does it matter what I eat?
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jannellex
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I have a calorie deficit of 1500 per day. I never go over and usually have 100-200 left over. I heard that it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you don't go go over your daily calories you will still lose weight. Am I hurting my progress by eating junk food even though i stay under my calorie goal?
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Nope not one bit!3
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Of course not. One of the examples I like is the riddle "Which one is heavier, 100 g of bricks or 100 g of feathers?". That is to say, 100 calories of an apple is the same as 100 calories of pizza.
That's talking from a weight loss point of view, which stands on the rule of CICO. For fitness in general, it's not the same at all.
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I have a calorie deficit of 1500 per day. I never go over and usually have 100-200 left over. I heard that it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you don't go go over your daily calories you will still lose weight. Am I hurting my progress by eating junk food even though i stay under my calorie goal?
Eat foods that you like in portion sizes that fit your goals.
Get plenty of fats & protein for health and satiety.
Get plenty of fruits & veggies for the micronutrients.
Fill in the rest of your calories with carbs, sweets, and treats as you see fit.
Calories are king for weight loss. Getting enough vitamins, fat, etc can be important for general health, but including a few treats won't negate those :flowerforyou:6 -
Not at all feel free to add me0
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I have a calorie deficit of 1500 per day. I never go over and usually have 100-200 left over. I heard that it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you don't go go over your daily calories you will still lose weight. Am I hurting my progress by eating junk food even though i stay under my calorie goal?
Wait. You have a calorie deficit of 1500 or your daily calorie goal is 1500?0 -
Yes. Sodium with make you hold water. Eating a lot of gluten, dairy products or over processed food will cause your intestines to inflame. Anyone who eats unhealthy has this problem, its common. What they don't know is most of your immune system is located in your intestines. And if they are inflamed because of poor diet your body will not be able to cleanse itself naturally and focuse on reducing the inflamation. Causing less weightloss productivity and furthering bad habits. Remember its not a diet, its a life choice to be healthy. Water and a healthy diet are very benefictial. Grains and dairy are not bad, just focuse more on lite protein foods (fish, poultry,nuts), fruits and veggies. Processed foods cause a lack of nutrion. Though your feeding your body, its getting little from what your eating. Hope this helps.
Wow! A whole lotta nope! Calorie deficit to lose weight and macros are a personal choice. If you have celiac's disease then gluten will be a prblem.5 -
As long as you get the nutrition you need, Can make you lose more simply by having more energy. I always have some left to snack at night like i love2
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Just try to eat as few house plants and as little notebook paper as possible.7
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85Cardinals wrote: »Just try to eat as few house plants and as little notebook paper as possible.
Don't worry OP, common mistakes1 -
I think the trick to long term success is finding a way to eat in moderation things you really like, while remembering food has a purpose beyond tasting good: food should nourish you. Technically any combination of a CICO that creates a deficit should work, but psychologically some eating patterns are easier and healthier to sustain over a long period of time than others. Strive for a balance between fun and function that works for you!2
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For weight loss, no.
For nutrition, it can matter. You need to get adequate vitamins and minerals, plus sufficient protein and essential fats. That said, as long as you eat a diet with a lot of variety you're likely to be fine.2 -
Not in the least as far as weight loss is concerned. For overall health of course3
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Just because you can lose weight eating junk food doesn't mean it should make up the bulk of your diet.
Health matters too, make sure you're hitting your macros and vitamins/minerals aswell.2 -
Thanks for the input everyone. Much appreciated. I do eat healthy but can't stay away from my sweets! 18 pounds and counting. Feel free to add me!2
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No. Eat what you want. You will eventually want some vegetables. Just stay within 1,500 calories. You'll lose weight. I am focused on health now, but when I started I just ate.0
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I have a calorie deficit of 1500 per day. I never go over and usually have 100-200 left over. I heard that it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you don't go go over your daily calories you will still lose weight. Am I hurting my progress by eating junk food even though i stay under my calorie goal?
Wait. You have a calorie deficit of 1500 or your daily calorie goal is 1500?
Wow, good catch! That's a good question.0 -
In a way yes. For basic weight loss no but if your goal is to get lean especially for prep etc. then I suggest wholesome foods. I once ate whatever I wanted on a calorie deficit which led to skinny-fat. I still eat at a calorie deficit now except mostly nutrient dense foods. I feel more energized especially before and during my workouts and I leaned out and gained mass (and retained). Am still slim except a lot more solid.1
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I have a calorie deficit of 1500 per day. I never go over and usually have 100-200 left over. I heard that it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you don't go go over your daily calories you will still lose weight. Am I hurting my progress by eating junk food even though i stay under my calorie goal?
What you eat does not matter as to weight loss, but it does for nutrition.
How much you eat does matter as to nutrition, but not when it comes to weight loss.
You are not hurting your weight loss as all as long as you are sure you're staying within your weight loss calorie goals and the scale and/or how your clothes fit confirms this.
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Only if your calorie goal is under your calorie requirement. If you only need 1200 calories a day and you're eating 1300 to 1500 then you will GAIN weight even if it's all "healthy" foods.2
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