Just messed up BIG time :(

dotti1121
dotti1121 Posts: 751 Member
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I totally just pigged out on Mexican food, and of course, am feeling SO guilty!!! WHY do I do this?!?! UGH...
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  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    You did it because you're human!
    Just cut back your calories a little each day for the rest of the week, push yourself to work out harder too.
  • girlyhurley
    girlyhurley Posts: 2
    We all have those moments! A book I recently read had this quote "Setbacks pave the way for comebacks!" This is just a setback. . .you can do it! the comeback will be phenomenal!
  • phinphanbill26
    phinphanbill26 Posts: 574 Member
    Treating yourself once a week is actually a good thing...it keeps the body guessing.
  • VickiG36
    VickiG36 Posts: 350 Member
    As long as we're confessing I just ate a whole Zero bar and a bag of Golden Flake potato chips about 600 calories total. So you're not alone. We mess up, it happens. Tomorrow is a new day.
  • TheTallMan
    TheTallMan Posts: 23 Member
    It happens, I had Chinese food last night. I've learned that entertaining a less-than-ideal meal from time to time keeps me sane and dedicated the other 99% of the time.
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    Log it and move on. Tomorrow will be better.
  • pmad37
    pmad37 Posts: 105 Member
    Life happens - I had Heath Bar cake....the sun will still come up tomorrow and I will make up for it.....
  • veggievixen79
    veggievixen79 Posts: 109 Member
    Yup. I had yogurt covered raisins....540 calories worth. I wasn't even hungry!

    Tomorrow is a new day.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    You are a human being, not a robot. It is unrealistic to believe you will be perfect 100% of the time.

    That said, I occasionally have mexican, indian, chinese, or many other foods that I know will put me over. It hasn't messed me up long term. I might have a short term gain due to the sodium or whatever, but that usually disappears and doesn't impact the overall loss.
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
    It happens, I had Chinese food last night. I've learned that entertaining a less-than-ideal meal from time to time keeps me sane and dedicated the other 99% of the time.

    I agree 110% with this. :smile:
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    Remember the way you feel now and next time you go to make a similar 'mistake', you might be able to steer yourself toward a healthier option. There is always tomorrow. =)
  • kstrunk1
    kstrunk1 Posts: 462 Member
    I totally just pigged out on Mexican food, and of course, am feeling SO guilty!!! WHY do I do this?!?! UGH...

    I did that last week. I wanted Taco Bell badly and I ate it. It was awesome and I got right back on the band wagon the next day. I know people have differing opinions on cheats, etc. but for me, I have to give in every once in a while or I feel totally deprived.
  • durhamity
    durhamity Posts: 174 Member
    Just eat better for the rest of the day, drink lots of water to flush out that extra sodium and get your workout in sometime today. Tomorrow will be better! :flowerforyou:
  • kendib
    kendib Posts: 155 Member
    It happens to everyone. I love Mexican food and one of the ways that I combat eating to much is to do the following:
    1. I count out 10-12 chips from the bowl and move it way. 10-12 chips is about a serving and eat as much salsa I would like with those chips. If I want more I count out more but then I know I have had 2 servings.

    2. Order a la carte or off the kids/light menu. I just eat my premeal chips and salsa and don't need more than this portion but if I order a full portion I will eat it cause it is in front of me.

    My biggest thing is not to mindlessly eat and to be aware of how much and what I am eating.
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    it's done, now it's time to move on. Start drinking lots of water to help flush it out and remember tomorrow is a new day!
  • artbkward
    artbkward Posts: 238 Member
    No use dwelling on it now, but there is plenty of day left. Go for a jog or a walk or something!
  • Blodnie
    Blodnie Posts: 66
    I did that last week. I wanted Taco Bell badly and I ate it. It was awesome and I got right back on the band wagon the next day. I know people have differing opinions on cheats, etc. but for me, I have to give in every once in a while or I feel totally deprived.
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    This.. definitely.
  • irishcanadianwoman
    irishcanadianwoman Posts: 147
    As posted above....Log it and move on. The key word is 'move'... Keep moving forward physically and mentally.
    I love the motto, "Just because I fall half way down the stairs does not mean I should throw myself down the other half!"
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Because it's delicious!!!! Forgive yourself, move on, and do better tomorrow! No worries. One day won't derail your efforts.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I totally just pigged out on Mexican food, and of course, am feeling SO guilty!!! WHY do I do this?!?! UGH...

    MMmmm. Me too. Except for the guilty feeling part. I'm going to make chicken fajitas when I get home to make up for it.

    Do you do it every day? If not, don't get too down.

    Keep on truckin! Rome wasn't built in a day and it wasn't torn down the next day.
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
    I just had three slices of cheese pizza. No biggie. Life goes on! :smile:
  • Cortbear80
    Cortbear80 Posts: 23
    No one is perfect :) Today I ate a whole bag of Peanut M&M's (the share bag) for 480 calories on top of my breakfast and lunch calories (I had a big breakfast too)...I've only got 26 calories left for dinner,.,..Just gonna go take a bike ride and ride a few calories off to have something healthy for dinner and then try harder tomorrow :)
  • MeliciousGibson
    MeliciousGibson Posts: 248 Member
    I pig out on Huevos a la Mexicana con papas (potatoes) EVERY WEEKEND! At least ONCE a week - and I'm talking about about 600 calories a pop!

    And I love it.

    And I'll do it again this weekend.

    More than likely the next, too.

    You're human...you'll be fine.

    By the way - I'm still dropping the fat off of my body while doing this! :D
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    I totally just pigged out on Mexican food, and of course, am feeling SO guilty!!! WHY do I do this?!?! UGH...

    One meal won't cause you to undo all your great work. A cheat meal or day is good once in a while, its called enjoying life. I try to treat myself once every 2 weeks. If you try to remove all the good yummy bad for you food out of our diet for the rest of your life, you won't be very happy.

    I also intend to forget all about MFP when I take my vacation this June. No weighting my food or measuring my servings sizes. I'm going to enjoy my vacation with no guilt of what goes into my mouth. I may weigh in the week after a little heavier, but no big deal it will all come off again.
  • Snotori
    Snotori Posts: 156
    I agree it's because we are human just don't make a habit out of it and don't beat yourself up about it. Think positive! It's only 1 day you aren't going to gain all your weight back so just go back to eating and exercising normally and all will be well. You may not loose anything for a few days but it's a speed bump that's all.
  • NNAhuja
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    You did it because you're human!
    Just cut back your calories a little each day for the rest of the week, push yourself to work out harder too.
    ^^^^This
  • countrycarrie31
    countrycarrie31 Posts: 5
    I know this is off topic but how do I get the ticker?
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    As long as you aren't making it a habit, don't worry yourself over it. We all pig out from time to time - I do, every Friday night.
  • trhjrh06
    trhjrh06 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I had a really bad night a couple Friday's ago and in one sitting ate more calories than my daily calorie intake is.
    And you know what? I got right back at it the next day. It was a moment of weakness and I gave in. End of story. I was right back to my normal ways the next day.
    Don't be down on yourself just get right back at it.
  • durhamity
    durhamity Posts: 174 Member
    I know this is off topic but how do I get the ticker?

    looks like you figured it out! :tongue:

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