Lost almost 20 pounds... Then had a huge cheat day.

Slightly_Amusing
Slightly_Amusing Posts: 41 Member
edited November 13 in Motivation and Support
Yesterday was awesome. I stepped in the scale and I was 204! I'm 4 pounds away from my short term goal. I haven't weighed this since before I got out of the Army.

Then I was invited to a buffet with the in-laws. I decided it was a cheat meal and put 18000 calories (or something like that) in MFP out of fun and went to town. The rest of the day was bad too. 1 candy bar, 1 egg mcmuffin and frosty, pop... It was alot.

Feeling pretty crummy both physically and mentally but no plans on giving up. Probably gained back 20 yesterday though :)

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  • Slightly_Amusing
    Slightly_Amusing Posts: 41 Member
    It makes no difference, unless you eat like that ten days in a row.

    The only difference I've noticed so far is the guilt and lack of desire for food so far today lol. Though after 15 cheesy oysters I think that's a normal thing.
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    been there. move on. Just look at your progress and pretend you are starting new with the same motivation you had to get started.
    Sometimes after cheat days I am even more motivated and kill my workout and eat with even more purpose for a few days to get back on track.
    You do know by now that one day (or weekend) is negligible as long as it remains a rarity.
  • Slightly_Amusing
    Slightly_Amusing Posts: 41 Member
    been there. move on. Just look at your progress and pretend you are starting new with the same motivation you had to get started.
    Sometimes after cheat days I am even more motivated and kill my workout and eat with even more purpose for a few days to get back on track.
    You do know by now that one day (or weekend) is negligible as long as it remains a rarity.

    Oh I know. I usually have sushi day every two weeks as long as I don't go over my cals for the previous two weeks. A way to motivate me. I'm not worried about the one day in all reality. Just surprised. I swear I ate as much as I used to. It was eye opening for sure.
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