Weekend free for all ! Topic
Daniellehouser
02/02/21
Hi all!
Any ideas on combating the weekend " amnesia" in regards to tracking and making healthy choices ?
Like clockwork the min Friday night rolls around I forgot about my routine and good habits .
I basically slide with an extra glass of wine on Friday , get back to good habits for most of sat , then have an amnesia induced dinner . By Sunday I'm usually back to my healthy routine as it is my cooking day for the week . I have lost 15 pounds during 2020 , and need to lose another 15 . However this cycle I am on is really " gaining 5 on the weekend , and losing 5 Monday -Thursday "
Any suggestions ? I would greatly appreciate it !
I am a 51 year old woman , love to cook , swim 4-5 days a week ....I have lots of healthy habits but I can't seem to kick this weekend problem !
Dietician
02/02/21
replied to Daniellehouser
Hi Daniellehouser- Welcome to MyNetDiary! It sounds like you have great focus during the week and reward your hard work and a long week with food and drink. You are not alone! A lot of people battle this-
I am curious to hear what's worked for others? In the meantime- have you tried pre-tracking and proportioning your food/drink for Friday and Saturday? Maybe chatting over Zoom with a friend or doing a yoga video would keep your mind off the desire to munch in the evening? Here are some tips on staying motivated to lose weight that might be helpful!
https://www.mynetdiary.com/keep-your-motivation-tank-from-dipping-too-low.html
Best, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Daniellehouser
02/04/21
Thank you Joanna ! I have started pre tracking and I can tell it's a good idea already !
Dietician
02/05/21
replied to Daniellehouser
Hi Daniellehouser- Thanks for circling back around. Glad it is helpful! Have a great day, Joanna
U1189821937
04/18/21
Keep also a diary if you can and write the meals of : the simple,; no-no if is to greasy.
Dietician
04/19/21
replied to U1189821937
Hi there U1189821937- Thanks for chiming in! Any other tips that have helped you navigate the weekends and stay on course? Best, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
U1189690815
04/21/21
Weekend binges are a problem, get urges to go off track then gain back what I lost. How to keep up even when seeing friends and fat who don’t track or worry about weight loss.?
Dietician
04/21/21
replied to U1189690815
Hi U1189690815- I am sure you'll get lots of feedback from your post as weekend eating can be tough for a lot of people!
You might try setting a goal for yourself such as a special treat- something to reward yourself with. This can help keep the motivation tank from dipping too low. Normally, as Dietitians we don't suggest using food as a reward, but it this case it may help prevent you from going off track.
Here are 2 blog posts with tips:
https://www.mynetdiary.com/is-your-self-talk-helping-or-hurting-your-progress-with-healthy-lifestyle.html
https://www.mynetdiary.com/keep-your-motivation-tank-from-dipping-too-low.html
All the best in reaching your health goals, Joanna (MyNetDiary Dietitian)
Weekend free for all !
