4th of July: Cheat Day

Sectility
Sectility Posts: 37
in Food and Nutrition
I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

Anyone else cheating today?
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  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    How is it a cheat day if you stay under your calories?
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    That doesn't sound lie a cheat day, it sounds like...a day.
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

    Anyone else cheating today?

    I don't "cheat" per se, because I'm not "dieting" ... that being said, I sure did enjoy a bunch of BBQ and a piece of cherry pie :-) Went over my calories by about 220, but no worries. Worth every single one. Don't look at it as cheating, because this is the way you're going to be eating for the rest of your life. Birthday cakes will come, ice cream will come, brownies ... you get the idea. You gotta enjoy them!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I didn't. I didn't eat as well as I usually do, but I was still under my calories for the day, and I had pie!
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

    Anyone else cheating today?
    Since you're not going over your calories, are you talking about cheating on your spouse or something?
  • kiku76
    kiku76 Posts: 352 Member
    I wasn't going to, but Chinese food for dinner is calling my name. Couple that with the slice of pizza I had for lunch, I'm now over my calories. So yes, it's a cheat cause I went over. And no, I don't consider pizza "cheat" food, as long as I stick to a slice or 2 and I'm under my calories.
  • swhiteism
    swhiteism Posts: 71 Member
    I was going to but then I acutally didn't. I just had chicken breast and grilled peppers and avacado. I did have a nearly 300 calorie Mike's Hard Cranberry Lemonde, which was yummy, but I still didn't go anywhere near over my calories. I made myself proud. I am still only 3 or so weeks into this, so I don't think I should be "cheating" just yet.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    How is it a cheat day if you stay under your calories?

    Exactly. :laugh:
  • janimei
    janimei Posts: 105 Member
    I understand why you consider it a cheat day. I have a list of foods I avoid, and when I eat them, I consider them cheats. Even if the total calorie value is okay, the foods I chose didn't have the nutritional wallop I prefer in my food. If I ate nothing but Pringle's but stayed within my calories, that would not be a good day.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    I had 1 slice of giant New York pizza. And stayed under my calories, worked out for 90 mins . So just a typical day I guess.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I was over my calories but still in a deficit so not too bad. Too much good food around to avoid. I had three slices of watermelon.
  • kate1103
    kate1103 Posts: 23 Member
    I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

    Anyone else cheating today?

    I just looked at your diary (hope you don't mind; if they're open I usually figure they're fair game). I'm concerned for you-it looks like by "cheat" you mean eat more than your usual 300-500 calories per day. Have you been doing this for a long time?
  • Byrdsong1920
    Byrdsong1920 Posts: 336 Member
    Lol, Folks responses are priceless!

    Since its a lifestyle change for me, I've learned to eat in moderation and enjoy food....everyday! I don't feel guilty when I have my favorite foods, I just learned when to stop and if I eat out, I do just that...eat OUT and don't bring the whole box of donuts home, or I buy a mini container of ice cream vs. a pint or half gallon!

    Yesterday I hit the gym early and kept my meals light so I could enjoy my cake and yams for dinner,along with BBQ chicken. I didn't go over and didnt feel awful at the end of the day! Just all about planning!

    My motto: if you fail to plan, then u plan to fail!

    Hope your weekend if fab,

    Shannon ATL,GA
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    How is it a cheat day if you stay under your calories?
    Meh, I do a "modified cheat day" which means idgaf about macros that day. Basically just a carb load. Now a refeed is something totally different lol. But, a refeed is structured and has all sorts of rules (no fruits, low fat, lots of complex carbs, etc.)
  • SakuraRose13
    SakuraRose13 Posts: 621 Member
    I did at least it was great too, didn't log any of it though I wasn't home much , but the day was great it was suppose to thunderstorm that day but it never did ,so there were fireworks , I watched them on TV though because my girls are small wasn't sure how they would react to the loud booming noises , but next year I want to see them hoping they love them as much as I do.
  • LexiAtel
    LexiAtel Posts: 228 Member
    I "cheated" yesterday. I consumed about 2,000 calories. I am not too upset :)

    But yeah, if you stay with in your calorie goal, I don't think it can be considered cheating....
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    why call it a cheat day? Cheating is a thing of guilt and shame. I ate lots of ice cream, and did not go over my macros and I dont care. I do not feel guilty. In fact I enjoyed it immensely!
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    There is not cheating.. there is eating and exercising.

    i'm not on a diet. Therefore no cheating can occur.

    You make eating something you want sound evil. I actually ate pretty good yesterday considering.

