Cheat day... Should I?

[Wcr2]

Thread title... Craving for a lot of food.. 5"9 128 pounds thx...

[ShyGuyXS]

Honestly, I would just ditch the notion of "cheating" and "dieting" in general right now - it has a negative connotation.

You're a growing teenager, just eat what you enjoy. If you're really hungry, eat more food. No harm will be done.

[Wcr2]

Honestly, I would just ditch the notion of "cheating" and "dieting" in general right now - it has a negative connotation.

You're a growing teenager, just eat what you enjoy. If you're really hungry, eat more food. No harm will be done.

Yeah but I feel bad binging...

[DeluxeDerek]

Cheat Meal* - As in 1 Meal. Not Day.

[darscogre]

Thread title... Craving for a lot of food.. 5"9 128 pounds thx...

Holy crap dude.....If its not nailed down, you should be eating it. Nuff said

[bambam601]

Yeah but I feel bad binging...

i have a feeling what you think is a lot of food might not really be a lot of food...

i say go out and eat whatever you want.
youre only 128 lbs, i can only see it helping you in this situation.

[ShyGuyXS]

Yeah but I feel bad binging...

There's a big difference between enjoying a larger meal than you're accustomed to eating and binging. If you're experiencing guilt around eating foods, that is a huge red flag for a disordered relationship with food.

If you eat a little more than usual and feel full/uncomfortable for a short time afterwards, that's okay. Many people go to barbecues, parties at restaurants, and end up eating a bit more than they might typically eat and feel full for a while.

I'd say put together a reasonable meal to eat, enjoy it, and wait a while and see if you're still hungry then.

[Wcr2]

i have a feeling what you think is a lot of food might not really be a lot of food...

i say go out and eat whatever you want.
youre only 128 lbs, i can only see it helping you in this situation.

but what happen if I go over my macros? like fats or carbs?

[bambam601]

but what happen if I go over my macros? like fats or carbs?

im curious to know what your current macros even are...

[Wcr2]

There's a big difference between enjoying a larger meal than you're accustomed to eating and binging. If you're experiencing guilt around eating foods, that is a huge red flag for a disordered relationship with food.

If you eat a little more than usual and feel full/uncomfortable for a short time afterwards, that's okay. Many people go to barbecues, parties at restaurants, and end up eating a bit more than they might typically eat and feel full for a while.

I'd say put together a reasonable meal to eat, enjoy it, and wait a while and see if you're still hungry then.

I used the wrong word im just not used to eat like more than 600 cal a meal so i feel bad eatin like 750+ cals meal

[aquamarine84]

but what happen if I go over my macros? like fats or carbs?

It's like playing darts: you still get points for getting close. But I second everything that's already been said. It's one meal. Not much in the grand scheme of things.

[Wcr2]

im curious to know what your current macros even are...

150p/375c/85f

[Wcr2]

im curious to know what your current macros even are...

But I rarely went over 150c and 30f this week...

[bambam601]

just eat and lift heavy man.
i would not worry too much about going over your macros considering youre still a teenager.

[nikefighter]

How long have you been on those macros? that's nearly 3k calories per day so your metabolism must be crazy fast if you've been on that diet for a while

[Wcr2]

just eat and lift heavy man.
i would not worry too much about going over your macros considering youre still a teenager.

Ok thanks mate. Much appreciated

[ewok53]

At your height, weight, and age, you should be cheating and binge eating daily. You definitely need to eat more dude.

[Wcr2]

How long have you been on those macros? that's nearly 3k calories per day so your metabolism must be crazy fast if you've been on that diet for a while

the problem is I dont even go at 2000 calories a day

[Wcr2]

At your height, weight, and age, you should be cheating and binge eating daily. You definitely need to eat more dude.

yea for some people it seems easy xD but for me just feeling guilty to eat don't want to look like a fat dude !

[nikefighter]

the problem is I dont even go at 2000 calories a day

Then those aren't your macros. Everyday should be a cheat day for you really until you're at least 150+ i'd say

[Wcr2]

Then those aren't your macros. Everyday should be a cheat day for you really until you're at least 150+ i'd say

Yea but still I want a clean bulk haha

[ShyGuyXS]

yea for some people it seems easy xD but for me just feeling guilty to eat don't want to look like a fat dude !

@bold - You have a long, long, long, LONG way to go before that would happen. You're active, young, and already doing a lot of things right. That fear will stop you from meeting your goals and getting stronger... if you let it.

The biggest priority, rather than hitting macros, is getting enough food to nourish your body.

As for the guilt, food isn't "good" or "bad". It has no inherent moral value. It is simply for enjoyment, social pleasure, and for our bodies. Having battled a serious eating disorder that has nearly taken my life a few times, these are lessons I've had to take to heart.

[robthedawg]

You're 128lbs. You should be eating ALOT more.

[imhungry4444]

Dude you're 17, take it easy. Eat what you want, lift, and grow. You're growing at a rate where your metabolism and body composition aren't gonna take hits eating what you want given your stats. 17 yrs old, 5'9, 128 lb., c'mon. Enjoy life.

[velvetmudhole]

Yes. Forget about your gf and fuk a burrito

[Wcr2]

@bold - You have a long, long, long, LONG way to go before that would happen. You're active, young, and already doing a lot of things right. That fear will stop you from meeting your goals and getting stronger... if you let it.

The biggest priority, rather than hitting macros, is getting enough food to nourish your body.

As for the guilt, food isn't "good" or "bad". It has no inherent moral value. It is simply for enjoyment, social pleasure, and for our bodies. Having battled a serious eating disorder that has nearly taken my life a few times, these are lessons I've had to take to heart.

Thanks mate, I think I need to get rid of that black/white mentality that I got

[ErikTheElectric]

Make EVERY day a "cheat day".

[Wcr2]

Lol people really want me to gain weight up in here xD hit 126.4 pounds this morning :x

[ShyGuyXS]

Thanks mate, I think I need to get rid of that black/white mentality that I got

It's hard to change and find that "grey area" to see food for what it really is - especially if you're in an environment that really promotes "healthy" vs. "unhealthy" foods/diets/etc. It takes work. I know that much from experience since I do a lot of black-and-white thinking myself.

[Wcr2]

It's hard to change and find that "grey area" to see food for what it really is - especially if you're in an environment that really promotes "healthy" vs. "unhealthy" foods/diets/etc. It takes work. I know that much from experience since I do a lot of black-and-white thinking myself.

Hope these words will help me get me back on track because I think I am starting to have symptoms of an eating disorder (Barely eating over 1500 cals a day etc)