cheat day while finding maintenance?

nxd10

I don't binge often because I normally include chocolates and chips in my diet (in proportion of course) due the the fact that I'm scared of gaining weight. Now that I know I can eat under maintenance for the week and go over maintenance calorie a little on weekends is great!

That doesn't sound like a binge. That sounds like eating.

Most people who keep their weight off do exactly what you do - eat what they wants and include it in their calorie intake.

D8vidFitness

Don't think calories when you cheat,

cheat days can motivate you to keep proactive throughout the week until your next cheat.

Cheat day is like a reward, you wouldn't want to reward yourself less for all the hard work you've done.

However, that is all up to you,

best wishes

colortheworld

I'd go with averaging your calorie intake by the week rather than the day. Some days you just aren't as hungry as others, so why not save those extra calories you don't really want for a day you do want them?

Wingg_

Don't think calories when you cheat,

cheat days can motivate you to keep proactive throughout the week until your next cheat.

Cheat day is like a reward, you wouldn't want to reward yourself less for all the hard work you've done.

However, that is all up to you,

best wishes

I shall not think of calories during the buffet then! I shall reward myself!

Wingg_

I'd go with averaging your calorie intake by the week rather than the day. Some days you just aren't as hungry as others, so why not save those extra calories you don't really want for a day you do want them?

I will do this after I've figured out my maintenance calorie intake to maintain my weight now! Thanks for the advice!! (:

mlogantra76

I like to call it a treat day and I try to make it a treat meal. I don't starve myself on other days but I try to keep my calories lower so it averages out in the end. I am trying to eat to satisfaction these days. If I have a craving for something, a serving should do. I tell myself I don't need to eat it till I feel sick. I weigh myself daily so this is helping monitor things.I should say I exercise a lot as I'm running my first half marathon on Sunday.

Wingg_

I like to call it a treat day and I try to make it a treat meal. I don't starve myself on other days but I try to keep my calories lower so it averages out in the end. I am trying to eat to satisfaction these days. If I have a craving for something, a serving should do. I tell myself I don't need to eat it till I feel sick. I weigh myself daily so this is helping monitor things.I should say I exercise a lot as I'm running my first half marathon on Sunday.

I can see that you;ve a great mindset there, good luck for your marathon!