Ruined my day because of one chocolatebar?

[Anonymous]

I actually ate 961 cals then I ate one small chocolate bar and thought its 200 calories but turned out it's almost 500 calories. Now I almost ate 1500 calories. Will I gain weight? I always feel like my stomach is really full which makes me think I counted my calories wrong. Is that normal?

[Anonymous]

It's understandable to feel upset or frustrated when you realize that you've consumed more calories than you intended, but it's important to remember that one chocolate bar is not likely to significantly impact your weight or overall health in the long term.

Weight gain is determined by a variety of factors, including genetics, lifestyle habits, and overall calorie balance. Consuming an extra 500 calories in one day may lead to a temporary increase in weight due to water retention or digestive changes, but it's unlikely to cause significant long-term weight gain on its own.

Feeling full or bloated after eating can be a normal response to consuming a larger meal or a food that is high in calories or sugar. However, if you consistently feel uncomfortable or experience digestive issues after eating, it may be helpful to speak with a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to rule out any underlying health concerns or to develop strategies for managing your symptoms.

Ultimately, it's important to practice self-compassion and to focus on making balanced, sustainable choices that support your overall health and well-being, rather than fixating on individual foods or calorie counts.

[Effably]

Go out. Walk briskly for an hour.

That's close to 500 calories.

Not only will you have made up for it, you can feel happy about losing weight the best way. Your body does not exercise, however moderate, to be able to handle major changes.

[pascal_climbs]

You don't loose fat in one day, nor do you gain. It is a slow and long term process. You loose or gain max 1-2 kg/month. Eating one chocolate bar will make no difference. All weight during or over days are due to water content of the body, not fat

[isayboo]

I used to be like this and counted my calories every day but it kind of became unhealthy. Chocolate won't ruin your life if you eat a healthy amount. Eating 50 of them a day would be concerning. Are you an athlete?

[Asker]

I'm not fit at all

[Likes2drive]

You should be fine since 2000 cal is the daily recommended amount, but most of us eat way more than that

[Asker]

I know but i feel like I'm going to gain weight everytime I eat more than 1000 calories

[Likes2drive]

I guess it depends on how active you are with only 1000 cal a day you are probably losing weight

[Engin12]

Yes its completely normal. You can burn the cals anytime with sport