Why your weekends may be the reason you are not seeing weight loss results
There is nothing more deflating than trying so hard, being consistent, and still not achieving weight loss goals you are working towards. Have a look at the explanation below to understand how quickly the calories of weekend indulges can add up, and reverse all your efforts from the week.
We are by no means discouraging these specific foods nor weekend festivities at all! Food is there to be enjoyed, and special time with family and friends is far more important than calorie counting. This is just an illustration:
This person requires 2000 calories per day to sustain their body function to maintain their weight. He/she wants to lose weight and is therefore eating in a calorie deficit of 500 calories from Sunday to Thursday during the week and enjoys some treats on Friday and Saturday.
Have a look below: (kcal = calorie)
Sunday
1500kcal
-500kcal
Monday
1500kcal
-500kcal
Tuesday
1500kcal
-500kcal
Wednesday
1500kcal
-500kcal
Thursday
1500kcal
-500kcal
Friday
|
Friday |
Calories |
|
Breakfast |
450 kcal |
|
Snack: Kauai peanut butter bomb (500ml) |
450 kcal |
|
Lunch |
600 kcal |
|
Supper: |
|
|
1 Col Cacchio’s Foresta Pizza |
1230 kcal |
|
3 glasses of red wine (250ml total) |
360 kcal |
|
2 lindt balls |
160kcal |
|
Total |
3250 kcal (+1250 kcal excess) |
Saturday
|
Saturday Social Event |
Calories (kcal) |
|
Breakfast |
350 kcal |
|
Cappuccino |
140 kcal |
|
Lunch |
400 kcal |
|
1 large handful of Dorito’s |
150 kcal |
|
2 pieces of Droe wors (30cm) |
289 kcal |
|
2 castle lights |
205 kcal |
|
2 gin and tonics |
356 kcal |
|
King Steer Meal burger |
1360 kcal |
|
Total |
3250 kcal (+1250 kcal excess) |
Sunday to Thursday: deficit of 2500 kcal
Friday and Saturday: excess of 2500 kcal
In just 2 days, the calorie deficit you worked so hard for during the week has been reversed.