Do you still eat what you want?

Yes, all things but in moderation.
And as time passes, my eating has gotten cleaner and cleaner.
It's a work in progress. If I am going to see this through, I need to minimize deprivation.
It's been hard enough without making life miserable trying to over-reach like so many here seem to do.

They come in all hot and bothered about diet and exercise, this DVD and that diet, this guru over that "expert"....lol
It gets absurd.
And before long, they stop logging in, then just fade away.
That would be me.
Again, yes, I eat what I want, including a weekly "free day" where I binge like a government mule.
Lost 76 lbs doing this.
Starve if you want; deprive yourself if you must.
COUNT ME OUT!
I found a better way :drinker:

To me this isn't a diet but a change of eating habits for me and I could never do this if I couldn't eat what I wanted. When I do cheat I will cheat big time and eat everything in site, I'll usually only gain a pound for it but it's okay with me cause now I know how to get it off lol, love mfp

I still eat everything I want. I just don't go over board. Even just a taste of it is enough as long as I don't feel deprive. That's usually when my mind rebel and start wanting to eat everything in excess.

I also remind myself the hardwork I put into losing weight and feeling good. It doesn't take much for me to gain a pound but it takes a week or two to lose it. That's when I tell myself "Is it worth it?".

I do. But I've found that things I want have changed now.

I agree! I do eat what I want, but what I want isn't a plate full of nachos or a giant hot fudge sundae anymore. It's smaller bites of those things and a big helping of fruit or veggies. I don't know where my tipping point was, but I'm happy to be here and have healthy coming naturally!

I eat what I want, and if I really want something I usually ignore my net goal.

However, if I get fat, I'm blaming the running/cardio rather than the overeating as per that other thread.

No, I don't eat what I want because the scale sticks out it's ugly tongue at me the next day! But I do splurge at social gatherings because I just want to enjoy that evening or lunch! When I do that, I know the scale is going to be pissed at me for the next couple of days but the sheer enjoyment of that evening was worth it! I have a severe sweet tooth, so I can't regularly eat what I want. I know for sure I'll never loose any weight! This is how I got here in the first place!! Lucky are the ones who can eat what they want and eat back all the calories they burn and still loose weight. Unfortunately, I am not one of them.:grumble:

No, but I'm changing what I want to eat. There is no nutritional value in most fast foods, so I just avoid them. Generally, when I eat clean, I feel so much better that I'd rather just keep eating that way. My only vice is pizza - but now I only eat Papa Murphy's Delite pizzas or homemade ones. I skip all the fatty meats. My husband and I used to polish off an entire pizza in one meal. Now we each have two pieces and leftovers for the next day.

What does 80/20 eater mean?

Thanks!

Yes, all things but in moderation.
And as time passes, my eating has gotten cleaner and cleaner.
It's a work in progress. If I am going to see this through, I need to minimize deprivation.
It's been hard enough without making life miserable trying to over-reach like so many here seem to do.

They come in all hot and bothered about diet and exercise, this DVD and that diet, this guru over that "expert"....lol
It gets absurd.
And before long, they stop logging in, then just fade away.
That would be me.
Again, yes, I eat what I want, including a weekly "free day" where I binge like a government mule.
Lost 76 lbs doing this.
Starve if you want; deprive yourself if you must.
COUNT ME OUT!
I found a better way :drinker:

Omg Im wish ,more people would say this. I feel like i cannot do it unless i have maybe one or 2 biscuits a day, just soemthing sweet and within my cals, but when I said im not losing weight, I get a huge backlass that im eating crap all the time, which is so untrue. I havent had a very good week but ive kept within my cals

Some think the only way to get fit is to become a starvation Nazi.
Not true....:flowerforyou:

I do! I wouldnt be able to keep it up if i restricted myself. Only thing i dont do that i want is drink Mountain Dew.. ah to have MD on a daily basis. lol. If i'm feeling like i need a soft drink i have a diet dr pepper.

Yes. I eat whatever I want but try to stay within 1200-1500 cals.

I eat whatever I want within my goal. I even *gasp* go over from time to time.

***THIS***

As I have started to get into shape I can no longer eat certain things the way I use to (and usually I don't want to). I went to the movies last week ordered popcorn and a coke - my tummy hurt the rest of the day.

yes .. and that also includes alcohol.

For weight loss or maintenance purposes ... as long as you don't eat more than your body can burn than yes you can get away with eating what you like....BUT even skinny people can be unhealthy because they are eating unhealthy food. Skinny/thin people can have health issues just as much as overweight people. That's why it's important to develop a habit of eating and craving healthy foods so it's "okay" having those not so healthy meals here and there. Also the more muscle you have the easier your body can burn calories leading you to allowing you to eat more. Why do you think huge muscular guys never seem to get full?!! Lol always eating.