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Calorie balancing act?

Channing
Channing Posts: 617 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Sooo, I went over on my calories yesterday, which I normally am very careful about, but my friends talked me into a couple cocktails. :ohwell:

Anyway, my question is should I try to compensate the next couple days by limiting my calories more drastically? Or is it more like what's done is done, and try to stick to the regular program?

Anyone have a system that works in this situation or advice?

Replies

  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    Don't worry about it, it happens. Just start over today and make sure that you don't let it happen to often but it won't ruin everything. If you are still worried you can always kick up your workout! :happy:

    ~Leash :heart:
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    I wouldn't worry about making up for it. Just start over today... it's bound to happen sometimes!
  • lgolden
    lgolden Posts: 164
    I have been wondering about this same thing. If I am within my total calorie limit for the entire week but I go over or under a few days will it make a difference?
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    I have been wondering about this same thing. If I am within my total calorie limit for the entire week but I go over or under a few days will it make a difference?

    ummmmmmmm it depends how far over or under. if we're talking 100 or so calories then ya, you should still be fine.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    did you go over maintenance calories? If you didn't, forget it, don't even think about it again.
  • lgolden
    lgolden Posts: 164
    Thanks!
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