Starting Again After a Bad Day

Dahllywood
Dahllywood Posts: 642 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Obviously, like many people today, I had a terrific Easter. Which means I had a terrible day according to MFP!

Now, I'm taking full responsibility for this 5000 calorie day lol, but my question is: What do I do tomorrow? Do I start off with my usual routine, or do I have a smaller intake and less calories tomorrow? Do I skip breakfast to account for some of today or just move on like nothing happened?

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  • skinnyallover
    skinnyallover Posts: 67
    i personally am going to fast, just to cleanse and get in a better head space. this isn't for everyone, but it works for me!
  • iwontdestroymyself
    iwontdestroymyself Posts: 6
    Oh god same, eaten my own body weight I'm sure. You should move on like nothing happened - don't punish yourself :) x
  • Broderick50
    Broderick50 Posts: 842 Member
    tommorow is a new day short memory baby
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    Move on like nothing happened. It's just one day. It's not going to kill you. Only thing is I would make sure to get your water in. But otherwise move on.

    If you do put on weight don't sweat it. Remember you want a downward trend and there will be weeks where you don't lose. But as long as the trend is downward you're fine.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I'm just planning on making tomorrow business as usual.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Just move on like nothing happened.
  • davidlbass
    davidlbass Posts: 159 Member
    We've all done it. Climb back on the wagon like nothing happened.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Maybe see a doctor and have some blood work done.
  • Cathy_ann913
    Cathy_ann913 Posts: 59 Member
    I like that, a little amnesia goes a long way!
  • mills101
    mills101 Posts: 58
    I'm going to punish myself tonight when i hit the gym. Tomorrow is business as usual.
  • lucy0326
    lucy0326 Posts: 54 Member
    I'm planning on just calling today a free day. But I still going to add a little more time at the gym tomorrow.
  • Jojo1859
    Jojo1859 Posts: 58 Member
    The best thing to do would be to continue with a regular routine. Maybe add a little more exercise in tomorrow, but no worries about anything else. A binge once in a while isn't horribly detrimental. And it is NEVER a good idea to skip breakfast.
  • Jojo1859
    Jojo1859 Posts: 58 Member
    We've all done it. Climb back on the wagon like nothing happened.

    EXACTLY!
  • Mizzou91
    Mizzou91 Posts: 249
    i personally am going to fast, just to cleanse and get in a better head space. this isn't for everyone, but it works for me!

    This is not a good plan. Your body needs energy and fuel. Starving yourself is not the answer.

    To the OP - I agree with everyone else. Forget it and move on.
  • Dahllywood
    Dahllywood Posts: 642 Member
    Okay, I'll have my usual breakfast then, along with my regular diet. Thanks for the input everyone.

    Cheers
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Eat normally. Eat your veggies....stay in calories...exercise as usual...
  • SalishSea
    SalishSea Posts: 373 Member
    I had a bad day too. A good Easter but a bad health day. I came down with a really bad cold so I feel sick. Too sick to get up and be my cheery, active self. Got NO house cleaning done. Less than zero exercise. Ate 2500 calories in junk food....Ate my daughter's Easter candy. Was mad at my LAZY husband. Just all around a no good, very bad day.

    But it was the first real bad unplanned eating day I have had since my weight loss journey started on Dec6th, 2011. So maybe in the scope of things it isn't too awfully bad. I am just worried all those carbs and sugar will bring back those vicious cravings and the next few days will be a struggle. My mantra for tomorrow is ...focus.

    I will not let a bad day derail me. I am capable of controlling myself. The weight loss these past four months proves that.

    I feel good about my weight loss and I want to continue. And I will. Please let me have control of my urges.
  • SalishSea
    SalishSea Posts: 373 Member
    Maybe see a doctor and have some blood work done.

    What will blood work show...a bad case of Easteritis? Really, what blood work do you mean?
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    Continue as normal. Heck, I've already done 30 minutes on the exercise bike for today.
    I will probably keep an eye out for extra temptations and sodium.
    My sodium was already high for the week.
    Extra temptations will need to be avoided or controlled. It was a nice free day but I don't need to turn it into several days or weeks.

    Tomorrow, if the weather holds out, I have a C25K run planned.
    I might get a little extra walking in for today's meal.
  • blonde20fan
    blonde20fan Posts: 233 Member
    I too ate way too much today. I plan to eat normally within my calorie range, drink lots of fluids and maybe add some time to all my workouts this week. My problem will be the large amount of sodium I ate today. Tomorrow I will bloat with water! :(
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    i personally am going to fast, just to cleanse and get in a better head space. this isn't for everyone, but it works for me!

    That's a really good way to teach your body to not count on you for food and start slowing your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight. If you're really worried about fitting into your 00 and XS clothes, start eating and start lifting.

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