What I learned from my cheat day

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  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    I have learned that a lot of the snack foods I would eat mindlessly, are just not worth it. I have been doing 1-2 cheat meals a week, typically on the weekend...this has helped prevent binges.

    After a while they (snack foods I used to crave) don't even taste good any more...But I still have days that I just want to eat more...more healthy stuff, like double sized of beef pot roast or more turkey breast...or a whole pound of blueberries...
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    Today is my birthday and I decided to eat whatever I wanted, give in to some of my cravings without for once having to worry about getting hungry later. Probably a dumb idea, but I think I actually learned a lot...

    First thing I've learned... it's 3pm, I'm stuffed, and I don't think I'll be able to eat anything more today... first sign of improvement! (granted, I ate probably close to 4000 calories today)
    Second thing... nope, some things just are not worth the calories. I got some French fries because I was craving them, and it was good... but not that good that it's worth messing up my day for. Same for the chocolate croissant I had. Even without worrying that I'll be hungry later, it's just not THAT good.
    Third thing... overeating is not fun. Actually looking forward to eating reasonably tomorrow.
    Fourth thing... cheat days are not worth it... I'll definitely do things better next time and just try to fit one thing within my calorie goal. I have no regret though, most of the things I ate were delicious and I think my cravings are gone for a while now.

    Now to spend a couple weeks getting back on track.

    What did you learn during your last cheat day?

    I had a treat meal last night out of my ordinary weekend binge.... What I learned.... IT SO WORTH IT! AHAHAHAHA... i had a renewed energy and will power pushing that weights earlier today coz of the excess carbs flowing in my blood! i dont sweat it nowadays, i know i have a goal to reach but when things like birthdays come, anniversary, or just a social catch up with friends, i dont worry about the calories too much as I know this is all part of the JOURNEY.... it never ends, its a balanced lifestyle that i chose to give myself a little bit of flexibility over the weekends and the good thing is fatloss is still happening and im more happier and sociable ;)
  • Lids84
    Lids84 Posts: 1
    Happy Birthday!!!

    My cheat days used to be a full day gorging event. Now I allow myself one meal which can vary from burger and poutine to carb heavy pasta and one dessert. It gives me something to look forward to without consuming like 6000 calories LOL
  • hilaria81
    hilaria81 Posts: 84 Member
    I went to a French bistro with my fiance the other night and consumed WAY too many calories. What I learned: after filling up on bread, soup, and an entree, ordering dessert was NOT worth it (even one of my all-time favorite desserts). My stomach can't handle that kind of meal anymore. I was ready to pass out!

    I also have been MUCH less hungry and in a pretty good calorie deficit for the couple of days since - so I'm hoping it's naturally balancing out.
  • luadams2
    luadams2 Posts: 122
    I learned that I can't be trusted to just cheat a little. I binge! I graze! I eat everything in sight! No more cheat days for me. :ohwell:
  • raggiemom
    raggiemom Posts: 139 Member
    Happy Birthday! My birthday was a few weeks ago...I treated myself to Chinese take out. I went a little over my calorie goal but I didn't beat myself up for it. I just got back on track. I don't have cheat days but I do have treats now and again. I try to keep them within my calorie goals. Some things are worth going a little over, as long as it doesn't become a habit.
  • adaybetter
    adaybetter Posts: 51 Member
    Today i did a cheat day also. Ate about 5k calories. I don't normally have a cheat day, just a meal. Today with work and someone site getting cancelled ( I do search engine optimization ) and being on the phone all day getting transferred here and there. I ate what i wanted...BLAH! back to normal tomorrow
  • ShreddingIt_84
    ShreddingIt_84 Posts: 141
    I learned that I never learn.... Im always gonna stuff myself then regret it but then ill forget about such event and do it again! :ohwell:
  • adaybetter
    adaybetter Posts: 51 Member
    I learned that I never learn.... Im always gonna stuff myself then regret it but then ill forget about such event and do it again! :ohwell:

    very common cycle there

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