Uh oh - bad weekend ahead.
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Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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katiejanecollins wrote: »Oh my god, it's really not a big deal. I say bad because it is bad - food that makes you gain weight isn't classed by many people as 'good' is it!
Man, why do you young whipper snappers these days always say "bad" when you mean "good?" It makes it hard for us old farts to figure things out!
It's good in the way that it tastes, bad in the way it affects your body. That is what I mean by the two definitions.0 -
Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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I consider it bad because I never have it - so when I do it feels naughty!0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »Tomorrow is my Dad's Birthday so there is cake and Chinese takeaway involved, then on Sunday I'm going out for pancakes for Mother's Day, popcorn and sweets in the cinema and then pizza takeaway in the evening! Eek...
Those are all choices and priorities.
You can make them fit your calorie limit for the day, you can plan to go a bit over your limit for a weekend or you can make different choices.
Last time I went to a movie I chose not to have popcorn or a drink. I thought it would be difficult because I love popcorn but really did not miss that stuff at all. I enjoyed myself and I went out for a tasty dinner afterward.
Sounds like a fun weekend not a bad weekend.
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katiejanecollins wrote: »Tomorrow is my Dad's Birthday so there is cake and Chinese takeaway involved, then on Sunday I'm going out for pancakes for Mother's Day, popcorn and sweets in the cinema and then pizza takeaway in the evening! Eek...
Those are all choices and priorities.
You can make them fit your calorie limit for the day, you can plan to go a bit over your limit for a weekend or you can make different choices.
Last time I went to a movie I chose not to have popcorn or a drink. I thought it would be difficult because I love popcorn but really did not miss that stuff at all. I enjoyed myself and I went out for a tasty dinner afterward.
Sounds like a fun weekend not a bad weekend.
It will be fun - just meant bad as in unhealthy food! The weekend itself won't be bad - that's not what I intended to say!0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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I consider it bad because I never have it - so when I do it feels naughty!
Eh, it is what it is. As previously stated, if you overall eat a healthy diet, fitting treats in won't affect anything. It's a little more concentrated than you're used to since you have a busy weekend, but again, overall context. You're focusing on healthy foods, and one weekend shouldn't make you feel "naughty".0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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I consider it bad because I never have it - so when I do it feels naughty!
Eh, it is what it is. As previously stated, if you overall eat a healthy diet, fitting treats in won't affect anything. It's a little more concentrated than you're used to since you have a busy weekend, but again, overall context. You're focusing on healthy foods, and one weekend shouldn't make you feel "naughty".
I'm trying to not let it feel bad - but I'm so close to my goal I can't help it!0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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I consider it bad because I never have it - so when I do it feels naughty!
Eh, it is what it is. As previously stated, if you overall eat a healthy diet, fitting treats in won't affect anything. It's a little more concentrated than you're used to since you have a busy weekend, but again, overall context. You're focusing on healthy foods, and one weekend shouldn't make you feel "naughty".
I'm trying to not let it feel bad - but I'm so close to my goal I can't help it!
I find the mindset the hardest thing to change in this process, and I'd imagine it's harder when you feel like you're close; why can't you just be there already.0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »Lol, I'd consider that a regular week for me. I eat Asian every weekend and don't consider pizza to be a bad thing.
It's only going to be "bad" if you over consume. And that has more to do about your actual discipline and not the food you're eating.
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I consider it bad because I never have it - so when I do it feels naughty!
Eh, it is what it is. As previously stated, if you overall eat a healthy diet, fitting treats in won't affect anything. It's a little more concentrated than you're used to since you have a busy weekend, but again, overall context. You're focusing on healthy foods, and one weekend shouldn't make you feel "naughty".
I'm trying to not let it feel bad - but I'm so close to my goal I can't help it!
I find the mindset the hardest thing to change in this process, and I'd imagine it's harder when you feel like you're close; why can't you just be there already.
Yessssss. It's really tough. Especially when my family starts fussing!!0 -
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Yep, it's this Sunday in the UK. My 5 year old got me chocolates from his school's gift shop, he's already informed me I have to share them with him. Not sure he quite gets the concept of Mother's Day 0 -
DawnieB1977 wrote: »
Yep, it's this Sunday in the UK. My 5 year old got me chocolates from his school's gift shop, he's already informed me I have to share them with him. Not sure he quite gets the concept of Mother's Day
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katiejanecollins wrote: »DawnieB1977 wrote: »
Yep, it's this Sunday in the UK. My 5 year old got me chocolates from his school's gift shop, he's already informed me I have to share them with him. Not sure he quite gets the concept of Mother's Day
Hehe, that's cute
He's very cute, bless him. Last year when he was in reception he opened the present he'd bought me and ate the chocs! My 3 year old made us choc hearts for valentines day at nursery, and she ate the one meant for my husband!0 -
DawnieB1977 wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »DawnieB1977 wrote: »
Yep, it's this Sunday in the UK. My 5 year old got me chocolates from his school's gift shop, he's already informed me I have to share them with him. Not sure he quite gets the concept of Mother's Day
Hehe, that's cute
He's very cute, bless him. Last year when he was in reception he opened the present he'd bought me and ate the chocs! My 3 year old made us choc hearts for valentines day at nursery, and she ate the one meant for my husband!
