Does anyone else NOT do a "cheat" day?

underthecherrytree
underthecherrytree Posts: 532 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I do not have a cheat day. If I am craving something I work it into my calories and/or exercise my butt of that day. I am just curious, does anyone else not do a cheat day?
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  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
    I don't have a cheat day. For me, one cheat day turns into two cheat days and before I know it I have ruined a whole week with bad decisions. Once I cheat it's hard for me to get back on track.
  • USMCConditioning
    USMCConditioning Posts: 84
    I know i shouldn't but i almost always have some sort of "cheat" food on a daily basis, but i always tend to burn enough calories to afford something that's not really apart of my diet.
  • chickiebabe2
    chickiebabe2 Posts: 45
    I make saturday night my cheat night where i eat takeaways or something and have some wine BUT i still exercise that day and add it in to my calories, so not really a cheat day! Im on a mission at the moment have 2 weeks left til an occasion i want to look good for, after this i will probably have cheat days and rest days :)
  • IamJacksColdSweat
    IamJacksColdSweat Posts: 106 Member
    I don't have one ,not really. I eat what I want, just in moderation. Some days my calories are lower and some days I end up eating almost all my exercise calories back. When I used to diet before, I would go way crazy on cheat days- they would become binge days. So thats why I don't designate certain days to cheat.
  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    I don't plan them, but I go over my calories more often than I should.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I don't do it. I do exactly what you described. I've tried cheat days in the past and they make me feel like garbage afterwards.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    I do not have a cheat day. If I am craving something I work it into my calories and/or exercise my butt of that day. I am just curious, does anyone else not do a cheat day?
    I eat whatever I want and comp the calories with exercise.

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  • sarah3333
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
    I can't. One cheat day for me will undo 2 weeks of hard work.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    I do not have a cheat day. If I am craving something I work it into my calories and/or exercise my butt of that day. I am just curious, does anyone else not do a cheat day?

    What you're doing is perfect. My cheat day is typically saturday or sunday. I also incorporate those calories into my day to not go over.
  • steinbok
    steinbok Posts: 82
    Nope. I only eat what is good for me, what sustains me... No overindulgence.
  • IndyMode
    IndyMode Posts: 54 Member
    I do have a cheat day, Sunday, but I still TRY to stay within my calories on that day. I just allow myself to eat something unhealthy like ice cream, or chocolate, or pizza. It helps me not to feel crazy as if I'm never allowed to eat it again. And if I crave something bad during the week, I tell myself I can have some Sunday, and usually by then I'm not craving it as much. Plus, we go to church and after church we either have company over for lunch or we go out to eat, so I like knowing I can enjoy that day.
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    I'm an everything in moderation person so if I want something (usually chocolate) I always have it around and only have a little bit of it. If I were to "cheat" one day I would feel awful that day and the following day.
  • specialtreat
    specialtreat Posts: 75
    I don't have a cheat day either, I have just started though and want to see results.
    If I want something "naughty" I will work for it, or work it into my calories for the day.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I don't have a "cheat day". Not sure why I would since I am trying to live with a focus on good health and enjoyment. Food is part of both. I keep things in moderation and so far so good! Logging on MFP keeps me balanced, on track and accountable.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    I don't. It's all about balance and sustainability for me. I eat ice-cream nearly every day.
  • mikewpg1ca
    mikewpg1ca Posts: 86 Member
    I don't do one. If I want something or a particularly high cal meal, I have to work for it in the gym. That also allows me to eat said meal guilt free.
  • Chipmaniac
    Chipmaniac Posts: 642 Member
    No cheating. Last Saturday I went on a 1-day cruise. I tried to eat sensibly but the calories were horrible. I felt terrible both physically and mentally afterward.

