Yes, I had a fat day and It felt great

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  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    Mmmmmm..chicken parmesan sounds divine!! :love:

    I am a firm believer in allowing yourself one "fat" day per week. It stops my cravings and stops me from feeling 'deprived'.
    Yesterday was a naughty day for me. Amongst everything else, I had a fried English breakfast (sausages, toast with butter, egg, baked beans) in the hotel I stayed at, chocolate, a big crusty deli sandwich with creamy coleslaw. Oh, and syrup roly poly later in the evening when I was watching The Shining!! No shame..I'm right back on track today and will swim for an hour as usual.

    Well done on your loss so far. You are beautiful btw xx

    A fat day per week!? Oh man, I don't think I am at that level yet. I'm scared I would fall back into my old habits. I definitely allow myself a treat about once a week, but I make sure I stay within my calories. I laugh when people totally deprive themselves of anything. Dude, I have eaten cake, pie, Chipotle, ice cream all this bad stuff, and I lost 30 lbs in 2 months. It's not really what you eat, it's portions! Oh well, idk. What works for some, may not work for others. I have learned that from being on here! And OMG your day sounded amazing! Good food :) That's awesome. I think fat days are good occasionally because it keeps your body guessing! Oh and thanks for the compliment! XD Much appreciated! You are beautiful too! Pretty hair and eyes :)
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Think it depends on how it's used. My fiance allows herself one cheat day a week, but on that day she only usually has one meal that's not on her diet. Alternatively if we have any plans like going to a wedding or something, that day would be her cheat day. It works for her because on her cheat days she still eats in moderation, just tastier food.

    Me on the other hand...I went to a rodizio last night and had probably 5000 calories of absolutely exquisite Brazilian bbq plus caipirinhas and dessert.

    So yeah I can't do that once a week.
  • ami299
    ami299 Posts: 57
    I went to Visit friends at JMU and we sat down at Bob Evans for lunch. I saw this amazing half pound smokehouse burger with onion petals and spicy sauce on it. I checked it out on MFP just to see what it was, and the burger itself was 1220 calories. Then I had a SIDE of onion petals for another 200 or so calories. It actually made me sick because I'm not used to that kinda food anymore, but it was SOOOOOOOOO good.
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    Sounds delicious!
  • m_snow
    m_snow Posts: 23 Member
    Good for you! I don't really plan out cheats (meaning, I don't set aside a day a week), but do tend to allow myself to indulge in whatever I want within my calorie goals - as long as it fits, it's in. On days that I really do cheat, oh boy - usually it is bar food for me! Spinach artichoke dip, beer, wings, lots of bread, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, etc All of the really calorie laden stuff that the gym won't even allow you to earn the credit back for! :) The real cheat days are typically accompanied by a special occasion of sorts - birthday, holiday, gathering - and I allow myself the opportunity to enjoy.
  • tbudge
    tbudge Posts: 114
    My "fat day" is either a smothered burrito with a side of rice from my favorite Mexican restaurant (that is probably the #1 reason I was overweight to begin with...)
    or when I can...good ol' In N Out!
  • maura1110
    maura1110 Posts: 171 Member
    That's not bad at all! Even if you went over your calorie limit, it's fine. It happens sometimes - can't be perfect every day! But I would still try to log everything as closely as possible just so you know. At least that's what I do just so I know exactly how far over I was in my limit and it makes me think twice next time or cut the portion smaller at least. Just a suggestion :)
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    That's not bad at all! Even if you went over your calorie limit, it's fine. It happens sometimes - can't be perfect every day! But I would still try to log everything as closely as possible just so you know. At least that's what I do just so I know exactly how far over I was in my limit and it makes me think twice next time or cut the portion smaller at least. Just a suggestion :)

    Well yeah usually I log every single thing i put in my mouth. i weigh EVERYTHING. My mom calls me anal because she always sees me scanning bar codes, weighing stuff and logging everything. But yesterday, the stuff on the menu at work was chicken parm (homemade too!!!) and I just had a F*** it attitude. I felt like i deserved it. And in order for me to go through with this "fat day" I didn't want to log my meal before eating it because then I would have freaked out and not done it. Sounds weird but yeah, I felt like I needed it. Made me feel better! And now I'm really not craving anything. I'm still down 3lbs this week... I really don't feel guilty about it, it felt good to finally have my favorite foods!!! And Felt good to take a break from logging everything before I ate it.
  • tattooedtwiin
    tattooedtwiin Posts: 246
    we all have em, just "turn the page" as a friend of mine once told me :-)
  • cutie2superhottie
    cutie2superhottie Posts: 29 Member
    I had a drink day to many vodka cranberry and too much beer. It felt great at the time but it set me back.
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    Sometimes you just have to do it!

    Warning though....if you've been away from fried foods and lots of dairy, don't be surprised if your tummy decides to rebel later :sick:
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Your "fat" day was a "slim" day for me. Haha I kid, I kid.

