Filling Daily Calories

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shannonaufman
shannonaufman Posts: 383
in Health and Weight Loss
So here I sit, at the end of the day. I have eaten 3 full meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and two snacks. Yet, I am only at about 1100 calories.

So here's my question: I really want a bowl of ice cream. Is it "ok" for me to fill the rest of my calories for the day with a 300 calorie serving of ice cream? I mean, weight loss is ultimately about a calorie deficit, so it shouldn't really matter what those calories are coming from... I've faced this decision several times over the last two months (ie, since I joined MFP) and I am still on the fence about it. I'm definitely going for the ice cream tonight, but I wanted to hear some opinions on this! :)

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  • jparson714
    jparson714 Posts: 171 Member
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    I've had the same issues many times and have often wondered the same thing. I'm sure the right answer is eat some fruits or veggies, but I would say go for the ice cream. If you want it, don't deprive yourself. When I deprive myself of what I want, that's when I quit eating right and exercising all together.
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
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    I have done that here and there. As long as I'm not doing it all the time, I think it is ok. Just make sure it fits into your day, and allow it as an occasional treat rather than a daily calorie filler.
  • delliam
    delliam Posts: 16
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    I would think that if you have something more nutritional choose it, but dont deny yourself the ice cream completely, so maybe have a bite or two. That is how I would do it. Well actually that is how I have decided to do it when I am confronted with a choice like that since about 2-3 weeks I thought I could start giving in to those little cravings occassionaly,since I did have cals remaining. Giving in only made me give in more often and I began gaining my weight back. So now I just taste it, because I overall I think it was just the taste I missed. I would like to say that if you have a good low-fat or sugar-free ice cream that would be a better choice too then you could possibly have a whole serving and less guilt =)
  • shannonaufman
    shannonaufman Posts: 383
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    I'm glad I'm not the only one! This is definitely not a daily thing. Most days I gobble all of my calories up! But for some reason today it just worked out that I have a few extra. And I definitely agree -- when I start depriving myself all together, I get fed up and quit. Ice cream, here I come!
  • Vicky14174
    Vicky14174 Posts: 715 Member
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    there is ice cream out there that is 50 calories 1/2 cup serving that is good. try to find some. and if you eat 300 calories try to burn the overage off before you go to bed.
  • halphord
    halphord Posts: 379 Member
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    Look for the skinny cow icecreams. I found some single serving ones at the store yesterday...i think it's a cup of icecream and only 150 calories. not bad at all, if you need something like icecream....and we all have those days! :)
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
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    so technically.. of course. your calories, your choice.
    But the whole goal is health. Your body would much prefer sugar from fruit and carbs from fruit than from ice cream!

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