out of calories = quit eating for the day?

inittothinit42

I am really not doing well making changes so far (maybe not truly ready to do this) and today ended up eating way too many brownies instead of lunch -- because they were there-- and I used up pretty up my entire calorie budget for the rest of the day. Should I try not to eat anything at all until tomorrow (it's only 2 pm) or just accept that today is going to be over my limit and try again tomorrow?

shanlynt

That's a tough one, cause you don't want to be starving. Maybe have some healthy cereal or soup for dinner. Don't worry, tomorrow is a new day

toadiejones

I would eat a sensible dinner and work-off the brownies at the gym. Can you fit in some exercise today?

MariaMariaM

I say just try to budget better tomorrow.
You can't go without eating till tomorrow and brownies or any refined carbs will make you hungrier within a couple of hours.

silvergurl518

tomorrow's another day, so make conscious and healthy choices tomorrow, but i wouldn't stop eating today! just eat lighter and healthier. while you wouldn't technically starve, you'll be grumpy and probably resentful! i say have a couple of healthy snacks and start on the horse again tomorrow.

PrincessSparkleUk

Hey, I have done this so any times in the fast. Get home after work and put your tennis shoes on and go for a run you will be amazed at how many calories you will earn. Then give yourself a hot shower and a good meal after. If you have kids take them on their bikes!

ameyer410

You can't not eat the rest of the day, you'll starve, slow down your metabolism drastically, and your body will not let you lose weight. Don't have the "all or nothing" mindset and eat whatever you want the rest of the day, but I would snack very lightly until dinner, and have a light dinner that is mainly vegetables.

I am like you, and an addict for all things sweet. I would highly recommend a motivational diet book to help you...

taxidermist15

I thought the answer would be to exercise ?

gain some calories back, then if your hungry at night time you'll have calories to spare

mamagooskie

yup.....or go workout and eat those calories.

cowgirlslikeus86

If it were me.....I would punish myself by not eating and polishing off a glass (8 oz.) of water every hour till bed. Or I would go work out so I can eat the calories I burned exercising.

I need to know their are consequinces for things and my tummy will figure it out when it begs for more food.

On the other hand, you could go a healthier route like, eat only fruits and veggies the rest of the day.

blytheandbonnie

I'm no expert but starving yourself never is a good thing. I would suggest a little of both. Accept that you have gone over but also have a healthy low calorie dinner. Perhaps something with just veggies or a large salad with vinegar or lemon dressing. Starvation and denial just set you up for bingeing. Just my humble opinion.

Stacyanne324

Get some exercise in and earn some calories for dinner. If you absolutely can't you still need to eat just try to keep it healthy and tomorrow is a new day.

PippaJo_

Depends on how hungry you are.

Some days, I eat a really big lunch - and I am either not hungry for dinner (thank goodness), or it's only little tummy growlies that can be tamed with a cup of tea or something.

Some days, I'm out of calories, but I'm still hungry - and on those days, I either try to exercise to earn back a few hundred calories for dinner, or I just eat a bowl of soup - relatively filling, and can be done for around 200 calories or less.

One day of an extra 200 calories is *not* going to break the bank. Just get back on the horse tomorrow.

rachelpries

You should eat! Even though you are out of calories your body still need vitamins, minerals, etc. Make a mix of vegetable containing as many colors as possible. Also, consider a lean protein as it will help you feel full. Additionally, consider a couple of prunes if you are not effected too much gastrointestinal. Prunes will slow the movement of food from the stomach also helping you to feel full longer. Drink a couple of liters of water if you can manage it.

Don't punish yourself. You will only HATE dieting and watching what you eat. Just do your best everyday...and know your best will be different each day.

Try to get some exercise tonight even a short walk. This will burn some extra calories and help you feel better about your food choices.

lambertj

If it were me.....I would punish myself by not eating and polishing off a glass (8 oz.) of water every hour till bed. Or I would go work out so I can eat the calories I burned exercising.

I need to know their are consequinces for things and my tummy will figure it out when it begs for more food.

On the other hand, you could go a healthier route like, eat only fruits and veggies the rest of the day.

I would do the same thing. No more food until tomorrow. I really don't think it will affect metabolism to do it just one day.

Stacyanne324

And for what it's worth I find it really helps me to have my diary be public. I may still eat things from time to time that I regret but knowing I have to put it there for all my friends to see helps keep me more on track a lot of times.