    I had one yesterday after being damn good for a month! I ate 7 homemade chocolate chip cookies for dinner - 5 extra than I planned. Ah well!
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I'm usually way over if i'm traveling all day. so if i go visit my mom, in the car for 5-6 hours, eating out all meals, then i'm way over! but it's been a couple of months. I'll be going there in a few weeks again, and then thanksgiving of course. if it's every few weeks, i don't sweat it.
  • shaj316
    shaj316 Posts: 161
    I've probably had a few days of eating crap but never went over the calorie count. Luckily, I've known when I was going to get into a situation where I might (a wedding, tailgate, party, whatever) and planned my food and exercise to compensate. Its worked well so far and haven't felt like I have sacrificed anything doing it (thanks to ability to track on MFP).
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    I just had a cheat VACATION - good thing it was only 3 days and I ran out of exciting sports to watch. :laugh: It was fun, though, and I don't regret any of it. Just gotta get back at it today.

    Regarding the other thread - mentally handicapped vs developmentally delayed vs - yes, I'm going to say it - mentally retarded: When did "retarded" become the taboo word and why? I'm just curious about the evolution of terminology here, because my sister is developmentally delayed (not too long ago she would have been referred to w/ the R word. It wouldn't have been said maliciously, either - it would be a describer. She does not have Down's or ADD or any other labelled thing...her IQ is just really low.)

    I get that it can be used offensively, but *anything* can.
  • Thirstygirl
    Thirstygirl Posts: 122 Member
    I had a cheat day yesterday too -- first in 33 days... but boy i really over did it -- woke up with a tummyache but it was fun and definitely easy to get right back on track today!!! congrats on your 2 month weight loss... you should be proud:)
  • stubbysticks
    stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
    I have a >3000 calorie day every single weekend. Still a loser. But I don't call it a "fat day" or "cheat day" because those terms make it seem like it's a bad thing. I call it a Spike Day (a term coined by the author of the Spike Diet, who is also a member of this site) or a carb-up day, depending on what I eat. I don't know why people seem to think it's such a bad thing. When you're in a calorie deficit for too long your metabolism slows. Creating a surplus on a weekly basis keeps that from happening & although the daily weighins will fluctuate, staying on plan the other 6 days will still create losses from week to week. Not to mention there are mental benefits to taking a "break" from the planning & tracking food.

    I have to say it irritates me to see so many people take a single day (or meal) "off" from their plan & act like it's something to feel guilty about or make up for. By giving myself permission to eat whatever I want 1 day a week, when that day comes I've spent the other 6 days deciding on only the very best yummy stuff to eat on Spike Day. No stuffing my face with mindless crap & wishing I never ate it. It's very possible I've never enjoyed eating those foods more than I do now. If I'm taking care of business 6 days a week, why should I feel guilty for eating crap on the 7th day if I want to? It's way better than the YEARS I spent eating crap 7 days a week. There's nothing I could eat on that 7th day that could cancel out my hard work.

    And I always take vacations off from diet. I've been advised by my trainer to take a full week off from exercise at least every 10-12 weeks anyway.

    EDIT: It is also worth noting that since I regularly spike, I never feel the need to overdo it because none of my cravings have been building up for more than 6 days.
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member

    whoah lol what's zucchini bread? never heard of it :S

    seriously? You must not be from the US..........it's a staple in the Midwest, during harvest season.

    Kind of a sweet bread - you grate zucchini squash and add flour and eggs and lots of fall seasoning - like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. It's tasty - but not especially good for you :wink: :wink:
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    I had a drink day to many vodka cranberry and too much beer. It felt great at the time but it set me back.

    that's my downfall...........

    BEER!

    I won't give it up, and I won't drink that light *kitten*.................

    So, I try to fit it into those days when I indulge - doesn't always work, but that's okay.

    As for "fat days"? I haven't had many - had a weekend earlier this month where I spent a couple of days at a friend's farm . She loves to cook with butter and whole milk and lots of really nummy fatty foods. I ate most everything.....and was quite literally SICK when I got home! My system isn't used to that. It was a lesson for me :)
  • MsMuniz
    MsMuniz Posts: 399 Member
    I usually have one fat meal per week, which is usually when we have dinner out at a restaurant. This past week it was Thai, appetizers, soup, entree and dessert...and it was delish!
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    Sometimes you just have to do it!

    Warning though....if you've been away from fried foods and lots of dairy, don't be surprised if your tummy decides to rebel later :sick:

    Omg I agree! Sorry for the TMI, but ever since i ate that chicken parm, I have gone to the bathroom more times in one day than EVER before! My body is not used to the oil it was fried in and the real butter on the garlic bread. God it was worth it though :)
  • jocelynna
    jocelynna Posts: 137 Member
    My birthday is tomorrow and my fiance is taking me out for dinner on Saturday, so I am pretty sure that I will have a fat day then. I haven't really thought about what I might order, but I know it will be something delicious and well deserved just as yours was!
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    On my sister's wedding on Sunday - I didn't even log. I didn't even want to know how many cals I was eating! Probably multiples of my daily calorie allotment. But my sister is only getting married once, and this was my first pig out day in at least 3 months, if not 6 months - whatever. My body should be able to handle it.
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