Comments on: Weekend Eating

By: Weight Loss A-Z Link Directory

Weight Loss A-Z Link Directory — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:55:13 +0000

[...] Weekend Eating [...]

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:54:21 +0000

Weekends used to be a big downfall for me. I loved to eat out (still do!) and the running around on weekends always provided me with a nice excuse to eat poorly. When I made a real change over 2 years ago, suddenly the weekends weren’t a problem anymore. I made a commitment to tracking every day and that made the weekends just like every other day in my head. Sometimes, if I know there is a big event coming up on a weekend, then I might save a few extra points for it, but generally I eat the same on weekends that I do during the week.

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:47:31 +0000

I read this just after a weekend “feeding frenzy”. I really have a hard time with weekends, especially rainy ones like this past one. Eeesshhh!!!

I will get better at it! I will get better at it!! I will get better at it!!!

By: Emergefit

Emergefit — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:13:40 +0000

Funny, I’m in the minority here. I’m much more likely to “blow it” during the week when life is hurry/scurry, and I get the “I need food and I need it now” face on.

The weekends are when my best eating takes place because I have so much more time. The thought of eating poorly actually interferes with my very intentional, planned meals. Weekends there is time for dicing, slicing, curing, seasoning, (in SoCal) picking, preparing, and presenting.

Tonight will be bison patties on ciabatta bread halves, with fresh mushrooms, broccoli, and a spring salad.
.-= Emergefit´s last blog ..Short attention-span essay… =-.

By: Jenn@slim-shoppin

Jenn@slim-shoppin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:09:49 +0000

I’ve been trying to use weekends to gear up for my healthy week. I go the this fruit market by my house and load up on fruits and veggies, I make meals I can eat during the week, I plan a longer exercise time, so that I am totally aware of staying on track.

I’ve ramped up my weight loss efforts the last 6 weeks and so far I’ve done great every weekend. I think it just takes practice and not being afraid to say NO! to things that will de-rail you!
.-= Jenn@slim-shoppin´s last blog ..Frittata =-.

By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:50:11 +0000

Weekends are actually my easiest time because I can exercise in the morning (and try to get a good dose in) and for some reason, since my husband is home all day, I just am more mellow when it comes to food. (Go figure, I am an emotional eater. Hubby being home to help w/ kids = mommy less stressed and doesn’t reach for nibbles to calm herself down lol).

I also try to plan my weekly treat meals at the weekend so it’s something to look forward to.

Have a great weekend Diane!

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:20:40 +0000

Weekends are still the hardest time of the week, but I have found as I get more and more into a routine during the week that my weekends go better, too. And getting at least one run or workout in helps too!

I also always bring my own snack (usually some nuts and a bit of dark chocolate) to the movies! What they don’t know won’t hurt them, and it’s way better for me!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..Loss and disappointment =-.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:53:02 +0000

What a great post to read at the start of my weekend !

Sometimes I have overeaten at a weekend, for the reasons of – I’m not at work, I can treat myself…

Other times, I’ve found weekends liberating as I have time to think about whether I’m truly hungry or not, and time to cook properly.

For this weekend, it’s Saturday morning, and I’m determined to wait to eat until I’m truly hungry.

By: Kay-on my own

Kay-on my own — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:31:20 +0000

Any day off is difficult for me, I have every other weekend off. Days that I work are a little easier because I am busy, first with work itself and then I exercise. When I have a day off, I work out in the morning and then have the rest of the day to be tempted by food. I try to snack on low calorie foods such as sugar free popsicles and low fat popcorn without butter of coarse. I also like going out for a late breakfast on the weekends I have off. That is not a problem since I discovered that the IHOP has breakfasts that are 600 calories or less. I have this weekend off. I will be very conscience of what I eat. Good Luck one and all.

By: Mia

Mia — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:25:07 +0000

Weekends are easily the hardest time of the week. Everyone is home and there is little structure. I am stressed…. and so I tend to eat unplanned food. I am a binger and since I started tracking these episodes I have found that 9 out of 10 times is happens either Saturday or Sunday night. (sigh)

Exercise is definitely helpful. And staying busy myself. Not letting myself get too hungry is another key. I am so much better today than a few years ago. Mostly because I have identified the antecedents and came up with helpful ways to counter them. I’m still far from perfect.

As for those Cinnabons, the other scary thing about them is the number of fat grams one has. Easily your daily allotment!