If you ate a lot tonight just know….
…It takes a 3,500 calorie surplus to gain one pound of fat. If you're stressing about all the yummy foods you enjoyed tonight, it's okay babe this won't set you back. Wake up and get back to it and you will be okay ❤️
P.s, I did too babe ! Don’t feel guilty for missing one day of tracking when you’ve been doing so good every day! You learn the patterns of your eating that you want to leave behind, and work at it each time you nourish your body with a meal. Days where you don’t track are the days that put everything you’ve been working for to the test. When your body feels good for not over eating in food like you used to do at every meal, you will feel more accomplished for the day you implemented these habits.
There are no cheat days, even if you don’t track or eat as nourishing as you have been for one day. There’s no cheating in weight loss journeys on this page, and we are definitely not going to cheat your future and current self from the feeling of finally being healthy, and being in the body you’ve worked so hard for. Don’t cheat yourself out of what you want, get back up tomorrow and put the work in like you’ve been doing. 🫶🏼 you’re doing amazing and I’m so proud of every single one of you.
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Eating during events like the Superbowl can lead to overindulgence, but it's essential to keep perspective. Remember, a single day won't dictate your weight loss journey. Understanding that 3,500 calories equal one pound helps you stay calm when the scale fluctuates temporarily. Instead of viewing a day of indulgence as a setback, frame it as an opportunity to evaluate your habits and reinforce the positive changes you've been making. Tracking is crucial, but one missed day of it doesn’t erase your progress. Focus on developing healthier eating patterns over time rather than stressing about specific meals. If you had a day of fun foods, acknowledge it, and seek balance the next day. Implementing habits takes time; the key is consistency and resilience. Additionally, nourishing your body doesn't only mean tracking calories. It's about understanding the nutritional values of foods and developing a healthy relationship with food. When you miss tracking, it’s a test of your resilience and adaptation. Instead of feeling guilty, use it as a motivation to continue creating a healthier lifestyle. You're building habits that will lead to long-term success in your health journey. It’s important to notice these patterns and evolve from them, especially after events like the Superbowl; stay proud of your journey.