Ha ha - kids! Can't wait to experience that (though I'll take note that I may have to buy my own M'Day choccies...
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katiejanecollins wrote: »DawnieB1977 wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »DawnieB1977 wrote: »
Yep, it's this Sunday in the UK. My 5 year old got me chocolates from his school's gift shop, he's already informed me I have to share them with him. Not sure he quite gets the concept of Mother's Day
Hehe, that's cute
He's very cute, bless him. Last year when he was in reception he opened the present he'd bought me and ate the chocs! My 3 year old made us choc hearts for valentines day at nursery, and she ate the one meant for my husband!
Ha ha - kids! Can't wait to experience that (though I'll take note that I may have to buy my own M'Day choccies...
And eat them while hiding somewhere
Kids are good for eating well because you can never eat something to yourself, and you're up and down so much you burn loads of calories lol.0 -
Ohhhhh OP. Don't feel so bad about going out and enjoying food. Don't feel bad about celebrating and indulging.
I just had friends in visiting from out of the country for a week. I live in Chicago. Most of the food we ate consisted of food some people on the forums abhor and label as "bad". Legit. They're ones I see constantly added to the "Foods you have to give up" posts.
For me, that mindset is complete crap. I loved every bite of the deep dish pizza, burgers, BBQ, brunch I ate. I gleefully drank beer and tried several new types of wine. I survived and I don't feel one bit guilty for diving face-first into a deep dish pizza. And really, I didn't derail my progress.
For me, it's knowing that the meals I had while my friends were in town were treats. Sure I'll still have beer and go HAM on a brunch buffet, but I don't typically elect for pizza for dinner. I enjoyed the time with my friends, and I know that a few meals won't sidetrack my progress.
I also know that making myself feel guilty after eating one of the most glorious burgers I've ever had just because it's loaded with blue cheese is counterproductive. I ate food. It was delicious. And I'm not going to apologize to myself for enjoying life.
I couldn't imagine a world where I can't eat cake when I feel the need.
Enjoy your weekend, OP.0 -
SconnieCat wrote: »Ohhhhh OP. Don't feel so bad about going out and enjoying food. Don't feel bad about celebrating and indulging.
I just had friends in visiting from out of the country for a week. I live in Chicago. Most of the food we ate consisted of food some people on the forums abhor and label as "bad". Legit. They're ones I see constantly added to the "Foods you have to give up" posts.
For me, that mindset is complete crap. I loved every bite of the deep dish pizza, burgers, BBQ, brunch I ate. I gleefully drank beer and tried several new types of wine. I survived and I don't feel one bit guilty for diving face-first into a deep dish pizza. And really, I didn't derail my progress.
For me, it's knowing that the meals I had while my friends were in town were treats. Sure I'll still have beer and go HAM on a brunch buffet, but I don't typically elect for pizza for dinner. I enjoyed the time with my friends, and I know that a few meals won't sidetrack my progress.
I also know that making myself feel guilty after eating one of the most glorious burgers I've ever had just because it's loaded with blue cheese is counterproductive. I ate food. It was delicious. And I'm not going to apologize to myself for enjoying life.
I couldn't imagine a world where I can't eat cake when I feel the need.
Enjoy your weekend, OP.
Thanks for this - glad you enjoyed the time with your friends. The food sounds delish. I used to go to Chicago every year and their food (well, American food in general) is damn good. I lost a bit more weight today and started the day with a run - I have a healthy breakfast, snack and lunch planned so I can enjoy my Chinese and Birthday cake!0 -
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I feel this is the OP's choice. Yes she is doomed, but is it a good doom in her eyes? or a bad doom in her eyes? The op may just want to fall face first into that cake, popcorn, and pancakes and enjoy this weekend to it's fullest with her loved ones and it will be an occasion she will never forget. Memories. Or she may not want to indulge and put weight on. Or she may only want to indulge a bit.
A once in a while induldge is good for the body/soul/mind. But it is also what will work for the OP, as to not feel guilty the next day or after the weekend. If this doesn't happen but once every 6 mths to a year, it is not going to hurt her that much in weight. And if she wants to fall face first in all the goodies, that is her choice and she knows, the consequences to her choice.
