#WLCW1 Get ready for the weekend!

[TheEditor]

Research shows many people's calorie gain occurs during the weekend.

Be warned...be good. Have a great Bank Holiday...we'll pick up the pieces on Monday's weigh-in!

[albionjen]

I know my calories certainly go up at the weekend that is for sure. Although I do actually plan it that way, as I aim for a weekly calorie goal not daily. Different to what many people do I am sure, but it works for me. I still cook the same healthy meals at the weekend and count all my calories, I just have a few extra treats (e.g. glass of wine, pop corn snack) that I would not have on a week day

Overall It has worked for me so far, as I don't think I could contemplate a life long change where I cut these "treats" out of my diet completely. The challange this week will be to not count Monday as an extra weekend day!

Have a good weekend everyone!

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I do the same as albionjen and it worked for me Have a great bank holiday weekend everyone!

[albionjen]

I still have normal meals both during the week or on a weekend, so I don't feel at all deprived! I try to find recipies that are satisfying but not too high calories. For example there are lots of calorie for a single burger plus bun, so you would have to have only that for dinner - not good. But chicken Caesar salad you can have a big plate full for the same calories.

A weekly pattern of starve and then binge (is that what you meant by overcompensate) is definitely harmful, so I agree you need to not take the idea to an extreme.

When i get to a healthy weight I will need to keep a healthy diet else I'll just start gaining weight again. So, along the way I've worked out what is best for me and I've had no problems sticking with it so far. I guess the point is to find something that works for you and you can keep doing it long term.

[Hidden]

I had now in total a month of overcompensation (a friend and family around). It is very difficult for me now to reduce the portions again and eat sensible food, less fatty meats, less cakes, icecream eg. I try again to eat more veg and fruit, which is not on the plates when going out. It's all small portions of veg and fruit (I feel a bit like a stuffed turkey at the moment), and I changed it this past week already again, but still not balanced yet. I'll see what the weight says tomorrow as #wlcw2 is coming up.