easter pig out???? help!

emmoryz
emmoryz Posts: 20
edited December 17 in Food and Nutrition
okay so i just ran about 4 miles down the road this morning and had a breakfast of pancakes but, i also added some candy in my daily count from the kids having easter egg candy. So my question is that if i already exercised for that 4 miles today, can i have dessert like oreo torte and eat a big family meal for dinner today without gaining any weight???
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  • runnercheryl
    runnercheryl Posts: 1,314 Member
    That all depends on the calories.
  • LovingLisa2012
    LovingLisa2012 Posts: 775 Member
    you can eat your daily calories PLUS workout calories
    so pre=plan your dinner and desserts then you can work in lunch if you haven't already had lunch

    and pre-planning can help if you need to tweak any amounts ( like more veggies and a lil less on the other sides)
  • Judyph6
    Judyph6 Posts: 9 Member
    measure your food for easter dinner but try using a smaller plate...the eyes are deceiving...it looks like more but it isnt...try eating 1/2 the desert so you arent denying yourself and you will feel proud of doing it. Good luck and happy easter

    mudpoutjoe
  • emmoryz
    emmoryz Posts: 20
    thanks everyone for the edvice :)
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    Stop worrying and enjoy yourself. One day won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Just eat until you're content, which means until you're satisfied not until you're going to explode. It's just one day. Take it easy, relax, and have fun.
  • emmoryz
    emmoryz Posts: 20
    alright, i will enjoy today. it's a holiday anyways right? it should be about eating whatever and having fun with the family. thank you!
  • RoughDiamondUK
    RoughDiamondUK Posts: 151 Member
    You could change your MFP settings to lose 0.5 pound this week, or to maintenance if you're already on that, that way you get some extra calories. :) I've worked out my maintenance calories and as long as I net at or below that, then I'm not going to worry.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Today is a holiday...enjoy it, spend time with family, get back on track tomorrow!
  • USMCConditioning
    USMCConditioning Posts: 84
    Stop worrying and enjoy yourself. One day won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Just eat until you're content, which means until you're satisfied not until you're going to explode. It's just one day. Take it easy, relax, and have fun.

    Pretty much this, just always keep in mind, if you have an addictive personality. Know the long term goal you are trying to accomplish so you don't go off track.

    Also - this dude i quoted, i really like his (your) posts.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    You can do ANYTHING you want, it's your life. Don't let other people control it for you!!!!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I personally will not sabotage all my hard work with one meal. Stay within your goals and you should be fine.
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    one day wont kill you.
  • jae6704
    jae6704 Posts: 458 Member
    Nothing wrong with having a day where you can splurge as long as you dont make it a habit. Enjoy your food today, and get back to it tom.
  • Jen2Bfit
    Jen2Bfit Posts: 125 Member
    Stop worrying and enjoy yourself. One day won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Just eat until you're content, which means until you're satisfied not until you're going to explode. It's just one day. Take it easy, relax, and have fun.


    I couldn't have said it better. It is a holiday, take the day to enjoy yourself and be with family. :happy:
  • Inebriated
    Inebriated Posts: 271
    Stop worrying and enjoy yourself. One day won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. Just eat until you're content, which means until you're satisfied not until you're going to explode. It's just one day. Take it easy, relax, and have fun.
  • msbanana
    msbanana Posts: 793 Member
    one day wont kill you.

    ^^This.^^

    Might I recommend searching "Holiday Pass" in the food data base... Yeah, that was put there by a good friend. I added "Birthday Pass" as well. There are some days when it's ok to take a little break from all the counting. Just don't go crazy. Watch your portions and eat lots of veggies.

    You might see a slight increase on the scale for a couple days (added food in your guts and extra salt) but it will go away.

    Relax, enjoy your holiday.
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    I personally will not sabotage all my hard work with one meal. Stay within your goals and you should be fine.

    You're mistaken. You won't sabotage your hard work with one meal.
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I personally will not sabotage all my hard work with one meal. Stay within your goals and you should be fine.

    You're mistaken. You won't sabotage your hard work with one meal.

    we will have to agree to disagree
  • tashaa1992
    tashaa1992 Posts: 658 Member
    okay so i just ran about 4 miles down the road this morning and had a breakfast of pancakes but, i also added some candy in my daily count from the kids having easter egg candy. So my question is that if i already exercised for that 4 miles today, can i have dessert like oreo torte and eat a big family meal for dinner today without gaining any weight???
    Okay I hope I don't sound patronising, but you can overeat without gaining any REAL weight every now and again, I mean plenty of people do it don't they? My ex used to do it every saturday, he called it his 'feast day' lol, he never gained any weight from it.
    If you weigh in and the scale goes up it's because the food is still being emptied lol, so it's just water weight and will go back down soon.
    Enjoy today with your children, it only comes around once a year, life is for living:) xxx
  • emmoryz
    emmoryz Posts: 20
    everyone is making me feel so much better :)
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
    Honestly I think you will be fine. I doubt having more food than you normally do will make you put on weight :)
  • KateJo84
    KateJo84 Posts: 25
    Like everyone else has stated, enjoy your meal today! You've already worked out and should be able to have a good meal -- we don't eat like this all the time. Just remember your food portions, meat should be a smaller size than the palm of your hand and veggies should take up most of the plate. Dessert -- yum! You've done so well, and should treat yourself!
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    damned easter bunny
  • Murphliveson
    Murphliveson Posts: 1
    Like everyone else has stated, enjoy your meal today! You've already worked out and should be able to have a good meal -- we don't eat like this all the time. Just remember your food portions, meat should be a smaller size than the palm of your hand and veggies should take up most of the plate. Dessert -- yum! You've done so well, and should treat yourself!

    Well said! Treat yourself:)
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    we will have to agree to disagree

    Care to explain how one meal will sabotage all your hard work?
  • FitSuga
    FitSuga Posts: 259 Member
    We had our Easter dinner yesterday. I ate what I wanted. I counted it at all and went over but somehow managed calorie wise to at least be below my TDEE ( it's 2500). Other things were over though that's for sure. Hey it's just one day! It will not ruin all your work with just one day. You might see an increase, especially if you eat Ham like I did( lots of sodium!) but it'll go away. Enjoy!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    we will have to agree to disagree

    Care to explain how one meal will sabotage all your hard work?

    no not really. It my opinion and how I do things-if you don't agree that is perfectly fine.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    WHO CARES?!!?!? It's one day. It's a holiday. Enjoy the MEAL with your family. Don't let it turn into a week-long binge fest but enjoy it and have a great week starting tomorrow. Stay off the scales for about 3-5 days as well!
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    Like everyone else has stated, enjoy your meal today! You've already worked out and should be able to have a good meal -- we don't eat like this all the time. Just remember your food portions, meat should be a smaller size than the palm of your hand and veggies should take up most of the plate. Dessert -- yum! You've done so well, and should treat yourself!

    I'm the opposite. Meat takes up most of my plate and veggies are the size of my palm. :p

    no not really. It my opinion and how I do things-if you don't agree that is perfectly fine.

    I just find it interesting that you somehow have justified to yourself that one meal will sabotage your hard work (whatever that means). Seems illogical.
  • Raquelx90
    Raquelx90 Posts: 24
    I am a little worried about this as well. I recently started exercising WAY more than I was when I first started (roughly an hour on the stationary bike at a moderate pace, which burns well over 1k calories), plus strength training.

    It's REALLY hard not to feel like you're blowing your plan by indulging in calorie-rich foods when you eat clean every day.
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