Indulging....a little too much

So it seems for some reason that whenever I finish up a particularly grueling fitness regimen I allow myself to slip with the healthy eating.

I allow myself indulgences here and there normally but it is very rare and definitely limited, however, when it comes to the indulgent eating after finishing a goal or program I get a little loosey goosey.

For the past 2 weeks I have been allowing myself treats and just shrugging it off like "well I worked really hard" or "this won't add up to anything, it's just one treat". This week in particular has been very bad with bigger servings, eating extra carbs and even tons of sweets (I actually don't even eat sweets/candy/pastries normally). Today was weigh in day and let's just say it was not pretty, 4.6lbs to be exact smh. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised though I'll be honest that I didn't expect it to be so much. I have not only been eating worse but I have been lazy and my normal 5-6 days a week working out has been reduced to about 2, maybe 3 times a week.

There has been a lot going on with me lately and I could blame this all on emotional eating or mindless eating but in reality it was me. I knew I didn't need the bigger servings or the sweets, I wasn't even really hungry 75% of the time! I am very disgusted with myself, I usually don't let my little celebratory meals turn into full on bingeing. I am getting back on track today, I have my meals planned and since dinner is at my mom's tonight I will just have to monitor the portions there. The exercise regimen is still up in the air since I will be late a few nights this week (evenings are when I work out) so I'll just play it by ear but I am getting in at least 4 days minimum.

I guess the lesson learned here is that it only takes a little time, a few bad habits or not moving to gain weight - it all adds up and a lot or times more than you realize. If I only ate this way for 14 days and gained almost 5lbs you could easily multiply and see the effects for a month and beyond! Yikes! In the end moderation is key, 1 indulgence doesn't have to derail your fitness goals but allowing more than that occasionally will lead you to a very slippery slope. Be conscience of what you put in your mouth and know that IT DOES ADD UP!