Cheat days...well two of them in a row

jarablue

I had two cheat days back to back. Well not really cheat days but on Sunday we climbed Mount Monadnock in NH I was banking 1000 calories before the 2 hour climb up and then 1.5 hour climb down. So I treated myself to a Chinese buffet and man was it good. Then yesterday I needed my Doritos so I bought a large bag and had around 35 chips! But after all was said and done I hardly gained 1.5 pounds. And I am back at exercising again.

I would imagine days like this are really needed for long term sanity. I think I beat myself up too much when I cheat. But for good reason. What do you all think of having cheat days while trying to lose weight?

flab2fitmama

I had 2 cheat days almost back to back this week, actually I had chinese buffet tonight! I log everything best I can and get right back on the wagon! It actually helps me to log it, seeing that "if every day were like today, you'd weigh xxx pounds in 5 weeks" motivates me to get back on track!

deziray92

Honestly I think cheat days can help some. I had a bad week last week. 3 cheats n a row. I ate way to much and felt horrible. Then fresh start on Monday and I'm down 7 pounds already...you just have to log it and move on. It's a lifestyle. Your gonna have bad days/weeks but as long as you realize what your doing and get back on the wagon it's all good
Good luck on your journey!

LazSommer

35 chips is like what, sub 500 cals? Cheat on.

But really, I eat like a monster and binge drink at least once a week. Don't count my calories and I still lose. Be careful with what you eat the rest of the time and be as active as you can be - it won't stop you.

rbfdac

I eat at maintenance or a few hundred calories above maintenance every single Saturday and consistently lose 2 pounds a week. I just make sure I'm diligent with my food/logging and exercising the rest of the week. I have skipped those "cheat days" every now and then and actually found that I don't lose weight as easily the next week without them. I'm a fan.