Is allowing 1 cheat day going to effect diet?

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  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    broseidonkingofbrocean wrote: »
    "Overfeeding can have profound effects on leptin concentrations in the body. However, not all macronutrients are created equal. Fat overfeeding does not elicit the same leptin response as carbohydrate does. In fact, fat has virtually no effect on leptin concentrations, and in some cases even reduces leptin levels.14,15,16

    Carbohydrates, on the other hand, have a positive impact on leptin.15,17,18 In fact, high-glycemic carbs (e.g., sugar) may be the sole reason for increases in leptin after meals.19 It should be noted that leptin does not particularly increase immediately after a meal per se, but does so anywhere from 4-48 hours after carbohydrate refeeding.1,17,20 In the short term, leptin concentrations are not affected and should be taken into account during planned refeeds."

    From http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/refeeds-for-fat-loss-the-science-behind-leptin.html

    I read the link, could you make it real simple. If I wanted to try this what sort of foods would I eat for three days?
    Sounds fun, I like carbs.

  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    i don't believe in cheat days, I just eat what I want and make sure I meet calorie, micro, and macro targets…however, I don't understand how having 700 calories left over is anywhere close to a "cheat" day ….

    This.

    OP, you didn't cheat.

    It's very concerning that you feel guilty about eating things you love. :/

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