Weekend derailments

I kind of bank calories during the week so that I don't need to worry so much on weekends. If I am unable to bank enough then I just pay really close attention on the weekends. I normally try to hit the gym and be active as well.

For me, it was definitely lack of a schedule/plan. Also I'm a boredom eater so if I was just laying around watching the boob tube, I'd get the munchies. And it doesn't help that I'm a foodie and love watching cooking shows!

First step is to make up my grocery list for the week on Saturday morning. This starts me out focused on my eating plan right out the gate. And I plan everything - snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner - so there aren't any surprises. If it's not on hand in the fridge or cupboard, I won't eat it. No stopping at drive-thrus just because it's convenient.
ETA: Added for full disclosure - we do get take-out for dinner but I try to limit it to once every couple of weeks. At the very least, having a planned dinner can delay the want for take-out. Say Hubs wants pizza, I'll tell him I've got chicken or pork chops to cook up so that has to wait a day or two. This gives me time to plan the next couple of days so I can make that pizza fit into my plan (or mostly fit).

As far as boredom, it can be just as bad as stress eating. Normally there's something that needs to be done like a little cleaning or bill paying or filing so I'll force myself to stop procrastinating and just do it. When I'm done, I don't turn the TV back on because it'll likely bring me back to boredom so instead I'll pick up a good book or play on my tablet. And if that doesn't cut it, I'll get out of the house - go for a walk if it's nice, go to the library or shopping if it's not. Just avoid food places if that's too tempting. And if it's snowing, go out and shovel and make snow angels.
ETA: get some exercise DVDs if you don't already have some and plug one of those in when you're bored. At least you'll burn the extra calories to make up for any extra munching you do!

I don't starve or deprive myself by any means, just trying to delay eating until I'm actually hungry.

In a way, I'm glad I don't have a super active social life so most weekends it's just the usual meals just like Mon-Fri. When I do meet up with friends, I plan to make good choices and allow myself an indulgence (like an adult beverage or two).

I love the advice on this subject...I'm the same way. While I am at work, it is really simple to stay on track. I drink my water all day, have all my meals with me and ready to go. But on my days off, it's like I don't know what to do first lol.

This is somthing I have a hard time with too. I am in a good routine for the week and the weekend comes and I have to really use willpower and planning. I have honestly found to workout double on Saturday and Sunday and plan to eat a big meal both days. I found once I ate a big, satisfing meal I was not hungry for anything else and was able to stay in my calorie range. But I have noticed that my stomach has shrunk and I am not able to eat aas much.