day off no logging or calorie counting
feelthelove1964
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Well i woke this morning and just wanted a day off , i haven't done any exercise i haven't logged any food , in fact i have eaten like a pig. Been out in the sunshine and eaten ice cream, had a massive tea and huge pudding , feeling stuffed now , but not guilty .
Who else has days like this ?
or is it just me lol
Who else has days like this ?
or is it just me lol
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Sounds like you're looking for someone to enable you. Don't worry, I'm sure somebody will step up and tell you it's okay. Also, you're not alone, most people who fail rationalize their first step exactly as you have...pretty common I think.0
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I used to have "cheat" days, but those usually led to cheat weekends and then cheat weeks and then completely falling off the wagon.
If you can manage the odd "cheat" day once in awhile and it works for you, then go for it. But don't cheat yourself out of a healthy new lifestyle just because you wanted a day off of counting calories and working out. I'm sure you could manage those kinds of days without going out and bingeing, etc.0 -
This topic and the "I like to drink" topic make my hair hurt.
Do WTF ever you like. Don't ask permission.
If you really think this is the way to be for you, why are you saying anything at all?0 -
Log it all. ONE REALLY BAD DAY MAY tank an entire week.0
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While I was actually logging what I ate there were days I didn't feel like logging. Honestly I dont log anything now either....doesn't mean I dont pay attention to what I am eating.0
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I agree, if you feel the need to take the day "off," log it anyway. Then, if you are up a pound or so this week, you can look back and REALLY know why, not just try to surmise what it was that put you over.0
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It's tough. I think every once in a while is okay - but how long is every once in a while? Once every six months is obviously is different than once a week. I sometimes "cheat" on big holidays but I always log it all so I know the damage. I used to have a cheat day once a week but have been cutting it out.0
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Sounds like you're looking for someone to enable you. Don't worry, I'm sure somebody will step up and tell you it's okay. Also, you're not alone, most people who fail rationalize their first step exactly as you have...pretty common I think.
i never said anything about giving up, i just said i had a day off, if i have a day off work it doesn't mean i have quit my job does it ?0 -
I have zero problems with skipping logging a meal or day here and there (I've even skipped a weekend on occasion!). It certainly hasn't derailed my goals. I think it depends on the person and if they have the willpower to get right back to it.0
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I have zero problems with skipping logging a meal or day here and there (I've even skipped a weekend on occasion!). It certainly hasn't derailed my goals. I think it depends on the person and if they have the willpower to get right back to it.
thanks, i have great willpower so i will be fine , tomorrow is another day and a new start0 -
I see the fun police are out in full force today. It's ok to take an OCCASIONAL day off of logging altogether, and days off of exercise aren't just nice, they're mandatory. As long as you can take the day, and have it stop there, then their is nothing wrong with taking a break. It will help keep you sane, and able to stay "on the wagon" for the long haul. Lifestyle changes dictate that you allow yourself some day to day flexibility.0
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I see the fun police are out in full force today. It's ok to take an OCCASIONAL day off of logging altogether, and days off of exercise aren't just nice, they're mandatory. As long as you can take the day, and have it stop there, then their is nothing wrong with taking a break. It will help keep you sane, and able to stay "on the wagon" for the long haul. Lifestyle changes dictate that you allow yourself some day to day flexibility.
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thank you and congrats on your weight loss0 -
This topic and the "I like to drink" topic make my hair hurt.
Do WTF ever you like. Don't ask permission.
If you really think this is the way to be for you, why are you saying anything at all?
just making conversation , and it is nice to share with others who might be having the same day i have had where taking a day off felt right. When i go on holiday i won't be logging my food or exercising, we still have to live and enjoy ourselves .0 -
Sounds like you're looking for someone to enable you. Don't worry, I'm sure somebody will step up and tell you it's okay. Also, you're not alone, most people who fail rationalize their first step exactly as you have...pretty common I think.
i never said anything about giving up, i just said i had a day off, if i have a day off work it doesn't mean i have quit my job does it ?0 -
Logging and calorie counting should be a positive activity. I'm only into my fifth week of doing it and I don't mind it in the least. In fact, I like logging exercise because it is a real progress gauge. Logging allows you to enjoy the foods you like without going overboard because it keeps you accountable.
Logging is neither a fun activity nor a drag; it just is. It's something you do. When I hit my goal weight and go on a cruise, you can bet money that my MFP app is coming with me. I will also use the ship's workout center. Exercise is now an inexorable part of my life. A day without some sort of physical activity is almost like an empty day.0 -
LOLOL! Holy hell in a handbasket, simmer down people! OP was just making a light-hearted post asking if anyone can relate; not asking for permission.
OP, I definitely take a break from it on the weekends, and other special occasions. I may still exercise, but not always. Enjoy your day off0 -
LOLOL! Holy hell in a handbasket, simmer down people! OP was just making a light-hearted post asking if anyone can relate; not asking for permission.
OP, I definitely take a break from it on the weekends, and other special occasions. I may still exercise, but not always. Enjoy your day off
^THIS!! OP, Enjoy your day off, I know I enjoyed mine on Friday0 -
I still log when I have a day I don't diet. Why? Because even when I don't eat everything I want 4,000 calories in a day is about where I land. That is not even being "full". The logging is what keeps it from being REALLY bad.0
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I cut myself slack every once in a while if I have a social engagement that involves food BUT I ALWAYS balance it out with extra exercise and eating very, very lightly the following day.0
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If you want somebody to tell you it's OK you may have come to the wrong place. LOL.0
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