I have been writing out meal plans and sticking to them the last three weeks or so. Last night I strayed from the meal plan, and it's bothering me. But I'm thinking that I need to adjust to the occasional unplanned meal.
I was at my mom's house and she had cooked one of my favorite meals, roast beef with potatoes and carrots (crock pot meal, delicious!). I had in my meal plan "15 tater tots and a big salad". I ate a serving of roast and vegetables instead. I don't know if the calorie/fat content was simular to the original plan. Probably not. I'm going the food journal to find out in a minute. But I have decided to give myself a break. If my mom cooks a delicious meal, and it's not too horrible for me, I will give myself permission to stray from the meal plan that night, as long as I only eat to satisfaction. Hopefully this sporadic straying won't interfere with my weight-loss too much...
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1452 kcal
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Fat: 28.96g | Prot: 54.05g | Carbs: 258.02g.
Breakfast: Pop Tarts Frosted Chocolate Fudge. Lunch: light wheat bread, cheese 2% slice, fat free refried beans, tostitos. Dinner: popcorn, lean cuisine pizza, Fat Free Catalina Dressing, tomato, cucumber, romaine lettuce. Snacks/Other: carrots, Pop Tarts Frosted Chocolate Fudge. more...
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3120 kcal
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Exercise:
Exercise machine (moderate) - 30 minutes, Circuit Training - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Hey Gilmoregirl! I'm sure that one little caveat won't hurt your progress in the long run. It sounds like you've been doing great! I also know that sometimes, throwing in a higher calorie day can actually give your metabolism a kick and help you lose more weight! So, don't sweat it. Life is to be enjoyed as well as managed right? So if you are doing well managing it, then taking a moment now and then to enjoy it is not only OK, I'd say it's required! God Bless!
10 Mar 10 by member: katballew
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Thanks! I just edited my food journal, and it looks like it came out about even, actually.
10 Mar 10 by member: GilmoreGirl
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