One Day Off

hm... well in my opinion you need that once in a while so you dont deprive yourself, on the other hand if you do it you might say the same thing daily and then get of track. Maybe you should eat one unhealthy thing you crave like ice cream or pizza or 1 thing fatty... lol... Or have dinner out... but not all day... you might regret it....

I don't think you should take the entire day off of your plan, but I think indulging in one meal would be fine. Really, it's your day off, having a really awesome lunch or dinner is in order once in a while when you've worked hard. Just don't go nuts, and eating whatever you want for the whole day doesn't sound like a good idea. Have your one great meal, and enjoy it! If I ate what I wanted for a meal, with no regards to calories, etc, I would have something decadent vs. fast food, something like Chicken Oscar or Steak and Shrimp with a side of gorgonzola. Really treat yourself to that one meal, don't cheapen yourself with fast food, you've earned that meal, after all!

its a toss up really...ive had those same thoughts...but you might surprise yourself and not go all out crazy even if your want to..especially if this is something that you've been doing for a long time...i would still keep a log of everything just so you know what a day off can be like and what it does to your program...i know my anniversary is coming up in a month and were going to my favorite restaurant so i am going to go over my calories count for sure but im still going to track them anyways...keeps me accountable...

Are you saying have foods that you have been not having lately, the "bad stuff"? When I get opportunities (like tonight) to relax and enjoy, I try the Three Bite Rule.

"The first bite of something is the best, the second confirms it, and the third is to be savored. After that it's all downhill. The second portion, the thirds, the leftovers, they are NEVER as good. NEVER live up to that first bite."

This way you get to have your yummy "forbidden" food, and not set yourself back. Enjoy yourself! Relax!. Who knows? A day of relaxation may be just what your body needs and you may find that food isn't even an issue. Have a great time!