Blew it

After going to a vegan diet for health reasons 6 weeks in and i've lost 20lbs and halved my insulin intake but yesterday i got taken over by the dark side and went out for Chinese buffet for lunch:ohwell: .
One thing i noticed was i could only eat one plate of food instead of my previous 3-4 plates of food.
Back to the vegan today.Mean Green juice for breakfast. salad for lunch and a meatless curry for supper.

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  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I love Chinese buffets.
  • ShortMrsN
    ShortMrsN Posts: 177 Member
    It's one day, tomorrow is a new day so just get back into it!!
    And it is an achievement that you only ate 1 plate instead of the 3-4 you used too!!!
  • I'd post a pic of the place but seems not possible on this site.
    Buffet Fu Lam in Montreal also comes with a whole section of Sushi and Dim Sum.
  • sakuya3834
    sakuya3834 Posts: 116 Member
    Don't worry too much. You are not on a vegan diet for ethical reasons so it's not a big deal. We can't always be perfect. You have reminded me though that there is a delicious looking vegan Chinese take-out place near where I live and I'm dying to order from it!
  • PriscillaLaine
    PriscillaLaine Posts: 124 Member
    As people have already said, it's a new day, new start, so don't worry about it too much!

    That being said, if you ever feel like a Chinese buffet again, I've found Chinese places are actually quite good for vegan food, next time look out for any tofu/beancurd dishes, rice noodles, and there's always a lot of plain vegetable dishes to chose from! Sushi also normally have plain vegetable options, but are still delicious!
  • We all have our off days. The important thing is that you pick yourself up, brush off the dirt, and keep going!
  • plum64_uk
    plum64_uk Posts: 14 Member
    Like everyone's said, 1 day of Chinese buffet is just 1 day :) Once it's done, just jump back on the horse and get riding again on the path of awesome! (aka your target, health, wellbeing, whatever it might be!) :)

    EDIT: Oh, and I fu'king LOOOVE Chinese food :love:
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.

    In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.
  • jasneet12
    jasneet12 Posts: 239 Member
    I actually fail to see where you "blew it"! to me, you ate good; because you ate just one plate instead of 3-4 plates as before. learning to control portions is the way to go...
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 375 Member
    I don't believe in cheat days as I am not lifting enough weightwise to burn through increased amounts of calories, but I do believe that one day of a few extra calories will not kill us.

    Weight gain is caused by sustained overeating. if you were eating Chinese buffet every day for a month then get ready for some extra padding, but I bet you don't even notice this when it averages out with the rest of the weeks intake.

    PS I too love Chinese food. Dim Sum is the best!
  • _SantaClause
    _SantaClause Posts: 335 Member
    I plan on eating A LOT of pizza tonight...
  • I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
    In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

    Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
    In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

    Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.

    Glad you've found something that's working for you and is helping your diabetes.:flowerforyou:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I'd be curious to know for what health reasons a vegan diet has been recommended? Being vegan is challenging in many ways and is usually only sustainable long term when there is a strong ethical basis.
    In any case it was one meal. Put it behind you and move on.

    Obesity by about 100lbs and a resultant out of control diabetes is the reason for the vegan diet. i am starting to enjoy a diet without meat and dairy products,feels very ...wholesome... ,Doubt i'll ever go back to the meat/cheese/bread with a side of fries and a bucket of fizzy sugar water dietary lifestyle.However every once in a while ya gotta feed the beast within.

    This is probably why you fit these things into a day instead of going HAM at the buffet. :laugh:
  • WhatAnAss
    WhatAnAss Posts: 1,598 Member
    Chinese food is so hard to resist!! But on the bright side it wasn't a 900 calorie double cheeseburger and huge order of fries. :tongue:
  • Monkey_Business
    Monkey_Business Posts: 1,800 Member
    Chinese food is so hard to resist!! But on the bright side it wasn't a 900 calorie double cheeseburger and huge order of fries. :tongue:

    It really could have been much worse.......
    Last time I went to a buffet, I was:

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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    No ragrets, yo