How do you guys manage to stay on track during weekends?

Actually I'd suggest just not buying the crap you put in your mouth & try some damn willpower. If you can't even stop buying it then why bother asking how to stop eating it?

Because we live in a world where this stuff is abundantly available. We have to conquer it's power over us. We do that by not saying "never" but saying, "this much and no more, right now".

It may be available but you are not forced to buy it. That becomes your own doing. No point in asking how to stop eating it if you can't even not buy it.

Actually I'd suggest just not buying the crap you put in your mouth & try some damn willpower. If you can't even stop buying it then why bother asking how to stop eating it?

Because we live in a world where this stuff is abundantly available. We have to conquer it's power over us. We do that by not saying "never" but saying, "this much and no more, right now".

It may be available but you are not forced to buy it. That becomes your own doing. No point in asking how to stop eating it if you can't even not buy it.

It's not always that easy when you live with others who will buy it and have it in the house.

My partner used to be a body builder too and he has the mindset that I can eat whatever I want in the weekends because that's what he used to do when he was training, It's really hard to turn down food that has been made for you by someone who means well but has no idea.
It has taken me a lot of small changes to get me to the point where I can have all those bad treats in my house and only indulge in moderation. I still struggle on the weekends but I try to exercise more and have those treats but in much smaller servings. I will occasionally have takeaways but a small portion and plan my other meals and exercise around it. The biggest battle is getting over the all or nothing. I've tried just eating clean and it doesn't work for me. I restrict nothing from my diet even during the week but try to create a balance. Small changes work better long term than just cutting everything out. I think those that are "on a diet" are way more likely to gain it all back than those who make positive lifestyle changes over time. I have a sweet tooth and will never stop eating lollies and chocolate so I don't try. I restrict them to what my calories allow and make sure i'm eating good things as well. and getting plenty of exercise.

One thing that I do, in a home with my husband, two teen boys and a nine year old daughter (who tend to eat whatever they choose) is to make sure that on weekends, I put my workout as top priority.

We might have family commitments -- that means I need to swim laps for my hour at 6 or 7 am.

As soon as I've finished my swim, a switch gets flipped that says, "THIS is why you're eating right."

At that point, even the most tempting things (and I won't post them here and risk triggering you all), become less attractive in light of preserving my routine.

Sure, I could workout again, but it's not good for me, at this point, to put two hours in the pool just to allow binges. That makes the exercise a purge and cuts down the time I have for muscle recovery.

Jan

Actually I'd suggest just not buying the crap you put in your mouth & try some damn willpower. If you can't even stop buying it then why bother asking how to stop eating it?

Because we live in a world where this stuff is abundantly available. We have to conquer it's power over us. We do that by not saying "never" but saying, "this much and no more, right now".

It may be available but you are not forced to buy it. That becomes your own doing. No point in asking how to stop eating it if you can't even not buy it.

It's not always that easy when you live with others who will buy it and have it in the house.

My partner used to be a body builder too and he has the mindset that I can eat whatever I want in the weekends because that's what he used to do when he was training, It's really hard to turn down food that has been made for you by someone who means well but has no idea.
It has taken me a lot of small changes to get me to the point where I can have all those bad treats in my house and only indulge in moderation. I still struggle on the weekends but I try to exercise more and have those treats but in much smaller servings. I will occasionally have takeaways but a small portion and plan my other meals and exercise around it. The biggest battle is getting over the all or nothing. I've tried just eating clean and it doesn't work for me. I restrict nothing from my diet even during the week but try to create a balance. Small changes work better long term than just cutting everything out. I think those that are "on a diet" are way more likely to gain it all back than those who make positive lifestyle changes over time. I have a sweet tooth and will never stop eating lollies and chocolate so I don't try. I restrict them to what my calories allow and make sure i'm eating good things as well. and getting plenty of exercise.

Yeah it is. Try living with 2 adult males. Easy to not eat it. There is constant ice cream, chocolate & chips. Hell... there is even always my fave cookies. Have not touched them once. Easy.

Using the fact others buy it for themselves & then that forces you to eat it really is a pathetic excuse. Once again.... you are not forced to eat it at all.

To be honest, I SUCK on the weekends due to a lack of planning.

For example, I was out of town all day on a one day road trip. I ate terribly.

Had I planned better, I could have avoided it.

I have gotten better in regards to the weekends but it is easy to fall into an eating pit.

Damage control works for me; I might go over but I am not blowing my intake out of the water.