Went way over my calorie count, feeling so guilty!

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  • LRoslin
    LRoslin Posts: 128
    I like to look at my weekly totals if I slip up. It evens out most weeks and then I dont need to freak out!! You're good toots!!!

    This is very good advice. It's important to look at your "running total" when it comes to weight loss as well.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I suggest running. For hours. One mile is roughly 100 calories so I'm thinking...9-10 miles? Get hopping.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    Your calorie goal includes a deficit. If your weight loss goal is a pound a week, it's a deficit of 500 calories a day. If two pounds a week, 1000 calories a day. So if you went over by 1000 calories today, you probably didn't gain an ounce (although the scale might say otherwise tomorrow morning). Maybe you missed a chance to lose a little today. Not worth beating yourself up over. Say "Wow, that was a nice once-in-a-long-while maintenance day!" and do better tomorrow.
  • snowmaniac
    snowmaniac Posts: 600 Member
    It's one day. Look at the bigger picture. Take a step back and look at the whole week. Depending on what you have your deficit set at, going over doesn't necessarily mean eating at a surplus. A good way to put it into perspective is take the overage and divide it by 7. That's how much higher your daily average was for the week.

    May I also suggest that you try to disassociate food and guilt. Guilt over eating does not serve you well. Develop a healthy perspective of food. Personally, I eat at a moderate deficit (not extreme), that allows for steady weight loss without feeling deprived. You can eat at a moderate and productive deficit and still allow yourself an indulgence meal or two per week. Notice, I'm not saying cheat day. One or two meals that are a little on the high side makes the rest of the week much easier.

    It's not cheating. It's not falling off the wagon. It's providing your body with the fuel it needs. It's about consistently making good choices over time. One meal or one day is not going to undo your progress or hard work unless you cast off restraint and fall back into the habits that led you to the place you are working to get away from.
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Pfft...you and a half million other people.

    Get back on the horse immediately, don't wait until the next day to climb back on. So you blew it. And?
  • truetarot1988
    truetarot1988 Posts: 56 Member
    I did the same today. So I told the kids we're going roller skating tomorrow. idk what people will think about a fat lady at the roller rink, but so long as I can still do it after all these years, it's good! Do something fun to burn the calories, then you're rewarding yourself in 2 ways. Don't be too hard on yourself and put it behind you. Don't forget to always come to the boards for advice and encouragement. So many people here succeeding, they actually make you WANT to keep going! You are in good company! KEEP GOING FORWARD GIRL!! YOU'RE WORTH IT! And you have tons of support!
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    I can't take credit for this quote... Someone on another weight loss site said it and it stuck with me:

    "If you trip on one step, you don't throw yourself down the rest of the staircase."

    Meaning don't let it derail you. Don't give up like we've ALL done after a little blip. You didn't undo your hard work!
  • AusEliza
    AusEliza Posts: 60 Member
    the worst feeling of guilt when you slip. But don't worry I think it is safe to say everyone on his/her weight loss journey has been there.
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    This is where you have to learn the mental side of weight loss. The difference between the winners and losers in weight loss is that the winners don't let any one day define them. Do you throw a party if you come in under one day? Of course not! Likewise, you don't let going over one day cause a melt down. Your weight will fluctuate but trend down over time. Really, this is nothing. But, like someone above said, go do some exercise and burn some of it off. Relax, it's a long road.
  • Dewislim87
    Dewislim87 Posts: 3
    Just to share with you..
    I'm also was over my calorie counter,and I was feeling guilty too.
    Exercise is always the way to fight it back.
    Go and put on that running shoes girl!
  • Schtroumpfkin
    Schtroumpfkin Posts: 123 Member
    Do you throw a party if you come in under one day? Of course not! Likewise, you don't let going over one day cause a melt down.

    Well put!
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    Guilty as charged...we all will go over our calories for some reason or other...it isn't the end of the world and we are allowed to enjoy life...today is another day of the journey you just took a detour yesterday now you can get back on track. Don't let it defeat the whole purpose of why you are here. Self sabotage is a terrible thing...I know as I am a saboteur of my efforts (or have been in the past) :ohwell:
  • Ke11er
    Ke11er Posts: 147 Member
    Keep it all in perspective. Most of us probably found our way to MFP because there was a time when every day was filled with unhealthy choices. Now, most of your days you make nutritious thoughtful choices, you're doing so much better!
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    Shhh... Don't tell anyone, but I've logged a couple of 3000 calorie days. Still losing. :)
  • mercurybubbles
    mercurybubbles Posts: 33 Member
    We all have good and bad days. I usually tend to work out a lil extra the next couple days just to even things out a bit. I like to log in wha I eat right away so that im on top of the calories.
  • jjj6689
    jjj6689 Posts: 10 Member
    My first time on the boards and I found just the thread I needed. After a crazy 2 days, I am tracking today and feeling good.
  • goingtodoitin14
    goingtodoitin14 Posts: 91
    I'm sure that a lot of us have been there, myself included! Today is another day, all we can do is move on and do better today:)
  • cgal25
    cgal25 Posts: 10 Member
    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was hugely inspired after reading all of the responses and they have made me even more determined to keep going. I still feel bad about my off day but thats just a normal reaction for me, i'll be fine in a few days.

    In the meantime ive exercised A LOT and eaten healthily since and to reward myself for 12 days out of 14 staying on track, i've ordered a fitbit. YAY!

    Thank you again for all of your words of encouragement, it means a lot!
  • HipsterWhovian
    HipsterWhovian Posts: 195 Member
    Like everyone else has said, one day isn't going to ruin everything. Today I've gone over by more than 1300 calories. It's the first day I've done such a thing for two weeks, and I've lost 8lb already. Am I annoyed at myself? Slightly. Is it irreparable damage? Definitely not. I'm going back to healthy eating from tomorrow, and I feel better for the 'binge' because I feel it will help me stop doing it more frequently.
    Keep up the good work!
  • CoastGuardBill
    CoastGuardBill Posts: 26 Member
    Today is a new day!!! We can all start fresh on a new day, new hour, new minute or second. The key is to string together many more good than bad! I have done this with business and now trying it with weight loss and fitness! I think the approach can be the same!

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