I ate 3,000 calories today, and...

MB_Positif

haha, I was just going to write "And they were so good!"

jofjltncb6

Awesome.


(I've only read OP. On what page does someone show up and stomp all over this generally awesome post for various personal reasons?)

chrisdavey

Great post OP.

According to this thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/995191-for-those-maintaining-weight?page=2 That is only slightly above maintenance for many and under for some others.

DEFINITELY no need to beat yourself up about that.

I_Will_End_You

Awesome.


(I've only read OP. On what page does someone show up and stomp all over this generally awesome post for various personal reasons?)

Page 4.

jofjltncb6

Awesome.


(I've only read OP. On what page does someone show up and stomp all over this generally awesome post for various personal reasons?)

Page 4.

Three full pages prior? That's actually pretty good. I'll start on page one and work my way to it so I can appreciate the back story for it.

CrankMeUp

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

Sorry to ruin your fantasy but I maintain at about 3000 calories and I'm 43 years old.

From your profile ' I was always "thin." Then in my 30's I slowed down and gained weight."

you are making no sense.

41 and could have written the SAME EXACT POST...and have had 2 kids...

zyxst

My only problem with treat/cheat/binge days is the extra 2-3 weeks it takes for me to ditch the weight gain.

weese17

Great post. I have I think found an estimate for my tdee, that might be close. Somewhere between 2629 and 3112. I was thinking how I must have eaten heaps to gain weight, but in reality it crept on and I ate not enough on somedays, over ate because I was hungry, and didn't move enough. One days eating won't ruin you people.

I still can't believe my tdee. I have eaten 2700 this week and will see what my loss is this week...

It can surprise you, for sure. Mine is about 3000.

LiftAllThePizzas

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

Sorry to ruin your fantasy but I maintain at about 3000 calories and I'm 43 years old.

From your profile ' I was always "thin." Then in my 30's I slowed down and gained weight."

Yeah, and your point is?

jofjltncb6

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

Sorry to ruin your fantasy but I maintain at about 3000 calories and I'm 43 years old.

From your profile ' I was always "thin." Then in my 30's I slowed down and gained weight."

Hey, pick me apart next please.

I'm 41 desk jockey w/ a NEAT of 2600-2800 depending on my bodyweight at the time. Currently slow-bulking on 3000+.

And regardless, why does the concept of not letting one day of being over derail the overall plan offend you so much? Would you rather she have the more typical response of giving up because of one day?

(Also, I found that when I started moving again like I did in my 20s, I started having the metabolism of my 20s again too. Hmmm, weird how it works that way.)

GormanGhaste

Thanks for making this thread. I had a...less than ideal weekend. Haven't been beating myself up about it, but an extra dose of perspective is definitely appreciated.

cupcakes_and_cardio

Definitely a great post, very helpful in reminding me (and others) that one day won't kill you

cupcakes_and_cardio

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

You don't even have to TRY to stay thin at 22. Its easy, its called awesome metabolism.

Go to any ice cream place and look who is ordering the 2000 calorie monster shakes, its model-thin teenage girls.

Talking a lot of *kitten* for a kid with great metabolism.

When I was in my early 20s, I'd eat a candy bar and sugar soda at every break at work, I'd eat the 2-3000 calorie meals when dining out, drink sugared alcohol drinks with impunity and still stayed at 10% bodyfat. That all changes fast. You get into those bad habits and "once in a while" turns into a permanent fat gain every time.

And age has absolutely nothing to do with this - obviously your 38 y/o self still has some growing up to do, hence the reason age is nothing but a number!

alissadough84

Paleo pepperoni casserole?! Recipe please!

LaurenAOK

Paleo pepperoni casserole?! Recipe please!

I've actually been meaning to post that here on MFP because it's my new favorite recipe. Will do soon. I legitimately would rather eat it than pizza. I know, blasphemy.

Anyway, I modified a tad but I got the recipe from here: http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2012/11/paleo-pepperoni-pizza-casserole-2.html

trishyorke

Lol! OMG!! The same thing just happened with me! I had 3 events to attend and I'm not going to document cause its not worth the headache nor the beating up of self!! Tomorrow is a new day!

