Meal Fail

I am sure that we all fall off the wagon now and again. Log it, own up to it and forget about it. Start tomorrow out fresh.

No don't restart tomorrow. Restart next meal.

Every meal is a chance to make a right or wrong decision. Days are just arbitrary. Starting again tomorrow just gives you an excuse to carry on making unwise decisions for the rest of today.

I am super guilty of not logging stuff that I am embarrassed that I ate or binged on, but without logging it you really lose the accountability of it. Also, log it before you eat it, just gives you a second chance to think about if you really want to eat it. Check out ThinkThin bars or Larabars too.

You don't suck, but you should log it.

Here's what I do on those days. I truly think about the calories. Are they worth it? Will they take the place of something more nutritious I should eat later? Am I just going to blow it? If I feel the need, I indulge. This is supposed to be a journey toward becoming healthier, not about self deprivation or punishment. You have to be able to live with your food choices or you'll stop, and the journey is too important. So, if it's one of those days you really just need to indulge, do it with acceptance and joy. Relish every sticky bite. And know that tomorrow, you'll be back to a healthier food regime. One sugar filled day isn't going to destroy what you're working toward. And, in the end, may help you stay on your journey.

Don't feel that way. I spent the entire weekend off the wagon (including fried catfish, a ribeye, and several beverages). Look at your entire body of work - you spend most of your waking hours being careful of how you eat; you're entitled to a few missteps along the way. Think of it as a safe driver who sometimes catches themselves going over the speed limit, maybe even picking up a ticket. It's a bump in the road. Don't let a day (or a weekend, hah) of questionable choices derail your goals. Get back on track and don't dwell on the past!

Last night....tootsie rolls! Whoopsies.

I was feeling the exact same today- I craved a Sprite after my work out- A large Sprite, it only took me over by 200 cals but I felt rubbish and thought heck- lets have a chocolate aswell.

Rather than feel bad about it I feel GREAT. In my head it means that I'm not sooo obsessed with food in an unhealthy way. Tomorrow morning when I wake up it's a new day and I'll "Behave" but every so often I think it's good to "stuff the diet" helps us enjoy life!

Yep, was craving Chinese and ate it before checking it out....Now I'm 200+ over and have a head cold, so no working out.

Does anyone know if Guilt has calories??

*sigh*

it's my opinion that guilt should actually BURN calories!! any scientific evidence?

I like the way you think! Especially since I'm still arguing with myself. I just went through the entire previous week and proved to myself I did not go over once and even had extra on every day.

*sigh*

Hello obsession.

I am completing the damn thing and getting relaxed to get rid of this damn cold so I can come back stronger tomorrow.

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