I cheated... again

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  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    I don't "cheat" because this is neither a game nor an exam. It's life. I sometimes eat over my calories but no big deal. It's only one day. Log it. Don't let it affect the next day and DO NOT feel guilty. If you cheat in a test or a game you should feel guilty. If you eat more than you planned you might feel a little disappointed that the day didn't go as planned but it's just a very small delay on the road to where you are going.

    I hate the word "cheat" in this context. There's NO POSSIBLE way to cheat. Your body keeps an accurate record of what you fuel it with. Be kind to it and yourself.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    I don't "cheat" because this is neither a game nor an exam. It's life. I sometimes eat over my calories but no big deal. It's only one day. Log it. Don't let it affect the next day and DO NOT feel guilty. If you cheat in a test or a game you should feel guilty. If you eat more than you planned you might feel a little disappointed that the day didn't go as planned but it's just a very small delay on the road to where you are going.

    I hate the word "cheat" in this context. There's NO POSSIBLE way to cheat. Your body keeps an accurate record of what you fuel it with. Be kind to it and yourself.

    EXCELLENT advice.

    I don't cheat...I binge. I am working on eliminating that behavior, but some days are pretty good and some days are total *kitten*. This is life, and we will make mistakes. Forgive yourself, move on, and start fresh tomorrow. Best of luck to you.
  • TheNewBlake
    TheNewBlake Posts: 25 Member
    when i over indulge one day i make sure its under 2k for the day.
    and the next day I GO HARD!
    to make up for over indulging
  • amybabs92
    amybabs92 Posts: 7
    I cheated yesterday and had my first packet of crisps in over two weeks! At first I felt bad but now that im back on track I feel as if it was a little treat for doing so well :smile: As long as you dont over do it when cheating you will feel alot better and be able to move on from it :happy:
  • timeformetofly
    timeformetofly Posts: 64 Member
    I cheat every Sunday that is my free day. On Sunday I eat more of things I like and probably should not have. it has not hindered my weight loss what so ever. I just make sure I get right back on it on Monday. It gives me a day to look forward to having things I wanted throughout the week.
  • SalishSea
    SalishSea Posts: 373 Member
    I love the phrase "eaters guilt". Well, I don't love it- but I can relate! There is guilt associated with not eating how we want to. Eating is such a strange existence. We don't want to over eat but we do. It feels bipolar.

    Log everything. I agree not logging your intake is cheating.

    Someone on here had their profile picture set as the palm of their hand with the word FOCUS written on it. Sounds strange but I did it and it worked for me. The reminder to focus was always there.

    Plan your meals. For me this is crucial. It takes about an hour the night before. And shopping for my specific foods takes longer. But it makes all the difference. That way I know I have goods foods waiting for me. If I am tempted I just say to myself, "Self, I am eating my lovely meal in two hours. There is no reason to eat that now". I can always wait until my next planned meal. I have avoided many a sabotage this way.

    Plan a food splurge. I know I will be going out with a friend so I don't need to eat that ice cream today because on Friday I can have a dessert. Slender people don't eat dessert everyday. I want to be slender and healthy.

    I often have to put a cover on food at work or at home. It helps tremendously. Out of sight out of mind and temptation. It is really true. Don't even look at food. Just cover it up.

    I also agree that cheat might not be the most suitable word to describe what we do. Binge is a more appropriate description of our behavior. Call it what it is.

    If you do binge make yourself feel in control by going for an extra hard power walk at the end of the day. Imagine how in control you will feel by working off that binge you had. Plus this gives more motivation to stay focused the next day. Plus you worked off that extra food.

