I ate OVER 3000 calories today!!

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  • Jewlz280
    Jewlz280 Posts: 547 Member
    Meh. No biggie. If you think about it over a period of time rather than just one day, that helps a lot. So, you went over by what, 1800? Divide that by 7 and you have right at 257 or over two weeks that is about 129 or over a month that is only about 64. So in the grand scheme, not much. If you don't do this often, then no need to worry. I actually think going over once in a while is good for you because you won't diet for the rest of your life. There will be days that are high and days that are low. Days that are more active and hold down the couch days. It all balances out long term.
  • aliakynes
    aliakynes Posts: 352 Member
    You're 18 years old with a BMI of 21. That's awesome. You have done really well and one day isn't going to change that. Take a deep breath, tomorrow is a new day.

    If this happens again, it could be time to rethink your goals, maybe switch to maintenance for a while and work on cutting BF% instead of focusing so much on the scale.
  • sarasteny06
    sarasteny06 Posts: 29 Member
    We all have that binge day , log it and let it go. Reconsider your calorie restriction compared to your BMR. How much is your deficit? Create a personal max out calorie for the day so it will give you some wiggle room and less restriction. Goodluck????
  • alereck
    alereck Posts: 343 Member
    I'm sure we all had those along the way, if you don't then you will go nuts. Next time, plan it. Seriously, I do.

    I'm good for two weeks then one day I freaking go out of control, IHOP baby! Their meals are like 1800 calories, then I add the ice cream for dessert. Or I go into sushi coma!!! Plan it, do it one day every 1-2 weeks then tell yourself it was well deserve. No guilt.

    It has not stopped me from losing weight, I have not added a pound because of it, it will increase your metabolism and help you shed more pounds.

    I have to say it though that I do cheat meals not cheat days but since my meals are pretty close to 2000 calories and I do eat more during the day I guess it counts all the same. I have a 1200-1400 calorie/day plan by the way.

    I have one strong advice, do not let it bring you down. If you feel like a failure you might use it as an excuse to do it again tomorrow. Don't!!!!! You have not wasted your past efforts today, so continue strong tomorrow. Plan your next cheat meal and look forward to getting there I know I do.

    Good luck!


    - I seem to have lost the ability to spell by the way
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Of course you're going to binge if you only eat 1200 a day. Better get used to it.

    Find a REASONABLE goal. http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
  • tycho_mx
    tycho_mx Posts: 426 Member
    I've had my days like this.

    Yes, it does set you back. No, it is not catastrophic (unless you're a prize fighter that missed on a championship by failing to make weight ).

    The most important thing is to try to learn WHAT contributed to this situation. In my case, I've learned that late night + tired + hard training is a bad, bad time to stalk the kitchen. I've eaten whole boxes of granola :(
  • gert1985
    gert1985 Posts: 53 Member
    Yesterday I had a HORRIBLE food day.
    I had a hotdog, brat, and cheeseburger, 3 cans of Mt Dew, Doritos and a few other things thrown in.
    I had a graduation party, was moving my daughter out of her apartment and just did not make good
    choices.
    Today is a new day
  • Zekela
    Zekela Posts: 634 Member
    I ate close to that yesterday and sometimes eat over that... Half of my friend's list also eat like that too! So we hold hands and support each other. Only difference is we feel good about it!
  • Coffeeholic8
    Coffeeholic8 Posts: 272 Member
    So 3000 today and around 1200 for the other days of the week means you are closer to somewhere near the right amount of calories over the 7 days for weight loss. Don't eat as low as 1200 and you are less likely to have days like this, days that aren't actually the end of the world on the scale of things.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    For what it's worth, I'm 5'5", 36, my goal is 1800 and I ate over 3000 calories TWICE the last 8 days... I still lost weight. So one day is not going to derail you that much... but please eat more!
  • WarmDontBurn
    WarmDontBurn Posts: 1,253 Member
    Your body probably needs it -- based on your first few posts you were only eating 500 calories for a month and a half!
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    "I failed a test once and they still gave me a degree." - words from a wise MFP forum poster.
  • looseseal
    looseseal Posts: 216 Member
    Did you enjoy the food because you should. I ate more than I was suppose to yesterday. I was at the top range of my cals but ate a big piece of homemade applesauce cake anyway. It was delish! One day will not (can not) undo weeks of on-plan eating. Eat, enjoy, move on.
  • looseseal
    looseseal Posts: 216 Member
    "I failed a test once and they still gave me a degree." - words from a wise MFP forum poster.

    I love this!
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    3000 calories is not a big deal. You can knock out most of that in one meal at Carl's Jr. Maybe more, even.

    Eat 10,000 calories, and then start beating yourself up.

    In my book, 3,000 calories is a baby binge. It's gotta be at least 6,000 before I think "What have I done?"
  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    we all have our days, I had a spaz attack yesterday, I usually do once a month, (girls you know why lol) don't get down on yourself and be consumed with guilt, today is a fresh day, log it, i always do, then i go easier the next day.
    its ok, :flowerforyou:

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