Is one cheat day/week okay?

sunkisses

I agree with remembertheharddrive's comment. I factor in my off-days as part of my whole weight loss plan. It does slow you down, yes, but to me it's important that the diet I have when I'm actively trying to lose weight isn't so drastically different from the diet I have when I reach my goal. So finding a happy medium is key. I don't count on Friday nights, I might restrict calories during the day to allow for my splurges in the evening. I don't count at all on Saturdays. I don't go crazy or anything, and I'm active all day, but I don't count. Sunday I reign things in again so that Monday isn't met with worry for being able to get myself together. Instead of my same exercise routine, I try to make my weekend exercise "fun" like swimming, going for long walks/hikes, etc.