Two weeks too many. . . .

  • Hello, All!

    I am twenty one years old, and have a routine of jogging roughly three miles at least three times per week. Over the past several months, I have successfully lost weight. It is my personal choice and preference to not weigh myself, count calories meticulously, nor take any body measurements.

    The past couple of weeks, however, I feel as if I have really "blown it".... As I said, I do not count calories nor track any body measurements. But, I am certain that, over TWO WHOLE weeks my caloric intake has doubled, at the least. I am very concernced about how much "damage", or "rebouhnd" weight and fat gain will result from my poor choices. Can anyone here offer me any advice, personal experiences, and knowledge regarding how much fat gain I can expect from two weeks of such drastic caloric surplus? Is there any way to avoid or at least mitigate the amount of weight and fat I will gain? I do not intend to sound obsessive. I am just so, so ashamed, embarrassed, and I really regret it all, of course. How much substantial weight and fat is it possible for me to "put back on" after these two whole weeks of too, too many calories? Have I put a major dent in my success from the past several months, or is any "rebound" still reversible? I am so worried about the weight "creeping" back on, esoecially considering how long two weeks is. I feel like I've completely blown it, derailed, ruined my success over the past months.. Is there anything I can do at this point?
    Thank you for everything.
    God bless you all.
  • Don't be so worried...
    Chin up! Happens to everyone.

    It has happened to me multiple times, I'll be good for months and then go on a vacation or something and binge - In my case it has been completely reversible. I just get back on plan, and soon shed the weight again.

    I am not sure how much you think you ate, but I am sure you didn't eat so much in 2 weeks that you undid months of effort. Get back to your schedule, maybe add an extra day of jogging until you're back where you'd like to be.
  • The first thing to do is forgive yourself and get right back to your healthy eating and exercise routine. I don't know how much you can gain in two weeks but it is probably less than you are thinking now.

    Also try to learn from your slip up. If you gave in because you felt hungry all the time you may need more healthy food each day. If you had trouble with stress eating or social pressure you can work on those too. We are all here for help and support!!!
  • Quote: The first thing to do is forgive yourself and get right back to your healthy eating and exercise routine. I don't know how much you can gain in two weeks but it is probably less than you are thinking now.

    Also try to learn from your slip up. If you gave in because you felt hungry all the time you may need more healthy food each day. If you had trouble with stress eating or social pressure you can work on those too. We are all here for help and support!!!
    I am 100% agree with this diet is very very important.