Went over my calories today! Will this put a halt on my weig

thebeadinggoddess

Hi everyone, I have been doing so well all week trying to stay slightly under my calorie intake, but today I felt really lousy. I dont know if it was too high end of a workout today or if I just didnt get enough calories since I have been under 1200 all week

Today I went over by 201 calories. Will this put a damper on my weightloss? or do some of you go over from time to time?

I would love to know your honest thoughts I am a big girl (started at 200lbs) and I have been working my but off and lost 7 pounds since the beginning of the week if this means anything.

Thanks you guys are awesome!

Maria_t02

I haven't went over since I started, but at some point I know I will.. don't let it discourage you and wake up tomorrow determined to do better! good job on the 7lb loss so far that's a lot off for a week!

lindalou4850

You will be just fine,we all have an overage every now and then.You are doing great 7 lbs in a week,that is awesome.Keep up the Good work

PeaceLuvVeggies

I went over last night by 190+ calories lol. I just went for a jog last night to burn them off

camille97

Absolutely not. It's 200 calories! Either exercise a little more or eat a little less tomorrow, and don't sweat it. Your body does not record 200 calories in the long run. Breathe!

Contrarian

You're fine.

uubulldawg06

one day is not going to cause to much damage. I go over from time to time and i am still losing pretty steady.

Sidesteal

You will be just fine. Resume your plan tomorrow and don't worry about it.

thebeadinggoddess

Thanks! for the first time I really pushed myself to run I think I got ahead of myself and it made me sick and yes I treated myself to some chocolate not much 5 blocks from a candy bar and some sherbet but still. I thought I wouldnt go over 70 calories. I was dissapointed after I found out my total. My goal was to reach 185 by next week.

Dtrmnd86

One day won't do much damage. I go over 1-2, sometimes 3 days a week. I like to think of it as my way to shock my metabolism to hopefully avoid a plateau

treehugginpam

Going over your calories can actually HELP your weight loss! I know if I stay on plan for several days and then eat over calories one day, I almost always show a weight loss the day after going over my calories. Many people actually vary their calories like that on purpose (google "zig zagging calories" or type it into MFPs search box) to keep from plateauing.

Check out this calorie calculator to estimate how many calories you should be eating per day, and after you hit "calculate" it will give you the option to see what your daily calories should be if you want to zig zag.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

hazelnut861

No. You're still under your maintenance weight. Some will argue that you eat exercise calories back and others disagree and some only eat a portion back. It's up to you. As long as you're eating at least 1200 calories a day. 7 pounds in a week is great and even if you ate 5000 calories this one day it's not going to put a stop to losing.

allie864

I'm just here to let you know that I'm nodding along with what everyone else is saying. You'll be just fine. :flowerforyou:

jilleebean777

I believe it all depends on your body and how it reacts. I know as long as I exercie and get in water I can swing a few extra for the week.

It is definately going to be a learning experience for you, but don't let it get you down, let it be a learning experience!!

Steve_FromThe_Rock

Don't feel bad, I went over my calories big time today, didn't let it discourage me, just told myself that I would burn the majority of them off....So I worked my butt off on the stationary bike to burn most of them off.

chevy88grl

It takes 3500 calories to gain a pound. That means - you have to consume 3500 calories ABOVE your daily calories need to gain a pound.

No worries on those 200 extra calories. One day won't derail all your hard work. Now, depending on what kind of foods you ate to go over - you MAY see an increase on the scale due to water retention. Make sure you're drinking a lot of water and you'll be just fine.

LorinaLynn

Going over by 200 is better for you than being under by 200 if your goal is 1200.

Look at it logically. At 1200 calories, you're already eating likely 500 or more calories LESS than what it would take you to stay at your current weight. So even going over by 200, you're still under the amount you'd need to stay the same weight by 300 or more calories. So, no. Mathematically, it will not halt your weight loss at all.

However, feeling like you did something wrong by going over by a tiny amount will hurt your progress, because no one likes to feel like they're failing. So don't feel like you did anything wrong. Because you didn't.

jamiesgotagun

Um I don't think going over by 200 calories is gonna do a thing

thebeadinggoddess

Thanks everyone, this has made me feel so much better. I know it doesnt seem like much, but I really want this and I want to do it right. I have read on here about some people uping thier calories from time to time but I figured with me being so large that it wouldnt do me any good. I am only 5ft tall.

This has definantly been a learning experience. Excersise wise too. I think I will just take it easy tommorrow and instead of running or jogging I will just walk for a longer amount of time.

tinamina78

Going over your calories can actually HELP your weight loss! I know if I stay on plan for several days and then eat over calories one day, I almost always show a weight loss the day after going over my calories. Many people actually vary their calories like that on purpose (google "zig zagging calories" or type it into MFPs search box) to keep from plateauing.

Check out this calorie calculator to estimate how many calories you should be eating per day, and after you hit "calculate" it will give you the option to see what your daily calories should be if you want to zig zag.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

That's EXACTLY what I was going to say! Totally accurate and true. Our bodies register averages more than singular days anyway so as long as your average is on track, going over can actually help your metabolism stay on its toes. Keep up the great work!!

killagb

laylina

Going over your calories can actually HELP your weight loss! I know if I stay on plan for several days and then eat over calories one day, I almost always show a weight loss the day after going over my calories. Many people actually vary their calories like that on purpose (google "zig zagging calories" or type it into MFPs search box) to keep from plateauing.

Check out this calorie calculator to estimate how many calories you should be eating per day, and after you hit "calculate" it will give you the option to see what your daily calories should be if you want to zig zag.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

That's EXACTLY what I was going to say! Totally accurate and true. Our bodies register averages more than singular days anyway so as long as your average is on track, going over can actually help your metabolism stay on its toes. Keep up the great work!!

yep yep this is true!! Don't worry your doing great!

alisonwww

Just dont' continue to go over. This may actually spike a good loss, if you go right back to the alloted calories! And, don't beat yourself up because you gotta live too and be realisitic!

cobracars

If you just started you need to prepare yourself for what happens in the next couple weeks...You won't be losing 7 pounds every week, more like a pound or two. The first week is your body adjusting to different foods and eating habits, plus shedding alot of water weight.
Stay steady with it and it DOES work. The only time it DOESN't work is when you don't do it!

christine24t

I go over 75% of the time and I've lost almost 50 pounds.

Gigi_licious

Yes, this will ruin all efforts. Perfection is key! What's that you say? This isn't dreamland, its the real world? Oh! Well in that case no, this will not hurt you. If you eat complete crap all week then eat "perfect" for one day will you lose everything you've gained?....me either. Works the same way the other way around.