ate calories by 3pm
WhisperAnne
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Days I'm off work I seem to eat my daily calorie limit by 3 pm. I hate it! my weakness is coffee creamer and random snacking on food such as pretzels. I've been trying to keep busy on my days off of work but my body seems to know it's my "lazy" day and wants to eat more. I had 1350 calories and I don't want to eat anymore just in case I miscalculated anywhere. I guess I need to work out soon so I don't feel so angry at myself. Who else has days like this?
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me!
thats why i hate days off because I binge eat.
Today I bought a 200g chocolate bar and ate it all and it was like 1100 calories! i didnt log it in because im too ashamed of myself.
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I do!!! I ate all my calories - except for 75 - so far today. I was planning on working out tonight but now I NEED to work out so I can "earn" dinner without going over. Days at home are definitely the hardest! When I'm off I try to spend time out of the house so I am not there the entire day, or in the mid afternoon when I'm most likely to snack.
Otherwise, take a walk or get active when you feel yourself starting to snack.0 -
been there done that 2eggs and 1/2 cup cantaloupe its like 200 cals and will fill u up for dinner then just cut out 200 more tomorrow!0
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me! thats why i hate days off because I binge eat.
Today I bought a 200g chocolate bar and ate it all and it was like 1100 calories! i didnt log it in because im too ashamed of myself.
Hope tomorrow is better
OK but that sounds delicious and well worth it lol0 -
Ugh I just want to scream because this always happens to me. I spent 4 hours just cleaning my house, and trying to ignore my urge to eat. I know a lot of it is boredom but I don't have my own car so I cant just leave when I want to. I hope I feel better when I work out, which I'll do soon.0
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Only advice I have is what I do and that is preplan my meals the day before that away I know exactly what I have alotted and don't have to think much about it just eat as scheduled...... Best of Luck0
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Only advice I have is what I do and that is preplan my meals the day before that away I know exactly what I have alotted and don't have to think much about it just eat as scheduled...... Best of Luck
I try doing that but then I snack without really meaning to -_- I have kept chips and pretzels out of the house for awhile, but indulged myself last night and bought a bag of pretzels. big mistake.0 -
If the weather is decent, why not go outside and take a walk or go for a run? It'll get you out of the house and get you some more exercise.0
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You are on maintenance? What are your stats? I hit 1300 by afternoon on my days off too, but I still have 500 left for dinner, and I'm losing at over a lb a week. I know my TDEE is a bit elevated because I weigh more than you and I still breastfeed my daughter at night, but 1300 TDEE for a young person seems really low. The "superskinny" people on that gawdawful BBC show generally eat significantly more than you to maintain a lower weight.
Are you recovering from ED? Do you weigh everything (or at least everything but leafy greens)? Any other health issues that may affect metabolism?
Assuming you DO weigh, I would see a Dr. first to find out why you are burning so few calories.
If that checks out, I would seriously recommend taking steps to increase metabolism, like strength training and light cardio so that you get to eat a bit more.
Otherwise, saving calories on your work day is not a terrible idea..0 -
Exercise and get some of those calories back.0
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Yep, go for a 10 mile run that will get you and additional 1200-1350 calories, then you can start all over...0
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You are on maintenance? What are your stats? I hit 1300 by afternoon on my days off too, but I still have 500 left for dinner, and I'm losing at over a lb a week. I know my TDEE is a bit elevated because I weigh more than you and I still breastfeed my daughter at night, but 1300 TDEE for a young person seems really low. The "superskinny" people on that gawdawful BBC show generally eat significantly more than you to maintain a lower weight.
Are you recovering from ED? Do you weigh everything (or at least everything but leafy greens)? Any other health issues that may affect metabolism?
Assuming you DO weigh, I would see a Dr. first to find out why you are burning so few calories.
If that checks out, I would seriously recommend taking steps to increase metabolism, like strength training and light cardio so that you get to eat a bit more.
Otherwise, saving calories on your work day is not a terrible idea..
No I don't suffer from an ED, and I can have 1650 calories to maintain my weight. I sometimes worry I miscount calories that I put in my coffee ( I drink sugar free creamer, 15 calories per serving) I drink 6-7 cups. I count every calorie I intake. It's mind consuming..I eat lean meat and whole grains mainly with veggies and fruit. I don't eat junk food, my only weakness is salty food like pretzels. I had 2 servings today ( 200 calories) which makes me mad because I could have used those 200 calories for a more filling food. I plan on working out to burn at least 200 calories tonight so I can eat something healthy.0 -
Yep, go for a 10 mile run that will get you and additional 1200-1350 calories, then you can start all over...
