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Special Event Splurge??

kmard81
kmard81 Posts: 212 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
So my sons 5th birthday is this weekend (the 20th) and we are having family over on Sat the 21st for pizza and cake. My question is, I am on the 17 day diet (currently on day 15 with a 9.5 lb loss!) and I keep wondering if it is okay to stray one day? I have been VERY strict and kept to the diet but I would love to have pizza and cake with my family. I am thinking one slice of pizza and a small piece of cake but I dont want to take any steps back which is my fear. What are your thoughts on splurging for special events?

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  • jid314
    jid314 Posts: 71
    YES, absolutely. In fact, many people on MFP will tell you that even nutritionists and dieticians say you should have a "calorie spike" one day per week. I had one free day per week for 16 weeks and lost 55 lbs.

    Treat yourself - you're doing an excellent job.

    Oh, and I'm sending you a friend invite :)
  • kmard81
    kmard81 Posts: 212 Member
    thanks for your response! Makes me feel a little better.

    Its kind of weird tho, now that I have been doing so well, its almost not even worth it ya know!
  • mizzoulaxgirl26
    mizzoulaxgirl26 Posts: 21 Member
    Just stay withing your calorie range. Last week I had 3500 left over for the week so I figure if i go over one day it's NBD. Plus the 17 day diet is a good kickstart, but I don't think it's a permanent plan as much as just watching calories and exercise.
  • busyPK
    busyPK Posts: 3,788 Member
    Enjoy the special day and have a piece of pizza cake with your family. :smile: I would just exercise that day and log the pizza and cake as accurately as you can. If you go over one day, it's not the end of the world!
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    Nope, treating yourself one day isn't going to hurt...as long as you get back on track.

    I did my first triathlon yesterday, and then had one of my favorite meals afterwards.....it was 3500 calories. But, back to eating properly today and for the rest of the week.
  • Kimberly874
    Kimberly874 Posts: 9
    Good to know about the calorie spike and cheat day once a week. I was wondering if that was a good idea or not.
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