Simple Logic! Trust me people!!! :)

TamTastic
TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
3500 calories = 1 pound

It would take that much on top of your maintenance calories to gain one pound.

If you are so inclined and have the confidence in yourself to enjoy a treat today, knowing that you will get right back on track tomorrow......then enjoy. It wasn't one meal or treat that made you gain weight. It's doing that all the time.

With that being said, my hubby just brought me banana pancakes on a platter with my favorite flowers. And some Godiva Chocoiste. Three flavors.....the dark chocolate with mandarin orange, milk chocolate and white chocolate. They are those little "pearls" that you can have 8 of for 25 cals! :wink:

And we are going out for Hibachi as a family later! WOO!!

Knowing you CAN enjoy life and treats and still get to your goal (As I did) = PRICELESS!!!! :laugh:

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  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    3500 calories = 1 pound

    It would take that much on top of your maintenance calories to gain one pound.

    If you are so inclined and have the confidence in yourself to enjoy a treat today, knowing that you will get right back on track tomorrow......then enjoy. It wasn't one meal or treat that made you gain weight. It's doing that all the time.

    With that being said, my hubby just brought me banana pancakes on a platter with my favorite flowers. And some Godiva Chocoiste. Three flavors.....the dark chocolate with mandarin orange, milk chocolate and white chocolate. They are those little "pearls" that you can have 8 of for 25 cals! :wink:

    And we are going out for Hibachi as a family later! WOO!!

    Knowing you CAN enjoy life and treats and still get to your goal (As I did) = PRICELESS!!!! :laugh:
  • deedun
    deedun Posts: 361 Member
    Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day Tam!!

    My fiance is bringing me to a chinese resturaunt later! I have just completed an hour of cardio to offset the extra cals i'll be having!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    So true! I believe the reason it is 'working' this time around is that I have not given up a lovely Valentine treat. It just stops February 15th!!:laugh:

    :heart: Happy Vday Tami!
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    Wow - those sound delicious, and what a great idea by Godiva to make those little pearls (I want some!!)

    Sounds like a great Valentine's day you have started and planned there :smile:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    So true! I believe the reason it is 'working' this time around is that I have not given up a lovely Valentine treat. It just stops February 15th!!:laugh:

    :heart: Happy Vday Tami!
    That's exactly it Jeannie. I get back to my normal, healthier, portion-controlled routine TOMORROW! :drinker:

    I can honestly say that by doing this over the 16 months it took me to lose 135 lbs is what made this a different process. It wasn't all or nothing. It was just "common sense" and being smart about things.

    :flowerforyou:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Wow - those sound delicious, and what a great idea by Godiva to make those little pearls (I want some!!)

    Sounds like a great Valentine's day you have started and planned there :smile:
    Yeah, I was proud of my hubby for thinking of them!! He knows I never go TOO crazy and I would much rather save up for the steak and shrimp hibachi dinner later!! :tongue:

    I must say, my pregnant self is loving these pancakes!! :laugh: :laugh: Carbs carbs carbs!!!!

    Enjoy your day!:flowerforyou:
  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
    So true! I believe the reason it is 'working' this time around is that I have not given up a lovely Valentine treat. It just stops February 15th!!:laugh:

    :heart: Happy Vday Tami!
    That's exactly it Jeannie. I get back to my normal, healthier, portion-controlled routine TOMORROW! :drinker:

    I can honestly say that by doing this over the 16 months it took me to lose 135 lbs is what made this a different process. It wasn't all or nothing. It was just "common sense" and being smart about things.

    :flowerforyou:

    This is why I love this site. I can calculate exactly what I went over, work it off, and know that I can do that and still stay on track. All or nothing doesn't work and can't be maintained. Y'all rock!

    Happy Valentines Day all!!:heart:
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Nicely put Tam, sounds like your valentines day is off to a great start! Our van conked out on us so our plans are caput but we are making due and I am baking a cake and making a nice dinner for my man :flowerforyou: and I'm not going to worry about extra calories! :drinker:
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    amen to that!!! Have a great day Tam:flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    3500 calories = 1 pound

    It would take that much on top of your maintenance calories to gain one pound.

    If you are so inclined and have the confidence in yourself to enjoy a treat today, knowing that you will get right back on track tomorrow......then enjoy. It wasn't one meal or treat that made you gain weight. It's doing that all the time.

    With that being said, my hubby just brought me banana pancakes on a platter with my favorite flowers. And some Godiva Chocoiste. Three flavors.....the dark chocolate with mandarin orange, milk chocolate and white chocolate. They are those little "pearls" that you can have 8 of for 25 cals! :wink:

    And we are going out for Hibachi as a family later! WOO!!

    Knowing you CAN enjoy life and treats and still get to your goal (As I did) = PRICELESS!!!! :laugh:
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