Lol If only I had that kind of energy!0 -
Days I'm off work I seem to eat my daily calorie limit by 3 pm. I hate it! my weakness is coffee creamer and random snacking on food such as pretzels. I've been trying to keep busy on my days off of work but my body seems to know it's my "lazy" day and wants to eat more. I had 1350 calories and I don't want to eat anymore just in case I miscalculated anywhere. I guess I need to work out soon so I don't feel so angry at myself. Who else has days like this?
well stop doing that. plan your day better, and set times for meals and snacks. use almond milk for creamer, that's what I do since I drink about 8 cups of coffee per day. when you must snack, snack on something filling and low calories, like baked butternut squah sprayed with 0 cal butter spray and salt and pepper... or, frozen crystal light treats, or 100 cal popcorn, or a huge bowl of lettuce and spinach with some low cal 15 calorie dressing, or make yourself some squash fries or sweet potatoe chips... you know you do it, so stop it.0 -
I must admit my problem is the reverse. I'm a nurse and have to eat whenever I can at work as you never know if you're going to get your next break and going without makes me feel faint! I find it easier to avoid food at home, I suppose because I know that I can eat if I need to.0
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I've been trying to limit my coffee, but honestly I cant think straight without it. I gave up so much to lose 130 pounds and the only thing I have kept is coffee, except I don't use real sugar in it anymore.0
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I've been trying to limit my coffee, but honestly I cant think straight without it. I gave up so much to lose 130 pounds and the only thing I have kept is coffee, except I don't use real sugar in it anymore.
why would you give up coffee? just use 30 cal almond milk for cream! taste really good actually!0 -
I've been trying to limit my coffee, but honestly I cant think straight without it. I gave up so much to lose 130 pounds and the only thing I have kept is coffee, except I don't use real sugar in it anymore.
why would you give up coffee? just use 30 cal almond milk for cream! taste really good actually!
I'll try it! thanks0 -
I always eat (and drink) more when I have days off work. But, I also move more since my job is a desk job. I eat lighter during the week to offset the extra calories I know I will consume on the weekends.0
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I consider it a huge NSV if I can be home I a day off and not overindulge. It is a problem for me. I try to keep myself busy to keep it from happening.0
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why would you give up coffee? just use 30 cal almond milk for cream! taste really good actually!
Just FYI
It is the Unsweetened plain Almond milk that is 30 calories per serving. The regular is 60.
My wife loves the stuff. I can't get it down. Different strokes *shrug*0 -
me! thats why i hate days off because I binge eat.
Today I bought a 200g chocolate bar and ate it all and it was like 1100 calories! i didnt log it in because im too ashamed of myself.
Hope tomorrow is better
So because you didn't log it, it didn't happen? You ate it, log it. There is absolutely no point in counting calories if you are just gonna half-*kitten* it.0 -
So eat more-- no need to be miserable on your day off.
Maybe you wipe out a day or two's worth of deficit, but so what? That still leaves four days of deficit for the week, so you're still coming out ahead.
*edit*, I just realized this is about maintaining and not losing. 1350 is your *maintenance*?0 -
I've been a little too indulgent today too, ugh! There's a snow storm on its way and I'm trying to stay occupied at home... Yay for this thread!0
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me! thats why i hate days off because I binge eat.
Today I bought a 200g chocolate bar and ate it all and it was like 1100 calories! i didnt log it in because im too ashamed of myself.
Hope tomorrow is better
So because you didn't log it, it didn't happen? You ate it, log it. There is absolutely no point in counting calories if you are just gonna half-*kitten* it.
but it looks bad I ate over 3000 calories when im only suppose to have 1800!! Im not going to gain any weight but just the thought of having to log a 1200 calorie snack makes me sick ;P
It tasted good but I gotta control myself0 -
I know sometimes I leave a "window" for possible miscalculations, but I couldn't miss out on 300 calories. That's a dessert or extra fruit or extra whatever. This sounds miserable to me...0
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Days I'm off work I seem to eat my daily calorie limit by 3 pm. I hate it! my weakness is coffee creamer and random snacking on food such as pretzels. I've been trying to keep busy on my days off of work but my body seems to know it's my "lazy" day and wants to eat more. I had 1350 calories and I don't want to eat anymore just in case I miscalculated anywhere. I guess I need to work out soon so I don't feel so angry at myself. Who else has days like this?
Find lower calorie alternatives to keep around (like the almond milk suggestion) and for mindless snacking, turn to things like apples.
You can also go out and take walks, etc, so you aren't just sitting at home all day.0 -
been there done that 2eggs and 1/2 cup cantaloupe its like 200 cals and will fill u up for dinner then just cut out 200 more tomorrow!
1/2 a cantaloupe is more than 60 kcals ... You're talking more like 300-350 ... I know, I routinely eat half a cantaloupe (or half of a papaya) filled with cottage cheese, most mornings ...0 -
Days I'm off work I seem to eat my daily calorie limit by 3 pm. I hate it! my weakness is coffee creamer and random snacking on food such as pretzels. I've been trying to keep busy on my days off of work but my body seems to know it's my "lazy" day and wants to eat more. I had 1350 calories and I don't want to eat anymore just in case I miscalculated anywhere. I guess I need to work out soon so I don't feel so angry at myself. Who else has days like this?
I have days like this. Especially at the moment actually because I'm a bit stressed so the want for comfort food is annoyingly increasing. My weakness is corn chips for some reason. However, I generally eat really well aside from that. Don't be too hard on yourself though, I think that everyone has something that they find hard to resist. Going over a few times isn't going to hurt you too badly. If you can make sure you're eating well most of the time then you're doing pretty well
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Yep, I totally do this. If I can, I try to make myself something that I can eat mindlessly and feel little or no guilt about. It sounds weird but cucumbers sliced with salt and pepper are both crunchy and (duh) salty, and I can space out and eat that until the end of time.
That being said, it's not the worst thing in the world and you'll be fine when you pick back up tomorrow!0
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