09/02/2022
Your weekend habits might be sabotaging all the hard work you’re putting in during the week…
This post isn’t meant to shame anyone or make them feel like a failure, but rather to bring awareness to how you might be shooting yourself in the foot.
I see it and hear it all the time:
“I’m eating well most of the time but not losing weight.”
“I’m in a calorie deficit but the scale isn’t moving.”
“I’m following the 80/20 rule but not losing any body fat.”
Unfortunately, for those of you trying to decrease body fat, get healthier and feel better, it is totally possible to cancel out a full week of calorie deficits over the weekend or even with one night of letting loose.
I’m not saying you can’t enjoy a slice of pizza on the weekends.
My philosophy to weight loss is not restrictive. I want you to be able to enjoy a beer or a slice of pizza while you are in a fat loss phase.
But we need to make it fit into your calorie “budget” for the week.
Some quick math:
If I am in a 700 calorie deficit for 5 days of the week, Monday through Friday, that is 3500 calories total.
But then on Saturday and Sunday, you OVEREAT by 1750 calories each day, wiping out the entire deficit you created during the week.
And that’s easier to do than you may realize.
Between greasy, fatty foods, liquid calories, and sauces….those extra calories can add up fast.
So, what should you do instead?
1. Prioritize Protein - it will help satiate you and keep you from overeating other foods
2. Go in with a Plan - Plan in advance what you are going to eat when out.
3. Mindset - if you are dieting, you will need to have some discipline to stop after only 1 drink or 1 slice of pizza. Use positive self talk and remind yourself of your goals.
Remember, you don’t have to be perfect to make progress.
But Calories still count on the weekend.
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