    I just exercise more.. plus i'm starving.
  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
    Oh it was cheat day alright.. for me, at least. Ugh. Haha.
  • Vicki8524
    Vicki8524 Posts: 33
    OP -Just looking at your profile. So you are trying to get to 95lbs and your goal is 1000 calories a day? I really hope you are not starving yourself. Please see a nutritionist . I am definitely concerned.
  • samanthahix12
    samanthahix12 Posts: 179
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    I just looked at your diary (hope you don't mind; if they're open I usually figure they're fair game). I'm concerned for you-it looks like by "cheat" you mean eat more than your usual 300-500 calories per day. Have you been doing this for a long time?
    [/quote]

    This.
  • coderedjulia
    coderedjulia Posts: 43
    I was very bad yesterday. Cheeseburgers, fries, apple pie, alchol..blah. I'm back on track today.
  • operation_cute
    operation_cute Posts: 588 Member
    I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

    Anyone else cheating today?

    I just looked at your diary (hope you don't mind; if they're open I usually figure they're fair game). I'm concerned for you-it looks like by "cheat" you mean eat more than your usual 300-500 calories per day. Have you been doing this for a long time?

    I'm concerned too :( Not only does it seem like this is an everyday thing, but some days have only 200 calories.. This is so dangerous :( Your putting your self at risk of becoming anorexic, your not giving your body enough fuel to even survive off of (meaning basic functions like living, and breathing) I think you should consider getting help, besides thinking "cheating" involves eating anything really, but your calorie goal can eventually lead to death, I think you need to get help finding a better relationship with food :(
  • seniorbug2003
    seniorbug2003 Posts: 67 Member
    Yeah. I cheated. I went over by almost 1000 calories. I missed pop so much. So now it time to make up those calories.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    I have never-- and I mean never have had a cheat day in the past five months, so I've decided that today will be my cheat day. Of course, I'll stay under my calories, but for the rest of it: I don't care.

    Anyone else cheating today?

    I just looked at your diary (hope you don't mind; if they're open I usually figure they're fair game). I'm concerned for you-it looks like by "cheat" you mean eat more than your usual 300-500 calories per day. Have you been doing this for a long time?

    I'm concerned too :( Not only does it seem like this is an everyday thing, but some days have only 200 calories.. This is so dangerous :( Your putting your self at risk of becoming anorexic, your not giving your body enough fuel to even survive off of (meaning basic functions like living, and breathing) I think you should consider getting help, besides thinking "cheating" involves eating anything really, but your calorie goal can eventually lead to death, I think you need to get help finding a better relationship with food :(


    Don't do it to yourself!
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    You eat 300 calories on average, this is the very definition of Eating Disorder. You need professional psychological help before you end up permanently damaging your organs.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    OP, your daily goal is 1,000 calories and many days, your net is way under because of exercise and under-eating.
    please go see a professional. if you keep this up, your health will surely deteriorate.
    good luck to you.
  • CountingCaloriesSuxass
    CountingCaloriesSuxass Posts: 387 Member
    Oh I am CHEATing today!!
  • calibriintx
    calibriintx Posts: 1,741 Member
    Yeah...this isn't good, OP. I was hoping you just aren't great about logging your food, but according to your previous posts:
    I'm 4'11 and I eat 500-800 calories. I am light-moderate active.

    I usually don't exercise, but I have this problem. I'm on a 1,000 calorie plan. I usually have 200-400 calories left over, but sometimes I just try eating more to get closer to 1,000 calories.
    A lot of people have been telling me that I look fine in clothing, but when I look in the mirror (undressed and with clothes on), I always look heavy.
    I look and the mirror and feel as if I've lost nothing. I've lost 42 pounds


    Please go talk to a doctor. You're not eating enough food to fuel someone in a coma, let alone someone active. And you said you have 23% bf and want to lower it. Starving yourself won't get you a lower bf% since your body needs to get fuel somewhere. Your body is storing fat and burning lean body mass to make up for the calories you're not feeding it.:frown:
  • Krys_140
    Krys_140 Posts: 648 Member
    OP, your daily goal is 1,000 calories and many days, your net is way under because of exercise and under-eating.
    please go see a professional. if you keep this up, your health will surely deteriorate.
    good luck to you.
    ^^This. SO MUCH THIS.

    Here are some resources that you may find helpful in determining a healthy calorie goal for yourself, OP.

    http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/minimum-calorie-intake-teenage-girl-5199.html

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/calreqtips.pdf

    http://theteenmachine.webs.com/calories.htm

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/502503-health-goals-for-teenage-girls/

    http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/teen-calorie-intake.html

    Most sources suggest 1,600 calories as a minimum for teenage girls. Some suggest even more than that. Please be careful. What you do to your body now will stay for you for the rest of your life.

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