Preparing for cheat day/meal/buffet
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6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha3 -
pinggolfer96 wrote: »Remember the first bite tastes the same as the last....
Very very true1 -
pinggolfer96 wrote: »Remember the first bite tastes the same as the last....
Actually, it doesn’t. You only get “full” flavor from the first few bites of a food before your palate adjusts. You can go through the whole rest of the plate chasing the deliciousness of those first three bites, or you can accept that it’s not coming back and eat to satiety.
At a buffet, I personally would get just a few bites of...well...everything. A huge portion of anything offers only diminishing returns.2 -
PlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.9 -
its a one time thing, go enjoy yourself. If you've been losing weight for more than a month, this means you're eating less which means your stomach has been shrinking and you'll naturally eat less (or get sick of you don't). Pay attention to your body signals. Below is my list of stay away from foods at a chinese buffet:
- anything raw
- that "happy family" crap (its mostly fish and octopus parts with a little rubbery calamari thrown in)
- egg rolls (opt for the spring rolls)
- the "american" stuff (pizza, etc) that they always put out
- unless its steaming, the egg drop soup
- the ribs coated with the red candy looking sauce
Instead go for:- spring rolls
- anything beef with vegetables
- California roll sushi
- steamed crab claws (if they have it)
- wonton soup
- any hot chicken and vegetable dish
- Enjoy one or two almond cookies
This is just an IDEA, nothing in grail because all buffets are different. though I have to tell you, I don't do buffets for health reasons (compromised immune system here). Maybe your friend would rather be waited on at a sit down Chinese establishment that's cushy? Like say, one of those hibachi grilles? Just a thought. You could ask if there's one in your town.2 -
You could spend some thinking about a buffet strategy. Take smaller potions than usual and take only your favorite dishes. Don’t stuff yourself with food you end up not loving. That will do a lot more for you than eating x before you go.2
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It sounds like from your post that buffets are a trigger for you. Think of this as an opportunity to employ some new strategies. Instead of resigning yourself to eating everything but the kitchen sink, pick a few foods that are “must haves” and take small portions of those. Don’t feel like it has to be a pig-out fest just because you’re allowed to take multiple trips.
Also keep in mind that Chinese food found at the buffet is notoriously high in sodium. I don’t know about you, but I often feel like garbage after eating too much food like that.2 -
its a one time thing, go enjoy yourself. If you've been losing weight for more than a month, this means you're eating less which means your stomach has been shrinking and you'll naturally eat less (or get sick of you don't). Pay attention to your body signals. Below is my list of stay away from foods at a chinese buffet:
- anything raw
- that "happy family" crap (its mostly fish and octopus parts with a little rubbery calamari thrown in)
- egg rolls (opt for the spring rolls)
- the "american" stuff (pizza, etc) that they always put out
- unless its steaming, the egg drop soup
- the ribs coated with the red candy looking sauce
Instead go for:- spring rolls
- anything beef with vegetables
- California roll sushi
- steamed crab claws (if they have it)
- wonton soup
- any hot chicken and vegetable dish
- Enjoy one or two almond cookies
This is just an IDEA, nothing in grail because all buffets are different. though I have to tell you, I don't do buffets for health reasons (compromised immune system here). Maybe your friend would rather be waited on at a sit down Chinese establishment that's cushy? Like say, one of those hibachi grilles? Just a thought. You could ask if there's one in your town.
Based on what? Nutrition? Calories? Safety? Personal preference? Aside from the spring rolls, I would be profoundly disappointed with that meal
My only buffet rule is that I want what I eat to be worth the calories (to me). There are a handful of things I generally enjoy and I stick with those. I also try to limit the fried foods, because if you have reduced or eliminated such things, too much doesn't go over so well.3 -
Buffets to me can be a challenge....
And what I mean by that is challenging myself to eat as much of my money’s worth regardless of calories😝💪🏻💪🏻 #buffetgainsss4 -
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Sorry, but to clarify I'm currently lean bulkingPlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.
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PlasticGains wrote: »
Sorry, but to clarify I'm currently lean bulkingPlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.
Honestly, if you're worried about the calories you're going to eat, the advice is the same whether you're trying to lose, maintain, or gain. Obviously, you aren't confident in your ability to eat the right amount. You have the best chance of reaching your goal, and of staying a healthy weight for the rest of your life, if you learn the skills you need to be confident you are eating the right amount, whatever the right amount is.
This is the detail that so many people get hung up on. They think losing, maintaining, and gaining are all completely different things. But the right habits around eating and exercise can make "most" of the different rules unnecessary and help you be successful at all of them.2 -
PlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.
This. There is absolutely no way I could eat three chicken breasts, period — never mind in 10 minutes, and certainly not that quick, and with all of that goop on them.
OP, have you considered meeting with a dietitian or counselor about your binging? If nothing else, they may be helpful in helping you understand what normal eating looks like in a variety of settings.2 -
PlasticGains wrote: »
Sorry, but to clarify I'm currently lean bulkingPlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.
What part of 1500 calories of orange chicken is *lean* bulking? That’s pretty much the definition of a dirty bulk.2 -
collectingblues wrote: »PlasticGains wrote: »
Sorry, but to clarify I'm currently lean bulkingPlasticGains wrote: »6000cals in one go is a binge. Why are you doing this? Can't you just eat like 2000? There's plenty of food in 2k cals.
I've never had 6k cals in one day let alone one meal. Sounds monstrous to me. I'm pretty sure this is not a normal thing to do unless you're running a marathon. If you plan on changing your lifestyle I'd start at forgetting about 6k meals. It's way out of proportions.
Buffet foods are usually high in calories. For example a serving of orange chicken may seem small but you can probably eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken within 10 minutes. That's about 1500 calories. That's basically nothing when I eat there haha
I think it bears repeating that no, this is not normal and what everyone experiences. I could not eat 3 chicken breasts worth of orange chicken in 10 minutes. Most people would not eat 6000 calories at a Chinese buffet.
The advice you've been given is solid. Look at this like any other meal. You are in control - you are serving yourself. Serve yourself proper portions, enjoy your food, and try not to overdo it. Eat light for the rest of your day and maybe take an extra walk. Then get up the next morning and get right back on plan.
Part of making weight loss stick is working towards being able to find the happy medium between an overly-restrictive diet and mindlessly stuffing yourself every time lots of food is available. Taking responsibility for what you choose to eat and making mindful, educated decisions. Do the best you can and consider it a learning experience.
What part of 1500 calories of orange chicken is *lean* bulking? That’s pretty much the definition of a dirty bulk.
I think OP means they're currently lean bulking and they're worried about the impact this trip to the buffet will have on the plan, not that their proposed buffet intake would qualify as compatible with lean bulking.2
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