Cheat days

babybod

I believe every food in moderation is ok. I have went over my calories for eating something that I crave but I don't think that is cheating I believe it is taming the beast before it gets to bad. After I do that I am fine. So eat what you want but be healthy!

stxbobcat

Everyone is different, find what works best for you. I have a "free day" every couple of weeks, usually on a Saturday. I also have a "free snack" every two or three days. I just make sure i don't go over my calorie goal with the free snack. I have been using MFP since late April. I started trying to eat healthier in March, after blood tests showed cholesterol at 241, sugar 6.1, and triglycerides way too high. After a month of eating healthier (and not even thinking about my weight) I discovered I had lost 11 pounds without even trying. After another 2 months, my 2nd blood tests showed cholesterol at 175, sugar at 4.6, and triglycerides down by 74 points, and my weight down by a total of 24.5 lbs. My doctor was ecstatic, and so was I. My total weight loss is now at 29.5 lbs. MFP has helped me stay focused and encouraged. Yesterday someone even made a remark that made my spirit soar. A stranger said "you are so tiny, how do you cart around those heavy bags?" I was walking on air for the rest of the day. Hang in there and try different strategies until you find what works best for you.

wildon883r

Every Friday night i booze it up and eat whatever i want. Your supposed to celebrate like this ever week. It's actually good for your metabolism then the other 6 days of a week i eat totally healthy and sensibly. It's not cheating its indulging and part of my healthy lifestyle.

zookeepersuzy

my cheat nights only come after I bust my butt earlier in the day.. like after running 5+mi or a really hard spin class we will go out and I'll order whatever sounds good.

I vote for do what works for you and your ability to get back on track after a cheat day. If you can't control yourself the next day, I would avoid them.

Cmon78

I don't have cheat days. I just eat whatever I want in moderation and as long as it's within my calories. This is a healthy lifestyle change for me so I don't need or want that day to go overboard....I know I would feel horrible the next day and have to workout even harder to shed those extra calories.

kjwilson1

I have to have a 'free' day rather than a 'free' meal. I am the type that if I have 1 chocolate (or cookie, or whatever) it is too easy to have 1 more. If I have a free day, I know that for that day, I can have whatever I want, and then it is back to business the next day. It just works better for me that way. As others have said, you have to do what works for you.

Jennifernellwebb

I had one of those days today... not intentionally, but... it happened. I fixed my husband bisquits and gravy w/ turkey links and blueberry pancakes and... I just had to have some too!!! Pumped up my calorie intake for the day to almost the max!!! So, I got on that treadmill and burned half of those calories away. ( I usually exercise at night ) So, when I added my exercises in that I did to burn some of those calories, I was able to fit the healthier things in my goals for the day. My salad, turkey , double wheat bread, fiber one yogurt.... I just got on that treadmill and walked those calories off and I feel great!!

FaithsVegWorkout

Yes, I get one cheat day, but it's not like I eat a whole cake or a whole bag of chips or anything. I just allow myself to be a little looser and not measure and have a dessert.

erzsebet_1560

I used to have a cheat day once a week and I still lost tons of weight..for some reason this time, it seems like if I cheat, I gain. Then I spend the whole next week trying to at least get back to where I started. I am so frustrated with this.

tinymite1

When I did weight watchers, I did have a cheat day with moderate sucess, but had since gained weight back after stopping WW. I've been on here now for over ten days and have not had a cheat day until today. I am hoping that a cheat day once in awhile will help me detour the cravings I get. However, I am not eating totally all fat free and diet foods, but I am eating in moderation and exercising more than previously so I hope that helps too.

Kristina0202

I don't plan certain days I'm going to cheat, but if my friends and I go out to eat once every couple of weeks, I usually eat more than I should.