I blew my diet yesterday : (

mls4455
mls4455 Posts: 10
in Motivation and Support
I was so hungry and ended up eating more than I should and not very good stuff. Today I'm back on it, but I can't afford to have days like that anymore. What do you guys do on days that you're hungry and tired that keeps you focused on your diet?
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  • know_your_worth
    know_your_worth Posts: 481 Member
    Well for me...there's no diet. So I don't look at it as though I blew anything. Bad eating day, yeah, for sure. Record my calories and make sure it doesn't happen again any time soon. Eventually it will, and that's fine as long as there are more good days then there are bad days.

    :) no worries.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    You're going to be hungry sometimes. Just count your calories and deal with it.
  • angiechimpanzee
    angiechimpanzee Posts: 536 Member
    It's not "a diet", its supposed to be a lifestyle change. And everyone has days they overeat, even if they're trying to live a healthier lifestyle. It's not about being perfect every single day until you lose the weight you want. It's about doing really well 90% of the time. The other 10%, you can mess up. It's okay.
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    how bad was it? let's see that diary... usually on this site, when people think they blew their diet and feel so terrible, they're still within their maintenance calories.
  • jcfromny
    jcfromny Posts: 16 Member
    That was me this weekend. I was so overtired that I didn't work out at all and I ate cozy, winter meals that included a lot of carbs! I felt so bad yesterday about it, that I DIDN'T go to the gym... which is ridiculous! However, I got back on that horse today; hit the gym for 28mins on lunch and I'm already feeling better.

    Don't beat yourself up cause it does happen. I notice when I'm working out all week and eating healthy, there is always a day; like 10-12 days in, where my body just craves food and I can't get enough. I indulge while still trying to make healthy choices.. if any of this makes sense.

    The important thing is that you are aware of the mis-step and trying to correct it; it's a new day!! Good luck!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    I waterboard myself.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    I waterboard myself.
    I find thumb screws to be most effective :D
  • hilaryroberts
    hilaryroberts Posts: 2
    Hey!

    Don't beat yourself up after a slip up. I always find that making myself feel bad only makes me eat more crap anyways in the end.
    When I am hungry but know that I have probably eaten enough for the day I try have a cup of herbal tea (no milk or sugar). Apple cinnamon tastes so much like a treat I forget that I was hungry in the first place. On a more scientific note, hot liquids make you feel more full (which is why this works I guess). I use this trick all the time at night.

    On days when I just happen to be more hungry than usual I will indulge, just trying to make sure it is healthy. Someone once told me that you fuel your workout tomorrow with what you ate today. If you ate a little more just remember you have more "fuel" and use that as motivation in your workout.

    Keep at it! One day doesn't derail it all :)
  • AyaKara
    AyaKara Posts: 220
    Just keep going & don't give up!
  • rainghirl
    rainghirl Posts: 203 Member
    I waterboard myself.
    I find thumb screws to be most effective :D

    Guys you need to be using the rack - makes you taller and thinner in one session!
  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    Stay focused. You here for a long run. You not a machine. IT"S OK. Get back to whatever you were doing, exercise, healthy eating. This is not the last time you will be swayed away from your daily life. Holidays, birthday parties, blah, blah...

    Good luck!!
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    Log it to the best of your ability and exercise a little more to make up for it, if you can. Otherwise, put it behind you and keep on keeping on.
  • Alicia7519
    Alicia7519 Posts: 160
    I just start all over the next day. No regrets.
  • heidi10537
    heidi10537 Posts: 9 Member
    I am having that day today. People keep bringing in treats, and somehow, I just cannot say no to them today. Not usually a problem, but its been a tough week and just don't know how I'm going to get this lifestyle (not diet) back under control again.
  • Ginnyesq
    Ginnyesq Posts: 109
    Last time I blew my diet it didn't even say thank you. We don't speak anymore.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    Give up.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    Last time I blew my diet it didn't even say thank you. We don't speak anymore.

    HA! best post of the day.
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    What's a diet?
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    Nah, you just blew your day. LOL I have been known to do this a couple of times myself...but check out my ticker ;-)

    Just as long as you keep at it, you'll do great!
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Better to blow your diet than your drug dealer
  • Angie_1991
    Angie_1991 Posts: 447 Member
    It happens...drink more water today.
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    I am having that day today. People keep bringing in treats, and somehow, I just cannot say no to them today. Not usually a problem, but its been a tough week and just don't know how I'm going to get this lifestyle (not diet) back under control again.

    tomorrow is a new day! :-)
  • tracymnx
    tracymnx Posts: 105
    I dont diet, I eat everything in moderation and try to do some exercise most days. When I have a day when I eat a lot and dont exercise, I make sure I eat better the following day, drink more water and have a good sweaty workout. As long as I know that my good days are more than my bad days im happy. And there is certainly no guilt attached to my eating habits anymore, been there done that and it gave me food issues so im happy where I am now.

    Seriously, its no big deal just do better tomorrow.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Better to blow your diet than your drug dealer

    Is that where I've been going wrong??
  • ciobair
    ciobair Posts: 69
    move on. Don't use that as an excuse to blow it again today and tomorrow.

    It's one day, no matter how much you ate, you'll easily get over it.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    I was pretty hungry most of the time on 1200 calories too, so I decided to up my calories a bit, and felt much better.
  • Marksman21
    Marksman21 Posts: 126 Member
    A day won't kill ya. Sure you'll do a little damage, but having days like that is perfectly normal, don't beat yourself up over it.

    Half the reason we all diet and exercise is to enjoy these kind of things and live long enough to continue enjoying them. Don't sweat the small stuff, you're fine, you'll have days like that again, don't fret them, enjoy them!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Better to blow your diet than your drug dealer

    Hey, hey hush now! :angry:
    Come here girl. What can I sell you?:love:
  • Quiing
    Quiing Posts: 261 Member
    One day isn't going to hurt! Just dont do it again for another week or two.
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    Next time it happens eat more but make sure your choices are still healthy. Sometimes your body is telling you to eat more for good reason but it can't make you eat the bad stuff!!

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