does anyone on here eat what they like but just count calories?
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rankinsect wrote: »Yup that's exactly what I do. Which isn't to say the portions and frequencies with which I eat certain foods haven't changed, but that's more from better planning and picking foods I know are filling.
Exactly. I still eat/drink all the things I've always eaten/drank - just some of them in smaller portions and with less frequency.
I don't believe in classifying foods as "good" or "bad". Context and dosage matter. Once you have an understanding of the calorie and macro contents of various foods, you can integrate them into your diet with varying degrees of moderation and maintain a deficit (or maintenance or surplus, whichever you're shooting for) while still eating a well-rounded diet and enjoying your meals.
Without knowing the OP's context, I'll say that trying to exist on a diet comprised entirely of candy, juice and fried foods would not be healthy or well-rounded (nor enjoyable). In reasonable amounts within the context of an overall well-rounded diet, there's absolutely nothing wrong with them (unless there are medical reasons not to eat/drink them or they trigger binges, in which case one would be better off without them).0 -
rankinsect wrote: »Yup that's exactly what I do. Which isn't to say the portions and frequencies with which I eat certain foods haven't changed, but that's more from better planning and picking foods I know are filling.
Exactly. I still eat/drink all the things I've always eaten/drank - just some of them in smaller portions and with less frequency.
I don't believe in classifying foods as "good" or "bad". Context and dosage matter. Once you have an understanding of the calorie and macro contents of various foods, you can integrate them into your diet with varying degrees of moderation and maintain a deficit (or maintenance or surplus, whichever you're shooting for) while still eating a well-rounded diet and enjoying your meals.
Without knowing the OP's context, I'll say that trying to exist on a diet comprised entirely of candy, juice and fried foods would not be healthy or well-rounded (nor enjoyable). In reasonable amounts within the context of an overall well-rounded diet, there's absolutely nothing wrong with them (unless there are medical reasons not to eat/drink them or they trigger binges, in which case one would be better off without them).
This guy know his shiz ^0 -
I eat whatever I want. I had a young college student at the gym tease me that it was great I lost 60lbs but it was only because I had to give up beer. My trainer gave me a look, because he knows I love beer. Here's the thing, you will learn that you have to be reasonable at times. If I want to drink a 250 calorie Imperial Russian Stout, I have to acknowledge that I'm sacrificing *food* for that beer. So I don't do it every single day. I go to Oktoberfest every year, have my beer and brats. I spike in water weight etc, log it, and go back down.
One of the reasons I exercise so much is so I can eat more. Last night my daughter wanted to go out to dinner. I ate a chicken wrap with sweet thai peanut sauce, and french fries. I had only eaten 1200 calories in my meals, so I ate half the wrap and half the fries.
You just have to think about it in advance, and then decide where to make the sacrifice. At some point you will decide to eat a salad, because you can't eat a 600 calorie burger, and 300 calories of fries at every meal. Unless you have a gob more calories than me!0 -
tracyannk28 wrote: »I do! I lost almost 70 pounds by just counting calories. Here's the thing though - you get a lot more bang for your buck if you fill those calories up with healthier food items. Yes, you can have french fries, but just know that for those 750 calories (or whatever) you could have had breakfast and lunch.
Totally this^
French fries wouldn't be worth it to me....but they might be worth it to you. We all pick and choose different things.
Logging foods you like allows you to make informed choices. Getting to goal without much information is often a mistake.0 -
Like candy,juice,fried foods?
Can you give me advice
I eat what I want, usually. I try to eat healthier versions, but if one day I eat half of an 18" pizzas (yes I did) then I count some of it for the days following so that my average calories per day stays the same. For example, I may eat 2000 calories instead of 1500 and then eat 1000 the next day to average 1500. Or I might eat 2500 and for the next 4 days eat 1250 in order to make up for the extra 1000.
I always eat things I like. Today I missed breakfast, so I had vegetarian "chicken" parmesan with angel hair pasta, which was 672 calories (2oz angel hair pasta, 1 quorn garlic and herb cutlet, 2oz of part skim milk mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of chunky marinara, baked). Oh and I found out 2oz of angel hair pasta seems like a lot more than other pastas so I'd stick to that one. lol. It looks like so much more than penne when it's cooked, per serving. I ate some candy on Halloween and it put me over my calories, so I counted it for Sunday/Monday instead. Eat what you want, but maintain a daily average calorie level that will allow you to lose weight/maintain a deficit. Also, tossing in some vegetables and fruit would be better for your health. Good luck. 0 -
If you're hating what you're doing, you won't keep doing it, no
matter how good you know it is for you.
