Favorite CHEAT food!

queenofashes

I still have not chosen a cheat day, but I don't even know how to do it, I'm just scared of a cheat day, but all I want is brownies with cold milk! I have not had a brownie for about a year now, going nuts! what is your favorite cheat day food? & how do you work around it?

cooter2533

My favorite "cheat" food is probably ice cream, wings or a big bleu cheese burger. I just eat them every now and then and fit them in my calories the best I can. No reason you can't have a brownie and milk once a week or every couple weeks. Just fit it in your calories the best you can and eat a reasonable size brownie

ettaterrell

I agree eating a browning once a week isn't going to make you gain weight. You should enjoy and have a cheat day onces a week imo. I wouldn't go crazy and eat a huge one, but enjoy!

rebelo3

Eat brownies!! My favorite are Fiber One brownies (90 cals!!!) or No Pudge Brownies (You have to make these, the mix is found in the gluten-free isle, each brownie is 120 cals).. you can definitely fit these in everyday and then no need for a cheat day if you don't want one!

Acg67

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

JennieAL

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

Yep. Same here.

cip1

icecream!

taso42

Anything in the arena of 4000 calories, I call a good splurge day.

XXXMinnieXXX

Roast dinner. I always exercise on those days to make up for it and eat low cal the rest of the day x

whitneyann0

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

Agreed.

angebrun

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

This!

ashiyo

I loveeeee ice cream. I don't even feel bad when I eat one of the Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches or frozen yogurt, much easier to fit into my calorie count!

onedayillbamilf

I have not had a brownie for about a year now

This makes me sad.

shanolap

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

Ditto!

And make sure it's pizza!

Luvlynamazing

When I am craving a dessert I make a healthier version of it so that I stay within my calorie goals, but I get to satisfy my sweet tooth:) Not ALL of the reciepes are good, but if you like to bake like I do then it just makes it more fun. Same goes for salty snacks as well. It takes some time and label reading, but the better alternative to any "naughty" food is out there if you look hard enough.

Q9S7

Like ACG67 says, if I want something, I fit it into my macro's. That being said, I have a SICK addiction to organic bulk granola. Mostly hemp flaxseed or ginger zing. I can eat this by the pound.

stevwil41

I'm a fiend for either red velvet or carrot cake.

PlanetVelma

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

This times a 1000!!!!

Now for family/life events I just don't worry about it. Thanksgiving & Xmas I didn't bother logging. It would've been too difficult to log all the bailey's & coffee & Colorado Bulldogs I had consumed. LOL I think I drank more calories than I ate.

In addtion, my kids birthdays are a week apart....the first one 8 days after Christmas. I did log what I had but if I was over - big deal. I just started over the next day. I wasn't going to deprive myself of not enjoying the cake & event. Just go with the flow!

Seriously though, if you don't feel that you can give yourself 1 day off at this point, than give yourself 1 meal (every month/week/whatever works for you) where you can order anything you want. If it makes you feel better go workout that day.

Cytherea

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

Exactly! Looking at a food as "forbidden" or "cheating" is only going to make this that much harder and is unrealistic. Look at your options and decide if it is worth it for you.

Have you ever had black bean brownies? They are delicious and so simple. All you need is a box of brownie mix (I like Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge) and a can of black beans (not seasoned, obviously. I like Bush's. I found that the Market Pantry (Target brand) is not that good in these). Put the bean in a colander to drain and rinse really really well. Put back in the can and fill the can with water. Dump into a food processor (or blender, which is what I use, lol) and puree/liquify. Then add to brownie mix and mix with fork. DO NOT add anything else- ignore the box directions for oils, eggs, water, etc. Bake at 350* for 34-35 minutes. No need for the toothpick test, or to not lick the fork, since there is no raw egg in there!

They come out so moist and fudgy it is amazing. They are literally the best brownies I've ever had. My husband was so hesitant when I first made them; now he won't eat brownies any other way and requests them at least once a week! (i.e. the second he finishes off the last one!)

