If I cheat on the weekends, will I still lose weight?
Asked by nmedel527 on Jun 30, 2009
in Weight Loss
I try to stick to eating between 1200 and 1300 calories during the week, but let myself go on the weekends and eat between 1500-1600 calories. Can I still lose weight if I do this?
Answer
Overeating on the weekends is a cause for failure to lose - and to actually gain - weight for many people. And so, for you, an increase of 200 to 400 calories per day on Saturday and Sunday could be the difference between losing 1.5 vs. 4 pounds over one month; however, since you are only trying to lose 5 pounds and because your eventual maintenance requirements are only 1600 calories a day, by eating 1500 - 1600 calories, you can practice your future normal eating behavior. Also remember that your total calories depend on your intake and output. Why not burn off the extra calories with more active fun?
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