High Calorie Days

berlin80210

So I've heard that you should allow yourself one high calorie day per week to rev the metabolism. Is this fact based or just malarkey? I ask because I fear I have fallen into this whole every few days I eat 1,000+ calories over my daily allowance and needless to say I'm not losing any weight. I guess I just kind of need to write this out loud and realize my theory is B.S.

Trying to find ok-ness in a plate of nachos...

gemiwing

It depends on the person. Some people swear by them and some swear at them.

Going 1k over every few days is definitely too much. You already know that though

For example- on my 'relaxed day' (once a week or once every two weeks) I go over my weight loss calories by about 300-400.

So perhaps having one free MEAL a week would work better for you?

astridfeline

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30876359/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/

"Want to lose weight? Cheat on your diet


No sweets, no snacking, no salt, no butter, no oil, no fun whatsoever — diets are associated with deprivation for a reason. Not surprisingly, they're also associated with a resolve that crumbles like a handful of potato chips in the face of temptation. Give in enough times, and you end up giving up altogether. "

It's too long to post the whole thing but you see the link at the top. Of course, you should still stay w/in your calories most of the time:

"Of course, there's being indulgent, and then there's being delusional — and even on the Cheater's Diet, there's a big difference between savoring a scoop of low-fat ice cream and “accidentally” finishing off the whole carton."

Good luck!

BrendaLee

Having an occasional higher calorie day is good for the soul. It keeps me motivated, and feeling less deprived. I think I'd limit the extra calories you consume in a WEEK to no more than what you're DAILY DEFICIT is. My daily deficit is set to 1000, so I figure if I allow myself that many extra calories spread out over a week (or one night even), it's not so bad in the long haul.

Hope that all made sense, because it does in my head. lol

CubLub63

I've had a cheat day every week and I have still managed to lose 21 lbs. Just do everything in moderation. For example, I have been wanting cheesecake all week so today, I made a low-calorie version of cheesecake and it satisfied the craving. Going over your limit by 1000 calories may be a bit much though. I put this way, for myself... if I choose to diet and take away all the food joys in life then I know I will fail because I can't have anything I really like to eat. Giving in a little has allowed me to still enjoy the bad stuff, and then I get back on track during the week. Like I said, just don't over do it and you should be fine!

weaklink109

I do 800 to 1000 over about every 3 to 4 weeks. Since I am choosing to eat healthy even on that day, it has worked well for me. I lost 27 pounds in 13 weeks. Google zig zag calories and find out more about how this does work.

frogg2allegra

Ok so here is my zig zag calorie/weight loss story...
Same amount of exercise for the last 5 weeks
Week 1 :Zig Zag-2.6 loss
Week 2: Zig Zag-2.6 loss-joined mfp
Week 3: zig zag-2.4 loss
Week 4:no zig zag-1.4 loss-used mfp #'s only
Week 5: no zig zag-1.6 loss-used mfp #s only

Needless to say, I'm going back to zig zagging. It could be coincidence but I don't think so??????
That's just me!

http://www.freedieting.com

Alafia22

Eating a little extra when I really need to has helped me as well.

Good Luck!