Valuable lesson learned last week

bradp1979
bradp1979 Posts: 154 Member
in Food and Nutrition
For the past 2 1/2 months that I have been diligently logging, eating healthy and exercising, I haven't had any days where I allowed myself anything special. No splurges. I was worried that if I did, I would dive right back into an unhealthy life style and ruin all that I had worked toward. However, last Monday, I had friends over for dinner, and I made burritos. Burritos with full-fat cheese, beans, ground turkey, salsa, avocado, the works. Then on Friday, I went to a friends birthday party where I had a couple slices of pepperoni pizza. I didn't gain an ounce from my indulgences. One meal on occasion of eating bad won't wreck anything. I know now that I don't have to beat myself up for doing it, just make sure it's only on occasion and not daily.

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  • LesleeBeAlive
    LesleeBeAlive Posts: 504
    And you are correct. Splurging is good everyonce in a while!

    I however, can't. I seem to blow up after!
    Congrats on your discovery :happy:
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    Not only does the rare splurge not hurt, it can help bust you out of a plateau! But rare is the key here, for sure. Preceded by lots of strong effort :)
  • drusilla126
    drusilla126 Posts: 478 Member
    Good for you. Yup no sense being miserable. Gotta live life. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound so yeah you'd really have to overdo it to completely throw all your hard work away.
  • HeartlessHarlot
    HeartlessHarlot Posts: 65 Member
    So long as it's once in a while, not a slip back into old eating habits, splurging is fine.

    Everything in moderation.
  • heddy90
    heddy90 Posts: 144 Member
    Good that you found out :D It's horrible having to think "never again in my life", not motivational at all!
    I have snack days every saturdays, and are often offered a piece of cake or similar on sundays which I accept, and I still lose weight steadily and I feel great! It's also a good feeling looking forward to the weekend, knowing I can afford to indulge a bit (everything in moderation), and I appreciate it a lot more now, knowing it's only for the weekends, and not 3-4 days a week, like it used to be.
  • tommytorquestick
    tommytorquestick Posts: 57
    I've found that it's healthier to splurge every now and then. Otherwise you'll go crazy and want to quit. Or eventually your splurge may be an entire cake, or a really huge amount of bad food.
  • shellihooten
    shellihooten Posts: 53
    I find it absolutely true! When I had my 'Aha Moment' and decided, that was my day to start on the path to get fit & lose weight. I also decided that this IS a lifestyle change, and life is just that, living...my choices are to put good stuff in and when I want that 'little' indulgence then I DO, moderately & without guilt!. Knowing full well, I willingly & gladly quite eating crap every day, all day.

    So, I applaud your commitment! ....a little splurge every now & then won't destroy all the work you have put into you!

    I love this site & the lovely people who have much to share & offer~
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    Yes, you don't want to be a food zombie.
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    I'm glad you discovered it for yourself! sometimes people don't believe they can live and eat healthy at the same time!!! that's awesome for you!!!!
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    I agree, a splurge every now and then will not hurt. If you don't splurge every once in a while you might end up binging. We all know what that will lead to.
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
    I am looking forward to my splurge this weekend and I plan to do it once a month. So you enjoy your food and remember that it is alright in moderation.
  • tommytorquestick
    tommytorquestick Posts: 57
    I agree, a splurge every now and then will not hurt. If you don't splurge every once in a while you might end up binging. We all know what that will lead to.

    That is the exact point I was trying to make! I agree 100%.

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