CRAZY WEEKEND

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jaysanchez4
jaysanchez4 Posts: 199 Member
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So i was away for the weekend, far away from anything healthy and low in calories. For 3 days i was over my calorie limit, one day i was over by almost 2000 and the other days by 400-500. As much as i wanted to stay within my calories for these days, it was really tricky with family and friends getting together and throwing a party far from home so i didn't have my regular food around me that i normally eat to stay under my calories. I figured i'd just have fun and enjoy the weekend.

I feel terrible about it now, i haven't weighed myself in a couple of days. What is the best way to bounce back from such a terrible binge? Other than drink loads of water and get back on track? Would this 3 days completely ruin my progress thus far?

Thank You !

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  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,052 Member
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    Deep breath. You say you were over your calorie limit 3 days, but looking at the whole week, mon-sun, where was your intake compared to maintenance calories?
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    That's really all you can do. You'll only ruin your progress if you DON'T get back on track.
  • kimothy38
    kimothy38 Posts: 840 Member
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    I did the same a few weeks back. It was an awesome weekend and has taken 2 weeks to get back to where I was but was totally worth it.
  • jaysanchez4
    jaysanchez4 Posts: 199 Member
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    kimothy38 wrote: »
    I did the same a few weeks back. It was an awesome weekend and has taken 2 weeks to get back to where I was but was totally worth it.


    Can I ask why it took 2 weeks to get back to where you were? Didn't you only see a couple of days of water weight afterwards?
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 32,085 Member
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    Just get back on track. Put it behind you.

    You were over your calorie limit by maybe a pound's worth of calories, and that mostly just wiped out deficit rather than causing gain.

    If you'd been losing a pound a week on average before this, you ate at about maintenance calories for 2 days - no loss, no gain. The other day, you'd have eaten that day's maintenance, plus wiped out 3 more days deficit. You'd have delayed reaching ultimate goal weight by less than a week. Big whoop.

    If you've been losing faster than a pound week, the delay is even less. If you've been losing slower, it's a bit more. Still not worth stressing over. It was an unusual event. Just don't do it often. ;)

    If you try to make up for it, you risk setting yourself up for restrict & binge cycles. Don't. Just resume your usual healthy routine. That's what I did for the rare over-goal times while I was losing a third of my body weight . . . and I lost it all anyway. ;)

    Sure, drink enough water, but don't go crazy. Crazy much is bad for you.

    You'll be fine. Expect the scale to be up for a few more days, then you'll start seeing loss again.
  • chels5988
    chels5988 Posts: 23 Member
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    Ive had a few crazy food weekends since ive started mfp and i always tell myself its not really a huge deal as long as im right back on track and dont make a habit of it.
    I always gain 4-5 lbs on these weekends and it takes a few days (sometimes a week) to get back down to the pre weekend weight.
    Jump right back in, and youll be fine :smile:
  • thunderchild007
    thunderchild007 Posts: 43 Member
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    jaysanchez4 wrote: »
    kimothy38 wrote: »
    I did the same a few weeks back. It was an awesome weekend and has taken 2 weeks to get back to where I was but was totally worth it.


    Can I ask why it took 2 weeks to get back to where you were? Didn't you only see a couple of days of water weight afterwards?

    I am the same, I always eat what I want on holidays (mostly we go away in our campervan so some calories off set by tons and tons of walking) but it will always take me at least 2 weeks to get it all back off. Some of us are just like that. I myself know it is not just water weight it is added fat from what I have eaten. I have holidays to enjoy myself and that is what I do including food and drink. I just accept the gain and get back into my routine just as soon as I am back. 2 weeks or 3 weeks of work, it is what it is for me.
  • Sashslay
    Sashslay Posts: 136 Member
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    So glad I found this thread!! I'm the same currently. Im coming off a huge weekend and can't seem to budge the 2 pounds I've gained. I'm trying not to freak out. The best way to get on track is simply to get back on track I think. I'm just logging my food as I normally would and trusting the system.

    Drinking heaps of water, staying away from fried sodium filled foods (ugh! How I miss you!) and regular low impact exercise :smile:
  • preshalin
    preshalin Posts: 52 Member
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    First of all!
    There is nothing wrong with what you did. Everyone deserves to have a day/weekend or even a week especially if you always within your limit and have been for a long time.

    So be happy about your great weekend and just get back on track. Its also good for your body.

    I generally eat at a deficit for a few weeks then take a weekend or day or 2 to eat whatever I want. Helps with cravings and I am happier this way.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Honestly, it happens! You may gain some water weight and you won't lose as quickly this week, no big deal. Move on and get back to your normal routine.

    There is no way 3 days can ruin progress up to now, unless you let it and continue down that path. It's the same way if you started eating at a deficit 3 days ago and look in the mirror "am I shredded yet?" it doesn't happen that fast.
  • jaysanchez4
    jaysanchez4 Posts: 199 Member
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    Thanks everyone for your help! I will do my best to drink a lot of water and get back on track!

    Thank You so much
  • MommaGem2017
    MommaGem2017 Posts: 405 Member
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    I also had a Crazy Weekend! 3 days of debauchery and gained 3 lbs when I weighed on Monday - now, Wednesday morning have actually lost a little from pre-weekend. You may surprise yourself. Get back on that scale and start tracking for food :)

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