Do you ever feel bad for eating unhealthy?

[cransplash]

I have been really diligent about eating healthy, and I know we all need to eat in moderations, but today I had a lunch order of chimichanga and (lots of fried) tortilla chips and I just feel guilty. Not sure why, as I’m pretty good about eating healthy every day at every meal, but I hate feeling guilty like this. While I did eat a lot of tortilla chips, I did eat a moderate/small chimichanga, and had beans vs. Mexican rice, I still feel guilty. I hate feeling like this! I don’t want to “diet”- I want to follow healthy eating habits daily. My head tells me it’s ok to do this in moderation, but my gut tells me I should have eaten my packed lunch of spinach chicken salad, etc.

Does anyone else feel like this? I need to get out of this guilty funk.

[ebeth]

not guilty. sometimes I feel gross or bloaty, but not guilty. no one can eat 100% healthy 100% of the time.

drink lots of water. recommit and do better at dinner. don't beat yourself up.

[worthyfox]

Yes. I especially feel this way when I "waste" (what I would deem waste) calories on alcohol or some other empty food. But I will say it typically passes if I work out or remind myself that most of the time I do eat healthy. I tend to think of it this way, if I didn't indulge every now and again, I'd probably go off the deep end into indulging ALL THE TIME. Guilt can be a good thing, I just wouldn't let it ruin your day. Keep reminding yourself you eat healthy and workout, we're all allowed little indulgences every now and again!

[hjohnson050711]

sometimes i feel like this but i try to remind myself that "splurges" are ok and thats why we workout so hard!

i enjoy splurges with DH or when i am out with friends (not alone eating ice cream and drinking beer in the bed).

it tasted yummy right? enjoy the moment then tighten up the next couple of days - no biggie!

[taratru]

Guilty, no. Gross, yes.

I celebrated gaining four pounds in Kentucky by going out to breakfast yesterday and eating bread and manicotti for dinner last night. I feel like crap, and that's what will get my ass moving again.

Just get your ass moving again.

[IIOY]

Did you at least enjoy it while you were eating or were you feeling guilty while you were eating it?

My approach to eating something that is less-than-healthy is to actually enjoy it rather than thinking of my way of eating as a regimented thing. I make the decision that I'm going to splurge, that it won't become a regular event (easier said than done for some, I realize), and that I will get back to healthy eating with my next meal.

I understand why you feel the way you do - I've been there - but I find the entire experience far more enjoyable and fulfilling if I accept what I'm doing and don't bother wasting energy feeling bad about it. The moment has passed; get back on track; life goes on.

[ckinla]

I always do after, but at the time I enjoy it! Mostly I regret meals that I overeat, or that are so greasy and unhealthy that they just make me feel ill. The next day I just work out a little more, and eat healthy and it all balances out in the end.

[mrsmc08]

Absolutely not. Tomorrow isn't promised, enjoy today, if that includes eating something unhealthy, then do it.

[cransplash]

Yes it was good!

Just out of curiosity, why should I drink a lot of water afterwards?

[stinkerbell6879]

Jun 18, 2012 15:06:30 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Yes it was good!

Just out of curiosity, why should I drink a lot of water afterwards?

Helps flush it all out!

Also...Nope I don't feel guilty. Just blah.

[kimsy]

Yes. I really try not to, but I tend to beat myself up if I go on a big food bender. I think I am going to start adding a planned cheat per week, though, so maybe that will help.

[Deleted]

Don't beat yourself up over it. Put it behind you and make healthier choices the rest of the day.

I like to have a "cheat meal" once a week. That way I don't feel deprived. Everything is ok in moderation.

[bluelikejazz]

I feel the same amount of 'guilt' for doing that as I do for not brushing my teeth. I feel a little gross about it, but it's not like my teeth are going to suddenly rot for missing one brushing. But if I make a habit out of it, it could cause problems.

So, not really guilty, just knowing there is a next meal I can do better at

[Wines Not Whines]

I do feel guilty, but I'm trying to lose weight right now, so I get mad at myself if I eat something that will undo my plans. When I'm not in weight loss mode, I just try to eat healthy the next day to make up for it.

[aileen]

I do feel guilty when I'm not healthy, but I remind myself that I eat very well when I can and all I can do is make better choices going forward.

[mayflowers22]

Yes, all the time! I feel bad for letting my stomach take over.

[ebeth]

I find takeout/restaurant meals of all kinds to be SUPER salty. Especially because I don't eat that stuff like 85-90% of the time. So I drink lots of water after to counteract my thirst/the saltiness.

[spunkypenguin]

Not usually. Sometimes I regret eating something unhealthy because it makes me feel like crap, but I don't really feel guilty about it.

I usually plan for my splurges and workout to make up for it. You have to live life and sometimes that means eating unhealthy things just because they taste good.

[libbygrl109]

I don't feel guilty for one meal. A week full of horrible meals, and I do get a bit down on myself. As soon as I start being miserable to everyone around me, I know it's time to get myself out of the junk-induced haze.

[cransplash]

Well, the good thing is that I didn't physically feel like crap/miserable after lunch, but definitely have been there, done that before.

I did run my c25k (w7d1) for 25 mins and I feel great now

[aweilba]

I tend to feel guilty only if I overeat the unhealthy stuff. They give you so much at restaurants that I sometimes ask for a to go container when my food arrives, dish half of it into the to go container, then eat what's on my plate.

I'm one of those people that will eat the food if it's sitting in front of me, even if I'm full. I'll just pick at it after I'm "done" eating and then I'll feel guilty. If I only eat it until I'm full, then make sure to work out the next day, I'm good.