High Calorie Days

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berlin80210
berlin80210 Posts: 59 Member
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So I've heard that you should allow yourself one high calorie day per week to rev the metabolism. Is this fact based or just malarkey? I ask because I fear I have fallen into this whole every few days I eat 1,000+ calories over my daily allowance and needless to say I'm not losing any weight. I guess I just kind of need to write this out loud and realize my theory is B.S.

Trying to find ok-ness in a plate of nachos...

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  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
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    It depends on the person. Some people swear by them and some swear at them.

    Going 1k over every few days is definitely too much. You already know that though :wink:

    For example- on my 'relaxed day' (once a week or once every two weeks) I go over my weight loss calories by about 300-400.

    So perhaps having one free MEAL a week would work better for you?
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
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    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30876359/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/

    "Want to lose weight? Cheat on your diet


    No sweets, no snacking, no salt, no butter, no oil, no fun whatsoever — diets are associated with deprivation for a reason. Not surprisingly, they're also associated with a resolve that crumbles like a handful of potato chips in the face of temptation. Give in enough times, and you end up giving up altogether. "

    It's too long to post the whole thing but you see the link at the top. Of course, you should still stay w/in your calories most of the time:

    "Of course, there's being indulgent, and then there's being delusional — and even on the Cheater's Diet, there's a big difference between savoring a scoop of low-fat ice cream and “accidentally” finishing off the whole carton."

    Good luck!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    Having an occasional higher calorie day is good for the soul. It keeps me motivated, and feeling less deprived. I think I'd limit the extra calories you consume in a WEEK to no more than what you're DAILY DEFICIT is. My daily deficit is set to 1000, so I figure if I allow myself that many extra calories spread out over a week (or one night even), it's not so bad in the long haul.

    Hope that all made sense, because it does in my head. lol
  • CubLub63
    CubLub63 Posts: 12
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    I've had a cheat day every week and I have still managed to lose 21 lbs. Just do everything in moderation. For example, I have been wanting cheesecake all week so today, I made a low-calorie version of cheesecake and it satisfied the craving. Going over your limit by 1000 calories may be a bit much though. I put this way, for myself... if I choose to diet and take away all the food joys in life then I know I will fail because I can't have anything I really like to eat. Giving in a little has allowed me to still enjoy the bad stuff, and then I get back on track during the week. Like I said, just don't over do it and you should be fine! :)
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
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    I do 800 to 1000 over about every 3 to 4 weeks. Since I am choosing to eat healthy even on that day, it has worked well for me. I lost 27 pounds in 13 weeks. Google zig zag calories and find out more about how this does work.
  • frogg2allegra
    frogg2allegra Posts: 39
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    Ok so here is my zig zag calorie/weight loss story...
    Same amount of exercise for the last 5 weeks
    Week 1 :Zig Zag-2.6 loss
    Week 2: Zig Zag-2.6 loss-joined mfp
    Week 3: zig zag-2.4 loss
    Week 4:no zig zag-1.4 loss-used mfp #'s only
    Week 5: no zig zag-1.6 loss-used mfp #s only

    Needless to say, I'm going back to zig zagging. It could be coincidence but I don't think so??????
    That's just me!

    http://www.freedieting.com
  • Alafia22
    Alafia22 Posts: 112
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    Eating a little extra when I really need to has helped me as well.

    Good Luck!

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