Saving calories?

TeresaC79
TeresaC79 Posts: 316 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
My birthday is this weekend and the hubbie wants to go out for a night on the town....dinner and drinks. I want to be able to enjoy myself and not obsess...how would you handle that?

Do I not eat much all day? Do a high calorie burn workout? Or just chalk it up to a cheat day?

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  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    I would try to save some calories in the few days leading up to it (so, starting tomorrow I guess), I'd try to end the day with 100-200 cals below my goal.

    On the day of the event I'd eat a couple of light low-cal meals and maybe a very light snack, but try to save at least half my cals for that day for going out. I'd also make sure to get a good workout in.

    If you end up still feeling like you had more than you should've, no biggie. Cheat days happen, and it's your birthday! Celebrate! :)

    And happy birthday!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Not eating during the day tends to make me grumpy so I don't do that, but I do pay attention to what I'm eating during the day.
    Usually I go for a long run on Saturdays, so that helps to give me extra cals to eat if we're going out.
    Or, if it's a one off and I go way over my cals - I just enjoy it and get back to normal the next day.
    Don't worry too much about, enjoy your night out :smile:
  • litlpineapple
    litlpineapple Posts: 63 Member
    Whatever fits best for you. One day isn't going to sabotage your efforts.

    I would go a little light during the day and then have fun for dinner without thinking, that's my thinking. If you workout during the day normally, you could beef it up if it makes you feel better.

    But I like my splurgey "special" days. :happy: Others are very very against them...
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Most days I eat about half of my exercise calories back, sometimes more, and then have one splurge day. I actually track my calories more weekly than daily - your body doesn't have a reset button each day so as long as you're fueling your body for normal activities and your workouts, save those calories for a great night out. Happy Birthday!
  • Crystal_Pistol
    Crystal_Pistol Posts: 750 Member
    Don't even call it a cheat day. Just let it be a day when you ate outside of moderation and went back to it the next. One day won't hurt.
  • staceyb2003
    staceyb2003 Posts: 203 Member
    I would do a high calorie burn, then have fun! We deserve it, right?
  • amh1974
    amh1974 Posts: 79 Member
    It's your birthday celebrate! (just not too crazy!)

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  • Crystal_Pistol
    Crystal_Pistol Posts: 750 Member
    I totally missed that it is your BIRTHDAY. Girl please. Have some fun and eat whatever you want.
  • bpayne78
    bpayne78 Posts: 249 Member
    Personally, I would eat during the day with in reason and chalk it up to a cheat day. Your birthday is one day a year......one day won't hurt your progress. Just be smart about it and have fun. Happy Birthday!

    BTW, mine is on Mon (1/9) :happy:
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
    I say enjoy yourself. If you feel bad with a cheat day, put your work in that morning so you won't feel so guilty for indulging yourself!

    Happy early birthday!
  • LMHinson15
    LMHinson15 Posts: 201 Member
    Most days I eat about half of my exercise calories back, sometimes more, and then have one splurge day. I actually track my calories more weekly than daily - your body doesn't have a reset button each day so as long as you're fueling your body for normal activities and your workouts, save those calories for a great night out. Happy Birthday!

    I was going to say this, but she said it better. I've never really like the name "cheat" day either, I call it a "free" day or just a "blissfully unaware" day (which isn't true, I'm always aware). But I say just have fun!
  • RimRK
    RimRK Posts: 96 Member
    I hear ya. I had one of those days yesterday (Montreal + sushi = lots of eating) I ate lightly during the day and then splurged. I started fresh this morning. Its your birthday, so I say have fun and shake your booty! Happy Birthday!
  • AiyannaLooney
    AiyannaLooney Posts: 2
    I would workout (high calorie burn) and try to pick healthy choices (like salad for dinner), and portion control the cake and ice cream.
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
    It's your birthday,enjoy the day and don't worry about calories.:flowerforyou:
  • TeresaC79
    TeresaC79 Posts: 316 Member
    Thanks for all the great replies.

    I'm so new at this, I just don't want a set back. :smile:
  • MariaAlbinaxoxo
    MariaAlbinaxoxo Posts: 290 Member
    Forget about calories for a day! It's your birthday! Happy early birthday by the way!
  • MHunte
    MHunte Posts: 149
    go out early in the morning burn off about 1000 cals and have fun......you might still end up under you daily goal at the end of the day.
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