If it fits in my daily calories...

I guess my question is: Why do you care what someone else eats? I couldn't care less what someone else uses their calories on. I'm focused on what works for me.

I still eat cake, cookies, etc on a daily basis. I do what works for me, you do what works for you. This is supposed to be about finding what works for us, a good balance in our own lives, etc. It really bothers me when other people are so dang worried about what someone else is doing on their journey. I don't know about you, but I flatly refuse to make any food off limits. If I want it and it fits in my calories? I'll eat it. I eat well most of the time and I'm not worried about the things I eat that aren't as good for me - you shouldn't worry either.

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

I've had half a pizza at least once a week every week since I started on here. How is doing what I've been doing from the get-go setting a bad example for those starting out?

I tried cutting out foods I enjoy. That didn't work for me. When I started this, I stubbornly refused to give up things I enjoy. THAT worked for me.

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

I disagree. How many times have we all tried to lose weight while trying some "diet" that severely restricts what we're supposed to eat?and how many times have we all failed because of the restriction? Life shouldn't be about restriction. Life is to be lived and enjoyed. I think it is a good example and a positive thing when someone who is just starting out can see that they don't have to give up things they REALLY love. As you travel on this journey, you learn what is worth using calories on and what isn't. Your tastes usually change and what was delicious at the beginning sometimes isn't a favorite later on. But, really? There's NO REASON to make anything off limits and letting someone who is just starting see that, I think is a good thing for them.

In my opinion, it must be nice to be able to afford to eat clean 100% of the time. That's a luxury I don't have. I make minimum wage. I do the best I can, I have learned many little tips for making my dollar go further in terms of quality food, but sometimes if I have to eat 2 dollar cheese burgers or a lean cuisine to keep the lights on, then so be it. You can't judge if you dont know everyone's situations. My broke *kitten* also pirated every beachbody program that I have, so come throw stones at me for that too lol.

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

Actually, I fully disagree with this. I think that the fact that I figured out what works for me and how to be successful sets a great example. I figured out that I had to live a lifestyle that I would not have difficulty adhering to for a lifetime. To me, this mean analyzing my diary and being thoughtful about what I eat and how I eat it. I am a binger and have found that if I don't allow myself to have certain things than I will at some point be compelled to eat it in such enormous quantities that it would make jabba the hut blush. Figuring out that I can have a 1/2 cup of my ice cream, once a day if I wish, as long as I've been thoughtful about my day is so much better than denying my craving for 2 weeks and pounding down a carton like it's the last frozen treat on the earth. I’m accountable to myself, not to you, and I’m responsible for myself. My active and thoughtful lifestyle sets a great example for my family, where as another person’s judgment . . . well . . .

ehh..I slightly disagree. if you're going to give up altogether b/c you've given up your favorite foods then you should definitely try to find a middle ground.

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

I strongly disagree. I'm inspired by those who can exercise self control and eat reasonable portions sizes of cheeseburgers, chocolate, cookies, ice cream, and so forth.

I have dieted a million and one times. I always fall off the wagon because I usually try to to adopt a super healthy and/or restrictive diet. It's expensive. It's inconvenient. I feel deprived. And as soon as I stop having time to shop/cook, I give up and gain back whatever minimal weight I've lost.

This go round... well I'll go through that drive through if I'm out of time. And I don't feel like that's a bad thing.

I hope people continue to show-case their success on cheeseburgers diets. It helps me realize I don't have to eat perfectly to lose weight.

If you reach in front of me and try to take away the cupcake I ate last night, or the wine I have most nights, or the chocolate i refuse to give up, or the ice cream that I like to indulge in, or the chicken strips that I inevitabley have once a week, or my burger and fries Fridays I will rip off your arm and beat you with the bloody stump . . . I protect these things like family.

PS - I have been very successful.

LMFAO :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker:

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

The flip side of that coin is that not everyone can start out eating whole quality foods if they are used to eating junk food. Sometimes staying under your calories while continuing to eat what you're used to is the starting point, not making huge changes all at once. Too many people fail at weight loss because they think they have to be deprived of things they like and must eat stuff they hate to be "healthy." Weight loss is hard enough. Stop trying to make it harder by imposing rules that aren't necessary.

This is it exactly. Everybody has to start this journey, but not only start.....stay on it. If people, I myself for example, could never have ice cream or french fries ever again I would for sure not continue on with this process. People, a calorie is a calorie....it is a number....what is different about calories is how it makes you feel, your body work etc. But in the end a calorie is a calorie....a numbers game truly. If I have a bad snack it usually effects me in a bad way because I tend to be hungrier faster.....I don't like that feeling especially if there isn't any calories left for me in a day. So I try to choose wisely most of the time. But with that being said.....if I really really want something then I am going to have it as long as it fits in my allowance. I have lost over 100 lbs, my blood work is impeccable and doing it this way for over a year has not caused me to be unhealthy in the least and it certainly has not impeded my progress. I never feel deprived or cheated. I have learned to balance my daily calories much like I balance my checkbook. If I don't have enough I don't buy it....If I don't have enough I don't eat it.

People need to find what works best for them and them alone....slamming them because of food choices does nothing to help them. If you truly want to help people then encourage them, share what works for you but don't ever tell them that that is the only way that works.

I don't usually like getting involved in discussions like this - but the simple fact is if you have lots of weight to lose you are likely to have come from a junk food culture and to go from that to a healthy eating stance cold turkey is not easy - it shouldn't make any difference to you what someone else does or how they cope with the changes they have to make to lose weight - perhaps try concentrating on your own goal and stop trying to make others feel guilty about how they choose to lose the weight.

We all have our own way of coping and one way is not right for everyone

I've seen these threads enough that I've come to the following conclusion.

Clean eating 100% of the time makes you such a miserable human being that the only way to feel joy is to look down at others.

ROFL!

I try to eat fairly well during the week, but I love candy cakes chips and choclates so if I have the extra calories at the end of the day I eat them I also love Pizza and Burgers and Chinese which I will have in large portions once a week (as long as I have exercised enough to afford the calories) I don't make junk food the staple of my eating, but I am not about to give it up. I am currently still consitently losing weight.
Anotfer poster had it right about 100% clean eating making you miserable. I know for a fact it does (at least me) I spent 20 years in the military and the denying of stuff to make weigh-ins was maddening! The only reason I have stuck with this site is that I don't HAVE to cut stuff if I don't want to.

I think that unless you are born and raised on clean eating from the get go you're going to have trouble when you start restricting stuff you have been eating all your lives. And if You are losing weight and keeping healthy why not eat what you want to?

Please point me to said 400 calorie double cheeseburger. Thanks

McDonalds Mcdouble ($1) no pickle, no bun....less than 400 cal. Even a qtr pounder w/ cheese no bun...they put it on a bed of lettuce. That's my twice a month indulgence!

Whats the point of a hamburger with no bun???

I think it sets a bad example for those starting out. It is one thing to make that decision once you've gotten a hold of what you are doing with your weight loss. But for those who haven't found that happy medium, it gives them the wrong impression. Do what you need to do but I don't think it needs to be bragged about.

I actually think it gives a great impression...the impression that weight loss is attainable and maintainable by eating normal foods (in moderation) and that it is ok if you eat a cheeseburger or a slice of pizza. You don't have to quit your weightloss journey just because you indulge in some old favorites. You have to remember most people starting out are eating nothing BUT junk food, and to ask them to give it all up at once...I wouldn't do it!! that's for sure!

However, I commend you for your healthy journey and choices.