Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them

Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !

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JoRocka

why are you beating yourself up? if it came in within your calorie limit- then you're fine?

I see no problem here.

Azexas

So you ate something and you were still within your calorie allowance for the day? I don't really see a problem. The only issue you may see is a couple pounds of water weight from the high sodium, but that's about it.

mariemxx

Troutsy wrote: »

So you ate something and you were still within your calorie allowance for the day? I don't really see a problem. The only issue you may see is a couple pounds of water weight from the high sodium, but that's about it.

Well I left out the part where I ate the chips -

and that pushed me over the top.

J72FIT

JoRocka wrote: »

why are you beating yourself up? if it came in within your calorie limit- then you're fine?

I see no problem here.

^^^This.

Azexas

mariemxx wrote: »

Troutsy wrote: »

So you ate something and you were still within your calorie allowance for the day? I don't really see a problem. The only issue you may see is a couple pounds of water weight from the high sodium, but that's about it.

Well I left out the part where I ate the chips - and that pushed me over the top.

Over the top? Were you in your calorie limit for the day or no? Either way, it's one day. Dust yourself off and just plan a little better the next time you go out.

mariemxx

Lol not beating myself up just know I should've eaten better !

mbaker566

there is no such thing as bad food. food is food. period

so long as you stay in your calorie allotment, you will lose weight. and if you don't eat healthy every day, that's ok too

evileen99

I had chocolate for breakfast, and I'm not the least bit sorry about it.

CSARdiver

Are they dirty as well?

Bad, dirty food.

slaite1

Sugar in your diet doesn't really matter unless you have specific health issues.

It also does not matter if you eat high calorie foods, if you're still within your calorie limit. Even if went over-a subway size bag of chips could not have been more than 200 cal. Most likely you were still under maintenance for the day.

Absolutely no food is bad. You eat a cheesesteak, so protein carbs and fat. Did you put veggies on it? Did you have anything else to eat that day to maybe help you hit some of your other micro nutrients? You're fine, you just need to change your mindset.

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mariemxx

HappyCampr1 wrote: »

I agree. No such thing as bad food. It it's fits your calorie goals, you're fine. If you wish it could have been a bit more nutritious, then keep that in mind for next time - lesson learned. the main question should be, was it worth it. Was the food satisfying to you at that time? Did it cause cravings later? Would you spend the calories on it again? Did you have to skimp on the rest of your day to make it fit? Those are the important questions. Once a month, I have Mellow Mushroom pizza. On that day, I really have to cut back my lunch and snacks at work. I work a physical 12-hour shift and it's hard to get through it on small amounts of food. Is it worth it to me to go through that to have that pizza? You bet! If it were every day, it would get old fast and I'd never have it. This is what I mean by deciding if it's worth it. Learning to fit things into your daily goals really teaches you what you love and what you're just eating. It wasn't the sandwich that was at fault, the sandwich fit. You could have had the sandwich fine, or maybe eaten 3/4 of the sandwich and some of the chips. It's things like this that started me pre-logging my food, even if it's only two minutes beforehand. That way, I can still make sure whatever I eat fits.

This is the advice I was looking for .. THANK YOU! I know it wasn't necessarily like a life changing diet mistake lol I'm just voicing my frustration.

CSARdiver

Just budget for the foods you love. There are no bad foods.

Note that there is a 20% degree of error in nutritional labeling, so if the weight isn't coming off, re-check your calories in because your math is off somewhere. Many professionals cast doubt on calorie counting due to the difficulty in this, but if you overestimate your intake and underestimate your exercise you'll do great.

mariemxx

CSARdiver wrote: »

Just budget for the foods you love. There are no bad foods.

Note that there is a 20% degree of error in nutritional labeling, so if the weight isn't coming off, re-check your calories in because your math is off somewhere. Many professionals cast doubt on calorie counting due to the difficulty in this, but if you overestimate your intake and underestimate your exercise you'll do great.

Thank you !

mariemxx

Rocky_1975 wrote: »

mariemxx wrote: »

Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !

Seems like food/"bad food"/sugar "addiction" is a convenient escape from responsibility. Just call it an addiction and then it's not my fault anymore

Not at all, I know it is completely within me to resist the cravings for these foods. however I do know that you do go through a withdrawal period when minimizing processed foods and sugars.

pmm3437

IIFYM, it wasnt a bad choice, and there are no bad foods. There are foods with varying nutritional profiles, some of which provide more or a better ratio of macro and micro nutrients.

From Subway web site for 6" version:

Looks like a balanced meal profile to me.... 1/3 of your RDA for essential fat, ~1/3 of RDA for protein, and lots of carbs for energy. The sodium might be a little higher that you'd want, but any sandwich you got from subway would have the same problem, due to the processed meats.

Here's an example, using the Club:

Amazing how a "good" option has more fat and sodium than your "bad" choice, with similar carbs and protein.

As far as your whole theory on addiction, its 100% on you. You either control your diet, or you let it control you. There are no scapegoats here. Log it, own it, and move on.

SingRunTing

I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with a steak and cheese? Protein, fat, carbs... add some extra veggies and its actually a pretty well balanced meal.

mariemxx

It's about how I felt after eating it. that is all.

1shauna1

Sure, maybe you could have made a better choice...but you ate it, and it's in the past now! So, don't dwell, get back to your healthy eating today and I doubt it will make much of a difference in the big scheme of things. Have a great food day today!

mariemxx

1shauna1 wrote: »

Sure, maybe you could have made a better choice...but you ate it, and it's in the past now! So, don't dwell, get back to your healthy eating today and I doubt it will make much of a difference in the big scheme of things. Have a great food day today!

Thanks shauna !

TheChangeIsNow

A lot of us have those days (me the other day). Don't be too hard on yourself. Today is a new day! Just focus on that

you still need to enjoy those yummy foods! I know I do!

brcossette

"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...

TavistockToad

JoRocka wrote: »

why are you beating yourself up? if it came in within your calorie limit- then you're fine?

I see no problem here.

this

Azexas

brcossette wrote: »

"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...

Or stop assigning a moral judgment to food and just eat according to your goals and make sure you are hitting your macro/micro targets and staying within your calorie goal....

mariemxx

brcossette wrote: »

"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...

I think that's what I'm gonna start doing :-)

pmm3437

Troutsy wrote: »

brcossette wrote: »

"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...

Or stop assigning a moral judgment to food and just eat according to your goals and make sure you are hitting your macro/micro targets and staying within your calorie goal....

Stop making sense ...

mariemxx

Thanks everyone for the POSITIVE feedback

JoRocka

mariemxx wrote: »

It's about how I felt after eating it. that is all.

then it's a problem within you that needs addressing. It LITERALLY has nothing to do with the food.

Alluminati

mariemxx wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the POSITIVE feedback

Because people who are trying to empower you are being negative. Got it.

J72FIT

Troutsy wrote: »

brcossette wrote: »

"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...

Or stop assigning a moral judgment to food and just eat according to your goals and make sure you are hitting your macro/micro targets and staying within your calorie goal....

^^^This...