What do you think of "cheat days"?

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  • TrishLG
    TrishLG Posts: 173 Member
    Cheat days are suppose to reset to high the body's metabolism. If you are dieting, the metabolism drops, that blow out day, resets it on high so when you swing back into diet mode, you lose instead of plateau. I haven't tried it, I would slip back into all blow out days, can not trust myself.
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Cheat days are suppose to reset to high the body's metabolism. If you are dieting, the metabolism drops, that blow out day, resets it on high so when you swing back into diet mode, you lose instead of plateau. I haven't tried it, I would slip back into all blow out days, can not trust myself.

    I can see doing this in a way where you have a higher calorie day, but you log your food, so you are still in control and are just eating more calories that day. This way you can see what your calories for the week are and can see how it affects your weight loss. I had a day yesterday where I didn't log anything til the end of the day. I knew I was over cals for the day, but was surprised that I had only gone over by 130 cals. I thought it was a lot more. But I knew exactly what I ate and how to log it.
  • lolly2721
    lolly2721 Posts: 56 Member
    I personally like to have a cheat day. It's not like I go overboard and eat an entire cake, but I just don't count calories that day. I eat what I want and until I am full. I have found that I don't go over my calories very much at all, but this is just me. I know others that will have a cheat day and they go overboard.

    You will have to try it yourself to see what works for you.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I don't have cheat days.. if I ever would have one, it would be to trick my body but not necessarily cheating. There are just some things that I refuse to eat anymore. I'm perfectly content with how I eat now and my body is happy.

    If you can't handle it, my advice is to not do it.. but learn how to incorporate a treat or something you really want into your daily calories IMO. I mean, I love ice cream, its in the fridge but I don't HAVE to have it.. maybe tomorrow after going to the store and buying something healthier I can work it into one of my snacks.. for now, I will have an apple and a glass of water.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I never have a whole cheat day really, but I have cheat meals. Pizza for a birthday party? Sure, but I keep it to 2 slices. Cheesecake at grandma's? Yep, a small piece. The other day, my dad made chocolate crepes with whipped cream filling and fresh strawberries, and you can bet I ate a couple, for about 500 calories total. I'm not going to eliminate all junk forever, but I will work it into an otherwise healthy day and maybe go over my calories a little once on a while.

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  • SCsexy1
    SCsexy1 Posts: 44 Member
    I never have cheat days -- I have cheat meals. Think of how many calories can add up in a day. For me, cheat meals are better and easier to get back on track from.
    I agree 100%. And you have to cheat or treat yourself once in a while to something you love.
  • Schmidty102
    Schmidty102 Posts: 168 Member
    I don't ever plan a cheat day, but yesterday I did some really intense Ultimate Frisbee and burned close to 700 calories playing alone. The team I play with went out for pizza afterwards, and so I had a cheat meal, but only because I knew I would be able to fit in under my calorie intake for the day. If I know I will have to eat more calories (because of family outings or another factor) I will try to exercise more that day.

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