Weekends....Easier or Harder?

lmcdonald1979
lmcdonald1979 Posts: 24 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone,

Just wondered if you find the weekends easier or harder?

I'm finding as I don't work those days and spend a lot more time at home that the weekends are far more harder than weekdays. I've managed to include a gym workout in today and plan on doing a run tomorrow, but I'm constantly thinking about food....

How do you guys find the weekends?

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  • lucyleigh4
    lucyleigh4 Posts: 33 Member
    I am the opposite. I find weekends much easier. No idea why, but I guess the hectic pace at work during the week leads to stress eating? I don't know. But I always do much better at home.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I find them equal. Wake up, pre-log, go about my business.
  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    I do find weekends more difficult because I am a bit more lax in logging. As in I don't typically pre-log. During the week, I don't have a chance to really stray from my plan because I am typically working 10-11 hours as a teacher, which is high stress at times. So I give myself a break on weekends. If I didn't, I would start my week incredibly crabby.

    Now, that isn't to say I go crazy. I don't believe in cheat days for my particular goals, so if I have a bad day food wise (like I am today), I just log it and move on. Although, I find "bad" days have gotten less bad as my journey continues. What used to be a 1000 calorie binge has turned into more like 500. So it does get easier as time goes on.
  • lmcdonald1979
    lmcdonald1979 Posts: 24 Member
    mutatedpie wrote: »
    I do find weekends more difficult because I am a bit more lax in logging. As in I don't typically pre-log. During the week, I don't have a chance to really stray from my plan because I am typically working 10-11 hours as a teacher, which is high stress at times. So I give myself a break on weekends. If I didn't, I would start my week incredibly crabby.

    Now, that isn't to say I go crazy. I don't believe in cheat days for my particular goals, so if I have a bad day food wise (like I am today), I just log it and move on. Although, I find "bad" days have gotten less bad as my journey continues. What used to be a 1000 calorie binge has turned into more like 500. So it does get easier as time goes on.

    Good points here thanks!
  • lmcdonald1979
    lmcdonald1979 Posts: 24 Member
    lucyleigh4 wrote: »
    I am the opposite. I find weekends much easier. No idea why, but I guess the hectic pace at work during the week leads to stress eating? I don't know. But I always do much better at home.

    Maybe I'll feel different in time and suppose each weekend won't be the same!
  • Suhrah623
    Suhrah623 Posts: 65 Member
    edited October 2015
    they are harder for me because I work weekends. I am up by 5:45 both days and work for 10.5 hours each day. I am starving all dang day long! and then my husband makes dinner so sometimes I dont really know the exact amount of ingredients he used to make it, know what I mean? I usually just take a break from logging on weekends because of all this, but still try to mentally log and make good choices.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Weekends are much easier because I am relaxed and can focus on myself.
  • nyponbell
    nyponbell Posts: 379 Member
    I find it harder on weekends. I work in a school so my weekdays are set; I work out in the morning when I can drag myself out of bed, because if I don't do it in the morning I don't do it at all. I pre-log and I eat the food I have prepared (because I have to bring it to work with me, it's easier to not stray). Evenings can be a little bit difficult, but weekends are harder - even if I have a work-out session, or take a long walk, and try to pre-log, due to the nature of my weekends (spur of the moment, meeting with friends, doing nothing, catching up with stuff at home, sleeping in late) I'm not always successful.

    I also have more access to food (and can always buy more) but at school I pretty much have what I brought and whatever they are serving for lunch that day (which I dislike for the most part; I will eat salad so I'm eating something with the kids). And if I don't bring my debit card or cash with me, I can't buy something on the way home - and if I make it home without something unnecessary, unless I actually do need to go to the store for something important, I will make it through the evening without too much difficulty.

    Another reason why weekends tend to be harder for me is that on Sundays I make a large batch of lunch food for the upcoming week; but the soups I make tend to be enough for 5 meals, and I seem to always forget about the weekend coming up too.

    It's something I'm working on. So you're not alone!
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Harder because I usually go out to eat.
  • Ashtoretet
    Ashtoretet Posts: 378 Member
    I always work weekends so they're easier for me since I just don't eat at work.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Many folks eat a bit less on the weekdays so they can have a bit more on the weekends. Basically, looking at the weekly total rather than daily. Maybe this would help you.
  • ebouchie
    ebouchie Posts: 124 Member
    Easier generally for me. More time for excercise and lots more walking with the dog.
  • ohmyllama
    ohmyllama Posts: 161 Member
    I used to have cheat days on the weekends since my s/o comes to visit. It was super difficult at first, since we love to eat out together. However, after eating healthier for a bit, I no longer have the desire to have a cheat day! :D I believe it gets easier as time passes.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I'm like you. I stick to it easily while at work Monday-Friday, and I work out consistently before work on weekdays. On the weekend I'm lax on work outs and tend to want to eat out more. Also....alcohol, lol.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I have no problems with either. My life no longer revolves around what, when, where, how much I will eat.
  • entwife
    entwife Posts: 134 Member
    I find weekends a bit harder. It's a habit thing - we have stayed in a lot more since having kids so i have been used to looking forward to watching a good movie, drinking some wine and having some chocolate. I need to break the food=relaxation habit. Might be time to pull out my embroidery again, keep my hands busy!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Pretty much the same. I have two of my heavier workouts on Friday and Sunday so I budget myself more calories on those days. On Saturday I sleep in a bit and then treat myself to and late special breakfast at the coffee shop during my and line time. I skip lunch and toned then have plenty of calories for a bigger dinner.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Harder for me. I try to keep my week calories low so I can bank them for the weekends and have a little fun.
  • KT_3009
    KT_3009 Posts: 1,042 Member
    I seem to find weekdays harder, as I work near many takeaway cafes/bakeries so I tend to go there for lunch. Whereas on the weekends I can plan better and spend more time making healthy meals.. I have improved though with pre-planning meals through the week so I hope to stick by that :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    I don't find weekends any easier or harder ... just different.

    However, weekends are more enjoyable. :) During the week, I don't have much time for exercise, but on the weekends, I spend hours exercising .... so then I can have things like the 800 calories of waffles I had for breakfast yesterday, and the pizza I'm planning to have for dinner tonight. :grin:
  • sarahrosebinder
    sarahrosebinder Posts: 35 Member
    Weekends for sure! My friends want to go out, eat and drink. I find myself lately declining social events because I dont want to spoil a good week. I know thats not right, but it sure is easier then people asking me why Im not drinking and acting like Im a party pooper!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    There are challenges with every day, but I've become good at making choices that fit my calorie limit.

    Haven't gone over once in the 6 months I've been here, thanks to the great advice I've read in the MFP community.

    If you're finding things difficult, read the "helpful posts" threads in the Announcement at the top of the forum.
  • lmcdonald1979
    lmcdonald1979 Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks for all the replies seems that it's down to the individual and what kind of life we lead. Good luck to each and everyone of you
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    I find them a little more challenging - definitely! But nothing I can't handle.

    I tend to 'bank' calories in the week to allow for indulgences at the weekend - it's working well :)

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