1 day every 30 is amazing. Don't over-obsess about it. It doesn't make you a bad person. It makes you amazing to be able to do 30 days without chocolate. We all need to let loose every once in while. Don't feel guilty. You have EARNED 1 cheat day. Hell, I think you have earned more than 1, but if 1 is all you want to take...then take it and don't feel guilty. Keep up the good work!
15 Mar 16 by member: cyanasaurus_vix
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Since you asked for opinions, here is what I think: 1 day or 1 cheat meal can be inconsequential in the longer scheme of things. Or it can be a start of going in a direction you don't want to go. It depends on how you react to/handle those things. It seems to me that you are a person who can handle it and get back to business. But what is most important is what your thoughts are, IMO you should do or not do it based on that. Congrats on doing a great job with the Whole 30.
15 Mar 16 by member: jmb3450
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Very nice job on your whole 30! I say go out and do as you please but still log everything. You may be surprised at how well you did. IMO, you are not going to undo everything in one day. Give yourself the chocolate before you break down and eat it all. Just log it. Plus you will be walking a lot right? Have fun and enjoy the day. It really all depends on your focus and determination the next day and so on. Seems like you have a plan and a goal and it seems like you are doing well.
15 Mar 16 by member: Mistybenner
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Thanks guys. I don't know why I am obsessing over one day. I think its because its been 2 years since Ive seen myself make progress and I am scared to lose it. I believe I can handle one day and get back on track right after on Sunday. I suppose I dont want some sugar demon to come out and start a binge. But honestly I don't think I will end up binging because I don't desire to binge. I think I should be ok. Yes I will be walking a lot and I plan to go to the gym that morning and work out extra hard so my muscles can absorb some of what I eat. I think If I log everything I eat and have a plan it shouldn't be so bad!
15 Mar 16 by member: Panigale1199
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I say do what you feel comfortable doing if you have the little angel on your shoulder telling you no than No don't drink, if you have the lil devil telling you yes and that is the only one saying yes then have a bit. Don't cave to peer pressure
15 Mar 16 by member: Rockiesfan
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You've made a plan as to what you want to do, but you are afraid to give yourself permission. It's what you want to do, and you've worked it out in your mind. So execute your plan! You ride those bikes, I assume, with due caution but without fear. You enjoy that. Enjoy your body too!
15 Mar 16 by member: kpwcalories
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If it helps Panigale, I've had some planned and unplanned "diversions" from an ideal fat loss diet...as long as you don't trick yourself into thinking that you don't have to be accountable to yourself for the extra calories, it is just a fact of life that in the long term we have to deal with these moments...sounds like you are prepared for the worst...that is a good thing!!
15 Mar 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Thanks everyone! Giving me confidence that I can do this. @ Steven- You are right, I have to remember I will be accountable for the extra calories. I plan to fill up on a healthy breakfast to start my day and add in a good workout. I think having a plan will help me stick to it and not go over board. :) And as you say, such is life. I have a live once in a while
15 Mar 16 by member: Panigale1199
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I agree with you about being able to have the treats in a well planned manner - you have made positive and good change with the food plan. A long as you can stay within reason and not set up a "relaspe", you are golden my friend!
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Thanks HCB. I think that is what I am afraid of. A relapse LOL! I just hope I can enjoy just one day and get back to work the next day with ease. I have more motivation than ever recently. So hopefully that itself can keep me on track
16 Mar 16 by member: Panigale1199
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