within your calorie goal and you're good to go
Thats great advice. I also found that drinking water with lemon will help me to keep from snacking.0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?0 -
calorie deficit = weight loss.
If you're hitting the rest of your macro goals, it won't matter what else you eat.0 -
Thanks guys for your thoughts. I can eat pretty clean for my meals, but my snacking is definitely not clean.0
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doesn't have to be to lose, either. All good.Thanks guys for your thoughts. I can eat pretty clean for my meals, but my snacking is definitely not clean.0 -
I had some candy last week for snacks. And I lost.0
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I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.0 -
I've ate 1,000 calories of ice cream before for dinner & lost weight.0
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I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.
There are many things wrong with a ding dong starting with the long list of **** in it that I cant pronounce. But anyway, do what you will - I only offer my advice.0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Shame on you Kadybaby for trying to give some advice that will help her not only with her goals but her long term health as well. Dont you know that you are only allowed to tell people that they should eat what ever they want, when ever they want, ESPECIALLY if it is fast food and processed?
My goodness who would guess on a fitness site that someone would actually give advice to some one to eat more nutrient dense food so they not only look great, they feel great too.
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I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.
Ps - this whole thing where people ask questions and others give advice, does not mean it is a forum for your snide remarks, ok? ADVICE, OPINIONS, ETC they are all different - do what works for you but dont bash what works for me. ok cupcake?0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.
Ps - this whole thing where people ask questions and others give advice, does not mean it is a forum for your snide remarks, ok? ADVICE, OPINIONS, ETC they are all different - do what works for you but dont bash what works for me. ok cupcake?
But a cupcake is 'dirty'!!0 -
If you want it and it fits into your calories, go for it!
Nothing wrong with eating clean if you enjoy it - I eat my fair share of "whole" or "clean" foods, and I try to make sure I'm fulfilling my nutritional requirements - but my personal plan of attack is to eat in a way that I can maintain for the rest of my life. So that includes lots of steamed broccoli... and brownies!
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Everyone has great thoughts. Its okay to disagree, and be supportive 0
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Out of curiosity. What are your thoughts about eating junk food even though you stay within your daily caloric goal? I have such a hard time getting any control over my snacking habits, but I'm wondering if it will prevent my weight loss progress.
The only thing that will hinder your weightloss progress is overeating - afterall, a pound is 3500 calories. Doesn't really matter the food. I find that I snack less when I eat foods that have a lot of fiber and protein, because I'm usually still full. Here's a helpful link someone posted earlier about good sources of protein:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources
I personally don't believe that being a flexible dieter hinders weightloss. I'll indulge in some Twinkies for that sugar rush, and chocolate of course. If it fits into your calories and macros, I say go for it!
If you want to cut out certain foods, it's your prerogative to do so. But it isn't necessary to cut out certain foods to promote good health and weightloss. Moderation of your caloric intake is the key!
P.S. I discovered these Belgian chocolate seashells..........HNNnnnnng soooo good!
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LishieFruit, go eat your freaking cupcake, ding dong, whatever you want to put in your mouth/hands... so you can leave Kady and her healthy foods/life choices be. Just because she suggested you might have to "deprive" yourself of a chemical *kitten* storm of processed non-foods, and even the thought makes you grumpy... doesn't mean you need to jump on her d*ck, alright?
Good god.
Anyways, my two cents is try to eat the best you can. Of course a slip up here and there isn't a big deal, but you'll begin to feel a HUGE difference between eating for nutrients and eating just for taste. Caloric deficit is why you lose weight. Although you'll be more energized from nutrient-rich foods and so more likely to burn more calories at the gym and even every day life. 0 -
P.S. I discovered these Belgian chocolate seashells..........HNNnnnnng soooo good!
Yum! I have a box of those as well.
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I eat dirty. I fit it in my macros. I'm doing just fine. 0
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Anyways, my two cents is try to eat the best you can. Of course a slip up here and there isn't a big deal, but you'll begin to feel a HUGE difference between eating for nutrients and eating just for taste. Caloric deficit is why you lose weight. Although you'll be more energized from nutrient-rich foods and so more likely to burn more calories at the gym and even every day life.
I just want to add that I eat for nutrients AND for taste. It is possible to do both, and if you've already met your nutritional requirements for the day, you're not going to do your body a disservice by also eating a ding dong. It doesn't have to be quite so black and white as that. Will you feel run down or not at your best if your diet consists entirely of calorie-dense, "processed" food? Eh... maybe, maybe not. Will you suddenly feel like crap because you hit your macro goals and then decided to eat some potato chips? I doubt it.
