Weekend Help!!!

I try to lose that weekend "Free For All" mentality. The way I did that was....I weigh myself on Sunday morning's as official weigh in day.

So what I do on Friday and Saturday food wise really matters.

I try to lose that weekend "Free For All" mentality. The way I did that was....I weigh myself on Sunday morning's as official weigh in day.

So what I do on Friday and Saturday food wise really matters.

That's a good idea. But I sure like to eat some good food on the weekend.

Maybe try watching a movie instead of watching tv. There are so many food commercials these days, and I know they make me want to get up and go to the kitchen. But obviously, you have to cautious of the movie you pick too.

Drink lots of water and stay busy. You are less likely to stop for snacks.

Think of all us at home supporting you. Know that we are trying to get through the weekend, just like you.

I think burning more calories is the key. I can indulge a bit on the weekend so long as my exercise is adjusted, either by working out a bit longer or at a higher intensity level. It is also a good time to try and mix up the exercise routine with something that may take a bit more time than the work week allows. The best part is, often after a good workout, I find I am less interested in eating that high calorie meal I was craving and I feel good about staying focused.

Regardless, as long as you are working at it, trying to exercise and watch what you eat, you are doing far more than if not. Good luck to everyone and have a good weekend.

Good thread - I see you already had some great advice. I can make a few more suggestions:

Have a few things "scheduled" (a walk or bike-ride, a window shopping trip...) so that you aren't as likely to eat just because there's nothing else to do.

My nutritionist gave me this one - first thing after you get up, and before you brush your teeth, squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass, add stevia or Splenda (or your fave) and room temperature water, and drink. It helps just a little in suppressing appetite during the day and helps with digestion.

Someone already mentioned cleaning frenzies - that works for me, too, if I don't have "out of the house" plans.

Chew sugarless gum. Trident has an orange flavored one that keeps its flavor for an impressive couple of hours.

And lastly, if you do go out with friends, do your best, but don't wear yourself out kicking yourself in the rear if you eat more than your typical workweek (there is no cardio entry for "self-administered butt-kicking"). I'm not saying to plan to binge..., just that if you do, compensate with a long walk or some other activity.

Weekends! Try Pampering yourself. Try things that you don't have time for through out the week. try a new hair style, a different way to wear your make up, a facial, do your nails, take bath, give your hair a hot oil treatment.
We worked our body all week long trying to change the way it looks, the weekend could be a way to not only add extra exercise, but also pamper ourselves and the whole time remind yourself you did a great job and you are worth it and you are gearing up for yet another successful week!

And I agree with the prepared food, spend Sunday planning, shopping, and preparing your food for the week. I measure everything out put them in ziplock bags and every morning I grab everything I need for the day and put it in my lunchbox cooler and go. Then I watch the clock to remind me to eat.

Good Luck this weekend to everyone!

I feel like such a fraud. I blew it this week-end. No willpower and no discipline (translation - I overate and didn't ecercise much at all) So, I'm just turning this off and going to do the elliptical for a little while.

The most important thing is to do a you-turn and get back on track. You can do it!! We all need to do that once in a while.