Splurges

emkchikes
emkchikes Posts: 1
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
How do you all deal with the occasional splurge? Save up for it before or make up for it after? Or just try to exercise the calories away.

Replies

  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
    Don't try to make up for a splurge, because it can lead you on a path to a binge/restrict cycle (I learned that the hard way). You could try to earn a few calories by exercise to indulge in your meal, but I wouldn't try to exercise every calorie away.

    If it's a rare splurge then I wouldn't even worry about it.
  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    Chalk it up to history and move on. It happened. Don't beat yourself up.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    0yzve0wn7qw7.jpg
  • ArkMom35
    ArkMom35 Posts: 225 Member
    You enjoy it and move on. I do try to exercise enough to cover my splurges though.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    If you're trying to lose weight, it will eventually take care of itself, you'll just lose weight less quickly. If you're trying to maintain your weight, you will have to make up for it eventually. If I know it's coming, I might eat less at a meal or two before it is planned. Yesterday, I knew I would be eating a big meal in the middle of the day, so I had a light breakfast. Then, even with a light supper, I made it through the day within my goal.
  • scottdsexton
    scottdsexton Posts: 25 Member
    kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »
    Don't try to make up for a splurge, because it can lead you on a path to a binge/restrict cycle (I learned that the hard way). You could try to earn a few calories by exercise to indulge in your meal, but I wouldn't try to exercise every calorie away.

    If it's a rare splurge then I wouldn't even worry about it.


    I agree with this and this is what I do. I am serious about getting in shape and losing weight but I don't want the program to be punitive or a chore. Having occasional splurges makes the whole process doable for me. The key word is occasional and splurge does not mean an absolute total gorge.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories