I think this is a great article for "cheat meals"

jaymie_x0

Or as she calls it "no strings attached meal"

http://thebettyrocker.com/how-to-have-a-no-strings-attached-nsa-relationship-with-junk-food/

richardheath

Well, while I don't think there is anything wrong with having a cheat/NSA meal, I don't think her reasons for allowing it are actually correct.

Spiking the blood sugar too often by eating refined sugar and empty, non-nutrient dense carbs is what will pack on the fat.

No. Eating too much food over a period of time will pack on the fat. It has nothing to do with "spiking blood sugar" and isn't due to carbs alone.

That being said, it’s important to deviate from clean eating – I make a point of it every 7-10 days so as not to feel deprived – it will help you stay on track the rest of the time.

Agree. Although I'd say you can do it everyday if it fits your macros. If you are feeling that deprived, you are not going to succeed.

Spiking the blood sugar occasionally, strategically, can actually kickstart your metabolism.

Um, no. Total bull****. Eating causes your body to metabolize food. There is no kickstarting this, and spiking your blood sugar only makes sense if you are a diabetic (and then it's a bad thing).

jaymie_x0

Well, while I don't think there is anything wrong with having a cheat/NSA meal, I don't think her reasons for allowing it are actually correct.

Spiking the blood sugar too often by eating refined sugar and empty, non-nutrient dense carbs is what will pack on the fat.

No. Eating too much food over a period of time will pack on the fat. It has nothing to do with "spiking blood sugar" and isn't due to carbs alone.

That being said, it’s important to deviate from clean eating – I make a point of it every 7-10 days so as not to feel deprived – it will help you stay on track the rest of the time.

Agree. Although I'd say you can do it everyday if it fits your macros. If you are feeling that deprived, you are not going to succeed.

Spiking the blood sugar occasionally, strategically, can actually kickstart your metabolism.

Um, no. Total bull****. Eating causes your body to metabolize food. There is no kickstarting this, and spiking your blood sugar only makes sense if you are a diabetic (and then it's a bad thing).

eh to each their own, works for me!