I was so mad with myself when I woke up this morning, but now I'm getting over it. This weekend was killer on my healthy eating, I had about 2900 calories Saturday and about 2850 Sunday!!! When the alarm went off at 5:30 this morning, I almost didn't get up to walk. I almost told myself the same thing I've been saying for the last 10 years when I would want to lose weight but then fall off the wagon "You've already messed up now, why get up so early to walk". But I didn't, I dragged myself out of the bed, did my morning walk, packed my food for today and figured up my calories. I've come to the realization that although I was an idiot this weekend, 2 days will not make or break me. I didn't gain all the weight in 2 or 3 weeks, and I dang sure won't lose it all that fast!! I'm finally getting it!!!!
good for you for getting up!
One day at a time will move you in the right direction. don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow, just focus on today and you will get there.
Congratulations! Yeah, the weekend wasn't so great (or maybe it was too great) but those will happen the rest of your life so learning to deal with things like that are important. The longer you are on plan the easier it is (at least for me) to stay on plan butthere will always be the occasional detour. The important part is to not beat yourself up about it or give up - just getting back on track right away.
And congratulations for actually adding up those bad days' worth of calories, too! A lot of folks would say "oh, I was sooo bad" and not bother. But I think actually recording every little mis-step helps keep us accountable and on track.
Good for you. Sounds like you've nipped this is the bud!
As for the weekend, have you tried to figure out why you chose to go off plan? Did you not plan out your foods in advance? Did you not have the right foods on hand? Were you over-tired?
Not to dwell on it too long of course, but you want to put the steps in place so as not to repeat it for next weekend.
I've come to the realization that although I was an idiot this weekend, 2 days will not make or break me. I didn't gain all the weight in 2 or 3 weeks, and I dang sure won't lose it all that fast!! I'm finally getting it!!!!
I agree with everyone else. Don't worry about the weekend, It's gone and you can't change it. All you can control is what is to come. I know how you feel. I think we've all been there. I have completely changed my eating habits with really great results. My whole family is healthier and I love it. I have lost weight and feel better. But I also allow myself to be "bad" when I choose to. For me that's the key. We went to a graduation party over the weekend that was over the top with food and drinks. I chose to stay with my plan and ate fruit, veggies, and chicken. No desserts, no alcohol. But if I had "chosen" to have those things it would have been my choice and I wouldn't have let it bother me. Let the weekend go. It's only a small part of your whole plan. If your changing your eating habits for the rest of your life, this weekend is just a small blip. Forget it and move on. Best of luck.
I think as long as you are actually tracking your calories you will do fine. It's when we stop tracking and sort of *pretend* nothing's wrong that we veer from our course.
Good for you. Sounds like you've nipped this is the bud!
As for the weekend, have you tried to figure out why you chose to go off plan? Did you not plan out your foods in advance? Did you not have the right foods on hand? Were you over-tired?
Not to dwell on it too long of course, but you want to put the steps in place so as not to repeat it for next weekend.
Quoting b/c I really love this advice. When I go off plan, I just make myself get back on again b/c I know the only alternative is unhealthy. I never thought about why I went off plan though and how I can prevent it from happening again. Thanks Robin.
I'm An Idiot!!
Good for you though for getting up and going on with your plan 
