Will you ever get used to healthy eating?
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
I'd work on changing your mindset. Even though I eat a very 'healthy' diet, I don't consider pizza, fast food etc 'bad'. Labeling food leads to frustration, guilt and failure. There's nothing wrong with eating the foods you like, you just need to learn how to fit them into your calorie targets.
Also, as you progress you may become interested in slowly adding nutrient dense foods but don't force it. I've been at this whole thing for around 7 years now and how I started out eating is completely different than how I eat today. But it's been a slow, natural progression. If I had tried making a bunch of drastic changes at the beginning I would have failed.
Interesting sidenote-during my active weight loss phase I ate fast food several times a week, ate no fruit, very few veggies, all sorts of packaged 'diet' foods etc. Lost 50lbs and improved all my health markers.
Woah , see when people tell me they actually lost weight still eating junk foods (sometimes) it blows my mind . How is that possible . Pizza is so high in calories
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Teabythesea_ wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
Low calorie =/= healthy. You can have low calorie foods that lack nutritional value and high calorie foods that do not. It seems like what you perceive as healthy and unhealthy is what's setting you up for failure. Healthy isn't just unseasoned, steamed food and carbs aren't the devil they're made out to be. Instead of going out and buying dominoes, get a single serve pizza from the freezer section of the grocery store and when you have a craving eat that. When you want carbs, eat them, but try to focus on sources of complex carbs.
Hey can I know what’s the difference between dominos and those frozen pizza people mentioning ? I’ve never tried the frozen pizzas and I wonder what’s the difference could be
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
I'd work on changing your mindset. Even though I eat a very 'healthy' diet, I don't consider pizza, fast food etc 'bad'. Labeling food leads to frustration, guilt and failure. There's nothing wrong with eating the foods you like, you just need to learn how to fit them into your calorie targets.
Also, as you progress you may become interested in slowly adding nutrient dense foods but don't force it. I've been at this whole thing for around 7 years now and how I started out eating is completely different than how I eat today. But it's been a slow, natural progression. If I had tried making a bunch of drastic changes at the beginning I would have failed.
Interesting sidenote-during my active weight loss phase I ate fast food several times a week, ate no fruit, very few veggies, all sorts of packaged 'diet' foods etc. Lost 50lbs and improved all my health markers.
Woah , see when people tell me they actually lost weight still eating junk foods (sometimes) it blows my mind . How is that possible . Pizza is so high in calories
When I want pizza, I plan for it. I save a 100 or so calories Mon-Thurs, so I have 400 extra calories on Friday and can eat half a pizza. It's delicious. I enjoy it. Then I go back to plan.7 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
I'd work on changing your mindset. Even though I eat a very 'healthy' diet, I don't consider pizza, fast food etc 'bad'. Labeling food leads to frustration, guilt and failure. There's nothing wrong with eating the foods you like, you just need to learn how to fit them into your calorie targets.
Also, as you progress you may become interested in slowly adding nutrient dense foods but don't force it. I've been at this whole thing for around 7 years now and how I started out eating is completely different than how I eat today. But it's been a slow, natural progression. If I had tried making a bunch of drastic changes at the beginning I would have failed.
Interesting sidenote-during my active weight loss phase I ate fast food several times a week, ate no fruit, very few veggies, all sorts of packaged 'diet' foods etc. Lost 50lbs and improved all my health markers.
Woah , see when people tell me they actually lost weight still eating junk foods (sometimes) it blows my mind . How is that possible . Pizza is so high in calories
When I want pizza, I plan for it. I save a 100 or so calories Mon-Thurs, so I have 400 extra calories on Friday and can eat half a pizza. It's delicious. I enjoy it. Then I go back to plan.
This is such a cool plan , how come I’ve never thought of this .
