A member asked:

Im trying to lose weight,but i really like chips.so i decided to eat chips or hamburgers once a week, maximum.is that ok or should i push myself more?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Moderation: Remember, it's ok to have indulgences built into your diet several times a week. But, remember when you decide to splurge make sure you don't eat a whole family size bag of chips or three + hamburgers at a time. Be mindful of reasonable portions of even unhealthy foods. In fact, if you incorporate a splurge here and there it may help you lose weight if it keeps you on track, diet wise.

Answered 8/8/2014

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Moderation...: If you push and restrict yourself to the point that you feel deprived, you are unlikely to stick with a new eating plan. Make most of your food choices healthy ones - whole fresh foods, lots of veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats. Avoid high calorie drinks and lots of processed foods. Then, know a "cheat" meal every now and then is fine. It's a lifestyle change, not a diet with an end point

Answered 9/29/2016

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OK: not a deal breaker: remember: diet, high and low impact burst aerobics, portion control, positive self image and occasionallly ok to indilge once a weedk.

Answered 9/29/2016

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