Does it matter what i eat as long as i burn it off

I just think you'll get out of something what you put into it.

If you have a bit to lose, just paying attention to calories in and out may be enough.

With less to lose and less to eat, you may find certain types of food like that make it all to easy to go overboard.

Super easy to eat an extra 500 cals, kinda hard to burn that much off.

But that's why exercise logged gives you credit calories - you still have a deficit and you keep it even when you eat them back.

moderation is always key. When you do have Pizza have only the serving recommended not 3-4 slices or whatever. I think of course it is blowing the workout it for the day if someone tons eats junk. But I also think a person doesnt need to be completely restricted all the time, other wise it because a battle of will.

of course it matters. Weight isn't the only measure of health. There's cholesterol, blood pressure, fat percentage, etc.. Eating those foods in moderation is fine, but I wouldn't make it a daily thing. I will never completely give up my favorites "bad" foods, but I eat much less of them now.

It depends. You'll lose weight by keeping to your calorie count, but you may never get the body you want. I got sick of putting in all that exercise just for FOOD. Most of which didn't taste that good anyway. Eat clean and you don't have to work out as hard, and you'll see better results faster.

You'll be fine as long as that's not how you eat every day. A person can suffer malnutrition even if they're overweight.

It's ok in moderation. I would die if I had to cut out EVERYTHING I enjoyed. Just make sure you are eating more good then bad and are consistent with your working out and you will be ok.

I lost a ton of weight working at a pizza shop. I was literally eating pizza, cheesy bread, TONS of soda, all day x6 days a week and lost weight fast because I was working really hard and burning a ton of calories. I DO NOT recommended this however, it's super unhealthy.

I am taking the slower, healthy trip this time. And yes, I do still enjoy ice cream, pizza, cake. I just make smart eating decisions through out the day so I am able to enjoy these things once in a while!

Super easy to eat an extra 500 cals, kinda hard to burn that much off.

SO TRUE!!!

I will never completely give up my favorites "bad" foods, but I eat much less of them now.

^^This...I was (am) notorious for loving fast food even though it is horrible for me. Now that I realize how many calories and how much fat is in one meal from a drive through, I have cut waaay back. I still have burgers and fries, but not nearly as often, and I almost always plan ahead to include them. If I have a low cal breakfast and lunch, I know I can splurge with dinner. Or if it's my TOM and I literally cannot say no to cravings, I'll try to balance out my week so even if I'm over calories a few days, I'm under calories on others. This website is about changing your lifestyle! When I realized that, I started seeing results.

Some calories are better for you than others, but moderation is key! The closer i get to my goal the better the calories i want to put into my body. I stay full alot longer on better calories also:) Good Luck!

I hear what you're saying with the calorie counts, but it sounds to me like your goal is actually just to lose weight, not to get into a healthy lifestyle. For me, I was aiming for the lifestyle change - not only the working out, but also the nutritional choices. Even with moderation, the on-the-go foods weren't agreeing with my system anymore. Plus, I wanted to rely on nutrition first and pondered the following - what if I was unable to work out due to illness or injury? Would I be able to rely on my ability to control my food?

While the pounds CAN come off if you watch your portions (aka calorie counting) and you work out, you may still be putting unheathy stuff into your body which can have adverse effects. Perhaps try the healthy choices more often, or at least make healthier substitutions whenever possible.

Ive been working out everyday for no less than 35 minutes i do eat chips and cake and pizza i know im not supose too at all but when i do i dont over do it but when im done It stresses me out because i feel like im throwing all my hard work away .Idk how that works.

I predict the following if this thread gets going:
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Yes it totally matters.
No it doesn't matter at all.
Yes it matters a little bit.
No
Yes
No
Absolutely because Taubes said so
Taubes is an idiot, Calories in < Calories out = weight loss
nuh uh!
Yeah huh!
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Everybody is different. For me personally, I do better when I eliminate sugar altogether. The more I eat sugar, the more I want it. I have a much higher chance of pigging out if I eat sugar. I was 200 lbs overweight when i started, so your mileage will definitely vary.

With regard to burning it off, the science is pretty clear. Cardio is a waste of your time for weight loss. It's probably great for your heart and lots of other things, but it doesn't help most people lose weight. One study I saw said that 60 minutes of intermittent sprinting in a week was as effective as 7 hours of cardio for fat loss.

Good luck! It's hard, but you can do it.

It does matter what you eat. What kind of pizza are you eating? Opt for something lean and healthy. A margarita pizza with wheat crust and soy cheese from the health food section of the grocery store is A LOT healthier and cheaper than let's say Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, Dominos, or Donatos. A slice of cake made from a recipe from the diabetic cookbooks is a lot healthier than a slice of cake at your friend's birthday party. When you're trying to get fit and lead a healthier life, the first few months are the most difficult and it's so easy to get off track. "Just say no". If sweets are your poison, just say NO! It's a lot easier to say no to other people than to yourself. Practice makes perfect. Is it okay to have your favorite foods every once and a while? Yes, in moderation but NOT during those first few critical months. But ALWAYS opt for something HEALTHIER. You want that pizza? Work for it, make it yourself and make healthy choices as you make it. You want that cake? Make healthier choices! Find out how many calories it is, and work it off BEFORE you eat it. After your workout, ask yourself if all that hard work was really worth throwing away on junk food. It's a decision you HAVE TO MAKE YOURSELF!!! You can ask us... Some of us are going to say yes, so will say no... AND ME... I will challenge you! In anything and everything you do, you have to ask yourself... IS IT WORTH IT? Good luck! I hope that you will make the right decision.

Im only going to say this once....SUGAR IS THE DEVIL!!!!!!!
Anytime a person eats over 30g of sugar in a meal (this applies to male and female) the body will begin to produce insulin which SLOWS DOWN the fat burning process you worked so hard for to a complete crawl. Ever eat ahigh sugar meal and get that 2:30 feeling and feel bloated??? Guess why!?! Your body is freaking out!! All that bloating is not water weight its caused by your body stopping the fat burn in its tracks!!!! What was fat about to be burned is now stored IMMEDIATELY due to high insulin levels!

TRUTH

Of course it matters.
Optimal health is not earned by accident.
The cleaner you eat, the better your health.
And everybody knows this, but people like to justify their poor eating.
If all you want is mere weight loss, eat whatever. Start smoking as it's fabulous appetite suppression .
Again, great health is an achievement you earn through proper nutrition - not eating anything and everything so long as the calories are right.