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The thing is that I’ve been so fixated on counting calories and all that pizza is literally a demon in my head but pizza is the only thing I enjoy the most. I’m sold for pizza . So it’s really a hard thing to do by not eating it . I feel like my entire life I’ve been consuming pizza so when I restrict myself from eating it , it drives me nuts and I eventually give up the whole diet plan . Sigh . I have a lot of new thinking to do11
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
I'd work on changing your mindset. Even though I eat a very 'healthy' diet, I don't consider pizza, fast food etc 'bad'. Labeling food leads to frustration, guilt and failure. There's nothing wrong with eating the foods you like, you just need to learn how to fit them into your calorie targets.
Also, as you progress you may become interested in slowly adding nutrient dense foods but don't force it. I've been at this whole thing for around 7 years now and how I started out eating is completely different than how I eat today. But it's been a slow, natural progression. If I had tried making a bunch of drastic changes at the beginning I would have failed.
Interesting sidenote-during my active weight loss phase I ate fast food several times a week, ate no fruit, very few veggies, all sorts of packaged 'diet' foods etc. Lost 50lbs and improved all my health markers.
Woah , see when people tell me they actually lost weight still eating junk foods (sometimes) it blows my mind . How is that possible . Pizza is so high in calories
Depends-you just need to be intentional about what you're ordering (pre-planning your day is a huge help with this). I ALWAYS go into a restaurant with a plan in place and I stick with it. This allows me to enjoy the meal but not stress out about what I'm eating. A couple slices of pizza aren't too bad calorie wise-it's when you add in breadsticks, a regular soda (with refills) etc, that the calories start piling up. A couples slices of pizza with a side salad (light dressing) and a diet soda is a nice meal that's actually going to be pretty solid nutritionally as well
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Do you cook? I'd suggest learning how to make your own pizza. There are endless varieties of toppings and crusts and sauces. What do you like on your pizza? Vegetables, SEASONED vegetables work well on pizza but you can try all kinds of things and see what all you like.4
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quiksylver296 wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
I'd work on changing your mindset. Even though I eat a very 'healthy' diet, I don't consider pizza, fast food etc 'bad'. Labeling food leads to frustration, guilt and failure. There's nothing wrong with eating the foods you like, you just need to learn how to fit them into your calorie targets.
Also, as you progress you may become interested in slowly adding nutrient dense foods but don't force it. I've been at this whole thing for around 7 years now and how I started out eating is completely different than how I eat today. But it's been a slow, natural progression. If I had tried making a bunch of drastic changes at the beginning I would have failed.
Interesting sidenote-during my active weight loss phase I ate fast food several times a week, ate no fruit, very few veggies, all sorts of packaged 'diet' foods etc. Lost 50lbs and improved all my health markers.
Woah , see when people tell me they actually lost weight still eating junk foods (sometimes) it blows my mind . How is that possible . Pizza is so high in calories
When I want pizza, I plan for it. I save a 100 or so calories Mon-Thurs, so I have 400 extra calories on Friday and can eat half a pizza. It's delicious. I enjoy it. Then I go back to plan.
To add to this: Lets say something pops up last minute and you couldn't plan for. Or maybe the cravings got the best of you and you overdid it. It has happened to all of us at one point or another. The best thing you can do is to move on and get back on plan the next day. If you always get back to plan the next day, you will see progress. Progress. Not Perfection is the key to success.16 -
UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
This is a very myopic view of healthy eating...healthy eating doesn't have to be bland and flavorless...flavor doesn't equate to unhealthiness. Using herbs and spices isn't unhealthy....you don't have to sit around eating nothing but veggies and unseasoned chicken breasts, etc.
I eat very healthfully, and nothing I eat is bland or boring. I'm having tandori chicken for lunch...perfectly healthy and loaded with flavor.4 -
yes, I thought I couldnt have those dangerous foods also and I do watch it but I do have pizza, macaroni and cheese, choc cake but not too much. Last summer I was eating a slice of pizza and then had cantelope with it (whatever works) I eat mostly healthy but do have a bit of these other things so I don't feel deprived and surprised myself I don't need a lot of it, just a little bit usually works. I gained 40 lbs , lost it for 5 yrs, then got a flu and gained 30 of it back, so depressing, just recently lost the 30, feel so much better, you can do this!