Captain_Tightpants

I'd say it's your choice, unless you suspect that you have blood glucose issues.

Not eating for the rest of the day won't hurt you unless you have a hypoglycemic episode. You will know if you have one because you may feel headachy, sweaty, faint, dizzy, or a little drunk. If that happens, get some orange juice down you.

The other potential downside is that amount of hunger and restraint might just rebound and make you overeat tomorrow.

If it was me (which in fact it was on Monday night), I would try to eat in moderation for the rest of the day and attempt to even out my calorie deficit over the course of the next week by eating just a little lower than usual. But as far as I know, there's no difference in the end result whichever route you take.

lizard053

Go for a nice walk, or dance to some music when you get home. Earn some calories back so you're not quite so far over. Eat a sensible dinner and do better tomorrow!
No time like the present to get back on track!

JodieLBradbury

I love brownies. You should just eat another one.

Rickelleplus3

A couple of times that has happened to me, at first I washed out the day, then I tried to save what I could by eating raw veggies and broth soup. Now if I go over I walk or something to earn more calories.
Hope that helps. Down 13 lbs.

marquesajen

Have a light and sensible dinner. Work out a bit to make up for those brownies, but don't worry too much. We all mess up. Someone brought in an evil lemon loaf today, grr.r...

lambertj

This is exactly why i can't eat one brownie, or one cookie, or one chip. Moderation is not my friend, one brownie tells my brain that two is going to be just fine. I envy those that can eat one, I will never be able to, I will eat the entire tray :sad:

JustLena75

Hit the gym, or do some type of physical activity to make up what you can. Tomorrow is a new day. No one said this was easy!

MaximalLife

I am really not doing well making changes so far (maybe not truly ready to do this) and today ended up eating way too many brownies instead of lunch -- because they were there-- and I used up pretty up my entire calorie budget for the rest of the day. Should I try not to eat anything at all until tomorrow (it's only 2 pm) or just accept that today is going to be over my limit and try again tomorrow?

No, just eat very light this evening and resolve not to do anything absurd tomorrow.
It's a struggle.
What I do when I blow it is go for an hour walk.
It may not make up for the calories, but at least I know I have done something.
Go take a walk!

sarah44254

yup.....or go workout and eat those calories.

^ mhm

aweightymatter

If it were me.....I would punish myself by not eating and polishing off a glass (8 oz.) of water every hour till bed. Or I would go work out so I can eat the calories I burned exercising.

I need to know their are consequinces for things and my tummy will figure it out when it begs for more food.

On the other hand, you could go a healthier route like, eat only fruits and veggies the rest of the day.

I would do the same thing. No more food until tomorrow. I really don't think it will affect metabolism to do it just one day.

It won't, and if that works for you, cool I know in my own case though I would probably just wind up binge-ing again out of physical hunger combined with a need to "rebel" against my own rules. Luckily I don't have to do that any more though since there is always running!! haah.

OP, you can either: 1) work out to earn back some extra calories), or 2) eat lightly and try to figure out what went wrong today. Is it that you didn't plan well, or were you hoping the brownies would make you feel a certain way in the moment?

Good luck!!

rileamoyer

I eat on schedule for rest of day but cut back drastically. Like a small salad for dinner.

Moonbeamlissie

No go ahead and eat just make good decision. A good salad is a way to go with grilled chicken and very little dressing. Try taking a walk and earning some calories as well. You can eat a really good dinner for about 300 calories!!! Don't fret tomorrow is another day!

mslack01

I agree with a lot of the other posters. Eat a sensible dinner and try to get in some extra exercise and maybe burn some of it off. I know it has to be tough when you have people bringing in temptation all the time. I am lucky! Everyone in my department is either trying to eat healthier or they have to because they are diabetic or something. So everyone here only has healthy food. If I eat bad...I have to go out of my way to do it and it is a conscious choice.

bejuled74

Try to eat well the rest of the day, and work off those brownies...even just a little exercise will shrink your calorie overage and if you do a good workout...you may even burn all of the extra calories...don't give up!!!

lissamok

Go take a walk!

^This. If you have the time, go for a walk for as long as you can stand it. You'll be surprised how many calories you can burn with a quick walk around the neighborhood and the endorphins you get from the exercise make you feel better about the blunder you had earlier.