Jan 23, 2013 5:57 AM GMT
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EDIT: To try to clarify, I am asking if given NO other options, do you think it is better for someone to fairly regularly undershoot their caloric intake goal, or to fairly regularly hit the goal via extra empty calories for the pure sake of hitting the goal (ie not for enjoyment of eating empty calories).
(NOT asking "Will one cookie affect me?")
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Weird question but say your goal is putting on mass and through calculation and experimentation you have determined that 3000 calories/day is ideal for your body and goal.
You always eat very clean and so far today you have 2800 cal at a good protein/carb/fat ratio. But now it is night time and you are locked in a room with a sugary floury buttery 200 calorie cookie.
Should you:
A) Go to bed at a clean 200 calorie "deficit" (probably not really a deficit but less than you want)
B) Eat that cookie regardless of what its made of
Which do you think is best for long run? I know one day won't make a difference but say you encounter this dilemma every now and again.
(And we all know option C is best so don't bother choosing that)
EDIT: To try to clarify, I am asking if given NO other options, do you think it is better for someone to fairly regularly undershoot their caloric intake goal, or to fairly regularly hit the goal via extra empty calories for the pure sake of hitting the goal (ie not for enjoyment of eating empty calories).
(NOT asking "Will one cookie affect me?")
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Weird question but say your goal is putting on mass and through calculation and experimentation you have determined that 3000 calories/day is ideal for your body and goal.
You always eat very clean and so far today you have 2800 cal at a good protein/carb/fat ratio. But now it is night time and you are locked in a room with a sugary floury buttery 200 calorie cookie.
Should you:
A) Go to bed at a clean 200 calorie "deficit" (probably not really a deficit but less than you want)
B) Eat that cookie regardless of what its made of
Which do you think is best for long run? I know one day won't make a difference but say you encounter this dilemma every now and again.
(And we all know option C is best so don't bother choosing that)