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My go-to lunches when I don't have time to meal prep are a Papa Murphy's family size pizza with meat and veggies on it and a couple of their salads. Divvy them all up and I eat that for lunches all week... Two slices of pizza and a tupperware of salad makes a very satisfying work lunch.3
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UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »Teabythesea_ wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
Low calorie =/= healthy. You can have low calorie foods that lack nutritional value and high calorie foods that do not. It seems like what you perceive as healthy and unhealthy is what's setting you up for failure. Healthy isn't just unseasoned, steamed food and carbs aren't the devil they're made out to be. Instead of going out and buying dominoes, get a single serve pizza from the freezer section of the grocery store and when you have a craving eat that. When you want carbs, eat them, but try to focus on sources of complex carbs.
Hey can I know what’s the difference between dominos and those frozen pizza people mentioning ? I’ve never tried the frozen pizzas and I wonder what’s the difference could be
Nutrition wise, not much of a difference unless you go for the high protein lower calorie versions, but it will allow you to eat the the food you enjoy in a more appropriate portion.0 -
UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »Hi, I’ve been having intense junk food cravings lately and it’s scaring me because this is my last attempt to lose weight and it’s only been 15 days and I’m already thinking of eating back the unhealthy foods. I want healthy eating to be the only thing I talk about or I want it as my habit . I wonder how long will it take for me to sustain the healthy eating . I hope something triggers me into not giving up until I shed atleast 30kg (my ideal weight loss will be 60kg)
Why is it your last attempt?
Why do you think food can only be 'healthy' or 'junk'?
This is my 10th time trying to lose weight and each time I tried to lose weight I’ll lose about 10 kg max and then go back to old habits of eating pizza , mcd and really bad foods . My kinda junk foods are crazy . The calories are insane and now I’m drastically limiting myself from all kind of junk foods . Like normal people I don’t think I can eat a slice or pizza and stop. It’s going to make me eat more and I’ll eventually give up (speaking from experience). I’m in severe depression due to my obesity, this time I’m really trying to sustain and lose a lot of kgs to build some self esteem and I know for a fact that this will be my last attempt.
Is it possible the problem is that you keep swinging from one extreme to the other? There is a world of foods in between "Vegetables and steamed food" and an entire pizza. Maybe try looking for "Quick, easy recipes" or add in some sauces and other cooking methods.
Yeah everytime , my coach once told me to eat broccoli and steamed chicken breast everyday and for every meal . I ate that *kitten* for 6 months and lost 10kg and I eventually gave up cause imagine eating same damn jail food for 6 months I was like 15 back then so I was pretty dumb on health and fitness so I went and believed my stupid “coach” . I hate unseasoned foods now. I’m trying to eat less and I asked my mom to add less oils and you know basic stuffs
This sounds really sad not just for the feeling you had but your coaches advice and instructions on such a bland way of eating.
Now for a second, if you imagine yourself eating some pizza, ice cream (or what ever it is you like) but keeping your diet comprised of plenty nutrient dense and healthy foods you describe and allowing for variance in your food choices, wouldn't that sound better? It just seems way to extreme to think you HAVE to do this or do that in order to sustain weight loss and compromise your happiness with the one thing we have to do every day which is eat to live.
This is not your last shot, its many shots you get to take from this point till you reach a happy medium with your diet that makes you not only get to keep loving food, but you get to lose weight YOUR way. You really can have your cake here with MFP and eat it too sort of speaking, it takes patience with your self and the process that's all. We've all been there and done that, take some time to reflect on the advice here, it doesn't have to be all or nothing.7 -
I love pizza too I found a brand called caulipower pizza half the pizza is 330 and a whole pizza is 600 something. It satisfies my pizza craving without ordering dominoes. But if I did want take out I would probably prelog it then only have soup lunch or eggs for breakfast so I can enjoy with out obliterating my calorie goal. Also have to realize salty foods with cause water retention so give the scale a couple days to go balance out. If you want fast food then log it in and plan the rest of your meals around that.3
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Are you looking to eliminate 100% of "unhealthy foods" for the rest of your life? If not, then learn to manage them. Practice managing them. This takes time, none of us is perfect.
