Weekends *🤨*

anna246marie

How do you eat etc during the weekends? I feel like I’m allowed a bit of a binge because it’s “the weekend” any tips on how to enjoy the weekends without thinking I can eat loads of chocolate 😬
I love Doritos and salsa, so iv changed them to healthier versions for example. It’s more about the mindset for me 🤔 x

anna246marie

Just realised iv put this on the”success stories” 😬 sorry! Can’t work out how to delete it

IAmTheGlue

A mod can move this for you, I believe.

Maybe find a new weekend hobby? Like if you usually snuggle up on your couch, snack and watch a movie you could go for a walk or bike ride to earn some extra calories for your snacks?

RelCanonical

anna246marie wrote: »

Just realised iv put this on the”success stories” 😬 sorry! Can’t work out how to delete it

You can report your own post and ask the mods to move it. (:

As to your question, perhaps figure out why you feel the need to overeat on weekends. Is it a social thing? Habit? Being so strict during the rest of the week that you feel deprived of foods you enjoy?

Shortgirlrunning

I made Monday morning my “official” weigh in day. If I go crazy on the weekend there’s no time to fix it, it’s definitely showing up on the scale.

Some people will eat less during the week to save calories for the weekend. For example if you cut your daily calorie goal by 100 Mon-Fri then you’d get an extra 500 for the weekend.

MikePTY

What does your typical weekend look like? Do you go out with friends drinking on Saturday nights, or are you more of a homebody? I actually find the weekends easier for me because I am a homebody so I am not usually out and about. It gives me more control over what I eat than the workweek because I have mor econtrol if my time. So I use my weekend to shop for healthy food and cook good meals that still fit within my calorie goals. During the week it is more difficult because at work I am busier and have less options.

Maybe try to use time you have on the weekend to cook a tasty, calorie appropriate meal from an online recipe that you wouldn't normally have time to make during the week?

AmethystEFC

Shortgirlrunning wrote: »

I made Monday morning my “official” weigh in day. If I go crazy on the weekend there’s no time to fix it, it’s definitely showing up on the scale.

This is what I do. It keeps me level with my eye on my Monday morning target.

sarko15

Try reframing it from wording with usually negative connotations like "binge" to something more positive like "I'm out with my friends and enjoying some chips and drinks because we enjoy each other's company." What you're doing isn't unusual or negative by any means, because it brings you joy, and joy is supposed to fit in this new healthy lifestyle. Have the chocolate. Eat the Doritos.

Since I have more time on weekends, I try to get a workout in both Saturday and Sunday and not rush it -- so sometimes I'm working harder and longer than usual, or trying out a different workout I don't normally do. For me, it's less about offsetting calories as in 1) enjoying movement and the feeling of my body and 2) balancing feel-good movement with feel-good foods (sometimes feel-good foods are smoothies and tofu, othertimes it's margaritas and tacos. Both are good.)

anna246marie

Thanks everyone 😀 some great things for me to think about and try out! 💕

ms_true

What did you find to take the place of doritios and salsa?

cupcakesandproteinshakes

I have finally accepted that I cannot just eat whatever I want and maintain my weight at the level I prefer. So I have to say no to snacks and treats sometimes and have smaller portions of them than I really want.
I just try and eat a smaller amount of the treats at the weekend and get a bit more exercise in.

Weekdays for some reason aren’t so much of a problem. I guess it’s because I’m at work and that distracts me from food.

anna246marie

ms_true wrote: »

What did you find to take the place of doritios and salsa?

I buy the own brand ones which are a lot healthier ☺️

Cricketmad88

I eat at a loss of 2lbs a week during the week and then aim for the same at the weekend but know this is not likely, as long as I don't go over maintenance amount I am happy. Maybe it would be better for you to look at your weekly net calories and keep this below a set goal not the daily amount as this is what I do.

RhinoSaurusRex75

Throw all of the junk food out of the house and replace it with healthy alternatives. Stay active and drink fluids. If you keep trash in the house, likely you'll eat trash, feel like trash and set yourself back. One word. DETERMINATION

ellie117

I'm always out and about on the weekends, especially during this time of year. Always going somewhere with beer/fried food and I just can't stay away. Monday morning weigh-ins are no fun. I try to stay under 2,000 on Saturday/Sunday while sticking to 1,200 during the week. I'm able to lose still, but probably not at the rate I could be if I was able to contain myself on weekends

NorthCascades

I eat extra on the weekends, because they give me time to hike, ski, or go for long bike rides. (Fun time)

Danp

I suppose there's two ways you can look at it.
1. Weekends are a work thing not a food thing so Sat and Sun are just another day of the week and subject to the same calorie goals and whatnot as Mon-Fri
2. Weekends are a bit loose so you bank or save up a few calories Mon-Fri so that you can enjoy them later

LivingtheLeanDream

I bank calories for the weekends, I save 200 cals a day Mon-Thur to help with the weekend eating.

amy19355

anna246marie wrote: »

How do you eat etc during the weekends? I feel like I’m allowed a bit of a binge because it’s “the weekend” any tips on how to enjoy the weekends without thinking I can eat loads of chocolate 😬
I love Doritos and salsa, so iv changed them to healthier versions for example. It’s more about the mindset for me 🤔 x

I don't use food as a reward. Enjoy what you eat and eat what you enjoy when you want it. It's all about portion control in the end - know you calorie requirements, measure before eating and log what you consume to remove doubt about what's left in the calorie budget at the end of the day.

good luck.