Tries to have a cheat...no worky

Ranger17 · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 12:45 AM

I thought I would be happy to have the first cheat meal in a month.

I thought I would be scarfing down 2000 calories in yummy bad food. Instead I didn't want it...not any of it. I ate the good 'ol 8oz chicken breast, 2 cups of broccoli, and a nice evening 27 minute HIIT eliptical workout. I can now say that my outlook of life has changed!
J

Rockman · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 12:49 AM

Good Job, Ranger!

Rockman · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 04:12 AM

Ranger, I just read your sig line. Is that right? You've lost 22 lbs in 15 days?

Razor · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 09:30 AM

Yeah, good job. Once you start your diet, there's really no point in cheating. We only eat "good" food for the taste, and that only lasts for a few seconds. It's better to find a healthy equivelant instead of eating the real deal. I haven't had burgers or pizza in over a year and I have no interest in ever having them again.

Supervivet · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 10:32 AM

What really made me confused was that:

a) The bad food I thought I craved wasn't really that good at all...It just tasted...fat...

b) That the calories that came with the bad food didn't fill me up...I was still hungry a few hours later...something that NEVER happens with good quality food. My 250 ml of oatmeal for breakfast gives me 560 Kcal and makes me feel full for about 3-5 hours. A pizza contains atleast twice as many Kcal...but leaves me craving more food within a short time...

Ranger17 · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockman

Ranger, I just read your sig line. Is that right? You've lost 22 lbs in 15 days?

I began eating a little less before the 7th, but didn't weigh in until then. I used to eat McDonalds twice a day, and have a huge plate of good 'ol Italian pasta at about 9 pm, then I'd go to bet. Very sedentary! I now eat 5-6 times times a day, and do cardio 5 times a week. I also lift 3-5 times a week.
I calculated my caloric intake, it was around 3000-3500...yikes!!!!!!
I'm at a much better place now!
I never looked at the math of it, but yeah 22 lbs...geez, maybe this is working

J

Evil Hx Coupe · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 12:00 PM

I've been on a diet for about a month too and I dont crave fat foods or sweets... I havent had a cheat day since I started and I dont plan on having one either.

to healthy diets.

TheWhoRocks · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 12:53 PM

When I had my own cheat day, I really couldn't do it either. I didn't really want to have one, but I was going skiing, and we were going to be eating at restaurants and such. Exam week at my school had also finished up that day, so I figured why not celebrate with a little cheat day. I think I probably ate less than I usually did, and I still felt guilty for drinking like 2-3 pops. I bought a 20 ounce of pop, and I only drank like 1/4 of it. I like how my sweet tooth is starting to stop!

It was strange, when I just started, I didn't know how I was going to cope, and I looked up all sorts of stuff on cheat meals and how I should plan them. Then, a week later, I decided I wouldn't have any unless there is an occasion where it wouldn't be possible. It is nice to know that I lost 10 lbs. in 24 days, though. I can't wait until I can start bulking! I still probably won't have any cheat meals then, with the exception of a family party or something.

Jingo · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 01:58 PM

Make sure you are eating enough tho, that is a lot of weight to lose in a short time, i'd hate for you to have a great new outlook then get ill due to not eating enough.

I know what you mean about the fatty foods tho, i was brought up on full fat milk, when i had semi is was watery and nasty, once i got used to it i hated full fat.
When i switched to full skimmed it was the same, tasted of nothing, watery and bland, now when i have semi it tastes fatty and thick and not nice.
It's good in a way that our bodies adapt and help us with our willpower hehe.

Ranger17 · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 02:13 PM

My caloric intake is high enough. I actually was worried myself, but after consulting a physycian, I felt better. My weightlos will slow down significantly soon. It's a big change from no exercise and 3500 calories...to a good cardio/weight program and 1900 calories a day. I am scared to think where I would be now if I travelled on the same path as before!
J

Glamdring · Sun, January 25th, 2004, 04:02 PM

I just got back from my cheat meal. Granted it wasn't like eating a Value Meal from McDonald's cheat or anything, but man I felt guilty as hell. It's funny that when you're cutting that anytime you take a cheat meal it almost feels as though new fat is there immediately. :P