Overeaten...now what? Exercise tomorrow or Fasting?

thecapaccino
thecapaccino Posts: 138
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I didnt realise how many calories (silly billy me should have put in the numbers before I ordered!) was in the stuff at TGIFridays .

Had the full ribs and fries/chips. But I did plan to splurge which I dont do often but am visiting friends in London so allowing myself a bit of a cheat time.

I ate like frigging 3111 calories! Before dinner I had accumulated about 800 calories. I thought maybe I would be over about 500-700 calories...but not like almost 2000 calories.

I wonder...should I struggle to work out tomorrow with all these carbs in my body (am doing low carb/Paleo) or should I do a day of fasting??

What do you think?
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  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    To be honest? Nothing. Be happy you can wake up tomorrow and do the right thing tomorrow. Fasting or overexercising would be worse than just letting it go...
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    I was wondering if letting it go was best...

    pfff
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Carry on as you normally would. If you usually exercise, then try and get some in as it might make you feel a bit better and help in dealing with some of those carbs. I am in a similar boat...massively overate the last couple days while visiting my mum in London, lol. I did a workout when I got home and know from experience I should be back on track within a few days, hopefully. You are unlikely to gain any real weight as long as you get back on track and go back to your normal routine, maybe cutting a hundred calories here and there, or doing an extra workout at some point.
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    London is to blame! Lol...

    I think I will carry on as normal. I do my jog on Mon, Wed and Sat...so will wait until Saturday to get in a good session.

    Tomorrow I only planned some walking since I had a nice jog yesterday.

    Ah well...it is certainly an experience and I will see how it affects my body.

    I will view it as an "experiment" as to the affects of one day seriously overeating on weight loss Lol
    Carry on as you normally would. If you usually exercise, then try and get some in as it might make you feel a bit better and help in dealing with some of those carbs. I am in a similar boat...massively overate the last couple days while visiting my mum in London, lol. I did a workout when I got home and know from experience I should be back on track within a few days, hopefully. You are unlikely to gain any real weight as long as you get back on track and go back to your normal routine, maybe cutting a hundred calories here and there, or doing an extra workout at some point.
  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
    To put in perspective, I had a cheat day when I went to an amusement park this weekend. And all the water weight is off and I'm now at my lowest weight. One day, one meal, won't kill you....just get back onto your normal routine and you'll be fine. :)
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    That IS encouraging
  • bulbadoof
    bulbadoof Posts: 1,058 Member
    Just chill. A lot of people intentionally eat whatever they want one day a week/month/predetermined period of time just so they don't go crazy, and it doesn't throw off their weight loss.
  • Tank_Girl
    Tank_Girl Posts: 372 Member
    I feel guilty and then eat a lot of seafood and salad... And drink green tea or prune juice.. Detox a little, do a light workout.. But thats just me
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    Consensus seems to be "trying to move on".

    Since I havent cheated in 2months since I really actively committed myself to my weightloss, I dont feel bad.

    I will do as much little things as possible like drinking loads of liquids.....green tea a great idea....making sure I eat healthy today.
  • LittleMissDover
    LittleMissDover Posts: 820 Member
    I ate over 3,000 calories last Saturday (it was my birthday so meh), I got right back on track Sunday and I've lost a pound this week.

    I'm not one for trying to claw back those calories, it would only make me miserable and more inclined to over eat. Just start today as a new day. The odd splurge doesn't hurt.
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    Well happy birthday! It was mine some days ago as well....!!

    :-)
    I ate over 3,000 calories last Saturday (it was my birthday so meh), I got right back on track Sunday and I've lost a pound this week.

    I'm not one for trying to claw back those calories, it would only make me miserable and more inclined to over eat. Just start today as a new day. The odd splurge doesn't hurt.
  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    I would carry on as normal. I am a big fan of both exercising and fasting, but they are not the proper response to eating too much. If you go to a restaurant and eat over your calories, it's not really a big deal, as long as it's not an everyday thing.

    Oh, and about your comment, "Should i struggle to exercise with all these carbs in my body?" you might find it EASIER to exercise after eating carbs.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Definitely don't fast, and overexercising won't matter as much the day after. Drink LOTS of water, because any weight or measurement change will most likely be sodium related/water retention instead of actual fat gain.

    Also take is as a ~lesson~: Instead of estimating calories, try actually looking them up beforehand! Then you can add an EXTRA workout the actual day you're eating that stuff (instead of the day after) to allow yourself more calories. Plus, you can eat that stuff--but portion it out! Ask for a box and eat half the next day. It saves calories on both days if you continue to exercise fully, plus prolongs the taste ;)
  • babecon
    babecon Posts: 136 Member
    One bad day doth not a fatty make.
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    TRUE!!!!
    One bad day doth not a fatty make.
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    I SOOO should have looked up the calories beforehand! A lesson learned!

