Does anyone else splurge on weekends??

velvetkat

this link is one I found regarding what is counted as water consumption. It is too long to copy but you can go look at it..
In summary only plain water is supposed to count as water consumption.. I had heard this before but couldnt remember where. This is not the place I remember but it does discuss it.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6779-its-official-what-counts-water.html


I hated water also but have learned to drink it and now I dont drink anything but!


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Fraileya19

I am in the same boat. Come FRIDAY I am splurging. I spoke to my bf last night and told him we can no longer do that. Only ONCE a week. I hate the weekends because of it. I do so well during the week and blow it in two days.

cns1008

I started a plan that allows you to splurge every 5 days, followed by a very low cal fast day, this seems to work very well. Also when I say splurge that doesn't mean eating a 1/2 gal of ice cream, but having a burger, some pizza, or something that is not "diet" food is definitely acceptable and it is easier to stick to the plan knowing you dont have to eat grilled chicken and veggies forever (ick!)

As for the water I have grown to like it over time but I used to add lime or I would fill a large pitcher of water and put in the fridge with cucumber, strawberries, or another fruit flavor you enjoy and let it chill over night to give it yummy flavor without artifical flavors or sugar. If you measure it out you can be sure that if you finish the pitcher, you have had your water for the day. I actually target almost a gallon of water per day and it really does make you feel a lot better over all once you get over the hating water hump. :happy:

Hope that helps and enjoy!!

bethdris

This has been a hot topic lately around here. I treat Sat/Sun the same I do Mon-Fri, except I don't work out on Sunday. If I'm having higer calorie meal, I plan so it fits into my daily intake. I weigh in on Sundays, so if I mess up bad on Fri/Sat its gonna show.

This has to be a lifestyle change you can live with. Not some "diet" that ends in x amt of pounds. I guess I don't see the point in working as hard as I have and changing my eating habits just to turn around and mess it up.

As for the water I either drink powerade zero (usally 1 24 oz bottle a day) , just plain water, and then water with MIO. MIO has 0 calories, no bad gritty aftertaste and comes in different flavors. I went from drinking about 5 glass a day to 9+ a day..it helped with weight loss too

bemoore81

yes I almost dread the weekends I start out with good intentions but then I let let things get in the way no ones fault but my own I know I could do better with my weight loss if I were strict with myself on weekends , I bought a bike this week and got out Sunday and rode it , really enjoyed doing that

Tams297

yeah i have been splurging at the weekends. It's frustrating me a bit though because i do think that maybe i should but it down to one of the weekend days and not Friday Saturday and Sunday as i am not loosing weight as quickly as i hoped i would at fist.

AngieMMc

I used to "splurge" on the weekends but not anymore bc my weight loss is so much better when I am consistent. I may not eat the greatest foods on the weekend but I always stick to my calorie goal. I am trying to do better on that and eat the very same way on weekends as I do on weekdays so that I can truly make this a lifestyle change.