what to do after going over a few days in a row?

NadiaGH
NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi all,

I was wondering what you all do in cases of eating over for a few days in a row? I have been over every day since the weekend, and am feeling really bad about it... but I was thinking if I should make a point to go below for the next few days?

Thoughts?

Thanks!
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  • nlbez
    nlbez Posts: 111 Member
    I would have a few low days to even it out a bit. Dont beat yourself up about it just draw a line under it and move on. X
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    that sounds good, thank you!
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,994 Member
    Just don't make it a habit.
  • hyg99
    hyg99 Posts: 354 Member
    I go to the gym..
  • AnnBassham
    AnnBassham Posts: 31 Member
    I sometimes go over because I just don't get enough food because I'm eating the wrong food. I have to go back to a good day in my diary where I met my goal but had plenty of food to eat. I love the MFP diary!
  • 86sarahb
    86sarahb Posts: 84 Member
    Just go back to your regular calories, don't beat yourself up about it, sometimes we need a few days off to stop us from going crazy.

    :smile:
  • kateangel2312
    kateangel2312 Posts: 242 Member
    I go over regular at the weekends then just bring it back down to normal for the rest of the week
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    Hi all,

    I was wondering what you all do in cases of eating over for a few days in a row? I have been over every day since the weekend, and am feeling really bad about it... but I was thinking if I should make a point to go below for the next few days?

    Thoughts?

    Thanks!

    go back as soon as you can, that's all there is to it, don't go eating the whole pizza box or the whole tub of ice cream coz you've stuff up anyway, go back on track as fast as you can.
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    I go over regular at the weekends then just bring it back down to normal for the rest of the week

    this! still seeing results and happy with my social life ;)
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    You don't feel bad, life happens, you logged it, it's done, now focus on meeting your goals. It's about consistency not perfection. Monday I was over by 900 calories, no big deal because in the long run those days are infrequent and will only cause a temporary bump in my otherwise downward weight trend.
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    You don't feel bad, life happens, you logged it, it's done, now focus on meeting your goals. It's about consistency not perfection. Monday I was over by 900 calories, no big deal because in the long run those days are infrequent and will only cause a temporary bump in my otherwise downward weight trend.

    +1 weight loss is not a straight line downward its actually a zig-zag downward line, so fluctuations will occur as long as the trend in the months to come is your losing weight not gaining ;)
  • supermysza
    supermysza Posts: 167 Member
    Resume your normal schedule and use your downfall as motivation.
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  • kristinemaravilla
    kristinemaravilla Posts: 7
    Just because your dieting is not perfect doesn't mean you will not get results. So, just forget about it, don't beat yourself about it, and just move on to the next days and do your best to follow your diet
  • daybehavior
    daybehavior Posts: 1,319 Member
    ^this. Don't try to be a perfect dieter because it aint happenin, sweetheart :) Remember, success is a not a straight line. You may end up going in circles for a bit but as long as you stay consistent the weight WILL fall off, guaranteed.
  • pantheman75
    pantheman75 Posts: 2 Member
    If I've learned ANYTHING over the last few months regarding losing weight, it's not about "falling down", it's ALL about how soon you "get back up". DON'T say "I've blown it the last few days so I'll start fresh next week"... write off the calorie overages as "my bad" and resume better choices ASAP.
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    Just climb back onto the wagon that ran you over...we all do it :)
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I go thru my diary for last couple of days to see what I am doing wrong (if anything, sometimes I overeat because I under ate the previous day and am famished). Then I try to prelog my food for so I know what I am eating to get me back on track.
  • Jimsmith109
    Jimsmith109 Posts: 38 Member
    Don't harp on the past what is done is done set your sights on tomorrow and start a new, plan your meals and proceed, remember failure to plan will lead to failure to act. I plan my meals and prepare them for the week so their is no distractions or temptation. remember move forward don't look backwards there is nothing good going to come from it. Good luck and go get it done.
  • babsabs2011
    babsabs2011 Posts: 46 Member
    I would make some extra time for the gym and focus more on keeping my calories at my goal for the next few days. Going over for a few days happens, so I try to not worry about it too much!
  • jtarmom
    jtarmom Posts: 228 Member
    Just because your dieting is not perfect doesn't mean you will not get results. So, just forget about it, don't beat yourself about it, and just move on to the next days and do your best to follow your diet

    This. And drink lots of water :)
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Hi all,

    I was wondering what you all do in cases of eating over for a few days in a row? I have been over every day since the weekend, and am feeling really bad about it... but I was thinking if I should make a point to go below for the next few days?

    Thoughts?

    Thanks!

    How far over are we talking? If I go over a little bit, I don't even worry about it. Even if you go over 500 calories per day for an entire week, the worst you will do is gain around one pound. that's really the worst you'll do. Don't sweat it.
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    Just go back to your regular calories, don't beat yourself up about it, sometimes we need a few days off to stop us from going crazy.

    :smile:

    that's true, thank you! :-D
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    I go over regular at the weekends then just bring it back down to normal for the rest of the week

    sounds good - thanks!
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    Hi all,

    I was wondering what you all do in cases of eating over for a few days in a row? I have been over every day since the weekend, and am feeling really bad about it... but I was thinking if I should make a point to go below for the next few days?

    Thoughts?

    Thanks!



    go back as soon as you can, that's all there is to it, don't go eating the whole pizza box or the whole tub of ice cream coz you've stuff up anyway, go back on track as fast as you can.

    Duly noted, no whole pies or tubs of ice cream at once, just separately ;-)
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    Resume your normal schedule and use your downfall as motivation.
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    hahhaha, I love this! thanks for the smile :)
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    You don't feel bad, life happens, you logged it, it's done, now focus on meeting your goals. It's about consistency not perfection. Monday I was over by 900 calories, no big deal because in the long run those days are infrequent and will only cause a temporary bump in my otherwise downward weight trend.

    that's true, consistency should be the focus - thanks!
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    Be careful not to overly restrict to make up for it...that leads to hunger, which leads to overeating...which leads to more restriction...then hunger...you get the idea!
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    @kristinemarav – thanks for the boost!
    @daybehavior – that’s true, sometime you can get caught up with all of the numbers, like I seem to see a lot of red numbers in the ‘fat’ category and lots of green for the ‘protein’. It’s amazing how you go from not having a clue, to being so ‘in-tuned’.
    @raiderrodney – trynna hop back on..!
    @Lizzy- that sounds like a good idea, I was thinking about doing that too. Pre-logging so I know what to eat and it will be better planned out, aligned with my macros for the day. I just see that going wrong if I eat something I wasn’t ‘supposed to’…

    @JimSmith – that’s really great advice, thanks a lot. I gotta train myself to be that regimented…
    @babsabs – thank you, sounds good!
    @mccindy – last few days were about 500-600 over, but putting it into the 3500cals-per-pound-perspective definitely makes me feel better!


    Thanks everyone for your support & motivating words of encouragement!
  • tracya04
    tracya04 Posts: 15
    I have done exactly the same and gone over, in fact I seem to do it more often than I should. I'm just going to try and be under for the remaining of the week by exercising to up my calorie allowance. I couldn't just eat less because I'd be too hungry and just give in again.

    I did the same last week and still lost 1lb so don't beat yourself up about it, today is a new day just keep going :)
  • Scampimom
    Scampimom Posts: 19 Member
    Just go back to your regular calories, don't beat yourself up about it, sometimes we need a few days off to stop us from going crazy.

    :smile:

    ^this

    If you think about it as a lifestyle and not a diet, you can see that long-term a few days here and there won't make too big a difference. Just get back on the horse and carry on, and savour the memory of the nice things you ate =)

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