Let down days

le6676
le6676 Posts: 30 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Do you ever get those days where you completely let yourself down and over eat?
Well that is what I've done today, I should be eating 1800calories but because of my diet I am at 1200 and today I've had over 2000calories. I went to the gym earlier to try and work some off so I could feel better but I had such a belly ache I couldn't do it!

I'm so mad at myself because I have been doing quite well recently?

Have I done a really over the top thing with going over 2000 calories or does anyone else have these days? If so how many times do you think you do?

Thanks x

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  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    I think we all have those days - just try to see why you are overeating, is it because you are truly hungry, are you bored, sad? Maybe you're an emotional eater. What I do is not beat myself over it. Tomorrow is another day...
  • le6676
    le6676 Posts: 30 Member
    True, the reason I had such a big calorie intake today is because I made some jam tarts, and I ate quite a few, then I just started to munch through the day because I was bored. I'm studying so its hard to get out of the house :(
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    I've kind of had one of those WEEKS (or two)...I was in Miami for 6 days and the only excerise I got was swimming and I wasn't really watching what I ate...and now that I've been home I've been so busy between work, cleaning, cooking, and homework that I'm just TIRED! I plan on starting to get back into the swing of things today... *fingers crossed*
  • casey12105
    casey12105 Posts: 293
    I just call it a fail day and do better the next day. Can't do anything to change what you ate today, but you can change what you eat tomorrow.
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    Did I mention that you look like you're at a good weight - you look good. When I'm about to get my period, I'm a freaking mess. I need to padlock my fridge and pantry, lol. IT'S OK... like I said, don't beat yourself up over it.
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    True, the reason I had such a big calorie intake today is because I made some jam tarts, and I ate quite a few, then I just started to munch through the day because I was bored. I'm studying so its hard to get out of the house :(

    Lux, I have a major sweet tooth - if a vampire were to bite me, he'd probably turn diabetic, lol... try reaching out for natural sugars instead.
  • nichole325
    nichole325 Posts: 244 Member
    Did I mention that you look like you're at a good weight - you look good. When I'm about to get my period, I'm a freaking mess. I need to padlock my fridge and pantry, lol. IT'S OK... like I said, don't beat yourself up over it.

    I'm about to start mine in a few days...NOT cool! lol
  • le6676
    le6676 Posts: 30 Member
    Haha thanks guys, and thankyou that picture wasn't too long ago but theres places here and there that have excess baggage. And yeah same I have such a sweet tooth its my weakness :) x
  • ghoztt
    ghoztt Posts: 69 Member
    If you have these days 2 or 3 times a week then it might be something to be concerned over. Every other week or even once a week? Pfft, don't sweat it. Enjoy it and relax. 1 day of overeating by 800 calories isn't going to make you gain anything. If you're really concerned over it then maybe try a nice walk if you couldn't do a full workout even if it only burns 100 calories. It still counts!
  • vallejos6
    vallejos6 Posts: 146 Member
    The days you go over aren't the problem... the problem is when you let that day turn into weeks and weeks turn into months. Perfection isn't required, perseverance is! If you have an "oops" just get back on plan and it won't be more than a blip in your food log. Just as an example.. two weeks ago, I went on a trip to visit my youngest son. I had to stay in a hotel and eat at restaurants for EVERY meal.. we're talking Denny's for breakfast, and dinners at Outback, TGIFridays, Cracker Barrel, and others I've forgotten in the fat/salt/sugar induced coma that followed. But, I knew that would happen when we went, I worked out in the hotel a few days, and once I got back, I just went straight back to eating what I know I should, and today, I am two pounds lighter than when I went on my trip. So, forgive yourself, let it go, and get back on track!
  • sent4rmabove23
    sent4rmabove23 Posts: 148
    Did I mention that you look like you're at a good weight - you look good. When I'm about to get my period, I'm a freaking mess. I need to padlock my fridge and pantry, lol. IT'S OK... like I said, don't beat yourself up over it.

    I'm about to start mine in a few days...NOT cool! lol

    Good luck!!! I still have two more 2 weeks before I raid my fridge again!! lol:tongue:
  • coolsmartygirl
    coolsmartygirl Posts: 299 Member
    When it happens, I try to not be too mad at myself and just say hey I ate a lot, it happens. Then work just as hard the next day. Once a week I usually have a day that isn't as good as the other days. I just keep going for it every day, each day is new and you can never change the day before.
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