Way Over Calorie Goal Today :(

ditsyblond17
ditsyblond17 Posts: 155 Member
edited November 13 in Motivation and Support
I feel like crap. I'm way too embarrassed to even admit how many calories I'm over by. Lets just say, I can skip food for a day and a half and still just be even. Ugh. I am so depressed. Anyone else binge like this?

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  • Mech9
    Mech9 Posts: 252 Member
    Yup! It's okay! Tomorrow is a new day, today is a new minute. Don't worry about it too much. You've never failed as long as you keep on keepin' on.
  • LazyNightOwl
    LazyNightOwl Posts: 166 Member
    It's ok, brush it off and start fresh tomorrow. We're human and we all have rough days, don't let it keep you from your goals! I took a screen shot of a picture I saw a couple of weeks ago and it's on my lock screen so I see it multiple times a day that says, "When you feel like quitting think about why you started." So, don't let this minor set back destroy your progress, tomorrow is another day :)
  • skiextrm
    skiextrm Posts: 144 Member
    Yup, I went over by 2618 calories Monday! I have returned to my regular weight after 3 days, thank goodness! What it did was make me more motivated for the last 3 days and very strict with measuring and getting some work in. I think it was a great reminder of why I gained weight and what triggers me. (Red Velvet Crackle Cookies!)
  • afeshialockhart
    afeshialockhart Posts: 2
    agree shake it off and start anew
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    No, I do not binge.

    Just start over tomorrow and do better. That's really your only option.
  • ditsyblond17
    ditsyblond17 Posts: 155 Member
    skiextrm wrote: »
    Yup, I went over by 2618 calories Monday! I have returned to my regular weight after 3 days, thank goodness! What it did was make me more motivated for the last 3 days and very strict with measuring and getting some work in. I think it was a great reminder of why I gained weight and what triggers me. (Red Velvet Crackle Cookies!)

    Thank you for this. I'm glad to see I'm not the only human being out there that makes mistakes. I just can't believe how bad I feel. The crazy part is, 3 weeks ago when I started eating healthier, I NEVER would have felt this guilty. in a way, I suppose its a victory in the form of a temporary failure. thank you for all your kind words, everyone.
  • procyonlupus
    procyonlupus Posts: 34 Member
    Were human, and as humans we want what makes us feel good! Sometimes that's food! I go over every now and again, and so do people who've lost ten, twenty, a hundred pounds. Just hop back on tomorrow and keep moving. In fact, feel proud that you came here instead of giving up, you'e doing great!
  • ditsyblond17
    ditsyblond17 Posts: 155 Member
    procyonlupus wrote: »
    Were human, and as humans we want what makes us feel good! Sometimes that's food! I go over every now and again, and so do people who've lost ten, twenty, a hundred pounds. Just hop back on tomorrow and keep moving. In fact, feel proud that you came here instead of giving up, you'e doing great!

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I don't have ANY support system in my life currently. in fact, I have a loving boyfriend that has been known to enable me and today was no different. I, however, determine what goes in my mouth. Not him. I am disappointed, but as you said, happy I reached out on here rather than throw in the towel. I can easily cut back my cals by 300-400 a day and workout for an extra hour a day for the next few days. No harm, no foul. Thank you!
  • procyonlupus
    procyonlupus Posts: 34 Member
    ditsyblond17 wrote: »
    procyonlupus wrote: »
    Were human, and as humans we want what makes us feel good! Sometimes that's food! I go over every now and again, and so do people who've lost ten, twenty, a hundred pounds. Just hop back on tomorrow and keep moving. In fact, feel proud that you came here instead of giving up, you'e doing great!

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I don't have ANY support system in my life currently. in fact, I have a loving boyfriend that has been known to enable me and today was no different. I, however, determine what goes in my mouth. Not him. I am disappointed, but as you said, happy I reached out on here rather than throw in the towel. I can easily cut back my cals by 300-400 a day and workout for an extra hour a day for the next few days. No harm, no foul. Thank you!
    My fiancee is a stick compared to me, so he needs to GAIN weight. Thanks to that, we have plenty of tempting foods in the house and lord knows I've stuck my nose in the cookie jar. If you're worried about tempting foods, then rearrange some things. I use my laziness against me, I know I won't go hunting for food, I'd rather eat what's in front of me. Get your junky food and put it in a low drawer or high cabinet. Get your veggies and fruits out of the crisper, and right center stage of your fridge. That way when you go to reach for that chocolate bar, you're grabbing a handful of celery instead. I can't tell you how many times just doing that has saved me from a night of binging on unhealthy food.

  • amy8400
    amy8400 Posts: 478 Member
    Can't say I've ever binged, but I've had days where I was so hungry I just had no self control and ate without any regard for the consequences. Probably went over by 800-1,000 calories on the worst occasion. Doesn't happen often but my triggers are clearly when I don't have good choices available and when I'm stressed. The secret is to learn your triggers and have things in place to avoid or deal with them better.

    Good for you to realize that out of our weaknesses and failures, we grow and become stronger. Tomorrow is a new day.
  • ditsyblond17
    ditsyblond17 Posts: 155 Member
    procyonlupus wrote: »
    ditsyblond17 wrote: »
    procyonlupus wrote: »
    Were human, and as humans we want what makes us feel good! Sometimes that's food! I go over every now and again, and so do people who've lost ten, twenty, a hundred pounds. Just hop back on tomorrow and keep moving. In fact, feel proud that you came here instead of giving up, you'e doing great!

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I don't have ANY support system in my life currently. in fact, I have a loving boyfriend that has been known to enable me and today was no different. I, however, determine what goes in my mouth. Not him. I am disappointed, but as you said, happy I reached out on here rather than throw in the towel. I can easily cut back my cals by 300-400 a day and workout for an extra hour a day for the next few days. No harm, no foul. Thank you!
    My fiancee is a stick compared to me, so he needs to GAIN weight. Thanks to that, we have plenty of tempting foods in the house and lord knows I've stuck my nose in the cookie jar. If you're worried about tempting foods, then rearrange some things. I use my laziness against me, I know I won't go hunting for food, I'd rather eat what's in front of me. Get your junky food and put it in a low drawer or high cabinet. Get your veggies and fruits out of the crisper, and right center stage of your fridge. That way when you go to reach for that chocolate bar, you're grabbing a handful of celery instead. I can't tell you how many times just doing that has saved me from a night of binging on unhealthy food.

    Lol, you're speaking my language. I totally agree with everything you said. One of my biggest mistakes is assuming I'll want to fix something healthy or prepare fresh fruit or veggies to munch on. I let veggies go bad because I don't wash and cut them up immediately. I'm sure, if I prepared large bowls of fresh fruit and had it front and center....I wouldn't have gone over by so many calories today!
  • ditsyblond17
    ditsyblond17 Posts: 155 Member
    amy8400 wrote: »
    Can't say I've ever binged, but I've had days where I was so hungry I just had no self control and ate without any regard for the consequences. Probably went over by 800-1,000 calories on the worst occasion. Doesn't happen often but my triggers are clearly when I don't have good choices available and when I'm stressed. The secret is to learn your triggers and have things in place to avoid or deal with them better.

    Good for you to realize that out of our weaknesses and failures, we grow and become stronger. Tomorrow is a new day.

    Thank you for your kind words. I certainly hope tomorrow is a MUCH better day. LORD HELP ME! lol
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