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Taking a day off

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  • goldied01
    goldied01 Posts: 149 Member
    I have days (and occasionally weekends) where I go over on calories, don't work out, etc. Since January I still have not had a week that I have gained. Life happens, and you have to enjoy it!


    This. I agree wholeheartedly.:drinker:
  • ndegwa
    ndegwa Posts: 169
    whether it be weight loss, job, hobby etc... every one takes a day off! you just start again the next day, simple.
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    Once a week. I don't go nuts. And usually eat right around maintenance probably. But it is a good mental break.
  • genofreek
    genofreek Posts: 75
    Even if you eat thousands of calories over your goal, it's just going to be for this one special day. It's a celebration, enjoy yourself! You know you're not going to throw all your progress out the window in 24 hours, so treat yourself and don't feel bad.

    And have a good time at the wedding!
  • samanthawardle31
    samanthawardle31 Posts: 58 Member
    Thank you genofreek! Very excited. Its on Saturday and it will be fab :)
  • moondawg14
    moondawg14 Posts: 249 Member
    Thanks everyone. I think I will live with one blank day in my diary but get right back into it, I think my not overindulging has become a habit so my day off wont be horrendous and undo my good work so far. I am going to have a really good day :)

    Hell, if it makes you feel better, knock 100 calories off your intake (or add an extra few minutes of exercise) for the next few days.

    Like others said, it's a cumulative thing. As long as you "net" the right amount of calories over the long haul, you will lose weight. Go over one day? fine, go "under" just a little bit over the next few days. Just a little bit. Not enough to make you starve, or enough exercise to wear you out... just enough to soften the "guilt."

    Personally, I would indulge, but still log. I'm a little AR like that, though!

    Enjoy the day!!
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