I just had a chocolate bar (250cals) AM I SCREWED?
Self_Kontrol_Is_Key
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Ive been on this journey for about 2 weeks, with strict clean eating and no cheats, I was at the movies an hour ago and had a choc bar, I feel so guilty.. Im thinking of skipping dinner! I didnt even enjoy it like i usaully do.
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If it put you over your limit, then it might be good for you to go for a little jog or something. If not, dont worry about it. Everyone deserves something once in a while.0
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Log it and move on. If you still eat as normal, you shouldn't surpass your maintenance calories. And maybe work small treats into your days in moderation, that way you don't feel the need to cheat.0
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Don't feel guilty and don't skip dinner. Just make sure it fits in your calorie goal for the day. If you don't have that many left for the day try having a lighter meal.
I have treats all the time but I make sure I don't go over my daily goals. If you want this to be a lifestyle change you have to be able to indulge every once in a while or it won't last.0 -
GASP! Yes, you may as well give up on ever being healthy... *extreme sarcasm*
Serious: No big deal - just go back to eating healthy tomorrow. We all have treats, cheats, and off days sometimes. Personally, 250 cal of a chocolate bar would go into my diary like everything else and I'll try to stay within my total calories for the day. If I try to be too strict with myself, I know I will not be able to succeed.0 -
Key I think is to be honest to yourself about it. If you dont log it because you dont like how it looks, then that stuff will eventually lead to degression. Add me as a friend if you need positive feedback every once in a while
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There's absolutely nothing unhealthy about a 250 cal chocolate bar0
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Worst case, you ate at or slightly above maintenance. One candy bar didn't make you fat. Ditch the "clean eating or fail" mindset and you'll get further.0
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You are going to gain 100 pounds and you will never be able to lose them. What were you thinking???0
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Eh. You're fine. One chocolate bar is not going to destroy whatever work you have put in so far. Log it, move on. No need to feel guilty.0
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Your not doomed at all. Do not cave in to the punishment mentality. Treat tomorrow as a normal day of calories. This is a journey, love yourself and your chocolate!! Try harder tomorrow, but dont fall victim to yourself. the key is building a healthy approach and attitude about food!!!
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Dust yourself off and get back on track. Beating yourself up doesn't burn too many calories. The stress you put on yourself about a little chocolate bar will do your body more harm than good.0
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Just log the chocolate bar, be mindful of your other meals, and, if necessary, get in a little activity. Chances are, your deficit is bigger than 250 calories, so even if you went over by the entire amount today you'd still lose weight.
You don't have to give up treats to lose weight, and you don't have to avoid candy to have a balanced, healthy diet. Your food diary should reflect what is important to you, including enjoying a treat at the movies (if that's your thing). Just focus on the numbers in your log and maintain a deficit.
I'd recommend a deep breath and dancing to a super fun song. You'll feel better.
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Nope, you're not screwed. Log it, eat your dinner, and move on. It is one treat, not the end of the world. Go for a walk/jog/bike ride/etc. if you want to "work off" the 250 calories, but don't start skipping meals. Plus, it's highly unlikely that those 250 cals will completely erase the deficit you are currently eating at.0
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I just ate 4 chocolate bars for a grand total of 600 kcal (stressed out because of an exam)...
Sometimes it happens... I just logged it and now I am going to exercise - but not enough to "erase" the 600 kcal lol. 0 -
Worst diet defeater - guilt. Don't let guilt discourage you. As said above, shake it off and move on. As also already said, we need to indulge once in a while and need to realize that realistically there will be moments where we want something like a chocolate bar, etc. Plan it in you daily food and make adjustments as needed and enjoy.
And do not skip dinner over it.
Pretty much agreeing with everything said already...just adding my two cents.
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Exercise off 250 calories! If you walk for an hour and a half briskly, I think that would burn off about that much.0
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I'm a big supporter of "Log it and move on." We are all going to give in to temptation at one point or another. You need to treat yourself once in awhile so you don't go nuts! Good luck on your journey!0
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welcome to living....Your not going to avoid chocolate bars forever are you?0
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Yeah, that is really crazy but not as crazy as this. Yesterday...... I ate half a biscuit!!!-1
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One thing to think about is that this question displays a pretty unhealthy relationship with food. Part of the "lifestyle change" that will make your eating habits and weightloss sustainable is to develop a healthy relationship with food. Guilt does not enter into it. Guilt is a result of immoral behavior, and there are absolutely no moral judgments with eating (unless you get into sustainability and fair trade and stuff like that).
When you eat, it's neither good nor evil. It merely serves your goal or doesn't. Some foods are more likely to get you to your goal weight, but there are other goals in life, such as to enjoy your presence on the earth, and chocolate not only enhances that, but if you eat good chocolate (ie. not Hershey's type crap) then you also get the benefits of chocolate's flavonols and other healthful compounds.
It becomes so much easier to stick with your calorie goals and not binge when you stop attaching moral judgments to eating. It's not helping you to beat yourself up over a chocolate bar. Even if you go over your calorie goal, all you're doing is delaying reaching your goal, not kicking a puppy. And since losing a pound of fat requires a deficit of 3500 calories, your chocolate bar didn't even delay you losing a whole pound, only a fraction of one. Not nearly as big a deal when you keep it in perspective.0 -
QFTSnuggleSmacks wrote: »One thing to think about is that this question displays a pretty unhealthy relationship with food. Part of the "lifestyle change" that will make your eating habits and weightloss sustainable is to develop a healthy relationship with food. Guilt does not enter into it. Guilt is a result of immoral behavior, and there are absolutely no moral judgments with eating (unless you get into sustainability and fair trade and stuff like that).
When you eat, it's neither good nor evil. It merely serves your goal or doesn't. Some foods are more likely to get you to your goal weight, but there are other goals in life, such as to enjoy your presence on the earth, and chocolate not only enhances that, but if you eat good chocolate (ie. not Hershey's type crap) then you also get the benefits of chocolate's flavonols and other healthful compounds.
It becomes so much easier to stick with your calorie goals and not binge when you stop attaching moral judgments to eating. It's not helping you to beat yourself up over a chocolate bar. Even if you go over your calorie goal, all you're doing is delaying reaching your goal, not kicking a puppy. And since losing a pound of fat requires a deficit of 3500 calories, your chocolate bar didn't even delay you losing a whole pound, only a fraction of one. Not nearly as big a deal when you keep it in perspective.
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thisSnuggleSmacks wrote: »One thing to think about is that this question displays a pretty unhealthy relationship with food. Part of the "lifestyle change" that will make your eating habits and weightloss sustainable is to develop a healthy relationship with food. Guilt does not enter into it. Guilt is a result of immoral behavior, and there are absolutely no moral judgments with eating (unless you get into sustainability and fair trade and stuff like that).
When you eat, it's neither good nor evil. It merely serves your goal or doesn't. Some foods are more likely to get you to your goal weight, but there are other goals in life, such as to enjoy your presence on the earth, and chocolate not only enhances that, but if you eat good chocolate (ie. not Hershey's type crap) then you also get the benefits of chocolate's flavonols and other healthful compounds.
It becomes so much easier to stick with your calorie goals and not binge when you stop attaching moral judgments to eating. It's not helping you to beat yourself up over a chocolate bar. Even if you go over your calorie goal, all you're doing is delaying reaching your goal, not kicking a puppy. And since losing a pound of fat requires a deficit of 3500 calories, your chocolate bar didn't even delay you losing a whole pound, only a fraction of one. Not nearly as big a deal when you keep it in perspective.
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SnuggleSmacks wrote: »One thing to think about is that this question displays a pretty unhealthy relationship with food. Part of the "lifestyle change" that will make your eating habits and weightloss sustainable is to develop a healthy relationship with food. Guilt does not enter into it. Guilt is a result of immoral behavior, and there are absolutely no moral judgments with eating (unless you get into sustainability and fair trade and stuff like that).
When you eat, it's neither good nor evil. It merely serves your goal or doesn't. Some foods are more likely to get you to your goal weight, but there are other goals in life, such as to enjoy your presence on the earth, and chocolate not only enhances that, but if you eat good chocolate (ie. not Hershey's type crap) then you also get the benefits of chocolate's flavonols and other healthful compounds.
It becomes so much easier to stick with your calorie goals and not binge when you stop attaching moral judgments to eating. It's not helping you to beat yourself up over a chocolate bar. Even if you go over your calorie goal, all you're doing is delaying reaching your goal, not kicking a puppy. And since losing a pound of fat requires a deficit of 3500 calories, your chocolate bar didn't even delay you losing a whole pound, only a fraction of one. Not nearly as big a deal when you keep it in perspective.
^ This. I was going to post, but everything that needs to be said is right there.
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Eat in moderation. . No you're not screwed, you can have chocolate every day if you work it into your daily caloric goals, and macros. Log it and move on. If you go over your daily goal every now and again so what. This is a lifestyle change not a diet with an end date. Do not give up now, what you can't give up forever. Moderation is key. Clean eating is only a buzz term. Chill enjoy life stay within your calorie goals. You'll lose weight.0
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SnuggleSmacks wrote: »One thing to think about is that this question displays a pretty unhealthy relationship with food. Part of the "lifestyle change" that will make your eating habits and weightloss sustainable is to develop a healthy relationship with food. Guilt does not enter into it. Guilt is a result of immoral behavior, and there are absolutely no moral judgments with eating (unless you get into sustainability and fair trade and stuff like that).
When you eat, it's neither good nor evil. It merely serves your goal or doesn't. Some foods are more likely to get you to your goal weight, but there are other goals in life, such as to enjoy your presence on the earth, and chocolate not only enhances that, but if you eat good chocolate (ie. not Hershey's type crap) then you also get the benefits of chocolate's flavonols and other healthful compounds.
It becomes so much easier to stick with your calorie goals and not binge when you stop attaching moral judgments to eating. It's not helping you to beat yourself up over a chocolate bar. Even if you go over your calorie goal, all you're doing is delaying reaching your goal, not kicking a puppy. And since losing a pound of fat requires a deficit of 3500 calories, your chocolate bar didn't even delay you losing a whole pound, only a fraction of one. Not nearly as big a deal when you keep it in perspective.
Very good words. Thanks for posting this!!!0 -
Pirate_chick wrote: »Eat in moderation. . No you're not screwed, you can have chocolate every day if you work it into your daily caloric goals, and macros. Log it and move on. If you go over your daily goal every now and again so what. This is a lifestyle change not a diet with an end date. Do not give up now, what you can't give up forever. Moderation is key. Clean eating is only a buzz term. Chill enjoy life stay within your calorie goals. You'll lose weight.
^This. "Clean eating" isn't responsible for weight loss. Caloric deficit is. "Cheats" or "treats" aren't responsible for weight gain. Excess calories are. Learn to fit the foods you like into your daily intake and drop the guilt.0 -
Stepher1123mfp wrote: »If it put you over your limit, then it might be good for you to go for a little jog or something. If not, dont worry about it. Everyone deserves something once in a while.
TRUTH ABOVE!!
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I just maintain calorie level and eat every thing i like to. I had losy 1 kg in 5 days0
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I eat candy often. Today had a mini bag of m&ms, the other day a Mounds bar. Its just a little part of the big picture.0
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