I'm a cheat! But it's ok right?

HughesC82
HughesC82 Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So this weekend I've been a bit naughty on the food front. Snacked on some biscuits and had Chinese last night. But it's ok to cheat right? I don't need to beat myself up over it right?! Feeling guilty!

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  • Duchy82
    Duchy82 Posts: 560 Member
    It's absolutely fine, there is no point to feel guilty about what you eat. I eat biscuits almost daily and have take away about once a week and still lose weight.

    If you can, try and fit something nice into your calorie goal. This diet/lifestyle change has to be sustainable over time after all.
  • namelesshere
    namelesshere Posts: 334 Member
    There is no cheating on this program. You choose to eat a higher amount of calories than you need, knowing that this decision will slow your weight loss. You can also choose to exercise to offset some of the extra calories to minimize damage. There is no need to feel guilty as these are your decisions.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    No one food is bad and you should not be having feelings of guilt for eating food..

    There are only bad diets, not bad foods.
  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    HughesC82 wrote: »
    So this weekend I've been a bit naughty on the food front. Snacked on some biscuits and had Chinese last night. But it's ok to cheat right? I don't need to beat myself up over it right?! Feeling guilty!

    That's cheating? Sounds like a normal day for me as long as I fit it in my calorie allotment.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    I don't see that as cheating. I'm having Chinese tonight and it fits into my calories.
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    I don't understand guilt when it comes to food.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,228 Member
    No need for guilt. IMO, there is no "naughty" or "bad" or "cheat" about it (BTW, others do disagree).

    You may have behaved in a way that gave your short-term goals (yummy stuff, maybe social situation) a higher priority than your long-term goals (weight loss, healthier diet). Assuming it only happens occasionally, you've merely delayed the long-term goal.

    I believe in being analytical about this situation. I wrote a post about it: Is This How You Think About Over-Goal Days?
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    you ate food, you didnt slaughter a kindle of kittens.

    move on.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    and i had chinese last night too and it fit in my calories. and NO GUILT (because ummm its food.)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    edited January 2016
    booksandchocolate12 wrote: »
    I don't understand guilt when it comes to food.

    I do when I eat too much of it... lol.

    But OP, can you imagine never having biscuits or Chinese again? Because you want to make changes that you can sustain all your life, or you'll never stick to it...
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,167 Member
    If you can eat those things and not go over your calorie goals the you're not cheating. If you did go over your calories don't beat yourself up just do better tomorrow.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,167 Member
    I had chocolate cake yesterday and it was awesome. I also stayed under my calorie goal so I don't feel bad at all.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    malibu927 wrote: »
    I don't see that as cheating. I'm having Chinese tonight and it fits into my calories.

    Agree - I had lasagna, wine and bread last night and was within my calorie goal and feel fine..
  • crazyalien38nb
    crazyalien38nb Posts: 3 Member
    I have a designated cheat day each week. I dont go crazy but i have that hot fudge sundae ive been craving.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    crazyalien38nb wrote: »
    I have a designated cheat day each week. I dont go crazy but i have that hot fudge sundae ive been craving.

    ohhhhhh one of those is finding its way in sometime this week.......
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    I had Carvel last night. Chocolate ice cream with peanut butter sauce and Reeses Peanut Butter cups crumbled on top.

    I went over my calories for the day and still feel no guilt, because it's pointless.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I had scones, clotted cream and jam for lunch today ( see the stones thread if unfamiliar with these things, it's responsible for me needing to eat them!). But I worked out and it replaced a regular meal so it fits within my calorie goal. So not a cheat, a delicious delicious treat.
  • prf142512
    prf142512 Posts: 1 Member
    Every week, I give myself a 'day off' and I'll eat whatever I want. Otherwise, i feel like im depriving myself and then give up. At least ive got that 1 day to decide what im going to 'reward' myself with. After a few weeks though, I found myself choosing healthier stuff anyway, and not even thinking about it.
    My day off was today and I had a massive fat roast.
    Don't feel guilty. You deserve a treat every now and then.
  • ldowdesw
    ldowdesw Posts: 222 Member
    I've had one of those days today, where I should of tried harder, but hey, when the idea of making some butter icing and eating it 'just because you can' is in my head, nothing is going to stop me.. I know that I've blown my calories for the day, but tomorrow 40 minutes of swimming and 5 miles on the tread mill will put me back on track. If I did it everyday, then that's a problem, but once in a while is fine with me. A girls got to have something to look forward to ;)..
  • vivelajackie
    vivelajackie Posts: 321 Member
    Everyone has their days. Last night I ate six tacos and a pan of brownies... and was under calories, because every taco was 130cals and the brownie PAN was under 400. Find some tasty treats you can make in a healthier manner and then you won't have to worry so much.
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    Last week I had a little too much to eat at a Thai buffet... But I don't always eat at buffets so whatever.
  • MlleKelly
    MlleKelly Posts: 356 Member
    When we stop regarding food as a reward or punishment, all of the stresses that accompany dieting magically disappear. I ran across this article recently about the French and their attitudes regarding food and pleasure. It's an interesting read.

    http://theconversation.com/pleasure-is-good-how-french-children-acquire-a-taste-for-life-51949

  • harrybananas
    harrybananas Posts: 292 Member
    No sweat op. Going over calories for a day is fine. I mean, I have allow myself 7 cheat days per week and it's worked wonders.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    MlleKelly wrote: »
    When we stop regarding food as a reward or punishment, all of the stresses that accompany dieting magically disappear. I ran across this article recently about the French and their attitudes regarding food and pleasure. It's an interesting read.

    http://theconversation.com/pleasure-is-good-how-french-children-acquire-a-taste-for-life-51949

    I'm French and I'm quite sure that French people who try to lose weight often end up cutting high calorie foods from their diets too. I'm quite sure that Americans who are not trying to lose weight enjoy eating whatever they want too.
  • crb426
    crb426 Posts: 661 Member
    I ate at a chinese buffet for lunch today...sushi, hibachi stir-fry, rice, chicken, beef, and ice cream...

    But I guesstimated my calories (probably slightly over-estimated) and worked them into my day. I will still be at my daily goal.

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