Went overboard and ate 3000 calories

hi_Lexy
hi_Lexy Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
I'm 5'2" and have been fluctuating on my weight lately. Today I was 110 lbs. My goal is between 105-108 lbs.

Today I went overboard and ate pizza, muffins, chocolate etc. I ate totaling up to 3000 calories. I usually eat about 1000-1200 calories. Sometimes I eat more and exercise. I usually run but I haven't been exercising for a few days now. I've had a lot of cheater days these past few weeks. Some days I'll be under calorie and other days I'm over calorie.

Will I continue to lose weight if I eat around 1000-1200 calories and I'm 110 trying to get to 105lbs? Thank you! Can I just continue to go back on eating 1000-1200 calories or do I need to exercise massively to make up for my cheater day?

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  • cwoyto123
    cwoyto123 Posts: 308
    A whole 3000 calories?!! R.I.P.

    Nah, you'll be fine. One day is not enough to make or break any fitness/dieting goal.

    Focus on tomorrow.
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    You've only got a few more pounds to lose and its best to start easing into your new weight. Set your goals to a 1/2 lb/week loss and eat those calories. 1000-1200 per day does not sound like enough?
    Enjoy today. It won't make a difference to your weight goal. We all have days like this and it's all good in the end (unless you make this type of day a regular affair).
  • hi_Lexy
    hi_Lexy Posts: 2
    Thank you !
  • Ryan6691
    Ryan6691 Posts: 22 Member
    Drink plenty of water. That'll help too.
  • IllustratedxGirl
    IllustratedxGirl Posts: 240 Member
    Consuming more calories can help fight the urges to go off the deep end. You should still lose weight eating 1300-1400. Try that out and see if it's easier to maintain.

    I know 1200 was too low for me and I went through cycles of being starving and eating everything

    Plus if you only have 5 lbs to lose, there is no need for such an aggressively low calorie limit
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    I wouldn't recommend eating 1000 - 1200 calories. Up your game and eat more calories in the first place and you will be less inclined to go on the binge you've described.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Figure out what is a more realsitic food goal- will require less will power- and there for you'll be less likely to go crazy and over eat.
    That being said- you're fine.

    Start again tomorrow- do a little extra cardio if it makes your brain better- but dust it off and later rinse repeat a small manageable calorie deficit tomorrow.
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    One day won't hurt you. Get back on track & you'll be fine.

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