Justifying a cheat

elekelk

So, I have my favorite ice cream in the freezer, I have burnt almost twice the calories I was supposed to this week and I have been really good with my food. I want that ice cream but I don't want to make a bad decision. I feel like in a normal life you are supposed to be able to eat the things you like from time to time but I care more about my progress.

That ice cream symbolizes the fat me and I don't want to go back to that. I know a lot of people have whole cheat days, how do you justify a cheat? And when does it go from being a treat to ruining your progress? Should I just don't eat it?

veganbaum

Did you eat back all those exercise calories you burned this week? If not, go eat a treat. If it fits within your calories, how is it a cheat? I eat healthily most of the time and don't feel guilty when I have something I don't really need or that's not clean, if it's still within my calories. And even if you went over calories one day, you still have a weekly deficit - look at it - one day won't hinder progress unless you go really crazy.

LoraF83

I feel like in a normal life you are supposed to be able to eat the things you like from time to time.....

Yes, in a normal life there is ice cream. Pizza, pasta, parties to attend, celebration dinners, chocolate, etc.

It's about moderation. If you have room in your calories for ice cream, eat it. If you don't, make room another day. Try to give your body the nutritious food it needs, but it's more than okay to enjoy special foods now and then.

Losing weight is all about the calorie deficit. And your health can be improved by eating wholesome, nutritious foods. But food is also social, it tastes good, it holds memories, it ties people together. And, I'm not willing to give all of that up. So, I find a way to include it in my diet.