There are different strategies. For example: if you can't keep ice cream in the house right now (if that's a craving) then make a point to go out for ice cream once in awhile. Have a small serving and log it. Be accountable.
If salty and crunchy is a craving - try subbing low calorie popcorn. If that doesn't satisfy, buy lunch size bags of chips to help with portion control.
Low calorie frozen pizzas aren't all that bad. Lean Cuisine makes decent pepperoni one. Have a nice side salad, fill up with veggies and a moderate serving of thin crust pizza.
Carbs don't make us fat.....calories do. Fast food isn't just carbs usually. There's a fairly high dose of fat in there too. Fat and carbs are a yummy (high calorie) combination.6 -
UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »Hi, I’ve been having intense junk food cravings lately and it’s scaring me because this is my last attempt to lose weight and it’s only been 15 days and I’m already thinking of eating back the unhealthy foods. I want healthy eating to be the only thing I talk about or I want it as my habit . I wonder how long will it take for me to sustain the healthy eating . I hope something triggers me into not giving up until I shed atleast 30kg (my ideal weight loss will be 60kg)
I don't think you mean this literally, but if so, please know that it's not sustainable nor enjoyable given your personal definition of "healthy" food.
Sounds like you've been given some really bad food-related advice over the years so I'd say ignore what you think you know from the past and start fresh. Unseasoned vegetables are far too bland and not enjoyable to eat. Seasonings are important and healthy.9 -
also thin crust is less calories then handtossed just make sure you're watching the calories and maybe get a little extra exercise1
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I totally hear you! Im such a junk food/sweets person. MY husband can eat an entire bag of chips infront of me and i dont care to have any. But today in my opinion ive ate bad. I had a choc peanutbutter banana protein smoothing from work which when i plug it in here works out to be like 700 cals!! For a drink! Mind you - it filled me up like crazy so i didnt eat much else in the morning or at lunch. Then i was graving a coffee and cookie from mcdonalds. I caved and went and go it. But instead of bussing down, I walked. At a good pace really only took me 15mins down and 15 back but felt better about my decisions because i also was at the gym today and have been very active. I fall off track for a day or two alot, mainly on weekends, then get right back at it. I go up and down. Havent lost alot yet but the scale is slowly going down and not up so thats a baby step of progress aha If you deprive yourself. You will eventually fail. But the method everyone uses as fair as fitting it into their cals or alotting one day a week or month for cheat meals varies person to person. You got this!!2
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janejellyroll wrote: »UmaMageswarymfp wrote: »My view on “healthy foods “ are anything that’s involve less calories aka vegetables and unseasoned steamed this and that kinda food . What I consider unhealthy is that pizza , mcd , Kfc and lots of carbs. Before I jumped into this diet I could eat 2 box of regular dominos pizza in one seating . I’m really afraid of going back to even trying pizza cause I know it’s going to be hard for me to control .
There are so many seasonings you can use that have a reasonable amount of calories and so many cooking methods that are more flavorful that steaming. If you limit yourself to unseasoned and steamed food, you'll be miserable (unless that is actually what you prefer).
Also, why only steamed? Bake, broil and grill things like vegetables and meats. Add all the seasonings you want, most don't have that many calories if any at all.4 -
You can also cut your calories by altering how you order your food. For pizza, thin crust typically has fewer calories then pan. You could order a veggie, or a supreme. Maybe order a personal size if you are inclined to eat the whole thing? For burgers I've been known to omit the bun and eat it on lettuce instead. I'm not craving the bun when I crave burgers anywyas. That saves me 200-300 calories right there. Wendy's will even serve it in a cute little box on a bed of lettuce if your order no bun. I've even found I dont miss fries half the time. So I'll order just the sandwich at the drive through. We get fried chicken a lot actually. I usually take a wing and a leg or thigh, and have it with salad.3
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