Do you have a cheat day?

I believe in indulging every once in a while. Though I wouldn't do it until you have been following your program for some time and will have the motivation to go back to it. Instead of a cheat day how about a cheat meal?

I don't dedicate a day what I do is just eat what I want and then exercise to bring myself back down to where I can eat dinner or something..........

Today was my cheat day, you can check out my diary. I love cheat days I eat any and everything that I want, and I cannot wait to get back on track, the next day. My metabolism is so sky high, that not only do I lose my cheat day weight, I also lose an additional 2 to 3 pounds every week!

Not at all, you can even pm me if you want.

Not at all, you can even pm me if you want.

Well, first question is: Did you really put 14 tsp of sugar in your oatmeal this morning?

Second: I notice you don't log dinner on your non-cheat days and your calories are really low. Are you just not logging everything or do you really eat that little?

Third: How do you keep from puking all that chocolate?:sick: That was a joke, I could totally down all that chocolate, lol.



Editing to say that I looked at more days of your diary and there is no way you are really eating that stuff! Where is your protein? Fruits? Vegetables? If this really is your diet you are seriously lacking some minerals and vitamins.

I do eat veggies. And I get my protein from tuna and oatmeal.

:huh: If you say so. To each his own. Corn is not a vegetable btw. Stay healthy.

Hi,
perhaps this info will help:
body builders "cut" fat and build muscle...and they recommend having one day where you eat more carbs than is usual to help prevent your body from getting accustomed to the lower calories.. the trick is to cut back on fat and proteins a bit.. the body goes into homeostatis....I call it a reset meal, and I usually
plan some sort of social event with friends. This is not to say I go out to trigger all kind of food cravings that will take me days to getting back to my regular total....(and that has happened when I had too much at once)...just enough to give you an extra boost of energy.

Here is something I copied for you:

"As you continue the low calorie diet, you may realize your body craves certain foods and the constant low-energy feeling becomes wearing. For these reasons, you should perform a "re-feed" once per week. On this day, increase your carbohydrate intake to maintenance levels (40% of your maintenance calories). Reduce your fat intake (less than 15 grams for the day) and reduce your protein intake (but never below 1 g / lb bodyweight). Your total calories should go up, but the re-feed mainly focuses on carbohydrates.

This will allow your body to reset metabolically and give you a lot of mental satisfaction and energy. In addition, if you are training for a bodybuilding competition, you can read into how your body responds to increased calories. Understanding this response is crucial during the final week of contest preparation. Keep in mind that this is not an excuse to cheat. The best re-feeds will contain a variety of the best carbohydrate sources (as listed above)." Hope this helps...with some of the ideas of a reset.

I used to but it never worked out for me because it made me crave more of the same the next day and then I just fell back into the same pattern that made me gain weight in the first place! I find it easier now to just add little low calorie treats into my diet so I'm still getting the same kind of foods but healthier and in moderartion and not to take me over my daily goal. So far it's working fantastic and I don't feel like I'm missing out or craving junk food at all!

I only have them on leg days, and like 1 a month now maybe 2.. w/e i feel like i want pizza lol... its home made tho soo its not really cheating.. yea going to have to agree.. i dont like the that phrase..

I don't have a whole cheat day. I give myself a 90 min window every few weeks when I go out with a buddy and I eat out in a restaurant where there is no healthy choices. That Place is called Meltz which has 50 different grilled cheese variations. I eat half a sandwich the saw and fries and I usually am happy esp if I have a hard cider with it.

Yesterday I ran for 40 minutes, had a protein shake for breakfast & again for lunch & a bit of smoked salmon as an afternoon snack (to placate the rumbly tum!!) - this was because I was taking my older kids to a play that night & the plan was to stop at Macca's for dinner. I decided I would save my calories earlier in the day & enjoy my cheeseburger & fries!!!! Then I enjoyed my Reeses Peanut Butter cup for dessert!!! It felt like cheating to me (not helped by the fact that I am pre-diabetic) but I was still under my 1200 calories for the day so I'm telling myself it's okay!!!:drinker:

It seems like a "cheat day" would imply you are on a diet? No cheat days, just maybe not "perfect" days. I feel like this is my eating lifestyle now.

Hi,
perhaps this info will help:
body builders "cut" fat and build muscle...and they recommend having one day where you eat more carbs than is usual to help prevent your body from getting accustomed to the lower calories.. the trick is to cut back on fat and proteins a bit.. the body goes into homeostatis....I call it a reset meal, and I usually
plan some sort of social event with friends. This is not to say I go out to trigger all kind of food cravings that will take me days to getting back to my regular total....(and that has happened when I had too much at once)...just enough to give you an extra boost of energy.

Here is something I copied for you:

"As you continue the low calorie diet, you may realize your body craves certain foods and the constant low-energy feeling becomes wearing. For these reasons, you should perform a "re-feed" once per week. On this day, increase your carbohydrate intake to maintenance levels (40% of your maintenance calories). Reduce your fat intake (less than 15 grams for the day) and reduce your protein intake (but never below 1 g / lb bodyweight). Your total calories should go up, but the re-feed mainly focuses on carbohydrates.

This will allow your body to reset metabolically and give you a lot of mental satisfaction and energy. In addition, if you are training for a bodybuilding competition, you can read into how your body responds to increased calories. Understanding this response is crucial during the final week of contest preparation. Keep in mind that this is not an excuse to cheat. The best re-feeds will contain a variety of the best carbohydrate sources (as listed above)." Hope this helps...with some of the ideas of a reset.

so, this is what's happening to me.. Who woulda thunk it! :laugh: I had a couple of "bad" days calorie wise as well as going overboard on my fat (normally I struggle to get my required daily amount) one day and having more than 50% of carbs on another day. Amazingly enough that was followed by 2 great workout sessions where I had more energy and could lift more. Thanks!

I don't usually have a set date for my cheat days. I plan around activities, such as a friends birthday, or a family gathering. My most recent cheat day was in honor of Twilight saga coming to an end. I went to an all day marathon and pigged out with a couple close friends consuming over 4000 calories! Yikes, but totally worth it and I don't plan on doing than again for a long while. I ended up sick from my binge and I literally felt hung over. So yea...just go off your own judgement and get right back on track afterwards.