When you plan to splurge...

FortWildernessLoopy

Do you bank your calories, or workout more to compensate? If you treat yourself to a 600 calorie cupcake (for instance I have no idea how accurate that is), do you short yourself 600 calories the day before, skip 600 calories on a meal, or workout 30 minutes more?

kbmnurse

Don't put to much thought into it. Usually normal workout and eat whatever i want. NEVER gorge myself. Just enjoy.

zeal26

When I know I'm going to be having a dessert like cheesecake or pavlova I try my best to get a workout in and an extra walk as well.

chocolateandbutterscotch

I work out more and eat fewer calories before the splurge.

Amandawith3kids

i make up for it the next day. i usually only splurge on date night with hubby, and its not a given we will get to go, it depends on if my sitter is able to watch the kids, and what night hubby has off from work. and i dont want to eat really light all day to save them up and then not get to go. i try to stay as close to within my goal as i can even then though. i will go over by a little bit but i have yet to go over by more than 100 since i started logging here.

KnitOrMiss

You can't really bank calories beyond a day. So if I know I want that cupcake, I'll eat a lighter snack, take a longer walk, or just own the choice and go over with a clear conscience. That all I can do. I refuse to carry around the extra weight of guilt. It is just one day, so I move on and make tomorrow a good one! Besides - everyone needs a treat day - plus it helps remind your body that you really AREN'T starving...lol.

ibleedunionblue

If I know I will be eating a higher calorie food, I will try to offset that during the day by eating lower calorie foods. Thus, I try to fit it all in my day's totals. I will also cut back on calories the next day if necessary, spreading out the extra calories over 2 days.

For instance, I know we are eating out tonight, which usually involves more calories. So for lunch, I have a 60 calorie bad of salad and a serving of low cal dressing.

wibutterflymagic

Either work a spluge into your day or if just eat the treat and enjoy! One treat is not going to make or break you. It all evens out in the long run.

broox80

I look at things from a weekly standpoint. It just kind of evens out naturally I guess. I typically have a higher deficit during the week and eat more on the weekends.

Lizzy622

I tend to look at the week more. I save up over several days if there is an event or a romantic weekend with hubby or something like that. I do not go below 1300 any day unless I did a late night workout and didn't have a chance to eat some calories back.