What do you guys do when you go over one day?

abetterliv · December 2011

Tonight I'm getting food from Nando's (a Portuguese chicken place) which while isn't very bad for you at all, the sides are probably what is going to put me over my calorie goal (not more than maintanence, however). I'm not worrying about the fact that I'm going over(I'm celebrating my very first college acceptance!!! - yes, I am a HS senior haha), and I even tried to think of the healthiest restaurants to go to, I'm just wondering how you all attempt to keep your week in balance when you have a higher-calorie day. Do you just go as normal the next day, exercise more, or eat less? I've only been on my plan for about two weeks and have lost a couple of pounds already. Thanks!!

Phoenix24601 · December 2011

I excercise a bit more that day to make myself back at goal or under.

MontanaGing · December 2011

Congrats on those few lbs just the begining... my daughter is your age .. its awesome that your taking a interest in your exercise

... we all go over some days so don't u stress to bad just be mindfull of how much you have of those sides and try to do a little bit more exsercise ... splurges are ok just don't go overboard... and keep in mind sweetie your young you need those extra calories .. beautiful inside out!!!!

Gunff · December 2011

I hit my maintenance calories once a week or at least 1 day every other week. it isn't bad, as long as you don't make a habit out of it.

enjoy yourself and congrats!

abetterliv · December 2011

If anybody was wondering, I just finished and added my foods and I actually did fine (even though I feel incredibly full). I probably underestimated portions but im definitely below maintenance. I think I'll go for the frozen yogurt my dad bought

Sidesteal · December 2011

I enjoy every moment of it and I do nothing different the following day.

RisyaLifsheTova · December 2011

I have my one indulge day every once in awhile

Then get right back on track the next day

Iamfit4life · December 2011

I normally don't worry too much about it. I'll be over about 500 today. However every other day this week I was under by 200 at the very least.
So I've found it balances out. Also it keeps me sane. Some days I work out burn 700 calories and can simply not eat 2300 calories.
Some days I easily can eat more.

infamousmk · December 2011

If I feel like it was a really bad calorie day, I'll try to stay much closer to my minimum the next day, make sure I'm drinking plenty of water and make sure to get my workouts in for the next few days.

But, I don't stress too much, and I enjoy whatever it is I'm doing/having, because that's the important part.

Acg67 · December 2011

Set PRs in the gym the next day

don't go crazy trying to make up for it as that can create an unhealthy cycle of overeating and then undereating/over exercising