How do you handle going over your calories?

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gabriellax92
gabriellax92 Posts: 65 Member
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I definitely had a bad day today food wise. I went well over my calories, and didn't make the healthiest decisions. Panera Bread is my weakness and I caved. Today also happens to be my rest day, so I'm feeling a bit guilty. Any one else have days like this? I know I'm gonna pick right back up tomorrow at the gym and making healthier choices, but I can't help but worry this day will set me back.
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  • eoglevie
    eoglevie Posts: 3 Member
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    Same here. And then guilt hits and I go to the forums. And everything I read says to recognize what sent you back to the food and avoid those situations. Do you ever find yourself wondering right after you caved "did I really just do that? Why did I just do that?"
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
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    It happens. Log it and move on to the next day. It's nothing to feel guilty over. You didn't do something wrong, you just ate more than you intended for one day
  • ccsernica
    ccsernica Posts: 1,040 Member
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    One word. One simple word.

    "Meh."
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
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    I log it and look at my weekly average. I'm usually not over by much when it averages out.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,182 Member
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    Drink water, sleep, wake up, start over.
  • omakase619
    omakase619 Posts: 226 Member
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    The next two days I make sure to cut my calories to 1200 and exercise
  • kq1981
    kq1981 Posts: 1,098 Member
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    I used to feel soooooo guilty. Now that I've learned a little more (and still have plenty to learn) I just log it and keep on plodding away. Feeling guilty is NOT a healthy mindset when you're on a weight loss journey. From experience going way over my calories if it's every now and then it, does nothing in the long term. U got this :smile:
  • thebestyear2017
    thebestyear2017 Posts: 36 Member
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    I did this yesterday too, and woke up today in a less than positive mood. Reading this thread was much needed, it's a new dawn and a new day - moving onwards and upwards!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,345 Member
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    Look at the weekly average, if there's a calorie deficit overall you will still lose.
  • kazminchu
    kazminchu Posts: 250 Member
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    Recently I've learned not to worry about it. I used to think "well that's blown it" and go wild, or try to restrict even more. It doesn't work. Now I just have a maintenance day and try not to worry about it.
  • victoria_1024
    victoria_1024 Posts: 915 Member
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    Most of the time, I just log it and move on. Some days, like yesterday, I see that I went slightly over for the day (like 60 calories) and it was a sedentary work day for me so no wiggle room. I decided to take my 8 year old out in the evening for a quick scooter ride to burn off some calories! So sometimes I will do extra activities when I'm a little over, but often I just let it go. I've been in maintenance since last year after losing 90 lbs.
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
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    RunRutheeRun wrote: »
    Look at the weekly average, if there's a calorie deficit overall you will still lose.

    This was going to be my suggestion as well - if you look at the week you will probably still be under
  • cardioxxbunnyxx
    cardioxxbunnyxx Posts: 39 Member
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    I used to so super hard on myself.. then I went through a time period where I would really restrict myself... Like for instance, last night, I had a class, which conveniently is also in the same complex as a shopping center, I was so hungry, had a really light lunch and I gave in and got myself a nice, fat grilled cheese sandwich from Panera! I haven't had a grilled cheese in YEARS, and honestly, I told myself; I never eat this, I enjoyed it, and it wasn't going to be the end of the world. I'll workout again tomorrow and get back on a healthier track..


    Sometimes restricting yourself all the time will lead to a decrease in your metabolism, (at least mine, I believe, has gotten like that over some time) - and giving your metabolism a little "Shock" every so often is actually a good thing.

  • acmorris77
    acmorris77 Posts: 80 Member
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    I do this just about one day a week every week and it hasn't stopped me from losing. I guess I'd be down more if I hadn't, but, I don't think I could keep going if I didn't give myself a break once a week.
  • Seffell
    Seffell Posts: 2,222 Member
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    I have lots of days like these (I've been doing this for 13 months). I just ignore them.

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