Find exercise you like & do a reasonable amount of it.
Eat food you like, in reasonable amounts.
If I want chocolate, I have chocolate, just a bit.
I like peanut butter, so I have it nearly every day... just a bit.0 -
If you're hating what you're doing, you won't keep doing it, no
matter how good you know it is for you.
Find exercise you like & do a reasonable amount of it.
Eat food you like, in reasonable amounts.
If I want chocolate, I have chocolate, just a bit.
I like peanut butter, so I have it nearly every day... just a bit.
You should try putting them together.
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Yes I count calories... eat very lil carbs... most of my calories go for protein like salmon or chicken ... heavy on veggies and tgen tge rest to treats... chocolate, chips or nuts0
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I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.0
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lilyrunner wrote: »I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.
For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream
I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily
Different strokes for different people0 -
I eat what I want within reason. If I eat too much junk, I'm going to be starving, obviously, so it doesn't work.. but I make tasty meals as well. But do I eat everything I want when I want it? No. Sometimes I have to wait weeks before I can spare the calories for something specific (like a piece of cheesecake).
Today my diet was chocolate brioche, pizza, biscotti, and maybe soup for dinner. That should still be within my maintenance calories (obviously though... maintenance calories. No deficit). I wouldn't be able to get away with it every day though and I have maybe half the protein than I should.
So no, you can't just eat whatever you want all the time. You need some compromise.0 -
I eat anything I want, I just restrict portion size.0
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lilyrunner wrote: »I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.
For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream
I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily
Different strokes for different people
I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.0 -
That's what I'm trying to do0
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Wow! You give me hope!!0
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Verity1111 wrote: »lilyrunner wrote: »I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.
For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream
I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily
Different strokes for different people
I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.
Eh - if you plan for it and work it in it's really not that hard. I have some chocolate every day, and 1-2 glasses of wine/night. If I really want cookies and ice cream I would have room for that too.
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Me.
Basically I don't sweat the macros too much..other than fat. I tend to dial back down if I notice I'm exceeding that one frequently. While I do eat "junk" food, I will agree it's much easier to stay within my allotment if I'm getting lots of veggies in (lots of food for a light calorie hit).
I also try to not drink my calories...whole fruit instead of fruit juice...very minimal soda (as in maybe 1-2 times a MONTH)..and even more minimal alcohol.0 -
If you're hating what you're doing, you won't keep doing it, no
matter how good you know it is for you.
Find exercise you like & do a reasonable amount of it.
Eat food you like, in reasonable amounts.
If I want chocolate, I have chocolate, just a bit.
I like peanut butter, so I have it nearly every day... just a bit.
She speaks the truth.0 -
I eat what I like all the time. Its a good thing I enjoy healthy foods as well as unhealthy foods, I try to balance both.0
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Verity1111 wrote: »lilyrunner wrote: »I count calories, and portion sizes. I do eat what I want except no white bread, no soda (diet or otherwise) and no added sugar.
For me eating what I want includes white toast every morning (similar values to wholemeal but fewer calories), also as an after work snack, I also drink diet sodas daily and eat cookies and ice cream
I also count calories, watch my protein macro and nutritional spread and eat cookies and ice cream daily
Different strokes for different people
I tried to look at your diet, but it is private. Literally, cookies and ice cream every, single day? I was curious. Haha. I'm not a big fan.
Though I haven't seen that diary, I'd have no reason to doubt what she says.
If you want cookies and ice cream daily, chances are you can make it fit with the other things you eat and still lose weight and get your proper nutrition. It's all just a matter of priorities really.
I have times I want to eat the things I want without any (or at least little) moderation involved. When they have the food trucks at a local brewery is one such type of day. So I get up, don't eat, work out hard and go there hungry and with a calorie allotment of 3000 or more calories in hand to break even for the day. And I have a couple beers, eat some good food, and don't feel guilty.
Or, you can "bank" calories and really splurge one day if you want. It all balances out. See my August 1st diary if you think you are limited on what you eat or drink.0
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