    :-)
    Definitely don't fast, and overexercising won't matter as much the day after. Drink LOTS of water, because any weight or measurement change will most likely be sodium related/water retention instead of actual fat gain.

    Also take is as a ~lesson~: Instead of estimating calories, try actually looking them up beforehand! Then you can add an EXTRA workout the actual day you're eating that stuff (instead of the day after) to allow yourself more calories. Plus, you can eat that stuff--but portion it out! Ask for a box and eat half the next day. It saves calories on both days if you continue to exercise fully, plus prolongs the taste ;)
  • Lisamar74
    Lisamar74 Posts: 114
    I say do a long run (as you've mentioned you go running) because you'll have lots of fuel in your body with the carbs. If I have lots of carbs on an evening, the next morning I usually do really really well at my running - like I could go on forever and it feels good.
  • reneepugh
    reneepugh Posts: 522 Member
    Let today go and start fresh with your regular routine tomorrow.
  • Greenhaven44
    Greenhaven44 Posts: 71 Member
    Absolutely true - dont sweat it honey - its about a new way of life and fitting it around it - lifes too short not to enjoy yourself every now and then and if you beat yourself up everytime you have an indulgence then you just wont keep it up honey - I say hope you enjoyed it and chill x
    One bad day doth not a fatty make.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    To be honest? Nothing. Be happy you can wake up tomorrow and do the right thing tomorrow. Fasting or overexercising would be worse than just letting it go...

    ^^ This. Just start your day right. Lots of water and veggies and get back on track. Do exercise, exercise is always good, but don't push yourself to burn off 2000 calories. Just do what you always do.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Like everyone else said, it's only one day. Let it go. No one ever magically became fat in just one day. However if it becomes a habit...

    I usually allow myself one really 'bad' day a month. Yes, the food is yummy, but then I feel like absolute rubbish the next day, so I learn my lesson for another month or so.

    Just get back to your routine, and make sure you drink lots of water, and you'll be fine.
  • babecon
    babecon Posts: 136 Member
    Snap, I got a chocolate malt from Eddie Rockets once and looked up the calories after.. 1008.
    For just the drink, mega food shame!
    Y'get over it though, s'all good :)
    I SOOO should have looked up the calories beforehand! A lesson learned!

    :-)
    Definitely don't fast, and overexercising won't matter as much the day after. Drink LOTS of water, because any weight or measurement change will most likely be sodium related/water retention instead of actual fat gain.

    Also take is as a ~lesson~: Instead of estimating calories, try actually looking them up beforehand! Then you can add an EXTRA workout the actual day you're eating that stuff (instead of the day after) to allow yourself more calories. Plus, you can eat that stuff--but portion it out! Ask for a box and eat half the next day. It saves calories on both days if you continue to exercise fully, plus prolongs the taste ;)
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
    If it became a pattern and you started gaining weight- that's one thing. But, if you return to your normal routine after a day like that without problem then I would let it go.
  • Jxnsmma
    Jxnsmma Posts: 919 Member
    This is why I never go to restaurants unprepared... I always look online at the choices first, and if I want something that is way over, I ask for a takeout container and immediately half my portion before I even start eating because I know its gonna taste SO GOOD that I wont be able to stop if its on my plate :)

    But for today, you need to write it off, work out hard and file this under " a lesson learned".

    Have a great day!
  • appleseeds
    appleseeds Posts: 212 Member
    *prepares to take fire*

    I fast.
  • thecapaccino
    thecapaccino Posts: 138
    *appleseeds* you are BREAVE hehehe.

    But I so hate the SHOCK of finding out how bad I used to eat.

    I remember last year during Christmas being in Manchester and there was an offer on Eggnog Latte. Buy one get one Free.

    I bought one and got one free and drank half of both as the top part seemed delicious. Then I read like each latter has more calories than like 3 cheeseburgers from McDonalds!

    I stopped ordering anything but coffee at Starbucks again.

    Such a waste of calories....I prefer to chew my calories and enjoy the experience!

    But I am back on track today. It is about 3:30pm and I not hungry and down about 450 calories....

    Will go out now and walk for a couple hours....then a light dinner...

    Tomorrow...jogging! I am sure my glycogen vats will still be stored to provide all that extra energy.

    :-))
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    i ate 1200 calories from burger king for lunch yeswterday (do to boss bringing it all in )...whoopdy do....lifted after work and ran...ran this morning was a lb under where i was yesterday morning
  • cheree1969
    cheree1969 Posts: 98 Member
    You are allowed to enjoy yourself once in a while without counting calories. One meal won't be the end of all your progress.
  • Vince_1964
    Vince_1964 Posts: 359 Member
    Get over it ... and just go on with your day today
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
    I would do nothing. I have cheat days every weekend and it doesn't do anything to the scale. It is good to keep the body guessing every once in a while =)
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