How exactly do cheat days work?

cheryldumais

I used to do a "cheat" meal once every three weeks or so. BUT I would only eat up to maintenance. I never did a cheat day. It helped to make the diet livable but I had to be very careful. I was on 1200 calories/day so I got burned out without the odd dinner at maintenance. In the end it comes down to eating less than you burn overall in order to lose weight. However that works for you is what matters.