    I can't cheat. I only think about how much more exercise I'll have to do to make up for it. It's not worth it.
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    I don't. It's all about balance and sustainability for me. I eat ice-cream nearly every day.
    this.
    i don't cheat, but i actually eat food that i avoid before and still feel good
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    YES....and I ALWAYS regret it...never is it planned.
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    I don't have a cheat day either... If I'm craving pizza one day, I work out like mad that day so I can have 3-4 slices. I also pretty much eat whatever I feel like without denying myself any particular food as long as I stay under my calorie limit.
  • imkegoal
    imkegoal Posts: 156 Member
    I started off not having a cheat day, but found it difficult to keep to my diet, so after 2 months I started having cheat days. I don;'t go way over normally- it just allows me to have a take away once in a while and a wine without having to find time to work out for it.

    The cheat days are always on Fridays- after weigh in. The amount I go over on calories is generaly less than what I have stayed under the rest of the week anyway. I don't think it is a bad thing to do. In fact; in weightwatchers they allow for this by having 'weekly points', which you can eat which ever day you want.

    I am 4 months in now and lost 12 Kilo (26 pounds) so it works for me.

    Am struggling at the moment though, as I had a cheat WEEK whilst on holiday and although I only gained a little weight (1 pound), it feels like I have to start all over again now! My body is tired, I feel hungry etc.- so I think I can conclude that too many cheat days in a row leads to an imbalance of your sugar levels and simply isn't worth it!
  • jj3120
    jj3120 Posts: 358
    I don't, if I want something or if I know we are going out or having a takeaway I plan it into my day otherwise for me as well one cheat day would turn into another!
  • kiwilass
    kiwilass Posts: 49 Member
    No cheat days here - just add into cals. I work on the principal all good in moderation (and not daily)
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    No I don't have a diet I have a lifestyle- and I don't want to cheat myself out of my goals.
    I have a fast day.
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    I do not have a "Cheat day" but reward myself with a meal of whatever I want - Pizza / chinese etc... This is usually on a saturday after burning enough calories to compensate for the meal. Very rarely do I go over my calories (usually non-training days) so why not!
  • AmberCHM
    AmberCHM Posts: 425 Member
    No cheat day here. I hear a lot of people suggest cheat days once a week so that you don't deprive yourself or that they need a cheat day to keep their sanity...I don't get it. Eat what you want, but work it into your calories for the day. Of course, everyone will do what they feel is best for them; personally, I see no need for a designated cheat day........except for major holidays with yummy food! I take the day off of logging for those and those alone. So I guess I do have about 3 cheat days a year :)
  • LynC33
    LynC33 Posts: 196
    I dont have cheat days either. I always work it into my calories. If at the beginning of the week I kow Im going out for a nice dinner on the weekend, then I try and stay around 150 - 200 cals under my goal every day of the week so I can have a good feed with a glass or 2 of wine without the worry :-)
  • Lukasmum1
    Lukasmum1 Posts: 33 Member
    I don't consider having food that is perceived as 'bad' for you - e.g small amounts of chocolate as 'cheating'.

    I build these in to my daily intake as a snack, and stay below my calorie intake with other healthy food choices.

    I would consider a 'cheat day' to be one where I intentionally lie about my intake. I don't do this because as stated by many here - one becomes two , then more and more, and would make the whole reason I am on this journey pointless.
    I also don't make it up with extra exercise - as I do not eat in to my exercise calories at all - they are a bonus.

    I feel responsible more now than ever for what I put in to my system, as it reflects in my completion of my daily food diary, and how I feel physically, mentally and emotionally.
  • Dawna954
    Dawna954 Posts: 183 Member
    I have a cheat meal. A day is too long and too tempting to make it 2 days.
  • Spudeata
    Spudeata Posts: 100 Member
    I eat what I feel my body wants, but whatever I do is incorporated into my daily allowance - for me, this is about making it a way of life, it's not a diet, I am working for a balanced approach. I generally have a very clean diet, Saturday night I may have something that is out of 'my' ordinary, but that is always factored in.

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