Blew it

jambo101

After going to a vegan diet for health reasons 6 weeks in and i've lost 20lbs and halved my insulin intake but yesterday i got taken over by the dark side and went out for Chinese buffet for lunch:ohwell: .
One thing i noticed was i could only eat one plate of food instead of my previous 3-4 plates of food.
Back to the vegan today.Mean Green juice for breakfast. salad for lunch and a meatless curry for supper.

Myhaloslipped

I love Chinese buffets.

ShortMrsN

It's one day, tomorrow is a new day so just get back into it!!
And it is an achievement that you only ate 1 plate instead of the 3-4 you used too!!!

jambo101

I'd post a pic of the place but seems not possible on this site.
Buffet Fu Lam in Montreal also comes with a whole section of Sushi and Dim Sum.

sakuya3834

Don't worry too much. You are not on a vegan diet for ethical reasons so it's not a big deal. We can't always be perfect. You have reminded me though that there is a delicious looking vegan Chinese take-out place near where I live and I'm dying to order from it!

PriscillaLaine

As people have already said, it's a new day, new start, so don't worry about it too much!

That being said, if you ever feel like a Chinese buffet again, I've found Chinese places are actually quite good for vegan food, next time look out for any tofu/beancurd dishes, rice noodles, and there's always a lot of plain vegetable dishes to chose from! Sushi also normally have plain vegetable options, but are still delicious!

desidieter

We all have our off days. The important thing is that you pick yourself up, brush off the dirt, and keep going!

plum64_uk

Like everyone's said, 1 day of Chinese buffet is just 1 day Once it's done, just jump back on the horse and get riding again on the path of awesome! (aka your target, health, wellbeing, whatever it might be!)

EDIT: Oh, and I fu'king LOOOVE Chinese food

KarenJanine

I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.

In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

jasneet12

I actually fail to see where you "blew it"! to me, you ate good; because you ate just one plate instead of 3-4 plates as before. learning to control portions is the way to go...

joolsmd

I don't believe in cheat days as I am not lifting enough weightwise to burn through increased amounts of calories, but I do believe that one day of a few extra calories will not kill us.

Weight gain is caused by sustained overeating. if you were eating Chinese buffet every day for a month then get ready for some extra padding, but I bet you don't even notice this when it averages out with the rest of the weeks intake.

PS I too love Chinese food. Dim Sum is the best!

_SantaClause

I plan on eating A LOT of pizza tonight...

jambo101

I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.

KarenJanine

I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.

Glad you've found something that's working for you and is helping your diabetes.:flowerforyou:

randomtai

I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.

This is probably why you fit these things into a day instead of going HAM at the buffet. :laugh:

WhatAnAss

Chinese food is so hard to resist!! But on the bright side it wasn't a 900 calorie double cheeseburger and huge order of fries.

Monkey_Business

Chinese food is so hard to resist!! But on the bright side it wasn't a 900 calorie double cheeseburger and huge order of fries.

It really could have been much worse.......
Last time I went to a buffet, I was:

ew_david

No ragrets, yo