can i lose weight but still eat rubbish?

If you eat junk you end up with cravings, I have discovered, that make it harder and harder over time to stay on the diet. You don't get enough nutrients.

1200 cals a day is considered about the lowest a person can go and get all the nutrients they need from their food. That's why this place won't let you go lower. On a calorie rate that low you have to be careful to get as many goodies into you as possible.
the sugar cravings will go over a short while - you would be surprised how quickly your body forgets sugar.

There will be real foods that you like, it's just a matter of remembering what they are.

an egg on toast?
a pottle of yoghurt?
a bunch of grapes?
frozen yoghurt and tamarilloes?
nice bit of steak
a baked potato!

Just think about the real food you like, write it down if you need to... start from there, see where you get to.

I think you'd be stupid to try.

Once you cut out junk your body will stop craving it. Simple. Eat healthier, eat more fruit, and change the way you eat and think about food. Have unhealthy food in moderation, and find ways of making healthy 'junk', such as flatbread pizzas, or fresh fruit lollies or what have you.

I could go on a massive rant about people who just cut calories whilst still eating crap (such as the slim fast diet), but I wont. Suffice to say, it wont change your eating habits, and you'll be more likey to regain.

sounds strange yes but what i mean is as long as i eat only my 1200 calories can i eat sweets and high fat food or does it mean i have to eat 1200 calories of healthy food. see im a snacker and crave suger so im trying to figure out what i can and cannot have
please help

I do, I eat takeaway food a lot, chocolate a lot.... BUT I walk a lot to counter it. IMO eat what u like or you'll be miserable and then quit, just watch what u put in your mouth.... however I do agree with the people who say eventually you have to eat more healthy, so try mixing it up only eat rubbish.... say at weekends....it works for me, & BTW I've lost 42lbs so far, so it works for me.

I agree^^

I cant spend a day without eating a sugar treat. most days 100ml scoop ice cream, some days a whole DBC even! and i loose weight:) but i always always always exercise, and try to stay around (i dare not say under ) calorie limit(+/- 100 cal atmost)

edited to add: and i try to make sure that the rest of my food is very healthy too

Theoretically yes you can as long as you maintain a caloric deficit.

However if you value your health, you'd need to take vitamins and keep an eye on your macros to make sure you are giving your body at least some of what it needs.

YES but in moderation! I still eat junk and still lost weight lol

When I get sweet cravings I go for dried fruit (I'm not a big fan of fresh fruit) oats sweetened with honey etc.
IF that isn't cutting it, I go for 2 scoops of low fat icecream or some sorbet or a few squares of REALLY dark chocolate.
I think that you can still eat the things you want, just eat less. I no longer go through a pint of icecream in 3 minutes because I feel satisfied after just one or two scoops. Craving gone, no major calorie gain, move on with my day.

sounds strange yes but what i mean is as long as i eat only my 1200 calories can i eat sweets and high fat food or does it mean i have to eat 1200 calories of healthy food. see im a snacker and crave suger so im trying to figure out what i can and cannot have
please help

Yes, you can. You can do whatever you like.

You will lose weight if you eat fewer calories than you burn, and it doesn't really matter what form those calories are in. However, there are other factors to consider. First, of course, is your overall health. But, you are allowed to decide that you don't care about every vitamin and mineral, so long as you are smaller. That's your choice.

Another thing to consider is your cravings and metabolism. I am a sugar craver. I want to pig out on CAKE and then I go into a sugar crash and feel horrible and then I'm sorta hungry and I eat more CAKE and on and on goes the vicious cycle. On the other hand, if I eat lots of fibre and protein (meat and veggies), I feel fuller for longer and I don't get the blood-sugar yo-yo effect. This makes it easier to eat fewer calories and I generally just feel happier for it.

What is absolutely possible is a little of both: eat sensibly, choosing foods that are high in nutrients and slower to digest (protein, fibre, and fats) and then "banking" a few extra calories so that you can occasionally indulge in your favourite treat.

You may find that these treats start to lose their appeal as you break away from your addiction to them. But, that's just a bonus. You decide what you want to do. Logging what you eat and weighing yourself is the first step. You'll learn what works for you - what you can live with, what you can be happy with, and what you lose weight with.

xoxo

I've said this so many times.

EXAMPLE:

1200 calories of McDonalds chicken nuggets
1200 calories of lettuce

Is you did this on a daily basis (obviously neither is healthy at all!) which do you think would make you lose more weight, quicker?

A balanced, mostly clean diet is the best way to lose weight. AND you need to consider this to be a 'lifestyle change' rather than a 'diet' the second you hit your goal weight stop 'dieting' you'll gain all those pounds back. Learn to love fruit and veg

And of course, the occasionally treat is a great thing!

sounds strange yes but what i mean is as long as i eat only my 1200 calories can i eat sweets and high fat food or does it mean i have to eat 1200 calories of healthy food. see im a snacker and crave suger so im trying to figure out what i can and cannot have
please help

You can, yes.

But if you would like to try to eat healthier, as a sweet-tooth victim myself, I can give you some pointers on getting your fix in a healthier way and also minimizing those cravings.

Can I lose weight but still eat rubbish? Yes, but you won't necessarily be healthy