It's also not fair to imply that people who eat "dirty" don't have fitness goals along with weight loss goals. There are lots and lots of successful people here who are incredibly fit, lead very active or athletic lives, AND eat "dirty" food. 0 -
I eat plenty of lean protein, whole grain, dairy, veggie and fruit. But I always plan in snacks that meet my emotional needs. I've eaten ice cream, cookies, pie and all manner of yummy things. I stay in my calorie goal and my health is just fine. I think this plan will be sustainable for life. As good as asparagus is, it doesn't satisfy me when what I really want is a York Peppermint Patty.0
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I eat plenty of lean protein, whole grain, dairy, veggie and fruit. But I always plan in snacks that meet my emotional needs. I've eaten ice cream, cookies, pie and all manner of yummy things. I stay in my calorie goal and my health is just fine. I think this plan will be sustainable for life. As good as asparagus is, it doesn't satisfy me when what I really want is a York Peppermint Patty.
I love Peppermint patties so much!0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.
There are many things wrong with a ding dong starting with the long list of **** in it that I cant pronounce. But anyway, do what you will - I only offer my advice.
Then you need a bigger vocabulary. :flowerforyou:0 -
LishieFruit, go eat your freaking cupcake, ding dong, whatever you want to put in your mouth/hands... so you can leave Kady and her healthy foods/life choices be. Just because she suggested you might have to "deprive" yourself of a chemical *kitten* storm of processed non-foods, and even the thought makes you grumpy... doesn't mean you need to jump on her d*ck, alright?
Good god.
Anyways, my two cents is try to eat the best you can. Of course a slip up here and there isn't a big deal, but you'll begin to feel a HUGE difference between eating for nutrients and eating just for taste. Caloric deficit is why you lose weight. Although you'll be more energized from nutrient-rich foods and so more likely to burn more calories at the gym and even every day life.
Strong first post.0 -
I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
Lemme guess, you eat 'clean' and a ding dong is 'dirty'?
Do you have a problem with this? As I said - it's just my opinion. When I am hungry - I dont go for a sugary processed food that will leave me feeling unsatisfied, stilll hungry, kind of gross and eventually kind of tired. I work out intensely and I need my body to perform and ding dongs just arent going to hack it.
Because if you enjoy something, eat it.
People are classifying foods as 'clean' and 'dirty' which is essentially demonizing food.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a ding dong.
There are many things wrong with a ding dong starting with the long list of **** in it that I cant pronounce. But anyway, do what you will - I only offer my advice.
So if you can't pronounce it it's bad?
What the hell kinda logic is that? Did you have a moral protest in chemistry class because of all the big words?0 -
So here's my question, how many of the people who pontificate on here about the scary chemicals and processed foods actually have a degree in chemistry? Heck I'll give you just a flat out science degree of any kind? Have taken organic chemistry? Know a thing past high school education about chemistry? Because I have yet to meet a single person who gets worked up about this topic who actually has the necessary training in chemistry to know what they're talking about.0
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I think it does nothing to satisfy your long term goal assuming those are to be healthier and maintain a healthy weight. Having one ding dong instead of two - will help you lose weight in the short term but where are you going to end up in the long run....Of course, that's just my opinion. Do whatever your heart desires.
eh? What is the long term impact of having one ding dong if you are maintaining a calorie deficit?
I regularly eat ice cream, cookies, pizza etc, and my blood work always come back near perfect..
OP - eat the foods you want, hit your macros, work out/move more, maintain your calorie deficit, and this will lead to long term success...0 -
Out of curiosity. What are your thoughts about eating junk food even though you stay within your daily caloric goal? I have such a hard time getting any control over my snacking habits, but I'm wondering if it will prevent my weight loss progress.
I suppose I should answer the OP as well.
I have cookies and ice cream every night. Literally every night. Except for when I have brownies and ice cream or waffles and ice cream or muffins and ice cream...you see where I'm going with this? Yeah?
My progress isn't hindered. My body isn't tired or sluggish (I get no less than 12,000 steps in a day. I run 3 days a week. I strength train 3 days a week. I just ran a mile with my five year old sister on my back just because I could.) I lose weight when I stay within my goals, cookies be damned. End of story.
Actually, what the hell: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/903628-one-year-of-barbells-and-ice-cream-my-story-so-far-pics <-Success story of someone much more awesome and nicer than me, eats ice cream near nightly.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1027933-look-what-fast-food-ice-cream-have-done-to-my-cholesterol <- I hear this one has graphs and actually gets into how he's literally improved his health markers.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1203415-cookies-taste-better-than-skinny-feels <- My story, my ode to cookies and life.0
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