WEEKENDS?!

I try to be VERY good during the week so that I don't completely ruin my weekend. I workout more on the weekend so I burn a lot of calories, so that helps if you can workout more. I drink on the weekends, I try my best to drink beverages that are "better" for you and "healthier". Weekends have always been an issue for me, but I workout as much as I can and I put a lot of effort into the week to almost "make up" for the weekend.

Try cooking at home and being DD when you go out. I know it doesn't sound fun but alcohol adds MAJOR calories. I lost weight while still having fun weekends though in the beginning, but now I have plateaued and can't get away with it so much. or try to incorporate more workouts on the weekends like hikes or gym time. Hope this helps

yep same here on the weekends Its alot of fun but has definetly stalled any weight loss for me. I figure after summer is over itll be less partying and goin out boozin'..... cuz when I drink then I make poor eating choices as well

Weekends are sort of issues for me -- typically only when I travel. Sunday I give myself as a "cheat day" -- especially since I don't eat after 6PM I'm typically eating for less hours on that day, so can afford to give myself a break and eat different food that I wouldn't normally eat. AND Monday I do a 24-hour fast [properly called Intermittent Fasting], which is part of the reason I allow Sunday to be a cheat day where I eat more food.

Also, planning meals for the weekend really helps keep me on track.

How do you do a 24 hour fast???? I get SO hungry and almost pass out if I don't eat every few hours!! I don't know how you can do that! Any tips??

Do your research...that's what I did; I'm still learning though, so by no means an expert.
Intermittent Fasting -- there are several methods for making it easier to transition into a 24-hour fast [like pushing breakfast back to later in the morning, or eating an earlier dinner, etc.]. There are also several fasting techniques, I chose the one that works best for my lifestyle. Monday works as a no eat, no work-out day. I fast from Sunday night to Monday night, have a normal dinner and call it a night.
I thought the same thing that I would be starving and pass out after not eating for so long; but really it puts into perspective that you WON'T die from skipping a 24-hour period....helps you recognize actual signs of hunger. lol

Yes, Issues with the weekend! It is so frustrating. I do spend more time working out on the weekends because I have more time to myself. BUT, I also eat a little more but not much. The Monday morning scale says otherwise, grrrrr!!! I dont know what to do!!??

Does anyone have issues with the weekend?? I feel like I do perfectly during the week and then the weekend comes and since my normal schedule of eating/working out is off (from waking up later, no work out program on weekends, etc) I tend to eat differently and not to mention eating out and BEER! Is there anything anyone does to help stay on track with the weekend getting in the way at times?? I know you have to balance everything out but I don't want it to stop weight loss.

I think we might be twins lol yes I have that issue ...have for quite some time....but I think I have come to the theory (not sure its right mind you lol) that I can sleep in, have a few beers and eat differently as long as . I save all my workout calories til the weekend....keep it an active weekend-no sitting around.....and keep the (bad) foods I might eat earlier in the day so it gives me more time to burn them off. I am still in the process of making this happen for me right now but I did do this in past when I was late 20's early 30's ....right now my metabolism is so slow from the yo-yo dieting, lack of muscle due to sittin on my butt and at times less than 1200 cal days so it might take more work than before....I think the winning thread through this is to stick to it and keep the momentum going rather than saying oooo I have gained a pound over the wkend I might as well give up lol.....that being said....I love having a beer but it is known as the belly building brew for a reason

This post makes me happy... in the sense that I am not the only one with weekend problems.

My biggest problem is snaking on the weekend! I have more free time so I get bored and eat… ugh usually I just try to keep really busy and ok this is both funny and pathetic I’m was so bad when it came to eating out especially this summer, when I’d go out I’d be like “ok I’m going to get a salad…salad, salad, salad!” then I’d see the menu and usually ended up with like a cheeseburger or something (my will power is pathetic) so now the pathetic part, I started writing SALAD on my hand and wouldn’t even open the menu. It worked…

lmbo the menu part so sounds like me!!! lmbo my SO is bad when we go to eat and so I inevitibly eat horrible too but still my own fault but ugh....I like the idea of writing it on your hand!!! Finding a healthy salad is tough for me too though..they have so much fatty stuff on them anymore plus there is enough there for 4 people lol

I drink on the weekends, I try my best to drink beverages that are "better" for you and "healthier". Weekends have always been an issue for me, but I workout as much as I can and I put a lot of effort into the week to almost "make up" for the weekend.

I tend to go out on "date night" or on weekends with my SO. Unfortunately, it's a usually a bar and you know their menu... I stick with Jack and Diet (90 calories) and I try not to mix alcohol with carbs. I'll try to stick with any type of veggie and meat, less salt/butter. That's when I do make the effort. After a few drinks, I tend to think those chili cheese fries are whispering sweet nothings my way...