One suggestion (if you don't want to indulge in the pop corn) is to take some low sodium nuts with you, that way you can still much, get the protein and feel fuller. On the pizza side, eat more of the toppings than the crust if possible.
And OP, if you want to fall face first, then I applaud you to enjoying life to it's fullest, that is what life is all about. I have fallen face first at special occasions and it has not hurt me. Sure I may of gained a couple pounds, but it came right back off (figuring it was mostly water weight from all the extra sodium and I have memories from that day to last a life time. I also got my full filment of my splurge that also helped, for I did not have major cravings for the "bad" foods for a long long time. To me it was worth the fall into the cake etc.
Good luck OP and Have fun in whatever choice you decide to make
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katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.0 -
What is unhealthy about them?katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.
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katiejanecollins wrote: »Oh my god, it's really not a big deal. I say bad because it is bad - food that makes you gain weight isn't classed by many people as 'good' is it!
Man, why do you young whipper snappers these days always say "bad" when you mean "good?" It makes it hard for us old farts to figure things out!
Ok, I am not a young whiper snapper, so if I said ... Guess what? me and my boyfriend are going up to the mountains to be bad...... So does that mean I shouldn't do what we intend to do at the mountains because it is "BAD" Or do you get what I mean by saying that?
Well that is no different than what the OP said, she knows it is "bad" foods, but she knows that she intends to accept that and enjoy her time.0 -
What is unhealthy about them?katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.
They contains ingredients with nutrients that make you gain weight/feel slobbish/crave more bad food. It's basic knowledge. If they were good - MFP wouldn't exist and we wouldn't be on here trying to lose weight!
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katiejanecollins wrote: »Oh my god, it's really not a big deal. I say bad because it is bad - food that makes you gain weight isn't classed by many people as 'good' is it!
Man, why do you young whipper snappers these days always say "bad" when you mean "good?" It makes it hard for us old farts to figure things out!
Ok, I am not a young whiper snapper, so if I said ... Guess what? me and my boyfriend are going up to the mountains to be bad...... So does that mean I shouldn't do what we intend to do at the mountains because it is "BAD" Or do you get what I mean by saying that?
Well that is no different than what the OP said, she knows it is "bad" foods, but she knows that she intends to accept that and enjoy her time.
Thank youuuu. Exactly what I meant.0 -
katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »Oh my god, it's really not a big deal. I say bad because it is bad - food that makes you gain weight isn't classed by many people as 'good' is it!
Man, why do you young whipper snappers these days always say "bad" when you mean "good?" It makes it hard for us old farts to figure things out!
Ok, I am not a young whiper snapper, so if I said ... Guess what? me and my boyfriend are going up to the mountains to be bad...... So does that mean I shouldn't do what we intend to do at the mountains because it is "BAD" Or do you get what I mean by saying that?
Well that is no different than what the OP said, she knows it is "bad" foods, but she knows that she intends to accept that and enjoy her time.
Thank youuuu. Exactly what I meant.
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Maybe you should do a little more research.katiejanecollins wrote: »
What is unhealthy about them?katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.
They contains ingredients with nutrients that make you gain weight/feel slobbish/crave more bad food. It's basic knowledge. If they were good - MFP wouldn't exist and we wouldn't be on here trying to lose weight!
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Maybe you should do a little more research.katiejanecollins wrote: »
What is unhealthy about them?katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.
They contains ingredients with nutrients that make you gain weight/feel slobbish/crave more bad food. It's basic knowledge. If they were good - MFP wouldn't exist and we wouldn't be on here trying to lose weight!
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Er - maybe you should too. And stop posting unnecessary comments whilst you're at it! Sick of people being negative on here.0 -
I don't think my comments are unnecessary. I'm asking you to explain your view, which I happen to disagree with. Disagreeing doesn't mean negative. Also, if you cannot handle comments on a public forum about a topic you posted, then perhaps your topic was....unnecessary?katiejanecollins wrote: »
Maybe you should do a little more research.katiejanecollins wrote: »
What is unhealthy about them?katiejanecollins wrote: »katiejanecollins wrote: »
You also seem to think pizza and popcorn are "unhealthy".
They are classed as unhealthy, admittedly they don't have to be as you can limit the portions/toppings, but if you go around saying 'look at me I'm so healthy with my pizza and popcorn' - you'd get some funny looks.
They contains ingredients with nutrients that make you gain weight/feel slobbish/crave more bad food. It's basic knowledge. If they were good - MFP wouldn't exist and we wouldn't be on here trying to lose weight!
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Er - maybe you should too. And stop posting unnecessary comments whilst you're at it! Sick of people being negative on here.
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