taco bell cheat days
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It is pretty early in your journey to have felt the need for a cheat day. Are you sure you're eating enough calories day to day?
I don't know./....I thought once a week you get a cheat day...But after doing research, I decided to look in to the calorie count or make it at home a healthier version...B4 over indulging...0 -
I gained over 100 lbs rarely eating fast foods. I'm now losing weight eating from Taco Bell Fresco menu every week or so.0
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But you live and learn!! Next time you say, "I remember that was as many calories as a day's worth!" Then you eat the 3 tacos and maybe only 1 other thing. I did the same with pizza last week, ate one, two then, in a little "pity party" for my long hours at work, I ate a THIRD! I haven't eaten 3 pieces of pizza in years. I felt so bad once I put them in my diary that night, but I went for a HARD walk the next morning and watched my cal. big time that next day. I didn't weigh for 3 days, knowing the sodium might make me retain water, but I didn't gain a pound! Learned to check the calories before I eat!0
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Okay so today I consumed a lot of calories.....
I thought I was confident enough to tackle a fast food chain...Wrong Epic Fail........
So I consumed: 3 crunchy tacos
2 chicken supreame chulupas
1 can of pepsi soday......
Just that alone was about 1340 calories......Thats alot...
Does this mean that the work I've done for the past 15 days is down hill? I lost 2 lbs...I bet, I gained it back now.....
What are your guilty pleasures(food)......And Does this become a hurdle when your on the right track?
If I burn the calories I consumed today, will that mean I broke even?
Depends on how the rest of the day panned out. Even 3000 total is a blip on the radar. Don't worry.0 -
Taco Bell is one of the few fast food places I still go. I have one soft taco and 1 order of breadsticks which is a total of 680 calories. As long as I eat right the rest of the day I can fit this in and still stay under my calories and usually under my sodium.
As far as ruining what you've already done you might see a slight fluctuation but one day does not make or break your weight loss. it's what you do day after day after day. We all have bad days now and then, the key is to make them become more and more infrequent until they are a rarity and not the norm.0 -
My go to meal at Taco Bell is the chicken soft tacos and pintos n cheese. Tacos are 150 cal each and the pintos are 180 cal. Complete satisfying meal for 480 cal!0
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Forgot to add.. lots of good days= weight loss.. a bad day here and there will just stall it a bit- if you fall off one day.... climb right back on with the next meal!!!! no worries!!!!! but you just cant have more bad days than good in the mix because it equals MAINTENANCE0
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Did somebody say Taco Bell? My FAVORITE restaurant! The blasphemy to call this a cheat day. Granted the OP did indulge in several of their incredible options, but the friendly staff at my local Taco Bell know my order by
: crunchy beef taco and a tostada. A lunch at around 400 calories and not a smidge of feeling denied.
Yo Quiero0 -
YUM! The Dorito taco's are my fave!:)0
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what can a vegetarian eat at TAco Bell that isn't too high on calories?..just for treat days
Soft Potato tacos ... they are yummy!!0 -
My guilty pleasure is pizza... Just started this today hopefully I can keep this up.0
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I understand everyone saying it's done; move on. Unfortunately, this is something I never seem to be able to do. Once I have something that totally makes me go over my calorie goal, I find myself allowing myself more and more of them. I admire those of you that can get back on program without making it a habit!0
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I give myself a "cheat day" when I reach a mini 5 LB goal post and yes, it is generally LOADED in sodium like pickled sausage, extra hot potato chips or cheese popcorn...rarely crave sweet stuff any more but salt and me are like Bogey and Bacall, can't keep us apart for long. And the scale punishes me for two days for that, and so I say kudos to the person who can wait two days to weigh himself. I can't and so I only do this when I reach a goal.0
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I just did something similar today when I went out with a friend to red lobster for lunch, however my take is that even though I went way over my calorie limit for today as long as I stay within my limits tomorrow I will still be under my overall weekly goal and that is what I see as counting more. Also, I know I am planning on hitting the gym hard on Monday and have been regulary hitting the gym and staying at or under my daily goal regularly so I deserve this :-)0
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I understand everyone saying it's done; move on. Unfortunately, this is something I never seem to be able to do. Once I have something that totally makes me go over my calorie goal, I find myself allowing myself more and more of them. I admire those of you that can get back on program without making it a habit!
I can relate to you...However, I posted a picture of my unhealthiest weight on my fridge and pantry helps to an extense...Now if only I could post that picture at taco bell...
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YOu lost 18 lbs so you should be proud.......0 -
I just did something similar today when I went out with a friend to red lobster for lunch, however my take is that even though I went way over my calorie limit for today as long as I stay within my limits tomorrow I will still be under my overall weekly goal and that is what I see as counting more. Also, I know I am planning on hitting the gym hard on Monday and have been regulary hitting the gym and staying at or under my daily goal regularly so I deserve this :-)
WOw, I guess am not the only one in this world that over does it once in a while....I know after posting this...ANd reading all the comments I realized I should not stop working out...I was just going to lounge around all day and decided not to...Just got back from walking/running....It was nice.....0 -
I give myself a "cheat day" when I reach a mini 5 LB goal post and yes, it is generally LOADED in sodium like pickled sausage, extra hot potato chips or cheese popcorn...rarely crave sweet stuff any more but salt and me are like Bogey and Bacall, can't keep us apart for long. And the scale punishes me for two days for that, and so I say kudos to the person who can wait two days to weigh himself. I can't and so I only do this when I reach a goal.
Thats a great way of allowing myself to treat myself 5lb mark.....But for me I rather buy myself something small not food more like a top...I have a lot of clothes new with tags never worn...Dreaming and thinking one day I would be that small..Still have to make sure I reach that goal.....And never heard of bogey and bacall....But I understand what you mean...0 -
My guilty pleasure is pizza... Just started this today hopefully I can keep this up.
OF course you can, look at me about 15 days in....and I felt bad and needed support so posted this topic...Just look at all the feed back it really helps and makes you feel better...Dont ever hesitate to truelly express how you feel here when it comes to weightloss people do support you....
GOod luck0 -
The 'taco filling' is only about 30% meat, so you'll still be mostly vegetarian.what can a vegetarian eat at TAco Bell that isn't too high on calories?..just for treat days0
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