Cutting back on calories to make up for Parties - F 5'11"

Natalianime

So I had 2 Christmas parties where I ate and drank way above my calorie limits (2400 extra cal over 2 days).

I currently set my calorie goals for 1700 during the week and 2000 on Sat and Sun.
I was planning to cut out 400 calories (each day) for the next 6 days to make up for the Christmas parties.

I was wondering if this was an ok idea. I'd still be eating at least 1300 a day. I'm just not sure if this will stall or mess with my weightloss when I go back to my normal calorie allotment.

jnord8729

I think you'll be ok. 1,300 shouldn't be starving yourself. Another option is just accept failure for the days where those 2 parties were. You don't have to be perfect to get where you want to go. It won't delay your end result more than a week or two.

brittneyalley

1,300 is fine. I eat 1,200 per day and have for the past 4 months.

kristen8000

If it was me, I'd forgot that I went over and go back to regularly scheduled programming. I've never been one for "trying to cancel out the wrong I've done". I just start over.

I'm 5'11 too - And I can honestly say that 1300 calories AND working out at 5'11 is HARD. You need the calories for energy. Us Amazons have different needs than some other women of other heights.

So, my advice, forgive yourself for those 2 days and on.

MichelleSilverleaf

Life happens. Losing weight doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy those random days like Christmas parties or thanksgiving or your birthday. The odd off day isn't going to ruin your progress. Be mindful but enjoy yourself at those events.

kshama2001

kristen8000 wrote: »

If it was me, I'd forgot that I went over and go back to regularly scheduled programming. I've never been one for "trying to cancel out the wrong I've done". I just start over.

I'm 5'11 too - And I can honestly say that 1300 calories AND working out at 5'11 is HARD. You need the calories for energy. Us Amazons have different needs than some other women of other heights.

So, my advice, forgive yourself for those 2 days and on.

Yeah, I'm 5'6" and would be a miserable witch with a paltry 1300 calories.

I plan to make up for expected over indulgences before they happen by exercising more and eating a little less ahead of time. Trying to make up for it afterwards feels too punitive.