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Cheat days are just weird to me now
Losingthedamnweight
Posts: 537 Member
I just had a cheat day on my birthday (feb 27th). A planned one I totally worked for. And afterwards I felt like toasted ****. I felt like I got nothing out of it and set myself so far back that it's going to be about a week before I'm losing again.
I'm not a clean eater so I'm perfectly fine on a day to day basis. I don't get cravings or want all kinda of crazy things because if I can fit it into my calories, I eat whatever the hell I want.
So when I had a cheat day and just stuffed my freaking face to the point I got sick, I thought to myself "why the hell am I even doing this? I was already doing fine!" It's almost like the cheat day was forced and that right there makes me feel like I'm on the right track. The fact that I feel better when I'm eating within my calories and exercising is a huge breakthrough for me. I want to be fit more than I want food! That's the first time in my entire life I've felt like this!
I used to screw up all the time to the point where it was normal for me to fall off the wagon. I see someone eating something yummy and I was like "okay I'll eat that. Then back to dieting!" Then I'll eat it, then get super crazy cravings and everything on the west coast that day and start over the next day. And there were always these little deals I made with myself to go over my calories or eat this or that. I knew I was lying to myself everytime and yet I did it anyway. And that's why I've been fat for so long.
But now? This year? I've been counting calories religiously without a screw up for 3 months and am the happiest when I stick to it. No cravings. No "okay I'll eat this then start again tomorrow". No. I've been doing it and feeling great! I don't know what changed in me, but for the first time ever, I have hope. I can see myself getting skinny in the next year and I can't even put into words how excited I am
I'm not a clean eater so I'm perfectly fine on a day to day basis. I don't get cravings or want all kinda of crazy things because if I can fit it into my calories, I eat whatever the hell I want.
So when I had a cheat day and just stuffed my freaking face to the point I got sick, I thought to myself "why the hell am I even doing this? I was already doing fine!" It's almost like the cheat day was forced and that right there makes me feel like I'm on the right track. The fact that I feel better when I'm eating within my calories and exercising is a huge breakthrough for me. I want to be fit more than I want food! That's the first time in my entire life I've felt like this!
I used to screw up all the time to the point where it was normal for me to fall off the wagon. I see someone eating something yummy and I was like "okay I'll eat that. Then back to dieting!" Then I'll eat it, then get super crazy cravings and everything on the west coast that day and start over the next day. And there were always these little deals I made with myself to go over my calories or eat this or that. I knew I was lying to myself everytime and yet I did it anyway. And that's why I've been fat for so long.
But now? This year? I've been counting calories religiously without a screw up for 3 months and am the happiest when I stick to it. No cravings. No "okay I'll eat this then start again tomorrow". No. I've been doing it and feeling great! I don't know what changed in me, but for the first time ever, I have hope. I can see myself getting skinny in the next year and I can't even put into words how excited I am
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Happy birthday! And good for you! Welcome to the end of comfort eating. Its never worth it, but it sure can be hard to give up.0
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It's the "stuffing your face" part, isn't it? We should all strive to get to the point where we can go out for our birthdays and eat whatever we want but not feel like we have to eat more than we want. Like you said, you can fit whatever in your daily calories, so if you want more the next day it's there for the eating.
You've made an important discovery for yourself!0 -
It's the "stuffing your face" part, isn't it? We should all strive to get to the point where we can go out for our birthdays and eat whatever we want but not feel like we have to eat more than we want. Like you said, you can fit whatever in your daily calories, so if you want more the next day it's there for the eating.
You've made an important discovery for yourself!
It is the stuffing my face part! That used to make me so happy. Even if for only a few minutes, I overate like a druggie getting his fix. There was that "ahhhh yeah. Screw everything else. This is goooooood" moment when eating that I just don't get anymore. Food is still yummy but it's not one of those things I run to when I'm upset or want to feel something. I guess I'm not "eating my emotions"? Hell yeahhhhhhhhh.
Now that I'm not eating my emotions, I don't even feel like I'm "dieting". I feel like I'm just eating and the lbs just happened to come off as a byproduct. How cool is that? Now to tackle all my other issues...anxiety and confidence is next0 -
Congrats on your break through, I'm a little behind you in the way of days doing this, about 2 months in now but I get what you're saying completely. I never counted calories before, barely even cared how many calories something had. I started in January and man its been eye opening. I can see myself sticking to this for life because its an actual plan not a 'eat less move more' motto. I eat whatever I want within portion and calories. I'm naturally becoming more picky about what I eat, without forcing myself into it. My cheat day isn't about 'stuffing my face' or getting in foods I can't normally have but its about days that I will most likely go over my calories. I've had two so far and both were because of us going out to a Chinese buffet. That's my favorite food and I don't want to count there, so its my cheat day, I eat mindfully and move on.
It's so important that you discovered this, it really means you're likely to do this for life and really make the change you're hoping for. It's so eye opening to really believe you can do this instead of just hoping it works out. Every day is a victory to be proud of! Very happy for you!0 -
I totally understand that feeling, that's what made this weightloss journey successful for me... Cheat days felt uncomfortable and overeating didn't bring me the pleasure it once did. I still enjoy some treats in moderation and a birthday meal of course, but with my goals still in sight.
6 months on, I still feel the same and am slowly approaching my goal weight! It's a winning attitude! Keep going0 -
I hear ya ..I probably have not had a "cheat day" in a long time ..maybe since Thanksgiving …
I just eat what I want and make room for it in my day ..the other day someone brought in donuts, so I had a donut and had a little less for dinner and still hit my calorie/macro goal for the day…
every once in a while I go over…buy stuffing my face to the point where I am ill….naaaaa, F that!
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