Seriously, that with a glass of cold skim milk... perfection. You get to have your treat AND have it be healthy!!

appyfan

Along with Cytherea's idea, I take a box of really chocolately cake mix or brownie mix & mix with full smaller can or half a large can of pumpkin. Taste like a chocolate gingerbread, but VERY moist!

Holly092

Butter Chicken :O

annalee_1

It may not seem like a cheat but frozen ff cool whip omg its good, sometimes I put chocolate syrup on it yummy

megannicolex33

I love a big, juicy bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, mayo, and onions... yum. Also chocolate chip pancakes, ice cream (especially cookie dough), and fried chicken. Wow. I haven't had a real cheat day yet but now I want one! :laugh:

As for the brownie thing, you HAVE to try the Fiber One brownies! Only 90 calories and they're actually delicious! I have one every time I'm craving chocolate and it helps so much.

DeBiKin

Salt & Vinegar chips... The stronger the better!

pinkminy

I don't see the sense in having any Cheats while trying to reach your goal, your only cheating yourself of getting there,
I think it should be that you have something you really like / want , but make sure it fits within your cal allowance,
you can have a "sin day" once a week to maintain your weight after you reach your goal.

blueham5

Ahhh, I was just scrolling through a tumblr food porn blog and dreaming about cheat foods to eat. My favourite would be mint cookies and cream icecream. Haven't had it in months but I'm still salivating over how nice and chewy Oreos are when they've been marinating in icecream. Also craving a toasted ham and cheese panini with sundried Roma and bacon and a stack of hot rosemary garlic fries.

knight76306

Right now there isn't anything. I'm just getting back into the swing of things, so not tempting myself right now. However, before I went stupid and gained some weight back, I love chocolate! So that would be my splurge. I still fit it into my calories/macros. I also buy it in the prepackaged little squares. Makes portion control easier.

reppinplates

Whenever I am craving something i know is going to be more calories than I should be having I slightly reduce my the calories in all my meals around it and try to make sure the cheat meal is some where within 2hours of a workout so the calories I am taking in are getting put to good use for recovery as it is the anabolic window.

Try not to do this more than once or twice per week though. Chicken parmagiana. urrrrghhh! Think I'm booking one of these days in for tomorrow, lol

queenofashes

THanks! It feels good to know that I'm don't have to go nuts about it! this weekend I did not get my brownies but I was busy with a party & had The Pie pizza, yum!!! something I was craving too!

Mzbutterfly32

My favorite cheat foods are either brownies or key lime pie...yum yum yum

zoeluiisa

I have no cheat foods, if i want something i eat it and fit it into my cals

Exactly! Looking at a food as "forbidden" or "cheating" is only going to make this that much harder and is unrealistic. Look at your options and decide if it is worth it for you.

Have you ever had black bean brownies? They are delicious and so simple. All you need is a box of brownie mix (I like Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge) and a can of black beans (not seasoned, obviously. I like Bush's. I found that the Market Pantry (Target brand) is not that good in these). Put the bean in a colander to drain and rinse really really well. Put back in the can and fill the can with water. Dump into a food processor (or blender, which is what I use, lol) and puree/liquify. Then add to brownie mix and mix with fork. DO NOT add anything else- ignore the box directions for oils, eggs, water, etc. Bake at 350* for 34-35 minutes. No need for the toothpick test, or to not lick the fork, since there is no raw egg in there!

They come out so moist and fudgy it is amazing. They are literally the best brownies I've ever had. My husband was so hesitant when I first made them; now he won't eat brownies any other way and requests them at least once a week! (i.e. the second he finishes off the last one!)

Seriously, that with a glass of cold skim milk... perfection. You get to have your treat AND have it be healthy!!

That sounds AMAZING! I wonder how much it reduces the calorie content by?