I guess it's not the end of the world...

Tabascoaddict
Tabascoaddict Posts: 17
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I just needed to unwind, wanted to enjoy a "bad meal" last night and that is exactly what I did. Heff beer, nachos, fries etc. I am not feeling all that great right now. What's surprising is that I am beating myself over it this time. Rather I feel motivated to eat better and exercise today. Who would've thought just entering a food journal could have such a positive impact. I've dieted before but rarely did I have the desire to do better after faltering. I really love MFP :bigsmile:

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  • vayax
    vayax Posts: 152 Member
    I think it has happened to all of us! It feels wayyy different when you actually see in a journal what you have eaten and how it affects your progress!
  • dspearsb
    dspearsb Posts: 186
    I agree, I went to a party this weekend and had just a little (seriously it was just a little) ribs and potato salad. It was good at the time but I felt horrible the next day. I felt heavy and sick. It definitely put me back on track. I didn't like that feeling at all!
  • Rickv67
    Rickv67 Posts: 10
    I have to agree.

    Was at the Red Robin and I wanted to order the naked burger, but I was craving the Royal Red. Bad.

    My instincts were telling me to stay from it, so I hesitated. Thinking it was about 700 calories, I said screw it. I'll be bad today and eat a light dinner later.
    As I was entering it in my journal after the meal, I was crushed: 1100+ Calories.

    We do need our cheat days. I think it was only the 2nd or third day I've gone overboard. But, like most things, its a lesson learned.

    Stay away from the Royal Red Robin..get the naked burger.
  • vayax
    vayax Posts: 152 Member
    I went last weekend to the yardhouse...I had never been there before. It was my cheat day but didn't want to go way overboard so I order something that I thought was very reasonable.... as soon as I got home I found out my "very reasonable" sandwich was 1270 cals! I almost die of a hard attack!
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