Bodybuilding Forum Fast Easy Meals for Cutting

10-04-2016, 03:05 PM

Hey how's it going guys,
Currently i am on a cut. I seriuosly have been following my strict diet daily . Having great nutritious breakfest, lunch and dinners.
Today i felt very fatigued after work and decided not to cook and ate me 2 slices of pizza that totaled 700 calories.
It fits my macros for the day and i NEVER eat fast food once i started my cut. I was just wondering if some fast food once in a while would be ok. Maybe once weekly , especially if it fits macros and all. I know all that "if it fits macros" is ok bs is not a great rule to follow but i was just wondering if once in a while would be fine .

P.s i was dying for a slice or two of pizza. 😑

10-04-2016, 03:13 PM

I work for Taco Bell. I ate there well into contest prep (granted, highly customized - Power Bowl with no rice and extra meat, pintos and cheese fresco with grilled chicken added, that type of thing). If it fits your macros, go for it.

10-04-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by aquamarine84 View Post

I work for Taco Bell. I ate there well into contest prep (granted, highly customized - Power Bowl with no rice and extra meat, pintos and cheese fresco with grilled chicken added, that type of thing). If it fits your macros, go for it.

Ok please do keep in mind you seem to be pretty athletic.
I am currently "skinny" with a high body fat percent. I have been noticing fat in my body shrinking. I have little to no muscle.

10-04-2016, 03:40 PM

Regardless of where your meals come from as long as you are close to your calorie goal you are good in terms of weight. Now you might be off in your macros and micros

10-04-2016, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

Hey how's it going guys,
Currently i am on a cut. I seriuosly have been following my strict diet daily . Having great nutritious breakfest, lunch and dinners.
Today i felt very fatigued after work and decided not to cook and ate me 2 slices of pizza that totaled 700 calories.
It fits my macros for the day and i NEVER eat fast food once i started my cut. I was just wondering if some fast food once in a while would be ok. Maybe once weekly , especially if it fits macros and all. I know all that "if it fits macros" is ok bs is not a great rule to follow but i was just wondering if once in a while would be fine .

P.s i was dying for a slice or two of pizza. 

Yes
Allowing yourself to eat what you're desiring will give more adherence to your energy deficit, just ensure all nutritional needs are met and read this sticky, it may help as well

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=133634471

10-04-2016, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sh724 View Post

Regardless of where your meals come from as long as you are close to your calorie goal you are good in terms of weight. Now you might be off in your macros and micros

Ok thanks for the reply man,
And yes i did notice that for choosing a poor food choice today . My macros are somewhat off , but i guess as long as im consistent every other day everything should be fine .

10-04-2016, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by boo99 View Post

Great to know man . I will read the link tonight , i quickly skimmed it at the moment . Good to know i can give myself a cheat meal once in a while.
Thanks for the reply man.

10-04-2016, 04:51 PM

You got to look at the big picture man. A little fast food here and there isn't a big deal. It may actually help you meet your goals in the long run. If you try to have a 'perfect' diet and slip up it can impact you psychologically and make you fall off the deep end. When you realize it doesn't ruin your diet to treat yourself every now and then it is easier to stay on track.

10-04-2016, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

Ok please do keep in mind you seem to be pretty athletic.
I am currently "skinny" with a high body fat percent. I have been noticing fat in my body shrinking. I have little to no muscle.

You are completely misjudging me (and granted I finished dead last in large part due to lack of size). But if it fits your macros, you can incorporate fast food into a healthy diet. And you can make very healthy choices at fast food restaurants. You're body doesn't know you're eating at a fast food joint. It only cares about the total nutrients you're putting into your body. Where can't you get a side salad nowadays? Or just order a kid's meal (one of my fav fast food hacks outside of my home restaurant)? Depriving yourself sets you up for a binge.

10-04-2016, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by wake_me View Post

You got to look at the big picture man. A little fast food here and there isn't a big deal. It may actually help you meet your goals in the long run. If you try to have a 'perfect' diet and slip up it can impact you psychologically and make you fall off the deep end. When you realize it doesn't ruin your diet to treat yourself every now and then it is easier to stay on track.

Thanks for the input man . Im starting to see by a lot of the posters here that fast food should not inhibit my goals in the end as long as i eat it moderately. And trust me i've been there psychologically. I love the assurance people give me here.

10-04-2016, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by aquamarine84 View Post

You are completely misjudging me (and granted I finished dead last in large part due to lack of size). But if it fits your macros, you can incorporate fast food into a healthy diet. And you can make very healthy choices at fast food restaurants. You're body doesn't know you're eating at a fast food joint. It only cares about the total nutrients you're putting into your body. Where can't you get a side salad nowadays? Or just order a kid's meal (one of my fav fast food hacks outside of my home restaurant)? Depriving yourself sets you up for a binge.

I say i must agree with you , thanks for the reassurance . I will treat myself here and there accordingly.

10-04-2016, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

I know all that "if it fits macros" is ok bs is not a great rule to follow but i was just wondering if once in a while would be fine .

fine for what ?

10-04-2016, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

Hey how's it going guys,
Currently i am on a cut. I seriuosly have been following my strict diet daily . Having great nutritious breakfest, lunch and dinners.
Today i felt very fatigued after work and decided not to cook and ate me 2 slices of pizza that totaled 700 calories.
It fits my macros for the day and i NEVER eat fast food once i started my cut. I was just wondering if some fast food once in a while would be ok. Maybe once weekly , especially if it fits macros and all. I know all that "if it fits macros" is ok bs is not a great rule to follow but i was just wondering if once in a while would be fine .

P.s i was dying for a slice or two of pizza. 😑

The easy answer: don't.

The IIFYM answer, or the creative one: find substitutes
Cawliflower pizza is really good, SUPER LOW fat and carb, and it will help your mind stay sane during cutting.

10-04-2016, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by magician27 View Post

As in fine for the hardwork it is of staying in a strict diet.

10-04-2016, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Phoenix9369 View Post

The easy answer: don't.

The IIFYM answer, or the creative one: find substitutes
Cawliflower pizza is really good, SUPER LOW fat and carb, and it will help your mind stay sane during cutting.

So basically NO fast food at all while in a cut? Even if my cut is half a year long? Not one unhealthy thing at all?

10-04-2016, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

So basically NO fast food at all while in a cut? Even if my cut is half a year long? Not one unhealthy thing at all?

Do you really think having the odd "unhealthy" meal is going to ruin your cut?

10-04-2016, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by wake_me View Post

Do you really think having the odd "unhealthy" meal is going to ruin your cut?

Lol i really don't.
But these other dudes seem like it would.
I think i'll be fine man

10-04-2016, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

Hey how's it going guys,
Currently i am on a cut. I seriuosly have been following my strict diet daily . Having great nutritious breakfest, lunch and dinners.
Today i felt very fatigued after work and decided not to cook and ate me 2 slices of pizza that totaled 700 calories.
It fits my macros for the day and i NEVER eat fast food once i started my cut. I was just wondering if some fast food once in a while would be ok. Maybe once weekly , especially if it fits macros and all. I know all that "if it fits macros" is ok bs is not a great rule to follow but i was just wondering if once in a while would be fine .

P.s i was dying for a slice or two of pizza. ��

Please elaborate more.

10-04-2016, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by rhouston713 View Post

As in fine for the hardwork it is of staying in a strict diet.

then its not fine. a strict diet should consist of only chicken brocoli and brown rice, nomsayin. if its for fat loss or weight gain, then it doesnt matter. watch calories and eat only fast food if you want. besides there are plenty of micronutrient dense whole foods which are still fast foods

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