    And this sounds weird (oh well) but when those cravings hit hard in the evening I will get on Facebook and look at my thin, slender friends photos. They all look so beautiful. This is motivation to stay out of the cupboard. I don't want to be the heavy girl. I want to look like my beautiful friends. That is motivation.
  • North44
    North44 Posts: 359 Member
    I cheated (really cheated) last night, for the first time since starting MFP in mid-December. I blame it on my husband. lol. He bought a basket of fries- totally unnecessary! I wasn't going to eat any but then I tried one, just one. One led to another..... I logged it, all 520 calories I hadn't budgeted for. I felt sick about an hour afterwards- too much grease (I don't have a gallbladder) Lesson learned- again! I'm just resuming my normal eating/activities/diary to do. Nothing to do but just keep going forward.
  • Gregthree
    Gregthree Posts: 36 Member
    If you leave room for the food that you really like, its not cheating. Call it a treat. Last night I had a large Pineapple Sundae from Dairy Queen. If you log it and keep it in your range its not cheating. The only thing you are cheating is your body of more food because the food you are "cheating with" is high in calories and not substance.
  • North44
    North44 Posts: 359 Member
    If you leave room for the food that you really like, its not cheating. Call it a treat. Last night I had a large Pineapple Sundae from Dairy Queen. If you log it and keep it in your range its not cheating. The only thing you are cheating is your body of more food because the food you are "cheating with" is high in calories and not substance.

    Yes, exactly. I feel like I well and truly "cheated" because I ate something I didn't have the calories to afford. I eat yummy food that I love all the time- but I have the room for it!
  • missljohnson1
    missljohnson1 Posts: 1
    I cheat every Friday night.... If you're honest and put it in the diary and try to off set it or the rest of the week! Or, just go run the hangover off- it hurts like hell but makes yesterdays 'red day' not so bad ;)

    Keep up the good work!
  • Gemini_at_36
    Gemini_at_36 Posts: 207
    I like that...even if you go over your calorie intake it's not the end of the world...but like you said, plan for it. For example, I'm a food addict....Even after gastric bypass, I am a food addict. I like to eat. Right after surgery, I felt like I was being starved..haha....that's exactly what is going on but mentally I was also being starved....I like sweets, I like snacking at night....so I plan for that...twizzlers, strawberries, a bannana....now if only I could plan those calories better...
  • seaflyer
    seaflyer Posts: 7 Member
    I'd suggest eating your normal calorie intake the day after "cheating" but maybe add a little more exercise to stay on track.
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    I just had a bad week - lots of processed stuff, an ended up with two days - massive 500+ over my target - weight went up, I feel bad. But I just decided to try and have a better day today, I have, but it is making me miserable to think I don't have the self control I feel I should have. But hey, I am in a much better place than I was, and each new day is an opportunity to start afresh. :smile:
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    I put away the scale (no use beating myself up more than I do already) and put on my smallest pants to remind myself I still fit into them. Then I hop right back on the horse. My friends here keep me focused and it is a lot easier to jump back on the horse when I have the support. If I do go too far my back starts hurting and I start getting nightmares so my body stops me when all else fails. I think the best thing I ever did for myself is to change my weaknesses to more healthy things. Now I crave veggies and dark chocolate instead so the damage is never that bad anymore. Whenever I am quiet my friends start with their questions whether I am ok or not. Me being quiet is usually a bad sign.
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    I don't "cheat" because this is neither a game nor an exam. It's life. I sometimes eat over my calories but no big deal. It's only one day. Log it. Don't let it affect the next day and DO NOT feel guilty. If you cheat in a test or a game you should feel guilty. If you eat more than you planned you might feel a little disappointed that the day didn't go as planned but it's just a very small delay on the road to where you are going.

    I hate the word "cheat" in this context. There's NO POSSIBLE way to cheat. Your body keeps an accurate record of what you fuel it with. Be kind to it and yourself.

    I agree.
  • timeformetofly
    timeformetofly Posts: 64 Member
    I always feel really really bad after I cheat with my eating. Some days I just cannot help myself! Do any of you guys ever cheat and if you do, how do you get past the feeling of beating yourself up about it? And also, when you cheat do you make up for it somehow or just keep eating normally after that?

    Thanks
    Remember, if you have a day that you cheat on.. Your body looks the same as it did yesterday. even if the scales go up. it's not on you yet, just get back on it and don't feel guilty and keep blowing it or it will show up on ya.. :) I always tell myself when I cheat, it's in me not on me!
  • tbullucks06
    tbullucks06 Posts: 128
    I have days where I cheat and obsess over it and then days when I accept it, don't regret it an just move on. How about you think this way - dont do it if you think you are going to feel guilty and obsess. If you know you'll be able to do it, be ok with it and move on then I say go for it.

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