messed up big time, disspointed in myself!

You actually just confused your body and it may even give you a jump. No worries just dust yourself off and get back on track now. Look how far you've come! Surely, you won't let this one slip, one day do you in....no way......I'm right here with you - dusting myself off as well and back at it 100%

Join me!

Since I started a healthier walk I read a lot of articles. One article, actually several, said that having one day where you blow it is not detrimental. In fact, it can even confuse your body and cause it to boost your matabolism. Do not get discouraged it could lead to a collapse. Do 15 minute interval training. 20 seconds of intense aerobics or weights then 10 second rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Go to 20secondfitness.com for more details. Relax be stress free then your body will work for you not against you. You can and will succeed.

Sooooo I have been eating less than 1200 cals daily and lost 12 lbs.. today i ate abbout 2500 if not more!!! the only excercise i did was walk around the mall about 3-4 hrs. I had a whole cheeseburger and fries im talking cleaned the plate for lunch.. and dinner we had a pizza hut dinner box and i wont even say how much i ate of that.. I just feel awful . Im praying I dont gain any weight from this. I do NOT want a setback... any tips, advice? Thanks everyone, the support just makes me feel a million times better!

I took a look at your food diary and some days it seems like you're not meeting even 1,000 calories. Are you not logging in your food or do you generally eat that low?

2,500 calories is not that exaggerated of an amount; I doubt it will do serious harm other than cause puffiness from the high sodium content. Drink plenty of water

Definitely don't get consumed with guilt. Trust me, I know it is easier said then done but you must try not to beat yourself up about it. That could lead to more eating....I know this firsthand. I found this brief article that might help at http://jackievecchio.com/2011/10/20/feeling-guilty-after-eating/....hope this helps Remember, no matter what, you are beautiful exactly the way you are. Tomorrow is a new day...you simply can get right back on track. By the way, on a side note, some people say it is good to have a little "cheat" here and there. That way, you don't go crazy someday and eat a heck of a lot more due to feeling deprived.

I do log everything almost everyday but I did look back and there are a couple of days that I didnt, due to being ashamed about I guess

Don't be. It's not a race. You'll get to where you want to be.

First and foremost, dont get discouraged. Trust me most of us have our cheat days. I hope you logged it in regardless. I mean you arent hiding it from the most important person, yourself... We are here for support and motivation. So on days like today, mfp friends are here to cheer you on for a better tomorrow ( I say a better now). For example, if u saw my diary Today I went way over and I logged it, but because I felt so naseous from the junk food I ate I jumped on the elliptical. Not saying u should, but the day isnt over and there is no better time to start again then now. We always say I will go back on my diet tomorrow, and we might, but why not today... Just saying. Good luck and keep your head up...

I was in the same boat, a couple days ago I slipped up and ate like 2500 calories...I was so worried that I screwed up all of my progress and really dreaded getting on the scale the next day. But to my surprise I actually LOST a lb...I was shocked...Sometimes your body just needs extra calories, especially with women.

Its ok to have a cheat day, but eat lots of protein (meats) and try your best to avoid super greasy foods. Thin crust pizza's are great for cheat days. But sometimes you just really need chocolate, sugar, and fat in your foods, I know the point of a diet is to avoid these, but sometimes your body needs a treat, just try to eat in moderation.

Hi Lacey,

I'm glad that you pigged out today! Your body will lose weight with alot more food. Have you gone into myfitness pal to see how much a person at your GOAL weight would need to eat, at your activity level, just to maintain their weight? It's probably much higher than 1200 calories. Some days you only eat 700-800 calories! Dangerous! You are crash dieting, and your body is fighting back. Eventually it will win, and you will give up because too many days will happen like that one and you will be ashamed to enter it. Then you will not know what you eat each day and will not be in control of your weight, and then you'll end up 187 pounds like me, which is a shame because I am not a stranger to dieting. I just refused to count the calories until this scanner thing came along, and I love it.

If, however, you choose to eat a reasonable amount, instead of the 2500+ you used to eat, you will eventually get to the right weight you want to be without stress, and you'll discover that you can eat what you want to, and you'll feel better too. An 18 year old girl can eat alot more than 1200 calories a day. Enjoy them, and try to strive for five fruits and vegetables, you are not eating enough of them. It will be much harder to feel hungry if you eat plants in addition to what you are eating, and then you'll be less likely to overeat. And remember, a McDonald's regular cheeseburger does not have that many calories. Get a salad instead of fries. You can still eat out with your friends!!!!

Ruth

SPLURGE DAYS! I have one about every two weeks. It gives me something to look forward to after being good for two weeks.

first thing:
forgive yourself. weightloss is not about one day... its about averages. So you start back at zero in the morning.

1. This is a one time thing; don't sweat it. It takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain a pound of fat.

2. Try not to eat less than 1200 calories on a regular basis... This will cause more problems than an occasional cheeseburger...

A one day problem one way or another (too much OR too little) is not a problem... it is what you do on a regular basis that will cause more problems.

Use it as modivation to drink lots of water and get more exercise in this week. It is good to fluctuate. Not that much on a weekly basis, but you didn't exceed your calories enough today to gain a single pound, except in water weight from all the sodium. Don't stress, that won't help. Pack you back pack full of water and healthy snacks and go for a hike somewhere beautiful and get energised. Sweat it, don't stress it.

Don't beat yourself up over one day. It's just one day...it'd be different it was was a whole week or month of it. I agree with some of the others....you might've just jump started yourself & "reset" your system. Keep pressing on & keep your chin up. :flowerforyou:

thanks everyone .. it helps to know people are in the same situation! I am hoping to get right back on track tomorrow. I am not weighing myself haha I usually do everyday but will not be tom.!! Yes, dinner boxes are amazing and I enjoyed everything I got to eat today. Im glad its out of my system!

Unless your the type to not take the scale results too seriously I wouldn't weigh in daily. In theory, the calorie deficit you create should gradually take off your 1-2 lbs a week. So you may not see big results from day to day. This is especially true if it's your time of the month, your eating alot of sodium, are stressed, or any number of hormonal or minor dietary fluctuations.

P.S. - I do weigh-in almost daily, but I don't do it because I'm afraid of gaining. I log EVERYTHING and I know I cannot be gaining, but I like to track how much I'm loosing and what pace.