Recovering from a massive cheat weekend.

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Warning: feeling cranky. So many people here like to say they can cheat, eat what they want, have fun, not give up anything. Then when they see the results, such as this, there is panic and stress. Yes, everyone can make whatever choices they want and newbies need to learn. But I get tired of reading the fallout. That's why I prefer to eat in moderation at all times, pass up certain foods, and adopt habits that will serve me well long term. Bingeing and massive overeating do not merge those criertia. If they meet yours, fine. Rant off.

    I don't understand this. I eat what I want and didn't give up anything (except drink calories). But that doesn't mean I stuff my face with all of it in a week end either. I do it in moderation and not all at the same time... So I don't see what 'fallout' you're talking about because it's definitely possible to eat what you want in moderation without gaining 9 pounds (or even 1).

    The "fallout" I was referring to is all the folks who get on here and complain about weight gain when they go off their plan. The problem I see with posters saying you can eat what you want, although I understand perfectly what is meant, is I think newbies can easily misinterpret it.
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Warning: feeling cranky. So many people here like to say they can cheat, eat what they want, have fun, not give up anything. Then when they see the results, such as this, there is panic and stress. Yes, everyone can make whatever choices they want and newbies need to learn. But I get tired of reading the fallout. That's why I prefer to eat in moderation at all times, pass up certain foods, and adopt habits that will serve me well long term. Bingeing and massive overeating do not merge those criertia. If they meet yours, fine. Rant off.

    You realize when people say they "eat what they want" and don't "give up anything," they aren't recommending two days of eating unlimited quantities of whatever they want, right? You can include the foods you like in your diet without eating them in unlimited quantities.

    OP was following your plan: trying to totally eliminating certain foods (notice she hadn't had them for months). Maybe that is what caused the issue. Not saying that it can't work for certain people. But maybe if she'd allowed herself a slice of cake sometimes, she wouldn't have to worry about binges.

    I did not say anyone should deny themselves a piece of cake, or that I denied myself.

    So you don't pass up certain foods?
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    9 pounds in 2 days; help. To fast or not? Well, log it and move on. If you enjoyed the foods you consumed can you find a way to incorporate them throughout a week? It sounds like you've made great progress and the weekend isn't a big deal. Move on. Good luck.
  • crodriguez0223
    crodriguez0223 Posts: 6 Member
    luvsubrooke wrote: »
    Okay soooo, plain and simple, I had two massive cheat days this weekend. Pizza, cake, bacon, and everything that I basically haven't been eating for a couple of months. I gained 9lbs in 2 days, no joke.
    It kinda feels like the end of the world right now. How do I recover from this? A *kitten* ton of water? Fast for a day?
    Help.


    All you have to do is get back on your program. I did the same thing and gained 10 pounds back and lost it back in 3 days.

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