how bad is it?

hammersshells
hammersshells Posts: 56
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok, I just caved and ate chocolate ice cream (just one serving). I am still under my calories for the day...so how bad was that for me? Does splurging once in a while ruin all the hard work? Do I need to get on the treadmill now, or do I just try to do better tomorrow?

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  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    Ok, I just caved and ate chocolate ice cream (just one serving). I am still under my calories for the day...so how bad was that for me? Does splurging once in a while ruin all the hard work? Do I need to get on the treadmill now, or do I just try to do better tomorrow?

    I think splurging every now and then is necessary for our sanity :laugh:
  • Cyndi1
    Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
    it's not that bad. You eon't have to exercise if you have calories left. You can have food in moderation.


    Enjoy!!!!
  • jennbarrette
    jennbarrette Posts: 409 Member
    I don't think you did anything wrong at all. Moderation is the key to a lifestyle change.
  • hammersshells
    hammersshells Posts: 56
    Thanks Ladies!
    I feel better now. And you have a great point about moderation...the old me would have used a huge bowl and served myself at least 3 servings in one giant pile! The little bowl with the little serving was very satisfying. :tongue:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    However-- why not jump on the treadmill anyway-- make you feel better.
  • keppick
    keppick Posts: 36 Member
    Of course it's better to "spend" your calories on food that is more nutritous, however, you will never stick to a "diet" unless you get to have some fun periodically. As long as you don't have a party too often and you keep the party under control you're fine. What you did is what is known as MODERATION. This is a skill that most overweight Americans SUCK at! Congratulations you know how to enjoy, a little, once in a while!
  • kgehling
    kgehling Posts: 20 Member
    Ok, I just caved and ate chocolate ice cream (just one serving). I am still under my calories for the day...so how bad was that for me? Does splurging once in a while ruin all the hard work? Do I need to get on the treadmill now, or do I just try to do better tomorrow?

    It's a proven fact that there is no appreciable difference in results between 100% compliance to a diet and 90%.

    This 10% not only helps you stay motivated the rest of the time...but it does not cause any harm to your diet.

    I eat 42 meals/snacks in a given week. Of those, I plan to be non-compliant on at least 3 of them. Whether it's a bowl of ice cream, a slice of pizza or whatever. I plan those meals and enjoy every one of them.

    Food guilt is like carrying around a bag of bricks. All you have to do is set it down and walk away.
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