Let's clear up a misconception

MrM27 wrote: »

I dislike everyone in this thread.

FTFY

MrM27 wrote: »

I dislike everyone in this thread.

This seems like a good thread to ask this: does that dog in your avatar keep getting closer to the camera every couple weeks, or has calorie moderation finally driven me insane?

jacksonpt wrote: »

ndj1979 wrote: »

jacksonpt wrote: »

I think, for some people, there is a disconnect between

"Eat whatever you want as long as it fits in your cals/macros."

and

"Find ways to balance foods you enjoy with other foods for an overall healthy, balanced diet."




The first applies to weight loss and is, if I'm not mistaken, IIFYM by the letter of the law.

The second is a more reasonable, responsible approach generally applicable to the masses.

yes, but if you hitting your cals/macros it is going to be almost impossible to do it with 100% donuts, ice cream, etc...you would still need some chicken, vegetables, rice, whole grains, to balance it out...

False.

This is my go-to day. Certainly not everyday, but this is pretty indicative of my typical eating. Sure, it's not all donuts and ice cream, but there are no fruits, no veggies, no whole grain, etc.

sorry to interrupt the 'mallow love fest, but i've got a serious question. would this diet be considered healthy? i mean, he's hitting all his macros without and fruits or veg but people on both sides stress the importance of produce and whole grains. or is this diet lacking because perceived lack of micronutrients?

3bambi3 wrote: »

jacksonpt wrote: »

ndj1979 wrote: »

jacksonpt wrote: »

I think, for some people, there is a disconnect between

"Eat whatever you want as long as it fits in your cals/macros."

and

"Find ways to balance foods you enjoy with other foods for an overall healthy, balanced diet."




The first applies to weight loss and is, if I'm not mistaken, IIFYM by the letter of the law.

The second is a more reasonable, responsible approach generally applicable to the masses.

yes, but if you hitting your cals/macros it is going to be almost impossible to do it with 100% donuts, ice cream, etc...you would still need some chicken, vegetables, rice, whole grains, to balance it out...

False.

This is my go-to day. Certainly not everyday, but this is pretty indicative of my typical eating. Sure, it's not all donuts and ice cream, but there are no fruits, no veggies, no whole grain, etc.

sorry to interrupt the 'mallow love fest, but i've got a serious question. would this diet be considered healthy? i mean, he's hitting all his macros without and fruits or veg but people on both sides stress the importance of produce and whole grains. or is this diet lacking because perceived lack of micronutrients?

There is nothing inherently "wrong" with his diet, and it really depends on what his goals are. I see pork - protein, fat, iron, B12, other important nutrients; milk - calcium, vitamin D, various micronutrients; cheese - fat, calcium; and he's taking a multivitamin.

Plus this is just one day, it's not representative of his entire diet. Though there are people in this thread who will not hesitate to tell him that he will die tomorrow if he continues to eat this way.

gothchiq wrote: »

This is genius. I never tried burning them. Next time I go camping I will impale one on a stick and shove it directly into the campfire. Then if it still tastes bad to me I will just throw the whole pack into the fire and laugh as they burn lol XD

Heyyyy, that was my idea!! But still a good one-- I will have to try this burning of the peeps to see if it improves their flavor!

3bambi3 wrote: »

jacksonpt wrote: »

ndj1979 wrote: »

jacksonpt wrote: »

I think, for some people, there is a disconnect between

"Eat whatever you want as long as it fits in your cals/macros."

and

"Find ways to balance foods you enjoy with other foods for an overall healthy, balanced diet."




The first applies to weight loss and is, if I'm not mistaken, IIFYM by the letter of the law.

The second is a more reasonable, responsible approach generally applicable to the masses.

yes, but if you hitting your cals/macros it is going to be almost impossible to do it with 100% donuts, ice cream, etc...you would still need some chicken, vegetables, rice, whole grains, to balance it out...

False.

This is my go-to day. Certainly not everyday, but this is pretty indicative of my typical eating. Sure, it's not all donuts and ice cream, but there are no fruits, no veggies, no whole grain, etc.

sorry to interrupt the 'mallow love fest, but i've got a serious question. would this diet be considered healthy? i mean, he's hitting all his macros without and fruits or veg but people on both sides stress the importance of produce and whole grains. or is this diet lacking because perceived lack of micronutrients?

I think that's kind of the point of this thread isn't it? besides the mallow loving peeps argument (I hate them by the way, there I said it, I feel better) but the main point was moderation right? And that can mean something different for everyone- its about what works for individuals. I don't think anyone can make a judgement on the "healthiness" of this diet or page from a diet as that is exactly what it is- a page or glimpse. Its only one day and doesn't mean he eats like this every day- or he might but its what he considers "healthy" and what works for him....

MrM27 wrote: »

spoonyspork wrote: »

MrM27 wrote: »

I dislike everyone in this thread.

This seems like a good thread to ask this: does that dog in your avatar keep getting closer to the camera every couple weeks, or has calorie moderation finally driven me insane?

I have no clue what you're talking about.

I just spit the Diet Coke I was drinking all over my computer keyboard. Thanks for that.

This entire thread (minus the two or three buzz-kills) make me smile!