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Went crazy on my cheat day...

mangogirl272727
mangogirl272727 Posts: 95 Member
edited March 3 in Motivation and Support
So I decided I was finally going to allow myself a free day. It was my birthday, and I didn't want to feel restricted and anxious about food all day. Well, I went totally nuts. I didn't eat total junk (a lot of pecans, dark chocolate, unsweetened coconut, tons of fruit, honey....), but those freaking calories add up so fast. I hit around 3200. And I am a petite woman with a desk job, so my bmr is 1200. I just feel so defeated and like I've screwed up so much hard work :-( So very discouraged. I don't know what to do.

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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    It's your birthday so relax and enjoy it. It's only if you do that too often it'll matter.
  • cincysweetheart
    cincysweetheart Posts: 892 Member
    It'll only hurt you if you give up. Remember you would have to eat 3500 calories ABOVE MAINTENENCE to even gain a pound. Tomorrow is a new day. Start fresh!
  • getrealgirl
    getrealgirl Posts: 201 Member
    Don't weigh tomorrow. Get right back on track with logging and your regular workout schedule and don't give it another thought. One day does not make or break a goal.
  • Phoenix__Rising
    Phoenix__Rising Posts: 9,981 Member
    Don't weigh tomorrow. Get right back on track with logging and your regular workout schedule and don't give it another thought. One day does not make or break a goal.

    This ^ but make it a week. Stay away from
    your scale long enough to keep you strong.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    It's one day, no biggie. Maybe try having a larger calorie day once a week or bi-weekly, this will benefit you in so many ways.
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