Question here...IF you did track what you ate,wouldn't it be cool to see that over the week you were still under your goal! I am loving the ability to track my weekly goals

kittycatmeowmeow

Thanks for such a great post!! Very true

TriShamelessly

Amen. I work my @$$ off, burn a ton and enjoy my treats. Most days are still at least a small deficit, others not so much. But, dagnabit, life is too short for me to fret about an occasional un-healthy meal or treat! KCCO :drinker:

onedayatatime12

This was really sweet of you to post, and was just what some of us needed. Thanks

Thena81

freaking love t his!!!
bump gurlie!

pastryari

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

You don't even have to TRY to stay thin at 22. Its easy, its called awesome metabolism.

Go to any ice cream place and look who is ordering the 2000 calorie monster shakes, its model-thin teenage girls.

Talking a lot of *kitten* for a kid with great metabolism.

When I was in my early 20s, I'd eat a candy bar and sugar soda at every break at work, I'd eat the 2-3000 calorie meals when dining out, drink sugared alcohol drinks with impunity and still stayed at 10% bodyfat. That all changes fast. You get into those bad habits and "once in a while" turns into a permanent fat gain every time.

I'm 22, I'll be 23 next week. It's NOT easy. I DO have to try to stay "thin."

If I'm ordering a shake, you bet your *kitten* I'm working that off.

I can't eat 2000-3000 cal meals all the time and stay thin.

Guess I missed that "awesome 22 year old metabolism" gene. :huh:

Bitter, party of flucking one over here. Get over yourself. You missed the point. An excellent point at that.

Edit: You're A GUY? Lmfao. Holy *kitten*, no way a guy wrote that.

got2befitnow

Hahaha!!! Love it!! LaurenAOK, I think you're my new best friend (whether you like it or not!!) :happy:

DavidHusky

hah I totally owned a giant piece of turtle cake last friday... AFTER bernaise covered steak fajitas and beer (and ate tons of meat at a work putluck for lunch). I did do a long run and I think I broke even (the scale thinks so too!).

whierd

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

You don't even have to TRY to stay thin at 22. Its easy, its called awesome metabolism.

Go to any ice cream place and look who is ordering the 2000 calorie monster shakes, its model-thin teenage girls.

Talking a lot of *kitten* for a kid with great metabolism.

When I was in my early 20s, I'd eat a candy bar and sugar soda at every break at work, I'd eat the 2-3000 calorie meals when dining out, drink sugared alcohol drinks with impunity and still stayed at 10% bodyfat. That all changes fast. You get into those bad habits and "once in a while" turns into a permanent fat gain every time.

I'm 22, I'll be 23 next week. It's NOT easy. I DO have to try to stay "thin."

If I'm ordering a shake, you bet your *kitten* I'm working that off.

I can't eat 2000-3000 cal meals all the time and stay thin.

Guess I missed that "awesome 22 year old metabolism" gene. :huh:

Bitter, party of flucking one over here. Get over yourself. You missed the point. An excellent point at that.

Edit: You're A GUY? Lmfao. Holy *kitten*, no way a guy wrote that.

Agreed. That is the first time I have heard a guy whine about his slowing metabolism.

queencat3

Thank you, this was just what I needed to hear today

TheSwoleMinister_deleted

Here's my take on it all.

http://youtu.be/Jgt6VzlLCFQ

ReadyToShine

Thanks for posting this. I was beating myself up over gaining .8 of a pound for my weigh in today and I was ready to throw in the towel. This really helped me "Get over it" and move on Thanks!!

jessready

You are so right food is not the enemy. We just can't go over or weekly/monthly calories and we will all be fine. thanks for the post!

determinedbutlazy

Spoken like a true TWENTY TWO year old.

Try that *kitten* in 5 years and let me know how it works out.

Ninja PLEASE

You don't even have to TRY to stay thin at 22. Its easy, its called awesome metabolism.

Go to any ice cream place and look who is ordering the 2000 calorie monster shakes, its model-thin teenage girls.

Talking a lot of *kitten* for a kid with great metabolism.

When I was in my early 20s, I'd eat a candy bar and sugar soda at every break at work, I'd eat the 2-3000 calorie meals when dining out, drink sugared alcohol drinks with impunity and still stayed at 10% bodyfat. That all changes fast. You get into those bad habits and "once in a while" turns into a permanent fat gain every time.

I gained ALL my weight between the ages of 17 and 24. I lost 70lbs starting at 25 years old. Age is a number and metabolisms can be f*cked/fixed at almost any age. Your argument is invalid.

Roger_Vaughn

This was a great Post. Having dealt with weight gain and loss for many years, this is what I have learned to live by.