Let's clear up a misconception
Replies
-
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.0 -
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
Glad I could help someone today!0 -
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!0 -
-
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....0 -
This content has been removed.
-
0
-
spoonyspork wrote: »
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.
0 -
Between meeting macros and fiber within even slightly restricted calories, it would be exceedingly difficult (for me) to eat significant amounts of "junk." I dislike that word both for its vagueness and connotations, but it's applicable.
I am eliminating "junk food" from my vocabulary and changing it to "fun food."
Great idea - while we're at it, let's also rename other things: "high cholesterfun", "funabetes" and "hypertensfun"!
you sound fun
Keeping the "fun" in dysfunctional is a thankless job...
So are you saying you are dysfunctional??
I lack the required depth of introspection necessary to accurately answer that question.0 -
This entire thread (minus the two or three buzz-kills) make me smile!0
-
spoonyspork wrote: »
I have no clue what you're talking about.
LOL...omg. Best laugh I've had today.0 -
in snow day0
-
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
So someone posted the chocolate covered peep earlier, reminded me of the chocolate covered marshmallows you can get from Trader Joe's, those are sooooooooooo gross.0 -
[Darn0
-
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?
He's taking a daily multi. Unless we want to argue about how those vitamins are being absorbed, it's probably making up for any deficiencies in the diet.0 -
lishie_rebooted 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
So someone posted the chocolate covered peep earlier, reminded me of the chocolate covered marshmallows you can get from Trader Joe's, those are sooooooooooo gross.MrCoolGrim wrote: »a=i&rct=j&q=peeps+eye+gif&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardchickens.com%2Ft%2F134851%2Ffun-cure-for-pecking&ei=XL_4VPrBF4OVyATEmIGgAw&bvm=bv.87519884,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNFkMQNyvwnR3i7pYnoh3TGdu4ysrQ&ust=1425674433230664
Here you can see the peeps before they they transition. Notice the eye purtection
My gif powers are gone s***0 -
MrCoolGrim wrote: »
Here you can see the peeps before they they transition. Notice the eye purtection
you failed again, stop using the google search url.0 -
Is it different with gifs
when using a tablet?0 -
Fudge0
-
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?
No. If you go back like 5 pages before the thread turned into a giffest, that was the point. It's not considered healthy despite being at my calorie goal for the day and being on target with my macros.0 -
aaaaannnnnddddd now I hate you. I want to be able to eat that many carbs and yummy cereals but my genetic predisposition for my body to store fat when I eat carbs or sugar says I cant
*pout lip*
Cannot believe that nobody commented on that little special snowflake who doesn't work like science.
And now I want a pulled pork sandwich too.
0 -
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?
He's taking a daily multi. Unless we want to argue about how those vitamins are being absorbed, it's probably making up for any deficiencies in the diet.
that was my thought...0 -
aaaaannnnnddddd now I hate you. I want to be able to eat that many carbs and yummy cereals but my genetic predisposition for my body to store fat when I eat carbs or sugar says I cant *pout lip*
Cannot believe that nobody commented on that little special snowflake who doesn't work like science.
And now I want a pulled pork sandwich too.
I thought about it, and then decided that no, I'd better not. I've done enough damage here today.
Plus the optimist in me was hoping that she was being sarcastic.0 -
This content has been removed.
-
-
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 personally would not find it worth eating a 4 calorie lunch in order to accommodate a 1,300 calorie dinner, but if that makes him happy, it is a good choice for him.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
aaaaannnnnddddd now I hate you. I want to be able to eat that many carbs and yummy cereals but my genetic predisposition for my body to store fat when I eat carbs or sugar says I cant *pout lip*
Cannot believe that nobody commented on that little special snowflake who doesn't work like science.
And now I want a pulled pork sandwich too.
I thought about it, and then decided that no, I'd better not. I've done enough damage here today.
Plus the optimist in me was hoping that she was being sarcastic.
I was rather surprised too! but everyone has mentioned the medical issue comments
Sadly no I was not being sarcastic-- well maybe a little. But I actually have the wonderful (yes this is sarcasm) genes that carry with them the medical conditions that most others have commented on. You know the ones that if you even look at a carb- you gain weight! yeah I have both of them- PCOS and Hypothyroidism. So yes the I hate you comment was sarcasm - its a gift I know- but the genetic predisposition to store fat from carbs was not- sadly.
but then I don't claim to deny science either-- I have to watch my cals too0 -
spoonyspork wrote: »
I have no clue what you're talking about.
Best laugh all day. And there have been plenty of laughs today.
0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »
aaaaannnnnddddd now I hate you. I want to be able to eat that many carbs and yummy cereals but my genetic predisposition for my body to store fat when I eat carbs or sugar says I cant *pout lip*
Cannot believe that nobody commented on that little special snowflake who doesn't work like science.
And now I want a pulled pork sandwich too.
I thought about it, and then decided that no, I'd better not. I've done enough damage here today.
Plus the optimist in me was hoping that she was being sarcastic.
I was rather surprised too! but everyone has mentioned the medical issue comments
Sadly no I was not being sarcastic-- well maybe a little. But I actually have the wonderful (yes this is sarcasm) genes that carry with them the medical conditions that most others have commented on. You know the ones that if you even look at a carb- you gain weight! yeah I have both of them- PCOS and Hypothyroidism. So yes the I hate you comment was sarcasm - its a gift I know- but the genetic predisposition to store fat from carbs was not- sadly.
but then I don't claim to deny science either-- I have to watch my cals too
Alright I'm giving you a pass, I don't know anything about those conditions. I'm sorry, that must suck.0
a=i&rct=j&q=peeps+eye+gif&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.backyardchickens.com%2Ft%2F134851%2Ffun-cure-for-pecking&ei=XL_4VPrBF4OVyATEmIGgAw&bvm=bv.87519884,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNFkMQNyvwnR3i7pYnoh3TGdu4ysrQ&ust=1425674433230664
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions