1,200 calorie limit... but I went over!
SaraStrangeling
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I only go out once a month with friends. All month I'm good but even when I'm out once a month with buddies, I try to eat healthy. When I came home after dinner and logged all my food, I found that I went like.... 800 calories over my limit... and I'm totally ashamed! Is that going to make me gain any weight? Is it going to wreck all the hard work I've done? Sometimes when I step on the scale after eating, it's like 10 pounds over what I am in the morning... is that normal? Please help!!
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Well you need to consume 3,600 calories over what you maintenance weight is to gain a pound. So I would say 800 calories one day, while you're operating on a deficit, is in no way diet ruining. Especially if it's only at once a month. Eat better tomorrow, and continue on your usual way. If you need to stay at the gym a few minutes longer each day for peace of mind.
Also, yes, that's 100% normal. The scale will surely fluctuate through the day and for most people is a lot more at night. Usually I'm 5-8 pounds heavier at night! Don't worry about that.0 -
You must be new to this diet/exercise thing. Relax. DON'T weigh yourself right after you eat. Some would say one time per week or less, I weigh one time per day but only log or "count" one day per week. One higher calorie day will not undo your hard work. You probably needed more calories. MFP sets the allowance way too low anyway, for most people anyway. 1200 is a standard recommendation on MFP but not realistic. Go to a site like fat2fitradio.com or freedieting.com or fitnessfrog.com. Put in your info and check out what they recommend for you. It is much better for you.0
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Congratulations on your food baby.0
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That type of gain is usually just water weight from too much sodium, sugar, etc. Its good to change up your calorie intake once and awhile, also its actually good for you to occasionally go over your goal by that much and have cheat days once and awhile. 1. It helps with your metabolism and 2. It helps you from feeling like you're depriving yourself. Let go of the guilt, and except that you deserve to treat yourself now and again. One or two days once a month will not undo your hard work, just don't let it be an everyday thing.0
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chill out and step away from the scales..... youll be fine0
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"Congratulations on your food baby. "
Congratulations on having a rude tone like every other ignoramus that I live near
I actually didn't eat that much, but restaurant food has a lot of calories
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Yes, you are going to gain ten pounds of fat, like, right now.
I would wear some stretchy pants to bed, just in case you can't get out of them in the morning.
ETA: Clearly being sarcastic, here. You are going to be fine.0 -
Thanks guys. I don't know a lot about this stuff..... just needed some answers to things that I was uninformed about. Thanks again! 0
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Yes, you are going to gain ten pounds of fat, like, right now.
I would wear some stretchy pants to bed, just in case you can't get out of them in the morning.
Listen, just because I'm uninformed doesn't mean you have to be ignorant. Do you need to wear stretchy pants to bed? I'm sure you'd have to, to fit that huge ego of yours. Bug off. I don't need flack from people like you.
EDIT: Sorry, if you were being sarcastic. I can't tell. Grew up in a serious family. MY BAD! Sorry!0 -
Yes, you are going to gain ten pounds of fat, like, right now.
I would wear some stretchy pants to bed, just in case you can't get out of them in the morning.
Listen, just because I'm uninformed doesn't mean you have to be ignorant. Do you need to wear stretchy pants to bed? I'm sure you'd have to, to fit that huge ego of yours. Bug off. I don't need flack from people like you.
"People like me"? As in, people that have the answers that you are looking for? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Silly little girl.0 -
Yes, you are going to gain ten pounds of fat, like, right now.
I would wear some stretchy pants to bed, just in case you can't get out of them in the morning.
Listen, just because I'm uninformed doesn't mean you have to be ignorant. Do you need to wear stretchy pants to bed? I'm sure you'd have to, to fit that huge ego of yours. Bug off. I don't need flack from people like you.
"People like me"? As in, people that have the answers that you are looking for? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Silly little girl.
-Shrug- I didn't know you were being sarcastic. don't take it out on me. I grew up in a serious family. I can't tell tone over the internet. Kudos to those who can.0 -
you will be ok..i think 800 calories most likely put you at maintenance! 1200 is pretty low..just continue on course tomorrow and watch your sodium..i myself wouldnt weigh for a few days.
you might want to up your calories a few hundred...but thats a whole nother conversation:flowerforyou:0 -
you will be ok..i think 800 calories most likely put you at maintenance! 1200 is pretty low..just continue on course tomorrow and watch your sodium..i myself wouldnt weigh for a few days.
you might want to up your calories a few hundred...but thats a whole nother conversation:flowerforyou:
Oh okay, I'll keep that in mind! Thanks dear! 0 -
I bet at 2K she's still under her TDEE for losing (depending on her stats and activity level).0
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Don,t worry about it. Your going to make mistakes in your diet whether you know it or not. What is most important is that you are learning from your mistakes which will help you with your fitness goals.0
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Exactly what I was thinking...it probably helped rather than hurt.I bet at 2K she's still under her TDEE for losing (depending on her stats and activity level).0 -
Very true, never looked at it that way. I try to log everything I eat, but sometimes when things aren't listed on here, I get the package and go 20 calories higher than it actually is. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing but yeah, been trying 0
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Exactly what I was thinking...it probably helped rather than hurt.I bet at 2K she's still under her TDEE for losing (depending on her stats and activity level).
If it helped that'd be awesome!
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You should be fine. Not sure about everyone else, but the times when I go over my calories I try to work out a little bit harder to not feel so guilty about it - that's just me. And enjoying a night out with friends every now and then without feeling guilty about it is ok.0
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FYI: 1200 calories, in your case, is the minimum amount MFP will give, not your recommended maximum.0
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If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance0 -
FYI: 1200 calories, in your case, is the minimum amount MFP will give, not your recommended maximum.
Oh okay, I didn't know... thank you!0 -
800 calories over...
1. When you weigh at night you almost ALWAYS weigh more. The bulk of food that you ate that has not yet been digested is in there as well as any water retention. Restaurant food is very often high in sodium which will make you retain water... However, this water does not stay in your system forever.... You can lose it as fast as you gain it. Your morning weight is more accurate... Weigh in the morning after voiding and don't stress over daily gains.. especially at night; we all fight that.
2. It takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain a pound of fat. I notice that you are losing weight so that means that you are already factoring in a deficit... IF you are set to lose a pound per week, then you only ate a surplus of 300 calories... NOT 800 calories... In that event, there would be a mild gain for the day but my bet is there are plenty of days where you are under so on average you would still be ok. If you are set to lose 2 lbs per week then you have a 1000 calorie deficit built in which means you would still factor in a mild loss for the day.
3. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep working and you will see results. You have had pretty good results so far... Keep doing what you are doing and monitor things but if you have a night that you go a little over, it is ok... I went over 1300 calories yesterday... (It was my birthday).. That is ok, that still only factors in an 800 calorie true gain (far less than a pound) and I brought in a mild deficit today...
Best wishes on your continued success... Enjoy life!0 -
If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance
Thanks Joylia... I'll definitely check these out! Much appreciated!0 -
Honey, you'll be just fine. If you really feel bad about it, you could try my solution, which is to "earn" those calories. Do a couple of extra workouts this week--and in the future, if you know in advance that you're going out for dinner, try "earning " the calories ahead of time so you can feel that you have a "right" to them. Do a little research into some of your favorite restaurant meals so you don't get caught by surprise. A little advance planning can really help to avoid these things.
Good for you for making the decision to get healthy and lose weight! Tell yourself, "I may not be perfect, but I am awesome!" It helps for those "oh-cr@p-i-messed-up-my-diet-and-now-i-feel-lousy-about-myself" days. We've all had them. Take a hug from me and ignore the sarcastic and or rude comments. Why should YOU feel bad just because someone else is being unkind?
Hope this helps!0 -
You'll make yourself crazy stepping on the scale daily. I know I did. My son broke my scale years ago and I was so mad. Used to weigh myself 3 or 4 times a day and never managed to lose weight. I let the scale make me crazy. About 5 years ago I decided to lose weight by eating better. I only weighed myself at my moms, and since I worked 70+ hours a week and she lived 40 miles away I only weighed myself every month or two. I lost 110 pounds in 8 months!! Stepping on the scale daily can really bring you down. If you weigh yourself once a month you will really feel good seeing those numbers! Good luck, don't listen to idiots that just want to put others down to make themselves feel special.0
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800 calories over...
1. When you weigh at night you almost ALWAYS weigh more. The bulk of food that you ate that has not yet been digested is in there as well as any water retention. Restaurant food is very often high in sodium which will make you retain water... However, this water does not stay in your system forever.... You can lose it as fast as you gain it. Your morning weight is more accurate... Weigh in the morning after voiding and don't stress over daily gains.. especially at night; we all fight that.
2. It takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain a pound of fat. I notice that you are losing weight so that means that you are already factoring in a deficit... IF you are set to lose a pound per week, then you only ate a surplus of 300 calories... NOT 800 calories... In that event, there would be a mild gain for the day but my bet is there are plenty of days where you are under so on average you would still be ok. If you are set to lose 2 lbs per week then you have a 1000 calorie deficit built in which means you would still factor in a mild loss for the day.
3. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep working and you will see results. You have had pretty good results so far... Keep doing what you are doing and monitor things but if you have a night that you go a little over, it is ok... I went over 1300 calories yesterday... (It was my birthday).. That is ok, that still only factors in an 800 calorie true gain (far less than a pound) and I brought in a mild deficit today...
Best wishes on your continued success... Enjoy life!
I kinda' figured it was just a nightly thing but it still freaked me out! I knew there was no way I could gain 10 pounds at night and then lose it in the morning, pretty silly but still! I was like omg what the? But thanks for clearing it up! I also had no idea how many calories it took to gain a pound so yeah, I will be okay! You're awesome! And happy belated birthday! I hope you had a good one!0 -
Honey, you'll be just fine. If you really feel bad about it, you could try my solution, which is to "earn" those calories. Do a couple of extra workouts this week--and in the future, if you know in advance that you're going out for dinner, try "earning " the calories ahead of time so you can feel that you have a "right" to them. Do a little research into some of your favorite restaurant meals so you don't get caught by surprise. A little advance planning can really help to avoid these things.
Good for you for making the decision to get healthy and lose weight! Tell yourself, "I may not be perfect, but I am awesome!" It helps for those "oh-cr@p-i-messed-up-my-diet-and-now-i-feel-lousy-about-myself" days. We've all had them. Take a hug from me and ignore the sarcastic and or rude comments. Why should YOU feel bad just because someone else is being unkind?
Hope this helps!
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. It'll also keep me from doing that too often as well because I know that I'll have to earn those calories back! So yeah, awesome idea! I did. We went to East Side Mario's and they have their menu online and I kinda' picked out what I was going to have before I got there but then my buddies wanted margaritas and it went from one thing to another xD but I agree! Checking out restaurant foods online usually does avoid surprises (unless of course margaritas are involved).
Thank you for being kind! And thank you for the hug! You can have one from me in return! Thank you again dear!0 -
You'll make yourself crazy stepping on the scale daily. I know I did. My son broke my scale years ago and I was so mad. Used to weigh myself 3 or 4 times a day and never managed to lose weight. I let the scale make me crazy. About 5 years ago I decided to lose weight by eating better. I only weighed myself at my moms, and since I worked 70+ hours a week and she lived 40 miles away I only weighed myself every month or two. I lost 110 pounds in 8 months!! Stepping on the scale daily can really bring you down. If you weigh yourself once a month you will really feel good seeing those numbers! Good luck, don't listen to idiots that just want to put others down to make themselves feel special.
Yeah, I know, I've started to go scale crazy lately but I've been trying not to.... still, I end up stepping on the scale anyways. But now I have it in a harder spot to get to, so it takes me a little bit to get to it, and I end up just giving up trying to obtain it, and it's been working a little bit. Congratulations on the weight loss by the way! 110 pounds in 8 months is really awesome! And don't worry, I won't listen to idiots, there's always going to be people wanting to bring me down but I just gotta' keep getting back up! Thank you dear!0 -
(unless of course margaritas are involved).
Yes, drinks are high cal. Next time, call ahead and see if they make "skinny margarita" which is a lower calorie version. Or drink something else. I switched to citron vodka, diet coke and a slice of lime. Some people say don't drink diet sodas, but that is another conversation. I don't drink enough of it to worry about it.0
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