I had a Cheat Day today but I went overboard, how do I fix this?

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  • EMCm0smfc
    EMCm0smfc Posts: 3 Member
    Don't worry about one day. You didn't destroy the weight loss journey or even wreck the week. It was one day. And since you're not quite sure how the day got away from you, you've learned that you need to be more mindful, especially when you allow yourself to indulge.
  • Caralarma
    Caralarma Posts: 174 Member
    zupyoo wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Don't do anything. Just go back on plan tomorrow. It was maybe 1500 calories over your maintenance, which equals maybe a third of pound of fat gain.


    ^ Yep. Log it and move on. You may see a bump on the scale due to water weight but it'll even out after a few days.

    You might want to consider what made you end up eating so much. Unless, that is, it was a special occasion and you just enjoyed yourself.

    It was stupid, my thought process was like this "Well its cheat day today I need to take advantage of this day since its one week until next time" one thing led to another and I went overboard. I usually only do a "Cheat meal" not a day so definetly gonna fix that for next week.

    This is where you need to change your mindset. Rather eat what you want on other 'normal'days but try stay within calorie limit. If you go over by a little bit its not serious but it's better than having one day where you go all out 😀 this will create a healthier attitude towards food and you wont need to have chest days.
    Also I agree with the others.. let it go 😁
  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    edited November 2018
    Just get back into your normal routine. You said you have one “cheat” day per week, so consider this a one time occurrence, and that you ate more calories than your usual cheat day. It’s really not a question of, fixing it, just continuing on with your plan. The key is to not let it spiral into a habit.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    You can't really "fix" it. Just return to your normal deficit.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    coderdan82 wrote: »
    As a side note: one of the things I've learned during my weight loss journey is to really savour my food, especially the treats. For example, I still eat chocolate, every day in fact, but I'll take one small square, crunch it a few times and let it sit in my mouth for a while and enjoy the taste. Then I swallow a little bit, crunch some more and let it sit again. I can savour that one piece for about as long as it takes to eat a whole chocolate bar and it's just as satisfying. Since I've started doing that I found that I have very little need for cheat-anything.

    Yes, I eat chocolate everyday, but usually only 70 calories worth, and super slow like you do,
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    zupyoo wrote: »
    kami3006 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Don't do anything. Just go back on plan tomorrow. It was maybe 1500 calories over your maintenance, which equals maybe a third of pound of fat gain.


    ^ Yep. Log it and move on. You may see a bump on the scale due to water weight but it'll even out after a few days.

    You might want to consider what made you end up eating so much. Unless, that is, it was a special occasion and you just enjoyed yourself.

    It was stupid, my thought process was like this "Well its cheat day today I need to take advantage of this day since its one week until next time" one thing led to another and I went overboard. I usually only do a "Cheat meal" not a day so definetly gonna fix that for next week.

    I totally get that thought process. And that is why I have neither cheat meals nor days :lol:

    But if cheat meals are working for you, carry on.
  • melissafeagins
    melissafeagins Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited November 2018
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Why does it look like she's sneezing in that gif? :huh:

    OP, nothing to do. @quiksylver296 is right. Maybe reflect on what led to you getting carried away so you can handle it better next time or learn how not to set yourself up for such a big (unintended) overage.

    She let it go?!? :laugh:

    That movie is The Shining for children. However, that song is good advice.

    Log it. Get back on plan. Try not to make a habit of it.
  • kbmnurse1
    kbmnurse1 Posts: 316 Member
    You can't go back only move forward. Get over it and look forward to tomorrow.
  • kevinsperkins
    kevinsperkins Posts: 1 Member
    If you study the stock market, any pro will tell you to look at the overarching trend(s), not each blip. You experienced a blip. Move on. Focus on the (downward) trend. In all honesty, your graph over the long haul... SHOULD zigzag a little! It means you're living your life! Whenever you overdo it though, just do a "minimal" day(s) (whatever that is in your program)... immediately following. For me, it's fasting, drinking LOTS of water, and eating lean proteins and no carbs. A "protein day", as it were. Throw in some Vitamin B's and take some walks, and you'll bounce back pretty quickly. B)
  • sungoddess337
    sungoddess337 Posts: 62 Member
    So interesting I have begun a mindfulness online class MBSR which teaches how to pay attention to everything. Guess what first unit has a lot of info on...mindful eating. What you just stated. Reading a book actually audiobook called Mindfulness Eating Solution. Hits so close
  • merekins
    merekins Posts: 228 Member
    You don’t need to fix. You didn’t break anything. You just need to not let one day define tomorrow. You got this!!!
  • ccol4him
    ccol4him Posts: 79 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Why does it look like she's sneezing in that gif? :huh:

    OP, nothing to do. @quiksylver296 is right. Maybe reflect on what led to you getting carried away so you can handle it better next time or learn how not to set yourself up for such a big (unintended) overage.

    Carbs flew up her nose. They tickle. But she's trying to let it go.

    😁

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